VIDEO: STRANGER THINGS' Gaten Matarazzo Shares His Broadway Talents with Kelly ClarksonNovember 26, 2017Gaten Matarazzo, best known as the endearing Dustin on the smash hit STRANGER THINGS, also has a past on Broadway starring in PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT and LES MISERABLES. While his work with the Demogorgon doesn't require as much song and dance, he does take the time to keep his voice in check. Watch as he helps Kelly Clarkson with her vocal warm-up as he drives the We Day shuttle below!
VIDEO: Broadway's Beanie Feldstein Discusses LADY BIRD and BFF Ben PlattNovember 19, 2017Beanie Feldstein currently leaves audiences infatuated with her adorable portrayal of Minnie Fay in Broadway's HELLO, DOLLY! Now she's delving further into film with this season's breakaway hit indie pic LADY BIRD. Feldstein visited Seth Meyers to chat about the film and her relationship with DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt, watch below!
SOCIAL: Goodbye, Goodbye - Stars Bid Ben Platt Happy Trails As He Exits DEAR EVAN HANSENNovember 19, 2017The heartbreaking, heartwarming day has arrived. Today Ben Platt exits DEAR EVAN HANSEN, leaving Evan's journey to continue with Noah Galvin on November 21. Friends, colleagues, and celebrities alike have reached out to Ben to wish him well and thank him for his extraordinary work on this phenomenal show. Take a look at the impressive list below.
VIDEO: They're Finally Back! INCREDIBLES 2 Releases New Teaser TrailerNovember 18, 2017It's been 13 years. Needless to say, INCREDIBLES 2 is one film everyone has been waiting for. Disney/Pixar released the second teaser for the upcoming animated film (if you count the hilarious tribute to Edna Mode). The film is set for theatrical release on June 15th, 2018. Check it out below!
BWW Interview: Chair of Ithaca College's Department of Theatre Arts Catherine WeidnerNovember 13, 2017Ithaca College is home to one of the country's top ranked theatre BFA programs boasting some of Broadway's favorites as alums including Jeremy Jordan, Kerry Butler, and Aaron Tveit. Teacher, director, and actor Catherine Weidner leads the program as its chair. Weidner's impressive career has taken her from her own student years at Ithaca to venues such as The Kennedy Center, La Jolla Playhouse, and The Guthrie. She took a moment to share her perspective on theatre education and being a mentor to the future generation of theatre performers.
Review Roundup: BIG FISH Fights the Dragons in LondonNovember 12, 2017Meet Edward Bloom, an ordinary man, and an extraordinary father. He has always told his son tall tales filled with beauty, love and imagination but when his son confronts him about what is make believe, they both discover that the truth is more wonderful than fiction.
VIDEO: Are You Ready to Fall Under Their Spell? The Sanderson Sisters Are Back at 54 Below!October 28, 2017Jay Armstrong Johnson's Not So Scary Halloween Party is back by popular demand after a sold out party in 2016. Conceived, written, and directed by Jay, and backed by an 8 piece band led by Rodney Bush, Jay will be joined by a slew of Broadway talent including Alysha Umphress (On the Town), Major Attaway(Aladdin), Ben Fankhauser (Newsies), Julia Mattison (Godspell), Danny Quadrino (Wicked), Kerstin Anderson (Sound of Music), Katie Thomson (Giant), and a cast of many more crazy and kooky characters.
VIDEO: Inside Seattle Rep's Modern Twist on the Classic PRIDE AND PREJUDICEOctober 16, 2017PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Seattle Rep was adapted by Kate Hamill from the novel by Jane Austen. She imbues hilarious new life into this classic love story with a decidedly progressive take on the trials and travails of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, and, of course the delightful Bennet clan! Go inside this exciting new production with the trailer below!