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'Hadestown' Licensing Rights Acquired by Concord Theatrical
“2019 Best Musical Tony Award winner Hadestown has been acquired for licensing by Concord Theatricals, with a release timeline to be announced at a later date.”
Michael Jackson Musical's Opening Pushed to Spring 2021
“MJ”, a Broadway-bound musical based on the life of Michael Jackson has pushed its opening back to Spring 2021. “MJ" was initially set to premiere on July 6, 2020.
SMASH Cast to Reunite for 'BOMBSHELL IN CONCERT' One-Night-Only Streaming Event
Katharine McPhee, Debra Messing, and Megan Hilty will reunite May 20 to present a stream of the one-night-only 2015 Broadway concert of the musical within the TV show “Smash”. It will be seen on People.com, PeopleTV and the magazine’s Facebook page and Twitter.
'Fun Home' Begins Streaming Performances Today
“The Tony-winning musical “Fun Home” is set to be streamed online for two weeks.”
Broadway Performances Suspended Through Labor Day
Not surprisingly, the Broadway League announced today that Broadway productions would remain shut down through Labor Day, September 6th.
HAMILTON Film is Coming to Disney+ July 3
Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced that the Hamilton film is coming to Disney+ on July 3!
6 different Zoom classes and talks by 3-D Theatricals
3-D THEATRICALS announces 6 different Zoom classes, workouts and talks today, April 17 by 3D+U online series.
COME FROM AWAY's Chad Kimball Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Broadway veteran Chad Kimball announced on social media that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Broadway News: “The Inheritance” at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre Announces Final Weeks on Broadway (Through Sunday March 15, 2020
Brilliantly re-envisioning E.M. Forster’s masterpiece Howards End to 21st-century New York, THE INHERITANCE asks how much we owe those who lived and loved before us, questions the role we must play for future generations, and dares us to fearlessly hold on to the wild ride called life.
Ours, Ours, Ours! 1776 Broadway Revival Confirmed For 2021
The Founding Fathers will sing again on the Great White Way.
You Oughta Know! JAGGED LITTLE PILL Announces Broadway Dates
Alanis Morissette's iconic album comes to Broadway in a new stage adaptation.
OKLAHOMA! Extends Broadway Run
The hit revival of the classic musical has officially announced an extension.
Full List Of 2019 Tony Award Nominees Revealed
Check out the complete list of 2019 Tony Award nominees!
Making the Theatre Community Greener
The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) is an incredibly important organization that works within the theatre community to adopt environmentally friendly practices. BGA has been around for the past ten years, having just celebrated its decade birthday. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to speak to Alice Stevenson, the Assistant Director of the BGA, about the organization and all that it does for theatre communities, not just in New York City, but across the country.
2019 Drama Desk Nominees Announced
The annual theatre awards ceremony recognizes the top Broadway and Off-Broadway productions in the 2018-2019 season.
"Stay Curious. About yourself and the process." - Chatting with Grand Hotel's Natascia Diaz!
I would like you to meet the amazingly talented Natascia Diaz. Natascia is currently starring as Elizaveta Grushinskaya in Grand Hotel at Signature Theatre in Virginia (Directed by Eric Schaeffer). At Signature she has been seen in West Side Story (Anita), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary) as well as Fosca in Passion and Jenny in The Threepenny Opera (both performances earning her a Helen Hayes Award Nomination). On Broadway, she has been seen in Man of La Mancha and Seussical and has toured in West Side Story (Anita).
Many of you though may remember her in the documentary film Every Little Step. Natascia is an amazing spirit with an unbelievable stage presence. When you see her name on the bill, you are indeed in for an unforgettable treat. It was truly an honor to interview her!
Bootylicious! Destiny's Child Musical In The Works
One of the most successful musical groups in history is coming to the stage.
"You alone are your biggest obstacle." - Chatting with MEAN GIRLS's Christine Shepard!
I would like you to meet the wonderful Christine Shepard. Christine can currently be seen performing in the Ensemble of Mean Girls on Broadway at The August Wilson Theatre. Before making her ensemble debut, she was a swing in Head Over Heels on Broadway. She will be receiving a BFA in commercial dance and a minor in Business this spring from Pace University. Student by day, Broadway performer by night. It was quite an honor and privilege for Christine to take time out of her busy schedule to give me the chance to interview her!