Jamie Wax

Interview: Broadway Banned Books Week Launches With George Takei & Performers
by David Clarke - Oct 1, 2025

Broadway has always been about telling stories that illuminate, challenge, and connect us. From October 5–11, 2025, Broadway and the No Book Bans coalition are teaming up to launch the inaugural Broadway Banned Books Week.

Jean Smart Wins Fourth Emmy Award for Role as Deborah Vance in HACKS
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025

Jean Smart, recently on Broadway in Call Me Izzy, has won an Emmy Award for her performance as Deborah Vance in Season 4 of HBO's Hacks. This marks her fourth win for the series. 

Video: Watch Jean Smart Take Her Final Bow in CALL ME IZZY
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2025

Jean Smart took her final bow in Call Me Izzy on Sunday, commenting that the Broadway production was an 'unbelievable experience' for her. Watch a video from the closing performance!

CALL ME IZZY Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2025

Call Me Izzy, starring Tony Award Nominee and six-time Emmy Award winner Jean Smart, says goodbye to Broadway after 18 preview and 80 regular performances at Studio 54. The venue will soon be home to Oedipus, which begins previews on October 30.

Johanna Day Will Lead DOUBT: A PARABLE at Hanover Theatre Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

Broadway actor Johanna Day will star in Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley at The Hanover Theatre Repertory. The production is directed by THT Rep’s Artistic Director Livy Scanlon.

Video: Jean Smart Explains How CALL ME IZZY is 'More Intimate' Since Returning to the Show
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2025

Now back in full force after a knee injury, Jean Smart visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the experience, her quick recovery, and Call Me Izzy, which is playing at Studio 54 through August 24, 2025. Watch the full interview now.

Video: Jean Smart Returns to CALL ME IZZY After Injury: 'People Told Me to Break a Leg'
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025

Jean Smart has returned to Call Me Izzy on Broadway following a brief leave of absence after a knee injury. After Johanna Day filled in during her absence, the Emmy winner thanks the audience for coming to the show in a new video.

Notes on a Script: How Jamie Wax Found Izzy's Voice for CALL ME IZZY
by Joey Mervis - Jul 21, 2025

What goes into crafting the words that make up our favorite Broadway shows? How do Broadway playwrights and book writers make our favorite characters shine and our favorite scenes come alive? BroadwayWorld is finding out with Notes on a Script. In this video, watch as Jamie Wax breaks down his words for Call Me Izzy in the newest episode.

Jean Smart Extends in CALL ME IZZY and Reveals Return Following Injury
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

Tony Award Nominee and six-time Emmy Award winner Jean Smart will extend her run in Call Me Izzy on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Jean Smart Out of CALL ME IZZY For Additional Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025

Jean Smart will be out of additional performances of Call Me Izzy on Broadway due to a knee injury. Learn more about Call Me Izzy and see how to purchase tickets.

Jean Smart Out of CALL ME IZZY on Broadway Due to Knee Injury
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025

Jean Smart, who is currently starring in the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy on Broadway, will be out of the show due to a knee injury. Learn more here.

Video: Writer Jamie Wax Discusses the Genesis of CALL MY IZZY on CBS MORNINGS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Writer Jamie Wax is making his Broadway debut with Call Me Izzy, the new one-woman play starring Jean Smart. With the show now running at Studio 54, Wax stopped by CBS News to chat about the production, which has been in various stages of development for over 30 years.

CALL ME IZZY Launches 'Izzys Project' Social Impact Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Call Me Izzy will launch Izzy’s Project, a social impact campaign designed to extend the conversation beyond the stage. Learn more about the campaign here!

Photos: CALL ME IZZY Star Jean Smart Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 13, 2025

Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart took her first Broadway bows in the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy. Go inside curtain call in new photos of the star on stage!

Photos: CALL ME IZZY Star Jean Smart Hit the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 13, 2025

The world premiere production of Call Me Izzy has officially opened on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart. Performances run through August 17, 2025. Check out photos of the show's iconic star on her Broadway opening night!

Review Roundup: CALL ME IZZY is Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

The world premiere production of Call Me Izzy has officially opened on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart. Performances run through August 17, 2025. Read the reviews here!

Photos: Emmy-Winner Jean Smart Stars In CALL ME IZZY On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025

Check out first look photos of the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart (“Hacks”, The Man Who Came To Dinner).

Video: Jean Smart Talks 'Terrifying' Prospect of Performing a One-Woman Show
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

This past weekend, CBS Sunday Morning dedicated a segment to Emmy Award-winning actress Jean Smart and her new one-woman Broadway show, Call Me Izzy. Watch the interview here!

Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 3, 2025
by - Jun 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.