Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Karen Giombetti
by Broadway's Backbone - March 14, 2016 In this episode: Karen Giombetti has toured with Sammy Davis Jr., has cooked spaghetti for Fred Ebb on numerous occasions, and now casts American Dance Machine. Throughout her eclectic career she's had faith in knowing that things are meant to be and that fate and destiny have an honest impact on he...
Tony Nominee Harry Connick, Jr. to Host Syndicated Daytime Talk Show
by Tyler Peterson - October 13, 2015 NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution has sold the new first-run entertainment show 'Harry' to the FOX Television Stations. The new show, hosted by Harry Connick, Jr., will debut in September 2016 in national syndication; it was announced today by Ed Swindler, President, NBCUniversal Domest...
BWW Review: There's a New Almighty In Town! Sean Hayes in AN ACT OF GOD
by Michael Dale - June 06, 2016 David Javerbaum's nightclubby comedy returns to Broadway for another summer engagement....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Jeffrey Schecter
by Broadway's Backbone - April 11, 2016 In this episode: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Jeffrey Schecter (aka Scheky) has understudied the masters, created his own path, and worked non-stop since putting on his tap shoes. After making his big break as 'Mike' in A CHORUS LINE and gaining recognition from "Every Little Step," he is gracious and grat...
Joan Benedict Steiger's Autobiography BROOKLYN BABY Out This Spring
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015 “I'm still learning after all these years,” says Joan Benedict Steiger. Even after a prolific career spanning stage, screen, and television -- and inspiring romances with three devoted men -- the veteran actress still finds each role a new challenge to experience and new terrain to explore....
Norbert Leo Butz: Girls, Girls, Girls- Live at 54 Below Recording Arrives This Fall
by Nora Dominick - August 09, 2016 Broadway Records today announced that Norbert Leo Butz: Girls, Girls, Girls – Live at 54 BELOW will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, September 9, 2016. The album is currently available for pre-order at www.BroadwayRecords.com....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with ON YOUR FEET's David Baida
by Broadway's Backbone - July 14, 2016 In this episode: On Your Feet's David Baida- If you were to combine phrases like: 'Slow and steady wins the race,' 'Don't give up on your dreams,' 'Perseverance is the key,' you'd find the career of David Baida. His story spans 20 years of not giving up, finding his creativity outside NYC and within...
Reasons To Get Excited; Broadway's October Openings
by Michael Dale - September 26, 2015 Which of these October openings are you most excited for?...
Point Park University's The REP Sets 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - April 08, 2016 The 2016-2017 season of The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, will include regional premieres and shows written by some of the best contemporary playwrights....
BWW Interviews: Dylis Croman of CHICAGO at Bass Performance Hall
by Kyle West - March 19, 2015 Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Broadway's Dylis Croman, who returns to the national tour of CHICAGO next week, as the fame-obsessed merry murderess, Roxie Hart. With five Broadway shows under her belt, and several national tours, Ms. Croman returns to Texas, having graduated ...
BWW Review: Irreverent AN ACT OF GOD Brings Deliciously Funny SEAN HAYES to the Ahmanson
by Don Grigware - February 11, 2016 Years ago, comedian extraordinaire George Burns inhabited God on film; when he spoke, we listened. The world was in love with Burns, so who presently has the charisma, that same unmistakable appeal? Why, Sean Hayes, of course! Everybody loved him as rambunctious but likable Jack McFarland in TV's Wi...
Review Roundup: AN ACT OF GOD Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - May 28, 2015 The new Broadway comedy An Act of God, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons, began performances on May 7 and officially opens tonight, May 28, 2015 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say......
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Special Guest Drew King
by Broadway's Backbone - March 21, 2016 In this episode: On The 20th Century's Drew King made his debut in this show and won an Astaire Award along with his fellow Porters. Drew's road to Broadway was like the local train taking its time to get to its destination. In this episode, Drew breaks down his journey to NYC and talks about ev...
TV: ALLEGIANCE's Darren Lee Accepts Broadway's Backbone Best Musical Ensemble Award!
by Broadway's Backbone - June 28, 2016 Earlier this month, BroadwayWorld announced the results for our first annual Broadway's Backbone Best Musical Ensemble Award, which went to the company of Allegiance. Darren Lee accepted the award on behalf of his cast, with the help of Broadway favorite Sean Palmer and you can check out how it all ...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Mary Ann Lamb
by Broadway's Backbone - April 18, 2016 In this episode: Broadway's Mary Ann Lamb. If you look up the word 'powerhouse' in the dictionary, you will find a picture of Mary Ann Lamb. She lives her life fully onstage and off, and is a prime example of how you do one thing influences how you do another. She talks about the legends she's work...
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 2/27/16- Debra Monk
by Nicole Rosky - February 27, 2016 Happy Birthday, Debra Monk! The Tony Award winner made her Broadway debut in PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES in 1982. Her Broadway credits include PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES, PRELUDE TO A KISS, NICK & NORA, REDWOOD CURTAIN, PICNIC, COMPANY, CHICAGO, STEAL PIER, AH, WILDERNESS!, THOU SHALT NOT, RECKLESS, CHILDREN...
BWW Reviews: Parsons Preaches It in AN ACT OF GOD
by Michael Dale - May 29, 2015 Jim Parsons appears as God appearing as Jim Parsons in the first Broadway play based on a Twitter account....
VIDEO: Harry Connick Jr. Performs 'City Beneath the Sea' on AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - April 30, 2015 On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, Harry Connick Jr. stepped out from behind the judges' table and took center stage for a performance of "City Beneath the Sea."...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with ALLEGIANCE'S Darren Lee
by Broadway's Backbone - April 04, 2016 In this episode: At the next Broadway-Con they should sell a game called '6 Degrees of Darren Lee,' because he's worked with the best of the best since being a child on the original Star Search. In this episode, Darren talks about going from featured dancer to character man, working non-stop to tak...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Susan Stroman
by Broadway's Backbone - May 17, 2016 In this episode: Susan Stroman maybe the most awarded female director/choreographer in history, but it is her truth as an artist that has made her work ever-evolving. She deservedly has received legendary status and her contributions to the theatre are far from over. In this podcast, "Stro" shares i...
The Broadway Tenors to Headline Children's Shelter Benefit in Jonesboro, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2015 Night of Stars presents The Broadway Tenors in Concert, an evening of favorite musical theatre hits, at its annual fundraising event for the Children's Shelter, Monday, September 14, 2015 at The Silos, 1743 County Road 380, Bono, AR....
VIDEO: Harry Connick Jr. Performs 'City Beneath the Sea' on AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - April 30, 2015 On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, Harry Connick Jr. stepped out from behind the judges' table and took center stage for a performance of "City Beneath the Sea."...
Norbert Leo Butz: Girls, Girls, Girls- Live at 54 Below Recording Arrives This Fall
by Nora Dominick - August 09, 2016 Broadway Records today announced that Norbert Leo Butz: Girls, Girls, Girls – Live at 54 BELOW will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, September 9, 2016. The album is currently available for pre-order at www.BroadwayRecords.com....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Scott Barnhardt
by Broadway's Backbone - May 31, 2016 In this episode: Broadways Scott Barnhardt- Scott was saying "Hello" years before Adele. As a self-proclaimed theatre nerd, this Book of Mormon original cast member discusses the differences between a workshop and a lab, how to survive a bad review and dares to ask the questions, "What else is out t...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Talent Agent Michael Goddard
by Broadway's Backbone - February 15, 2016 In this episode: Michael Goddard talks about his dreams of being in the 'tall man' track in a Susan Stroman show and how he got to achieve that dream on Broadway and a 1st National tour. He also said he always knew he'd have an Act 2. Now a NYC talent agent who represents top talent working in Broa... |