Stars of A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 and ANASTASIA Headed to THEATER TALK This Week
by BWW News Desk
- May 23, 2017
Cast members and writers of two new Broadway shows are featured on THEATER TALK this week - Chris Cooper, Laurie Metcalf and playwright Lucas Hnath, all Tony Award-nominated for A Doll's House, Part 2 at the Golden Theatre; and Christy Altomare, Ramin Karimloo and librettist Terrence McNally representing Anastasia, now at the Broadhurst Theatre. Co-hosts of THEATER TALK are Michael Riedel of the New York Post and producer Susan Haskins.
Theater Talk: It's a Sugar Rush with the CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Creative Team
by Theater Talk
- May 22, 2017
This week Theater Talk welcomes back two all-time favorite guests, composer/lyricist Marc Shaiman and lyricist Scott Wittman whose new show Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has just opened on Broadway. Along with them was Tony-winning director Jack O'Brien, making his first appearance on our show. The trio whose collaboration on Hairspray won them all Tony Awards and massive acclaim in 2002, have returned to Broadway with this stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic 1964 children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The musical also includes an infusion of some key songs from the 1971 film of the story, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. In addition to some snappy conversation between them, Shaiman performs several of his compositions for the new show and a delightful time is had by all.
Theater Talk: OSLO Nominees Arrive and DEAR EVAN HANSEN Creatives Return!
by Theater Talk
- May 15, 2017
This week's guests include Oslo playwright J.T. Rogers, director Bartlett Sher, and actors Jennifer Ehle and Jefferson Mays, who portray real-life Norwegian diplomats Mona Juul and Terje Rod-Larsen. All the members of our panel are 2017 Tony nominees for Oslo, which received a total of 7 Tony Award nominations.
OSLO Stars, DEAR EVAN HANSEN Team to Appear on THEATER TALK This Week
by BWW News Desk
- May 11, 2017
This week THEATER TALK features the lead actors, playwright and director of the acclaimed play Oslo at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater - Jennifer Ehle, Jefferson Mays, writer J.T. Rogers, and director Bartlett Sher - and continues with Part 2 of an interview with the creators of the hit musical Dear Evan Hansen - librettist Steven Levenson and composer/lyricists Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, who perform songs from Dear Evan Hansen, Dogfight, and La La Land.
THEATER TALK Wins NY Emmy Award for Best Interview/Discussion Program
by BWW News Desk
- May 8, 2017
THEATER TALK, the series devoted to conversation about the world of the stage, won a NY Emmy Award as Best NYC Interview/Discussion Program at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences/New York Chapter's annual awards ceremony held on Saturday, May 6 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.
Judy Gold and Randy Rainbow to Join the Cast of BROADWAY ROASTS MICHAEL MUSTO
by BWW News Desk
- May 8, 2017
Lug Nut Entertainment (Daniel DeMello and Nathaniel Nowak) in association with the world popular dating app SCRUFF, has announced that comedian Judy Gold and internet sensation Randy Rainbow will join the cast of FORK ON THE LEFT, KNIFE IN THE BACK: BROADWAY ROASTS MICHAEL MUSTO.
Pasek & Paul to Perform Tunes from DEAR EVAN HANSEN on THEATER TALK This Week
by BWW News Desk
- May 3, 2017
This week THEATER TALK welcomes the creators of the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, composer/lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin Paul along with librettist Steven Levenson in Part One of an interview with co-host Susan Haskins and guest co-host Jesse Green of The New York Times.
Photo Coverage: Michele Pawk, Lenny Wolpe & More Take Bows in Project Shaw's YOU NEVER CAN TELL
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Apr 18, 2017
Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Staller, continued its 12th Season when it presents its 122nd concert presentation with Shaw's 1897 romantic comedy of errors You Never Can Tell last night, April 17 at 7pm, at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).
DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt and More to Appear on This Week's THEATER TALK
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 29, 2017
This week's THEATER TALK welcomes three of the cast members of the new, thoroughly original Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen - Ben Platt (Evan Hansen), Rachel Bay Jones (Heidi Hansen, Evan's single mother), and Jennifer Laura Thompson (Cynthia Murphy, another key character).
Michele Pawk, Jonathan Hadary, Lenny Wolpe to Lead Project Shaw's YOU NEVER CAN TELL
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 22, 2017
Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Staller, continues its 12th Season when it presents its 122nd concert presentation with Shaw's 1897 romantic comedy of errors You Never Can Tell on Monday, April 17 at 7pm, at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).
Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh to Chat THE PRESENT on THEATER TALK This Week
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 15, 2017
This week, THEATER TALK welcomes actors Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh, now appearing on Broadway in the acclaimed Sydney Theatre Company production of The Present - an adaptation by Andrew Upton of Anton Chekhov's first play Platonov. The charismatic and articulate duo provides a master class in acting techniques and playing Chekhov in this rewarding episode of the series.
John Kander, Karen Ziemba & More on This Week's THEATER TALK
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 10, 2017
This week THEATER TALK spotlights the creators of the new original musical Kid Victory, currently at the Vineyard Theatre – librettist/lyricist Greg Pierce, composer/co-librettist John Kander, and one of the show's stars, Karen Ziemba.
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