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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: Logan Keslar of 'La Cage Aux Folles'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Logan Keslar of 'La Cage Aux Folles'
September 2, 2010

Logan is doing 'La Cage' for the third time in two years, but it's his first-ever show on Broadway!

BWW Interviews: Shaun Taylor-Corbett, HEIGHTS' New 'Sonny'
BWW Interviews: Shaun Taylor-Corbett, HEIGHTS' New 'Sonny'
August 27, 2010

After almost a year on the 'In the Heights' tour, Shaun is back in the B'way company and stealing scenes.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Barrett Martin of 'The Addams Family'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Barrett Martin of 'The Addams Family'
August 4, 2010

From the show that's defied the critics, we spotlight the veteran gypsy and fiance of fellow dancer Megan Sikora.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Ben Thompson of 'American Idiot'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Ben Thompson of 'American Idiot'
July 2, 2010

Ben made his B'way debut in the Green Day musical, and is now friends with the rockers he's long idolized.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Ashley Amber of 'Promises, Promises'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Ashley Amber of 'Promises, Promises'
June 1, 2010

The hit revival is Ashley's 8th Broadway show, but her first since she became a mom.

Q&A with Jonathan Cake: U.S.-Dwelling Brit Who's Playing an Italian
Q&A with Jonathan Cake: U.S.-Dwelling Brit Who's Playing an Italian
May 26, 2010

Currently off-Bway in 'Restoration', Cake is a regular on NY and London stages as well as TV and film.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kristine Bendul of 'Come Fly Away'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kristine Bendul of 'Come Fly Away'
May 2, 2010

Kristine learned to dance the Twyla way in 'Movin' Out' and is now in Tharp's Sinatra-scored production.

Interview: Stephen Kunken, One of ENRON's Corporate Baddies
Interview: Stephen Kunken, One of ENRON's Corporate Baddies
April 27, 2010

Stephen, who's costarring on B'way in the hotly anticipated London import 'Enron', discusses his extensive stage work.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Joseph Medeiros of 'Yank!' and 'Anyone Can Whistle'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Joseph Medeiros of 'Yank!' and 'Anyone Can Whistle'
April 1, 2010

Joseph, who was in 4 B'way musicals last year, will go straight from the hit 'Yank!' into the latest Encores! show.

Marsha Mason: A Conversation for Women's History Month
Marsha Mason: A Conversation for Women's History Month
March 29, 2010

The onetime movie star, now in a play off-B'way, talks about giving up Hollywood, acting on stage and running an herb farm in N.M.

Judy Collins Speaks: Of 'Rainbow', 'Clowns' and All Sides Now
Judy Collins Speaks: Of 'Rainbow', 'Clowns' and All Sides Now
March 25, 2010

For Women's History Month, an interview with the singer and activist, who has a new recording of 'Over the Rainbow' out and upcoming shows at Cafe Carlyle.

BWW Interviews: Stage & Screen Star Judith Ivey
BWW Interviews: Stage & Screen Star Judith Ivey
March 22, 2010

The 'Glass Menagerie' star talks about acting and her newer profession, directing, in the first part of our Women's History Month series.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Adrienne Jean Fisher of 'Banana Shpeel'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Adrienne Jean Fisher of 'Banana Shpeel'
March 7, 2010

AJ will be tap dancing and hip-hopping in the new Cirque du Soleil show, set to open next month in NYC.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jeffrey Page of 'Fela!'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jeffrey Page of 'Fela!'
February 2, 2010

An African dance specialist, Jeffrey gave up a Hollywood choreography career to join the Nigeria-set musical.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Michael X. Martin of 'Ragtime'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Michael X. Martin of 'Ragtime'
January 4, 2010

Despite the acclaimed revival's premature closing, Michael X. will soldier on in this biz, as he has for 30-plus years.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Devin Richards of 'Finian's Rainbow'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Devin Richards of 'Finian's Rainbow'
December 1, 2009

As friend and costar Audra McDonald has said, Devin's booming bass voice has anchored many B'way ensembles--11 of them, to be precise.

Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musical's View of NYC
Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musical's View of NYC
November 2, 2009

Howard McGillin, Nancy Anderson and Jim Stanek are among the performers in a cabaret of New York songs and stories.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Tracee Beazer of 'Memphis'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Tracee Beazer of 'Memphis'
November 3, 2009

Back on Broadway after performing regionally and on tour, Tracee's hoping to transition into principal roles.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Dustin Sullivan of 'Little House on the Prairie, The Musical'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Dustin Sullivan of 'Little House on the Prairie, The Musical'
October 1, 2009

After two years of Reduced Shakespeare hijinx, Dustin heads out on tour in the stage version of a kid-lit classic.

AVENUE Q 'Exit Interview' with Ann Harada: We Ruv You, Christmas Eve!
AVENUE Q 'Exit Interview' with Ann Harada: We Ruv You, Christmas Eve!
September 11, 2009

An original cast member off and on B'way and in London, Ann rejoined the show for its final months.



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