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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

VIDEO: Rita Moreno On Being Hollywood's 'House Ethnic' and Being Sexy With A Muppet by Michael Dale

The recent Kennedy Center Honoree talks about her nearly 70 years in show business.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM[SHARE]
Monday, December 14, 2015

VIDEO: FINDING NEVERLAND Uses 'Something About This Night' To Celebrate The Community of Theatre by Michael Dale

The gathering of strangers to enjoy a communal experience is celebrated with the musical's second act rouser.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:52PM[SHARE]

Sutton Foster, SOMETHING ROTTEN's Brian d'Arcy James Named 2016 Sarah Siddons Award Recipients by Michael Dale

The two Broadway stars are honored by a society named for a fictional award in the film ALL ABOUT EVE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:56PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: New Billy Flynn, Football Great Eddie George, Comes To CHICAGO With Serious Acting Background by Michael Dale

Before coming to Broadway, George appeared regionally in contemporary drama and Shakespeare

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:49PM[SHARE]

Bidding Reaches $42,500 For HAMILTON Tix, Backstage Visit With Lin-Manuel Miranda; Benefits Girl Be Heard by Michael Dale

Girl Be Heard creates a world for young women to find strength, realize their potential, and rise above their circumstances and society's expectations of them.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:34PM[SHARE]

Five Reasons to Proudly Call A Cast Album A Cast Album, Not A Soundtrack by Michael Dale

Many people are calling theatre cast albums soundtracks these days, but they are two very different things.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:08PM[SHARE]

BWW Interview: Broadway Golden Age Producer/Director John C. Wilson's Long-Lost NOEL, TALLULAH, COLE, AND ME Published by Michael Dale

The memoir of KISS ME, KATE's director and Noel Coward's producer and lover published over 50 years after his passing.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:17AM[SHARE]
Sunday, December 13, 2015

BWW Review: Jackie Hoffman Shines In The Star's Spotlight In ONCE UPON A MATTRESS by Michael Dale

Transport Group's revival may be the best reason to venture down to the Lower East Side since Yonah Schimmel learned how to make a knish.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55PM[SHARE]
Friday, December 11, 2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs and Jonathan Groff On Maintaining Your Chill While Starring in HAMILTON by Michael Dale

The three stars talk about changes in their lives from being part of a full-blown phenomenon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:51PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: 2nd Graders Sing ALLEGIANCE's 'Gaman' For Stars George Takei, Lea Salonga and Dance Captain Owen Johnston II by Michael Dale

Midtown West Elementary School students learn of enduring what seems unbearable with patience and dignity.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: Have You Seen HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda's New Clock? Here's What It Means by Michael Dale

Being an artistic genius doesn't necessarily make you a math genius. A math geek explains the HAMILTON author's new clock.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: The Crazy Celebration Of SCHOOL OF ROCK's Kids Exiting The Stage Opening Night by Michael Dale

Opening night of any Broadway show is an electrically charged event, but the excitement level was on high voltage for these young stars.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:47PM[SHARE]

Study Suggests British Theatre's Gender Gap Steadily Closing by Michael Dale

Arts consulting firm Purple Seven reveals that venues are programming work performed and created by men and selling it to a predominantly female audience.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM[SHARE]

FLASH FRIDAY: LOVE FROM JUDY, The First DADDY LONG LEGS Musical by Michael Dale

Though it never made it to Broadway, LOVE FROM JUDY was a 1952 West End hit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:35PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Fine Cast Saves THE COLOR PURPLE From John Doyle's Bloodless Direction by Michael Dale

Cynthia Erivo gives an exemplary acting performance in Doyle's concert-like production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42AM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 10, 2015

What's Next For FINDING NEVERLAND's Matthew Morrison? Television and a Concert Tour! by Michael Dale

The Broadway and GLEE star has more television appearances in his future, plus a world tour performing with symphony orchestras.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:15PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: AMAZING GRACE Teases 'Stay Tuned For The Encore' by Michael Dale

A video of the Broadway production's final curtain call ends with an a promise of an encore.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Playwright Robert Askins and Cast Talk About HAND TO GOD's Amazing Journey To Broadway by Michael Dale

The playwright, the company and associate producer Lucas McMahon chat with Talks at Google.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:57PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Pulitzer Finalist Jordan Harrison on Artificial Intelligence and MARJORIE PRIME by Michael Dale

A widow's favorite companion is an artificial intelligence remake of her late husband.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM[SHARE]

TheatreWorks' BELL, BOOK & CANDLE Suspended After Set Design/Direction Controversy by Michael Dale

A theatre critic's review points out similarities to an earlier production's staging and design.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM[SHARE]

William Shakespeare a Thief? Legal Documents Accuse The Bard of Leading Armed Riot To Steal a Theatre! by Michael Dale

An upcoming Somerset House exhibition details how The Globe was constructed with material from a stolen theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

SKELETON CREW Playwright Dominique Morisseau Describes White Privilege and Elitism Problem Among Theatre Audiences by Michael Dale

One of American theatre's rising voices points out examples of exclusiveness in audience culture.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:30PM[SHARE]

BWW Interview: In His New Memoir, Tony Roberts Asks DO YOU KNOW ME? After 55 Years On Stage and Screen by Michael Dale

The Broadway and film star writes about the everyday life of being a working actor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM[SHARE]

HAND TO GOD's Bob Saget Makes a Comedy Transition With Pastor Greg by Michael Dale

The comedy and television star sees his new HAND TO GOD role as part of a career and personal transition.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

BWW Interview: Producer Ken Davenport Livestreams DADDY LONG LEGS Worldwide For Free by Michael Dale

The innovative producer talks about his newest project to advance audience development.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33PM[SHARE]

BWW Interview: Hilarious Supporting Player Jackie Hoffman Finally Nabs The Lead in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS by Michael Dale

She's famous for being one of Broadway's funniest supporting players, but now she takes on a classic leading role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Company XIV Brings Back Erotic Sensation, NUTCRACKER ROUGE by Michael Dale

Directorchoreographer Austin McCormick has established Company XIV as one of the most vibrant and original troupes regularly contributing to New York City's performing arts scene.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02AM[SHARE]
Monday, December 7, 2015

Walt Disney's Burbank Offices Restored To 1966 Condition For Viewing by Michael Dale

The workplace of the innovative filmmaker will be open to Disney employees, special guests and gold members of Disney's fan club, D23.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: DISASTER!'s Obsessively Funny Seth Rudetsky Explains It All For You by Michael Dale

Some would say you have to be crazy to call your new Broadway musical DISASTER, but as Lee Adams wrote in APPLAUSE, it's dull to be too sane.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM[SHARE]

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Ethel Waters Introduces 'Taking A Chance On Love' In CABIN IN THE SKY by Michael Dale

The landmark musical with a score by Vernon Duke and John Latouche is the next offering from City Center's Encores

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:32PM[SHARE]

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