Sam Strasfeld

How are Tony Nominees Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 25, 2025

For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.

Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!

LISTEN: Broadway's Backbone with Sam Strasfeld
by Broadway's Backbone - Nov 30, 2021

Broadway's Sam Strasfeld can currently be seen on Apple TV’s Schmigadoon! and in person at Mark Fisher Fitness. As one of the best male dancers of the past few seasons with Kiss Me, Kate, An American in Paris and Carousel, Sam knows when something is really hard, it forces him to be better. Sam treats every obstacle as an opportunity to learn something. He stands in the flames and figures out what to do differently. Next up, he wants to pay it forward with college curriculum that teaches performers to move better and cultivate positive self talk.

VIDEO: Watch A Sneak Peak of 20 & UNDER SING 20 & OVER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020

A sneak preview of 20 & UNDER SING 20 & OVER has been released ahead of the September 20th concert presentation. This one-night-only virtual cabaret celebrates Broadway musicals written at least 20 years ago, by having rising stars (under the age of 20) pair up with actors from the Broadway or touring company of each show!

Antoine L. Smith, Emily Bautista, Tally Sessions & More Join 20 & UNDER SING 20 & OVER: A Virtual Celebration of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2020

Antoine L. Smith (Carousel, The Color Purple), Emily Bautista (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables Tour), and Tally Sessions (Company, Anastasia) will be making appearances in 20 & UNDER SING 20 & OVER, a virtual cabaret celebrating Broadway musicals written at least 20 years ago.

The 2019 Broadway Cast Recording of KISS ME, KATE Starring Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase and Corbin Bleu is Now Available on CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2020

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Kiss Me, Kate - 2019 Broadway Cast Recording, is available on CD in stores and online, starting today, Friday, January 10.

BWW Flashback: KISS ME, KATE Takes Final Broadway Bow Today!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 30, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude its critically acclaimed spring production of Kiss Me, Kate, directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with music direction by Paul Gemignani, after 30 preview performances and 125 regular performances. Before the cast takes their final bows, we're flashing back through its journey on Broadway!

Richard Kind Will Join Cast of KISS ME KATE for Final Weeks
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2019

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Richard Kind will return to Roundabout's stage, following his Tony Award-nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning performance in The Big Knife, in Kiss Me, Kate. Kind will reprise the role of "Second Man," which he played in Roundabout's 2016 benefit concert reading of Kiss Me, Kate.

Last 2 Weeks To See Roundabout's ALL MY SONS, KISS ME, KATE And SOMETHING CLEAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2019

Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude its critically acclaimed spring productions on Sunday, June 30: Arthur Miller's All My Sons, directed by Jack O'Brien, Kiss Me, Kate, directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with music direction by Paul Gemignani, and Something Clean, by Selina Fillinger, directed by Margot Bordelon.

KISS ME, KATE Cast Album Now Available Digitally
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2019

Cole Porter's musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate - 2019 Broadway Cast Recording is available for digital download and streaming starting today, Friday, June 7.

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Kelli O'Hara & Will Chase Sing 'Wunderbar' on KISS ME, KATE Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 6, 2019

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release the 2019 Broadway Cast Recording for Cole Porter's musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate. The album will be released for digital download and streaming on Friday, June 7. The CD release is planned for later this year.

KISS ME, KATE Cast Album Now Available for Pre-Order; Release June 7th
by Julie Musbach - May 31, 2019

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Cole Porter's musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate - 2019 Broadway Cast Recording, is available for digital pre-order starting today, Friday, May 31.

KISS ME KATE Offers $49 Tickets To All Kates May 16
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2019

As we celebrate Tony Award season, Kiss Me, Kate - winner of the first Tony for best musical in 1949 - will offer $49 tickets to the first 100 "Kates" at the Studio 54 Box Office!

VIDEO: The Cast of KISS ME, KATE Performs 'Too Darn Hot' on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 30, 2019

This morning, the cast of the Tony-nominated musical 'Kiss Me, Kate' hit the plaza during TODAY's Best of Broadway Week with a live performance of 'Too Darn Hot.'

Roundabout's KISS ME, KATE Revival Will Get a Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2019

Ghostlight Records has announced it will record a new cast album of Cole Porter's musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, based on the current hit production from the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO). The show is directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with music direction by Paul Gemignani and features a book by Sam and Bella Spewack, and music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Kiss Me, Kate marks the 24th cast album recording for Roundabout Theatre Company, since launching the musical theatre program with She Loves Me in 1993. The album, produced by Kurt Deutsch and Lawrence Manchester, will be recorded Monday, April 22.

Too Darn Hot to Quit! KISS ME, KATE Extends Four Weeks
by Julie Musbach - Mar 19, 2019

Roundabout Theatre Company announces a four-week extension of the new Broadway production of the musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, after opening to rave reviews on March 14, 2019.

Photo Coverage: Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More Celebrate a Wunderbar Opening Night for KISS ME, KATE!
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 15, 2019

It was all wunderbar last night at Studio 54, as Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase, and the company of Roundabout's latest musical, Kiss Me, Kate, celebrated opening night. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and below, you can check out photos taken after the curtain came down!

They're So in Love! Meet the Cast of KISS ME, KATE- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Feb 14, 2019

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of the musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, starring Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara, begins preview performances today. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Photo Flash: The Cast of KISS ME, KATE is Too Darn Hot in This New Portrait
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2019

Check out the principal cast of the new Broadway production of the musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate

VIDEO: BroadwayCon Gives Us a First Look at KISS ME, KATE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2019

Today, during day three of BroadwayCon, fans were given the unique chance to catch a First Look at some of the most talked-about new shows on Broadway: Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Kiss Me, Kate, Tootsie, and more, hosted by Tootsie's Julie Halston. Watch the performance from Kiss Me, Kate below!