Our Class, the contemporary, award-winning play by Tadeusz Slobodzianek and directed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak will see a completely new production and its New York premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) beginning January 12. The cast and creative team of the play met the press this week and BroadwayWorld correspondent Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with the cast! See video of our visit to the rehearsal room!
The Fifth Avenue Portrait Collection, a massive public art exhibit by artist Alexa Meade, spanning 180 feet long, is now on display in the heart of New York City on Fifth Avenue and 44th Street. See photos!
Ever wonder what you'd look like as a two-dimensional painting? Well, wonder no more! In this video, watch as Alexa Meade paints BroadwayWorld's very own Richard Ridge and chats about giving Broadway stars like Amber Gray, Derek Klena, Drew Gehling, Gus Birney, and more a 2-D makeover!
Last night, EGOT winner Rita Moreno attended Lorraine Hansberry’s The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window after originating the role of “Iris” in the original Broadway production in 1964. This was the first time Ms. Moreno had seen the show from the audience since the original premiere over 50 years ago. Check out photos and video from her visit!
Below, check out a first look at Spike TV's THE MIST, based on a story by Stephen King. The 10-episode series stars Morgan Spector, Dan Butler, Isiah Washington, Jr. and Frances Conroy and premieres on June 22nd.