Michael Starobin News

BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Kennedy Center

by Elliot Lanes — February 2, 2020

Everyone once in a while a project is announced that basically sounds fool proof.

Breaking: Erika Henningsen, Jeremy Kushnier & More Join FLYING OVER SUNSET on Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — January 16, 2020

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop) has announced that Erika Henningsen, Jeremy Kushnier, Emily Pynenburg, Michele Ragusa, Robert Sella, Laura Shoop, and Atticus Ware will join Carmen Cusack, Harry Hadden-Paton, and Tony Yazbeck in its upcoming production of the new musical

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Tour Comes to Houston in February 2020

by Stephi Wild — January 8, 2020

The North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning revival of Once On This Island appears at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts from Feb.

Photo Flash: First Look at Harry Hadden-Paton, Carmen Cusack and Tony Yazbeck in FLYING OVER SUNSET

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 7, 2020

Lincoln Center Theater, under the direction of André Bishop is producing the new musical FLYING OVER SUNSET during its 2019-2020 season.

Kathleen Marshall to be Honored at Transport Group's Annual A TOAST TO THE ARTIST Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 20, 2019

Transport Group has announced that its annual A Toast to the Artist gala will honor former Transport Group executive director Lori Fineman and Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall with the Transporting American Theatre Award.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Will Play the Smith Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 10, 2019

The 2018 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Musical, Once On This Island will play The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas March 10-15, 2020.

BWW Review: Beautifully Realized Chamber Musical BROADBEND, ARKANSAS Examines A Family's Legacy From The 60s Civil Rights Movement

by Michael Dale — November 18, 2019

There is a firm, but understated strength that permeates the atmosphere during Broadbend, Arkansas, the beautifully realized two-person chamber musical created by composer Ted Shen and librettists Ellen Fitzhugh and Harrison David Rivers, depicting an event during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement in

SUPERHERO Cast Recording Will Get December Release

by Nicole Rosky — November 15, 2019

FLYING OVER SUNSET Will Hold an Open Call For the Role of Sophia Loren

by Stephi Wild — November 2, 2019

An open call will be held for the role of Sophia Loren in the new Broadway musical FLYING OVER SUNSET, produced by Lincoln Center Theater.

BWW Interview: Hayden Tee Discusses His New Album FACE TO FACE

by Marianka Swain — October 31, 2019

Musical theatre leading man Hayden Tee recently starred as Miss Trunchbull in the West End production of Matilda - for which he is nominated for a BroadwayWorld UK Award! - and he's also produced new album Face to Face.

Tamyra Gray Reflects on Opening the ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Tour in Nashville This Week

by Jeffrey Ellis — October 15, 2019

For audience members who saw Once On This Island during its recent Tony Award-winning revival on Broadway, actress Tamyra Gray has some pointers in regard to the show's national tour, which launches tonight at Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center: a?oeThere's a new set-up,a?? she explains.

Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic For Kids' THE BIG ONE-OH!

by Julie Musbach — October 3, 2019

Atlantic for Kids presents The Big One-Oh!, a world premiere musical

THE SONDHEIM PROJECT, Season 3 Is A Breath Of Fresh Air For Sondheim Lovers

by A.A. Cristi — September 27, 2019

Following their fascinating discussions with Broadway legends, Paul Gemignani and Michael Starobin, The Sondheim Project showcases a fresh perspective for its 3rd Season from internationally acclaimed contemporary pianist, Anthony de Mare.

Griff Rhys Jones and Matt Terry Join DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

by Stephi Wild — September 18, 2019

The record-setting Broadway sensation, Dr.

Atlantic for Kids Announces Casting for THE BIG ONE-OH!

by Julie Musbach — September 17, 2019

Atlantic for Kids presents The Big One-Oh!, a world premiere musical based on the novel by Academy Award Winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose), with lyrics by Pitchford, music by Tony Award winner Doug Besterman (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and a book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's James an