The world that scenic designer David Rockwell has created in Roundabout Theatre Company' revival of SHE LOVES ME is nothing short of lovely. The musical, for which he was recently nominated for a Tony Award, marks his twentieth Broadway show and third of this theatre season. So how did he bring this one to life? What's as he explains to Richard Ridge!
SHE LOVES ME marks scenic designer David Rockwell's twentieth Broadway show and third of this theatre season. What made this one so special to him? Find out as he explains what keeps his intricate set moving every night at Studio 54!
Bernadette Peters performed the ultimate anthem to mothers everywhere, 'Angel Mom' from RUTHLESS!, at the 1996 record-breaking L.A. concert production of the hit musical. Watch the video in honor of Mother's Day now!
Prospect Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Cara Reichel and Managing Director Melissa Huber, presents the NYC premiere of DEATH FOR FIVE VOICES now through April 17, at The Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Broadway favorites Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane will reunite on Jimmy Kimmel's post-Oscars special tonight, performing a big musical number mocking GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. A sneak peek of the song was recently released. Be sure to check it out here, and don't forget to watch the performance in its entirety tonight on ABC after the Oscars!
FINDING NEVERLAND recently partnered with Canon and The Situation Project to bring a little bit of magic to a group of local Bronx students. The Broadway musical welcomed MS 343 students to photograph a dress rehearsal, marking the first-of-its-kind experience in allowing students to learn more about their passion for photography and theatre. Check out highlights from the day below!
FINDING NEVERLAND has welcomed its new leading man! Tony Award nominee Tony Yazbeck (On The Town) recently took over the role of Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie in the smash hit, record-breaking Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld recently stopped by the the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre to check in with Yazbeck about the role and while we were there, he gave us a tour of his new dressing room!
Tony and Emmy winner and recent Oscar nominee Bryan Cranston is featured in the new music video for Zendaya's 'Neverland', her track from Broadway's Finding Neverland: The Album compilation.
Kelsey Grammer stopped by today's LIVE to talk about his return to the Broadway production of FINDING NEVERLAND. 'I stepped right back into it and honestly I didn't even work on it,'
Jennifer Lawrence and Eddie Redmayne stopped by this week's THE GRAHAM NORTON show to discuss Redmayne's early career in modelling as well as their slightly differing experiences after winning an Oscar.
Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and at their favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In this special edition, Richard welcomes the current company of off-Broadway's RUTHLESS!, including creators Marvin Laird and Joel Paley, plus cast members Kim Maresca, Rita McKenzie, Andrea McCullough, Jennifer Diamond, Tori Murray and Amie Bermowitz. Find out how they keep audiences laughing nightly below!
During the appearance it was revealed that Morrison's co-star, Emmy-winner and Tony-nominee Kelsey Grammer will return to the production earlier than originally announced in order for the actors to overlap for a short period of time.
Actors Matthew Broderick and Annaleigh Ashford stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to help collect donations for the TODAY Toy Drive and talk about their roles in the Broadway play SYLVIA
It has been an epic year for Broadway, with a whopping 19 plays having opened in 2015. Before we get wrapped up in the theatre season ahead, BroadwayWorld wants to stop and salute the shows that made this year great. Check out our 2015 wrap up below!
Frances Ruffelle has posted footage of her solo show, Beneath the Dress, at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Frances has recently launched her own Youtube account. Check it out here!
Annaleigh Ashford has been on a roll since taking home her Tony Award in June. Currently starring as Broadway's favorite pooch in SYLVIA, she also juggles her hit cabaret act, LOST IN THE STARS, and her role on Showtime's MASTERS OF SEX. In between it all, she joined a long list of guests for SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BroadwayWorld's Conversations Q&A series, recognizing and celebrating the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen.
Watch below as she updates us on how things have been going at the Cort Theatre and discusses everything from LEGALLY BLONDE to RENT. Check out the full interview below!