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Adrienne Onofri

Adrienne Onofri has been writing for BroadwayWorld since it was launched in 2003. She is a member of the Drama Desk and has moderated panels with theater artists on such topics as women playwrights and directors, mission-oriented theater companies, and backstage plays. Adrienne is also a freelance editor as well as a travel writer and licensed NYC sightseeing guide. She is the author of two books, Walking Queens: 30 Tours for Discovering the Diverse Communities, Historic Places, and Natural Treasures of New York City's Largest Borough and Walking Brooklyn: 30 Tours Exploring Historical Legacies, Neighborhood Culture, Side Streets, and Waterways.






GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Michelle Aravena of 'A Chorus Line'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Michelle Aravena of 'A Chorus Line'
October 4, 2006

Rejected at her first audition, Michelle fought her way into the Chorus Line and is now covering Diana and three other roles.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Angela Pupello of 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Angela Pupello of 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
September 7, 2006

Back in NYC after doing sketch comedy and nonmusical theater in L.A., Angela will play the 'Drowsy' lead Janet for a week in September.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Andy Pellick of 'Tarzan'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Andy Pellick of 'Tarzan'
August 4, 2006

Andy's eye-catching Broadway stunts have included swinging on jungle vines, kicking up his high heels and flying ominously through Oz and Transylvania.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Roger Preston Smith of 'Hello, Dolly!'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Roger Preston Smith of 'Hello, Dolly!'
July 5, 2006

Ten years after serenading Carol Channing on Broadway and tour, Roger is now waiting on Tovah Feldshuh in 'Dolly!' at N.J.'s Paper Mill Playhouse.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Cara Cooper of 'The Wedding Singer'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Cara Cooper of 'The Wedding Singer'
June 16, 2006

Life imitated art on the '42nd Street' tour for Cara, who's now an expert at last-minute understudying.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Ramón Flowers of 'Hot Feet'
May 15, 2006

Between the 'Chorus Line' tour in 1980 and his six Broadway shows since '98, Ramón was an internationally known ballet dancer.

Megan Lawrence: On Top of Her 'Game'
April 23, 2006

An interview with THE PAJAMA GAME's scene-stealing Gladys and offstage mom of three.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Vince Pesce of 'The Pajama Game'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Vince Pesce of 'The Pajama Game'
April 3, 2006

He's got steam heat...and a burgeoning career as a choreographer.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kara Klein, from Broadway's Longest-Running Show Ever
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kara Klein, from Broadway's Longest-Running Show Ever
March 3, 2006

Kara went straight from a real ballet company into the fictional one in 'Phantom of the Opera,' and is now a 'Phantom' veteran at 23.

Rookie of the Year: Q&A with actor Oscar Isaac
February 11, 2006

In his first year out of Juilliard, Oscar has made two movies and starred in two plays, last summer's 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' in Central Park and 'Beauty of the Father,' now running at the Manhattan Theatre Club.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: James Brown III of 'The Color Purple'
February 5, 2006

Oprah has taught him: 'All things 'Purple' are divine.' You might say his entire career so far has been blessed.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Edgard Gallardo, Chita's new Bernardo
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Edgard Gallardo, Chita's new Bernardo
January 3, 2006

'Everybody should see the show!' Edgard says of 'Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life.' And not just because it's an homage to theater gypsies.

Eddie Korbich: Like a Phoenix...
December 17, 2005

...the oft-employed character actor has risen from the ashes of 'After the Night and the Music' to do three shows in a row, including the Broadway-bound 'Drowsy Chaperone.'

Holiday Roundup of Musical Shows
December 9, 2005

Divas, Jewish divas, men playing divas, men playing pianos. They're all part of the festivities on a cabaret or concert stage in NYC.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Michelle M. Robinson of 'Chicago'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Michelle M. Robinson of 'Chicago'
December 6, 2005

A company member since the revival opened nine years ago, Michelle talks about working with idols, telling the truth and wearing that revealing costume!

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Enrique Brown of 'Fiddler on the Roof'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Enrique Brown of 'Fiddler on the Roof'
November 3, 2005

He sings 'At 10 I learned a trade' in 'Tradition,' but in real life this former ballet dancer learned his trade even earlier.

The First Time's the Charm
October 19, 2005

John Jeter's first play 'Dirty Tricks,' airing this week on BBC Radio, will become a movie starring Meryl Streep, Gwyneth Paltrow and Annette Bening.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Renée Klapmeyer of 'The Producers'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Renée Klapmeyer of 'The Producers'
October 4, 2005

It sounds like something out of '42nd Street' (which Renee was in): Kansas girl makes it to Broadway-and soon to the silver screen.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Joanne Javien of 'Two Gentlemen of Verona'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Joanne Javien of 'Two Gentlemen of Verona'
September 2, 2005

We know what she did this summer: took part in the Shakespeare-goes tropical-goes hippie musical revival in Central Park.

Good Golly Miss Polly: Q&A with Jessica Grové
Good Golly Miss Polly: Q&A with Jessica Grové
August 21, 2005

The former child star of 'The Wizard of Oz' is now playing Polly Browne in 'The Boy Friend,' directed by Broadway's original Polly, Julie Andrews.



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