BWW Interview: David Melville on Hamlet, L.A. Theatre, and the Road Ahead

Over the last ten years Independent Shakespeare Co. has grown to become one of L.A.’s best-loved summer events. Thousands of children and adults attended their 2011 summer of Free Shakespeare in Griffith Park, which included a HAMLET that had audiences raving. That production is now playing in ISC’s Atwater Studio starring the company’s managing director, David Melville. David and I sat down to discuss how playing Hamlet has changed for him over the years, as well as what the future holds, and how he learned to play the ukulele. And that’s a story that will surprise you. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Petula Clark Extends Her Run Uptown at Feinstein's at Loews Regency

Petula Clark has fallen in love with New York audiences. And judging by the demand for tickets, the feeling is mutual. Her show at Feinstein’s at Loews Regency has been so popular that her run has been extended to Feb. 11. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Quidditch, Hogwarts and POTTED POTTER with Dan and Jeff

Potted Potter is a hit play direct from the West End, that cleverly combines all seven Harry Potter books into one seventy minute show. As someone who has yet to read any of the Harry Potter books, I was eager to speak to the show's creators (and stars) about the production and how it translates to non-Potterites. Dan and Jeff speak to me about the mass appeal of the show, the live on-stage Quidditch game and The Toronto Maple Leafs (more...)

BWW Interviews: Alan Zweibel - Enjoying a Multi-Course Career Seasoned with Friendship

The multiple Emmy winner, who was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Writers Guild, East in 2010, talks about having friends like Billy Crystal, Larry David or Gilda Radner and in the same breath, can listen patiently as a wannabe writer runs a really bad idea by him for a TV sitcom. The blend of genius and kindness is a rare combination in this industry. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Josh Young - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's 'Judas'

Josh Young makes his Broadway debut as "Judas Iscariot" in The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's production of Jesus Christ Superstar directed by Des McAnuff at The Neil Simon Theatre. Preview performances beginMarch 1, 2012 with an opening on March 22. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Talking MERRILY with Lin-Manuel Miranda

Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about Merrily We Roll Along, Stephen Sondheim and opening doors. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Lydia Bushfield, A Life in the Theater

Lovely and talented, with a slightly wicked streak that means she’s just as much fun offstage as she is when she’s onstage, actress/director/playwright Lydia Bushfield is a Nashville theater treasure, who’s been part of the local scene so long that most people assume she was born and bred her. Fact is, she’s not. Instead, she’s one of the many talented people who’ve found themselves transported and transplated to Music City USA, pursuing their artistic bliss while entertaining audiences every time they set foot onstage. (more...)

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars - Dan Domenech!

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this next edition, we caught up with ROCK OF AGES' Dan Domenech, who is filling the shoes of rocker-in-training 'Drew'! (more...)

BWW Interview EXCLUSIVE: Ben Vereen on New Show, Fosse, Arts Education and More!

The following is BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview with theater, film, and TV legend, Mr. Ben Vereen... (more...)

BWW Interviews: Michael Lluberes, THE BOY IN THE BATHROOM Scribe

A Conversation with Michael Lluberes, Playwright of the upcoming musical The Boy in the Bathroom (more...)

BWW Exclusive: Ramin Karimloo Eager to Bring LES MISERABLES Home to Toronto

Ramin Karimloo has had a very busy few years, portraying the role of The Phantom in both the UK productions of Love Never Dies and the 25th Anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera. Now he's tackling the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, and eager to return home to a Toronto stage. BWW is thrilled to bring its readers this exclusive feature where we talk with Ramin about Les Miserables, Phantom, his new album and his Toronto roots. (more...)

BWW Interviews: BWW Award Winner Emrhys Cooper Skyrockets to Success

British actor Emrhys Cooper is riding high after a guest appearance on ABC TV's Desperate Housewives and after winning BWW's Person to Watch for 2012 based on his electrifying performance onstage inEntertaining Mr. Sloane. I had to call out a few tricks just to keep up with his amazing energy, but over our lunch he pretty much crystallized his philosophy of acting that will assuredly engulf him in success over the next several years, here ...and internationally. (more...)

BWW Interviews: The Legendary Liza Minnelli on Broadway Memories, Wild Nights at Studio 54 & New Concert!

Liza Minnelli took a moment out of her busy schedule to speak with BWW about her upcoming concert, her favorite Broadway memories and the real story behind those 'wild nights' at the legendary Studio 54 nightclub during the 1970's. (more...)

SPOTLIGHT ON BEAUTY & THE BEAST 3D: Paige O'Hara

Today we are talking to the titular leading lady of the Oscar-winning Disney classic BEAUTY & THE BEAST, Paige O’Hara, all about her experience acting as the voice of Belle and what it was like to be an essential element of the enormous success that the lauded family favorite has enjoyed for more than twenty years, as well as her impressions of the new 3D film experience currently in movie theaters nationwide in honor of its 20th anniversary (also available on Blu-ray in standard definition and 3D). In addition to all about her role as a Disney Legend-indoctrinated princess, O’Hara also sheds some light on her Broadway and theatre career, having starred in LES MISERABLES, OKLAHOMA!, SOUTH PACIFIC, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD and the onstage revival and subsequent complete John McGlinn symphonic recording of SHOW BOAT. Additionally, O’Hara details her many collaborations on BEAUTY & THE BEAST, such as composers Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman, in addition to previous InDepth InterView participant Angela Lansbury and this week’s upcoming InDepth InterView subject - the Beast himself - Robby Benson. Plus, news on O’Hara’s Judy Garland bio-musical - FROM GUMM TO GARLAND: JUDY, THE MUSICAL - and her new role as a Disney Fine Arts artist, as well as much, much more! (more...)

Director Greg Greene Talks About Blackbird Theater's Upcoming PACIFIC OVERTURES

Nashville audiences—and chattering, anticipatory theater critics—will be given the opportunity to weigh in with their own impressions of Pacific Overtures, thanks to an ambitious production from Blackbird Theater, the acclaimed company now in its sophomore season at David Lipscomb University’s Shamblin Theatre. (more...)

Broadway's REBECCA Cancelled for Spring! Aiming for 2012-2013

The producers of REBECCA, the new musical based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel (later turned into an Oscar-winning film by Alfred Hitchcock) announced this morning that the production has been postponed until next season. REBECCA was slated to open Sunday, April 22 at the Broadhurst Theatre, with previews beginning March 27. (more...)

Shall We Dance and Think About Privilege and Race? THE KING AND I at Toby's

Rodgers and Hammerstein designed the ending to reduce you to tears, and they knew what they were doing. Resist, even at this excellent revival,and think about the conundrums of race, class and gender that that lie just beneath the surface. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Hearing Impaired Actor Eddie Buck Makes Professional Debut in Growing Stage's MOTHER HICKS

Last week, Eddie Buck made his professional theater debut as 'Tuc' in The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey - The Growing Stage production of MOTHER HICKS. (more...)

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER's Alysha Umphress

The erstwhile jazz singer has such musical theater heavyweights as Michael Mayer, Tom Kitt and William Finn in her corner. (more...)

BWW TV: Here Right Now! GHOST Cast Talks, Sings & More!

On Thursday, January 19th, Ghost the Musical hosted The Ghost Light Sessions Live, a special sneak peek presentation at the historic Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the evening and below, we take you inside! (more...)

Q&A with Blue Man Group's Kalen Allmandinger

Q&A with Blue Man Group's Kalen Allmandinger (more...)

BWW Special Feature: The Cast of OTHER PEOPLE

Other People opens tonight in Toronto at The Young Centre for the Performing Arts' Tankhouse Theatre, and BWW is thrilled to bring its readers this special feature with three of the show's talented stars. Tatiana Maslany, Ben Lewis and Indrit Kasapi talk about the new production the nature of cooperative theatre, social media in the arts and what they hope the future will bring. (more...)

Mastering the Class: Emily Apuzzo from ACT 1's MASTER CLASS Cast

Next up is Emily Apuzzo, Rulon’s oldest daughter (the younger, Sofia Apuzzo, is an acclaimed dancer), who has the unique experience of playing opposite her mom in bringing McNally’s play to the stage. A noted opera singer in the Nashville area, she’s been featured as a soloist in many concerts and recitals in addition to her work with the Nashville Opera chorus. She’s also been a fixture on a variety of local stages throughout her life: Clearly, the Rulon-Apuzzos are a theatrical family and Pat, Emily and Sofia have appeared in numerous stage productions over the years. (more...)

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of PORGY & BESS with Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis & More!

On Thursday, January 12, The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand for exciting opening night party to chat with the cast and company and takes you inside below! (more...)

Austin's Wizard, Don Amendolia, Chats WICKED

Worldwide smash musical Wicked is set to open at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on January 25, and its Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Don Amendolia, took the time to answer a few questions for BroadwayWorld. (more...)