Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” on Broadway
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR After acclaimed runs at the Stratford Festival and La Jolla, Director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys) brings his…
Forever Dusty Celebrates 100th Performance in New York
Love was in the air last week at New World Stages as a packed house celebrated Valentine’s Day with “Forever Dusty”‘s…
Theater Buff: Matthew Montelongo of ‘One Night’
Name: Matthew Montelongo Hometown: I was born and raised in Independence, MO. Current Show/Role: I’m currently performing numerous roles (they…
Exclusive Interview: Telly Leung
“My parents are pretty much the opposite of Mama Rose,” jokes Broadway veteran Telly Leung—who plays Feinstein’s at the Nikko…
‘Broadway’s Carols for a Cure’ is the Stocking Stuffer that Gives Back
The 2015 “Broadway’s Carols for a Cure, Volume 17” is on sale now! This 2-disc, annual CD of original and…
Broadway for Hillary Announces Volunteer Event
BROADWAY FOR HILLARY announces Broadway Calls for Clinton, the organization’s first action day of phone banking for the Clinton campaign. Broadway’s brightest…
The Drag Child You Always Wish You Had: Stephanie’s Child
By Matthew Wexler RuPaul has turned drag into a diamond mine, but with so many divas clamoring for the spotlight, audiences…
Win Tickets to See Sister Act on Broadway!
Someone Up There “Likes” You! To win tickets to see Sister Act on Broadway all you have to do is…
Broadway Openings: “Storefront Church” & “Medieval Play”
Pulitzer and Tony-winner John Patrick Shanley (Doubt, Moonstruck) finishes his trilogy of church & state plays with a comedy/drama about…
Review: ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself’
Guest contributor Jason Mitchell reviews I’m a Stranger Here Myself. When the curtain speech finished with “All Aboard the S.S. Weimar”…
THEATER BUFF: Andrew Brewer of ‘Sex Tips…’
Name: Andrew Brewer Show/Role: Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man / Stefan The best part of the show I’m…
Theater Buff: Manny Stark of ‘Gigi’
Name: Manny Stark Hometown: Lake Jackson, Texas Gigi takes place in the world of La Belle Epoque Paris—what is your…
Theater Buff: Aladdin’s Yurel Echezarreta
Name: Yurel Echezarreta Hometown: Winter Haven, Florida If you could go on a magic carpet ride, where would you…
15 Minutes with Rock the Audition’s Sheri Sanders
Life is full of choices but for Sheri Sanders, there’s no reason to choose. When it comes to performing, Sanders…
Star-Studded ‘The Prom’ to Premiere on Netflix this December
Netflix is bringing the hilarious 2018 Broadway musical comedy, The Prom, to homes across America this December with their film…
Get Your Tickets Now For Carrie the Musical
Image via Passport. Yesterday, general public tickets went on sale for the MCC reimagining of Carrie, everyone’s favorite pig’s blood…
In Memory of Martin Richards
Martin Richards, one of the truly legendary Broadway producers, passed away last night. His credits included hits like Sweeney Todd, Grand…
Broadway Legend Julie Harris Passes Away
Broadway legend and television and film actress Julie Harris sadly passed away this Saturday. The five-time Tony Award—winning actress will…
A Night on The Town in New York City
Writer Lindsay B. Davis hit the streets of NYC to catch the best of Broadway at Inside Broadway’s Beacon Awards…
We Sit Down with Multi-Talented and Über-Hunk Cheyenne Jackson
In terms of entertainment mediums, Cheyenne Jackson has covered it all. From his leading man roles on Broadway, to guest…
Theater Buff: Fuerza Bruta’s John Alix
This month we’re heading downtown to rediscover the electrifying Fuerza Bruta and one of its sexy leading men, John Alix. Hold on… it’s…
First Look: The Lyric Theatre’s Harry Potter Makeover
Designer Christine Jones and her associate Brett J. Banakis, and overseen by Project Director Gary Beestone, the top-to-bottom redesign and renovation of this landmark…
Neil Patrick Harris Takes Center Stage at Tony Awards
We’re still floating after our brief encounter with Neil Patrick Harris when we (purposely) bumped into him at the Disney…
Shattered Glass or Perfect Fit? ‘Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ on Broadway
I’m taking a sidestep from Chicago Theater Week to offer you a review round-up of Rodger’s + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. I’m guessing the nomenclature…
Big Lies in Murky Waters: ‘Big Fish’ and ‘Lies My Father Told Me’ Reviewed
An unusual theme appears on the New York stage this fall as two musicals, each in its own way, tackles…
Three Broadway Shows to See: Final Curtain Edition
Broadway Blog editor Matthew Wexler takes a look at some of Broadway’s biggest hits, which are bidding adieu this January. …
Win The Ultimate Holiday Weekend Getaway to Meet Cyndi Lauper in NYC
Cyndi Lauper is offering one lucky fan the holiday weekend of a lifetime in New York City. Get flown in…
Bette Midler’s ‘Hello Dolly’ Broadway Return Breaks One-Day Sale Record
Theater-goers gave a big ‘Hello’ to Bette Midler whose planned Broadway return in Hello Dolly! broke box-office records. Ticket sales…
Build it and they will Come…Then Wonder Why: ‘King Kong’
By Matthew Wexler Before the curtain rises on King Kong, audiences see an out-of-focus (at least the night I was in attendance)…
Happy One-Year Anniversary to The Broadway Blog!
It was one year ago that our sister blog The Broadway Blog launched, and we couldn’t be happier with all…