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Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend

by Sidney Paterra — June 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!

Video: Catching Up with Old Friend Maria Wirries

by Robert Bannon — May 30, 2025

In this video, Maria talks about her discovering a love of Sondheim, working with Bernadette and Lea, and her own love of writing! She has her own full length musicals ready to go penned by her own talented self! We also talk about her life touring in “Kinky Boots,” coming to Broadway with “De

Scarlett Strallen Steps in to the Cast of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS

by Stephi Wild — May 23, 2025

Two-time Olivier Award nominee Scarlett Strallen will temporarily replace Kate Jennings Grant in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends.

Photos: Inside MTC's Spring Gala Honoring Jake Gyllenhaal

by Bruce Glikas — May 22, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club just hosted its 2025 Spring Gala, which was held on Monday, May 19 at Cipriani 42nd Street.

Video: Bernadette Peters Discusses Her Friendship with Stephen Sondheim

by Josh Sharpe — May 15, 2025

Broadway icon Bernadette Peters, currently on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, visited Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss the production, currently playing at the Samuel J.

Video: Bernadette Peters Reveals Her Favorite Stephen Sondheim Song

by Josh Sharpe — May 14, 2025

As part of The Kelly Clarkson Show's Broadway-themed episode, Broadway icon Bernadette Peters stopped by the show to discuss starring in the musical revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and shared her favorite Sondheim song.

Video: Darren Criss Recalls Hilarious Red Carpet Story with Bernadette Peters

by Josh Sharpe — May 14, 2025

On a visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show alongside Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss reenacted a hilarious moment from a red carpet event 10 years ago when it seemed as if the Old Friends star was checking Criss out during an interview.

STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Sets Final Extension Through Late June

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 12, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club will present a final two-week extension for Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga.

Asher Muldoon To Star In OVERCOMMITTED At 54 Below

by A.A. Cristi — May 9, 2025

54 BELOW will present Asher Muldoon in “Overcommitted” on Tuesday, July 15th.

Ramin Karimloo to Lead Industry Presentation of New Musical ROAM

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2025

Ramin Karimloo will headline a private industry presentation of Roam, a new musical directed by Rupert Hands, on April 29 in New York City.

Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night

by Bruce Glikas — April 12, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, officially opened earlier this week on Broadway.

Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway

by Joey Mervis — April 9, 2025

The music of Stephen Sondheim is alive and well at the Samuel J.

Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

by Bruce Glikas — April 9, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends officially opened on Broadway.

Review Roundup: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Opens On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — April 8, 2025

It's a celebration of all things Steve as Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, celebrates on Broadway! See what the New York critics thought of this West End transfer! Read