Alysha Umphress did not hold back in bringing an array of theatrics to the stage in AND THINGS... LIKE THIS at Joe's Pub last night. Four costume changes, edited videos by Jake Wilson, multiple arranged medleys by Joshua Stephen Kartes, Joel Wagner and Jeff Blumenkrantz, guest star Cristin Milioti, and childhood stories, are just some of the things Ms. Umphress brought to the stage and her 90 minute show.
Just last night, MCC Theater celebrated the opening of the World Premiere of Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira (Empathitrax) and directed by Mike Donahue (MCC's Collective Rage). Previously titled Here She Is, Boys, Which Way to the Stage will run through May 22 at the Newman Mills Theater at MCC Theater.
Just last night, MCC Theater celebrated the opening of the World Premiere of Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira (Empathitrax) and directed by Mike Donahue (MCC's Collective Rage). Previously titled Here She Is, Boys, Which Way to the Stage will run through May 22 at the Newman Mills Theater at MCC Theater.
Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. Today's episode features Kathleen Monteleone! Monteleone talked about her experience on the reality show Grease: You're the One That I Want, where she competed for the role of Sandy in the Broadway revival of Grease, which kick-started her career.
William Jackson Harper, Skyler Gisondo, Ben Sinclair and Parvesh Cheena have also been added to the ensemble series, along with previously announced series leads including Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nina Bloomgarden, Gabriela Cartol and recurring guest stars Debby Ryan, Dylan Baker, Michael Hitchcock and Becky Ann Baker.
Produced by K-Kov and co-written by Noa alongside Casey Smith, JHart, Zach Skelton, Miranda Glory, Natania Lalwani, Jax, Jason Hahs and K-Kov, the mesmerizingly explosive track arrives accompanied by a gleaming, sci-fi-inspired, dance-powered music video showcasing Samsung’s new S21+ 5G and streaming now on YouTube. Watch the new music video now!
On-demand streaming access to CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ‘90S MUSICAL, LIVE IN CONCERT has been extended by three weeks due to popular demand. There will be a virtual cast watch party on Sunday, January 16, at 8PM ET, offering fans the opportunity to interact with the cast and creatives, including star Janel Parrish.
CBS has just shared the opening number to their fall preview, led by Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford! In the dazzling opening, Ashford is joined by her fellow CBS stars Beth Behrs and Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood), Iain Armitage and Annie Potts (Young Sheldon), Folake Olowofoyeku (Bob Hearts Abishola), Wayne Brady (Let's Make a Deal) and Amanda Kloots (The Talk).
Today singer and actress Cristin Milioti shared a cover of Bon Iver's '715 Creeks'. Miloti tackles the heavily auto-tuned Bon Iver track '715 Creeks' from his 22, A Million album and strips away all the effects to reveal the stark melody of the song, laid bare. It's quite an accomplishment and no easy task.
Acclaimed singer and songwriter VINCINT is kickstarting the next stage of his extraordinary rise with today’s release of a brand new single. “Hard 2 Forget” is available now via AWAL at all DSPs and streaming services.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter VINCINT has teamed up with the cast of Netflix's Emmy Award-winning series, Queer Eye, to unveil the music video for 'Be Me.'
Scott Chaloff has joined Seller Suarez Productions as Head of Development for Television and Film. In his new position, Chaloff will develop new material for Seller Suarez's first look deal at Universal Television and build out a feature slate.
In an exclusive announcement, Variety reports that Sas Goldberg & Jake Wilson are working on a new musical comedy series set to premiere on NBC. Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller's company Seller Suarez Productions will produce.
With the challenges of putting a brand new musical on its feet, finding a moment where actress Alysha Umphress could steal away from rehearsal for this interview was a challenge of its own. And when we did connect, it was not without technical difficulties on my end, and a coffee spilling fiasco on her end as she prepared for her long day of rehearsal. Through it all, Alysha, who has appeared on Broadway in AMERICAN IDIOT, ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, BRING IT ON and ON THE TOWN (starring opposite DFW's Jay Armstrong Johnson), was upbeat, down-to-earth, excited to talk about her new big gig, and just as happy to humor me with stories from her early career.
FOX's GREASE: LIVE left one question in the hearts of women everywhere. What's the deal with Aaron Tveit? Below, Jake Wilson and Sas Goldberg investigate!
Whether you know her as the increasingly complicated serial murderer 'A' on ABC Family's PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, or as half of 'Jamko' on CBS crime drama BLUE BLOODS, chances are, unless you are a dedicated musical theatre fan, you might not know that Vanessa Ray is a musical theatre girl at heart. Before joining the cast of soap opera AS THE WORLD TURNS, which jump-started her TV career, Vanessa starred in regional productions, national tours, and on Broadway in shows like FOOTLOOSE, SPELLING BEE, and HAIR. Along the way, she became friends with Broadway's favorite singing, dancing videographer Andrew Keenan-Bolger, whom we have to thank for a lot of these videos!
After six long years, the wait is finally over! The musical web series THE BATTERY'S DOWN, which wrapped up its final season in late 2009, has returned for a reunion special (which aired on Hulu earlier this week) and a Joe's Pub concert, with performances from original cast members (and some very special guests). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out highlights from the concert below!
After six long years, the wait is finally over! The musical web series THE BATTERY'S DOWN, which wrapped up its final season in late 2009, returns for a reunion special on Hulu and a Joe's Pub concert tonight, October 20, with performances from original cast members (and some very special guests).
Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from October 14-25, 2015. Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows, and scroll down for details!
After six long years, the wait is finally over! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the musical web series The Battery's Down, which wrapped up its final season in late 2009, will return for a reunion special later this fall. The episode will premiere on Hulu October 20, along with a Joe's Pub concert that night with performances from original cast members (and some very special guests).
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