Video: A.C.T. Is Raising the Volume on Hip-Hop with the New Musical, CO-FOUNDERSby Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - June 24, 2025A new hip-hop musical has taken over San Francisco! American Conservatory Theater is now presenting the world premiere of Co-Founders. In this exclusive interview, watch as A.C.T. Director of Dramaturgy and New Works Joy Meads tells us all about the evolution of this exciting new muscial! Video: Ian Rickson Explains How Audible and TOGETHER Are Making Theatre Magic Off-Broadwayby Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - June 5, 2025Downtown at the Minetta Lane Theatre, Audible Theater is celebrating its sixth off-Broadway season. This one is extra special however, as it marks a new collaboration with Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman’s new company, TOGETHER. The result is two fully-produced plays that are debuting in repertory this summer. Watch in this video as he chats more about both projects and explains why audiences need to head to the Minetta Lane! Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Are Alive and Well to Talk DEAD OUTLAWby Joey Mervis - April 18, 2025Who'da thunk a musical about a dead guy would take the New York theatre scene by storm? That's exactly what happened last spring when Dead Outlaw premiered off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Months after its limited run ended, it was announced that the award-winning musical would move to Broadway. Leading players Andrew Durand and Julia Knitel have been along for the ride.Watch in this video as the duo chats more about why Dead Outlaw is the show that's not to be missed this season. Video: Tommy Dorfman Unpacks the Poetic and Poignant BECOMING EVEby Joey Mervis - April 17, 2025It's been just weeks since Tommy Dorfman concluded her Broadway debut run in Romeo + Juliet, and in no time at all, she's back onstage, off-Broadway this time. Dorman is playing 'Chava' in Emil Weinstein's Becoming Eve. Watch in this video as Tommy chats more about her new role and why she can't get enough of live theater.
Video: He Could Write a Book- Bob Martin Unpacks His Three-Show Seasonby Joey Mervis - April 16, 2025When this Broadway season concludes, Bob Martin will have contributed to three musicals, including Boop! The Musical, Smash, and the revival of Elf. Watch in this video as he chats more about all three of his Broadway projects, what's coming up next, and so much more! Video: Michael Arden Is Maybe the Happiest Director on Broadwayby Joey Mervis - April 15, 2025Michael Arden has a lot to be happy about this year. The Tony-winning director is the mastermind behind one of the most acclaimed new shows of the season, Maybe Happy Ending. Watch in this video as Arden chats more about his new projects, why he loves directing, and so much more. Video: Billy Porter Explains Why 'the Emcee' Was a Role Worth Waiting Forby Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - April 3, 2025Billy Porter is the host with the most. But really! Not only is he starring inCabaret at the Kit Kat Club, but he's getting ready to host the Olivier Awards, which air Sunday, April 6. Watch in this video as Billy chats more about the role, his co-star, and why the themes of Cabaret are more relevant than ever. Video: Sasha Maya Ada Unpacks PRIMARY TRUST at Dallas Theater Centerby Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - March 13, 2025A Pulitzer Prize-winning play is now onstage at Dallas Theater Center! Eboni Booth's Primary Trust -a story of friendship, healing, and small chances- is now in performances at Bryant Hall. At the helm is Sasha Maya Ada, who just checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to tell us all about the production. Watch the full interview in this video. Video: Anika Larsen is Advocating for a Better Tomorrow with THE POCKET PARK KIDSby Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - March 7, 2025New York City Children’s Theater is now presenting the world premiere of The Pocket Park Kids, the story of neighborhood kids coming together to save a neglected city park. With original music, puppetry, and an inspiring message about sustainability, the play highlights how 'small people can get big things done.' Watch the full interview in this video. Video: Matthew James Thomas Is Making Magic on Broadwayby Joey Mervis - February 28, 2025Matthew James Thomas has got magic to do, yet again! Thomas, who is already beloved by Broadway audiences for his past performances in shows like Pippin, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and Time and the Conways, returns to the Lyric Theatre this season as the new Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. watch in this video. Video: Ryan McCartan Is Stepping Into Gatsby's Shoesby Joey Mervis - February 25, 2025There's a new Gatsby in town! Just last month, Ryan McCartan officially joined the company of Broadway's the Great Gatsby as the great man himself, Jay Gatsby. Ryan chats more about his new gig, his new costar, Sarah Hyland, and more in this video!
Video: Michael Mayer Is Digging Into a New Kind of AIDA at the Metby Joey Mervis - January 23, 2025Michael Mayer grew up with a fascination with ancient Egypt, and it's an interest he is putting to good use this winter. Following his acclaimed work just last year on Broadway's Swept Away, Mayer has moved uptown to bring new life to Verdi's Aida at the Metropolitan Opera. He explains in this video! Video: How Spencer Liff Made Theater Out of DRAGby Joey Mervis - November 21, 2024Drag: The Musical is bringing audiences to their feet every night at New World Satges, and the man behind the extravaganza is Spencer Liff. Watch the full interview in this video! Video: Jesse L. Martin Is Heading Into Season 2 of THE IRRATIONALby Nicole Rosky - October 8, 2024Stage and screen star Jesse L. Martin is back on NBC this fall in the second season of The Irrational, which premieres tonight, October 8 (10/9c). Watch in this video as he tells us more about Season 2 and what he loves most about being on TV. Video: Donna McKechnie Is Making Good in Her Broadway Returnby Joey Mervis - August 23, 2024Over 60 years after making her Broadway debut in the original cast of How to Succeed... the great Donna McKechnie is back on the stage this summer playing 'Madame Morrible' in Wicked. Watch this video as Donna reflects on some of her greatest roles of Broadway past, explains why she's crazy about her new gig, and so much more. Video: Theatre Community Rallies to Save Iconic West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatreby Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - August 21, 2024What happens when one of the most iconic and beloved institutions of New York City's Theatre District is in trouble? Broadway steps in to help. Donate to save the West Bank Cafe and watch this video as D'Angora, Iconis, and Olsen come together to chat about the circumstances and why this cherished spot is too good to lose. Video: Lorin Latarro Unpacks Her 3-Broadway Show Yearby Joey Mervis - August 15, 2024Lorin Latarro is having a hat trick of a Broadway season, and she's not upset about it. Watch in this video as she chats more about her creative process, why she adores her Mattress cast, and so much more! Video: Tim Minchin Is Hitting the Road With His Unapologetically Unfunny Showby Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - August 6, 2024Look out, North America! Here comes Tim Minchin. The multi-hyphenate performer is bringing his new show, An Unfunny* Evening with Tim Minchin and His Piano, to 13 cities this month. Check out a full ist of tour dates and watch as he chats even more about his upcoming tour stops in this video.
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