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James Sims James Sims is the Senior Editor at BroadwayWorld.com. Beyond his duties on this website, James also contributes as a featured blogger for the Huffington Post.

Having grown up in Los Angeles, California, James spent time working as an entertainment reporter on the west coast before heading to New York City to attend Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.sofasnark.com">SofaSnark.com</a> and follow James on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/simsjames">@SimsJames</a>.





TV: 2009 TONY MOMENTS - Roger Robinson
TV: 2009 TONY MOMENTS - Roger Robinson
June 8, 2009

BroadwayWorld cheered on Roger Robinson, the 2009 Tony Award Winner for 'Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play.' Roger spoke with us at BWW TV after his big win to discuss the emotional power of Joe Turner's Come and Gone and music that can be found in August Wilson's words.

TV: 2009 TONY MOMENTS - Alice Ripley
TV: 2009 TONY MOMENTS - Alice Ripley
June 8, 2009

BroadwayWorld congratulates Alice Ripley on her 2009 Tony Award win for 'Best Leading Actress in a Musical!' Alice sat with us at BWW TV after her big moment to talk about the creative energy of being an actor and what it takes to feed the artistic spirit.

Sofa Snark: Conan O'Brien Debuts, Tweet by Tweet
June 6, 2009

As Conan O?Brien kicked off his first week hosting The Tonight Show, I decided to live Twitter the debut. From a marathon run from New York City to Los Angeles, President Barack Obama putting world policy debates on hold to discuss Conan, Gwyneth Paltrow inadvertently bad mouthing Coldplay to Ryan Seacret gaying up late night, here are some highlights from my week-long Twitter-fest...

Sofa Snark: Liza Minnelli Talks Will Ferrell, Tony's & More
June 3, 2009

With Liza Minnelli's caricature hanging on the wall, we sat her down to chat with Jim Caruso, a cast member in Liza's at the Palace and our good friend...

TV EXCLUSIVE: Liza's At Broadway World ...Answering Your Questions!
TV EXCLUSIVE: Liza's At Broadway World ...Answering Your Questions!
June 3, 2009

New York critics and theatre audiences fell under the spell of Liza Minnelli's unmatchable magic when she returned to Broadway's legendary Palace Theatre and played a recent sell-out engagement. Now, the Tony-nominated star is here on BroadwayWorld.com answering YOUR questions in this BWW TV interview exclusive!

Sofa Snark: Finale Wrap LOST Explodes & Gossip Girl Graduates
May 28, 2009

This week's Sofa Snark covers the season finales of Grey?s Anatomy, Gossip Girl, 90210, 30 Rock, Lost and Fringe. There was plenty of drama as each of the high profile shows drew to a close, and in the case of both J.J. Abrams creations, many questions were raised...

Sofa Snark: Backstage at Broadway's Next to Normal
May 18, 2009

it was quite a thrill to join Next to Normal stars Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat to shoot a video feature for BroadwayWorld.com...

TV Exclusive: 'Just Another Day' Backstage at Bdwy's Next To Normal
TV Exclusive: 'Just Another Day' Backstage at Bdwy's Next To Normal
May 18, 2009

The stars of Broadway's Next to Normal, Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat, joined BroadwayWorld's James Sims and Eddie Varley for an exclusive backstage tour of the Booth Theatre. Follow the two young actors as they take our cameras into their cast mate's dressing rooms and on stage...

Sofa Snark: J.J. Abrams Flies Star Trek into Black Hole
May 12, 2009

Abrams is a skilled director, and as such must take on the sequel. When that time comes, Abrams must be urged to adopt more of what made fans create the most powerful cult following in Hollywood. Bask in the slick glory of the first venture, but add a little more than a wink and a nod to all those Trekkers out there next time around...

Sofa Snark: It Takes a Frog to Save Disney
May 11, 2009

Disney has released the full trailer for The Princess and the Frog, here's hoping for a smash success. Because, if this film can succeed in drawing out audiences, old and young alike, then there remains hope that Disney will keep up the great tradition that Walt capitalized on all those years ago...

Sofa Snark: American Idol Goes Rock of Ages
May 6, 2009

Save for Adam's always-stellar performance, American Idol failed to capture that classic rock energy it was shooting for. America would be better served by heading to Broadway's now Tony Award nominated Rock of Ages for a true taste of all things electric guitar and big hair...

James Sims - Sofa Snark: Bono and George Clooney Talk Shop on CNN
May 2, 2009

George Clooney sits down with Bono for nearly 40 minutes on a dimly lit stage to talk about everything from world causes, Darfur, journalism, sex appeal to the movie industry...

TV: In the Studio and On the Record with the Cast of Broadway's WEST SIDE STORY
TV: In the Studio and On the Record with the Cast of Broadway's WEST SIDE STORY
May 1, 2009

The newest members of West Side Story went into the studio and recorded the new Broadway cast recording of the Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim classic musical. Sony Masterworks will release the new album nationwide on June 2...

TV Exclusive: 'LIVE with REGIS and KELLY' Celebrates 'On Broadway Week' on BWW!
TV Exclusive: 'LIVE with REGIS and KELLY' Celebrates 'On Broadway Week' on BWW!
April 30, 2009

During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' are giving the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jump into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

James Sims - Sofa Snark: Jaime Foxx Gets Gangster with Adam Lambert
April 28, 2009

Adam had the grand entrance he deserved Tuesday, descending the ruby red staircase while belting out 'Feeling Good.' In a nice screw you style, he turned the typical standards sound on its head and delivered a crowd-winning performance...

James Sims - Sofa Snark: Adam Lambert's Disco Fever on American Idol
April 22, 2009

It?s officially time for every other contestant to throw in the towel, because nothing can stop Adam at this point. ?If I Can?t Have You? brought Paula to tears, although that?s not a challenge, but it got Simon to call the performance ?immaculate.? Abdul is drooling as is the music industry...

TV: Kate Shindle in Rehearsal for NYMF's 'BEST OF THE FEST'
TV: Kate Shindle in Rehearsal for NYMF's 'BEST OF THE FEST'
April 19, 2009

New York Musical Theater Festival will kick off its sixth season with a Gala Celebration of its first five years, called BEST OF THE FEST, on Monday, April 20th at 7 PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).



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