TV: 2009 TONY MOMENTS - Roger RobinsonJune 8, 2009BroadwayWorld 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 RipleyJune 8, 2009BroadwayWorld 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 TweetJune 6, 2009As 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...
TV EXCLUSIVE: Liza's At Broadway World ...Answering Your Questions!June 3, 2009New 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 GraduatesMay 28, 2009This 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...
TV Exclusive: 'Just Another Day' Backstage at Bdwy's Next To NormalMay 18, 2009The 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 HoleMay 12, 2009Abrams 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 DisneyMay 11, 2009Disney 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 AgesMay 6, 2009Save 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: Adam Lambert's Disco Fever on American IdolApril 22, 2009It?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'April 19, 2009New 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).