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Nicole Rosky

Nicole is the Editor-in-Chief of BroadwayWorld, where she began her journey as an intern in 2010. As BroadwayWorld's Senior Managing Editor, a role she took on in 2012, she covered over a decade's-worth of theatre and live entertainment in New York City and around the world. Throughout her time with BroadwayWorld, Nicole has worked extensively with the photo and video team, producing (and sometimes editing) a great deal of the site's original programming, including Backstage with Richard Ridge, Dance Captain Dance Attack, Next on Stage, Kid Critics, and Teen Critics, just to name a few. Originally from outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she is a proud graduate of Penn State University's College of Communications. Nicole currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, where she gets to enjoy far more great theatre than she ever dreamed. Her first great role was "Billy Flynn" in her fourth grade musical theatre class. Oh, how far she has come!




LEARN MORE ABOUT Nicole Rosky

First Show:

Gyspy, starring the great Bernadette Peters

Favorite Show:

There are so many! Just a few include Ragtime, Merrily We Roll Along, Next to Normal, The Bridges of Madison County, Jesus Christ Superstar, Newsies, and The Secret Garden.

Favorite Stories:

  • Tony Nominee Reactions - I have had the pleasure of covering every Tony Awards season since 2011 and one of my favorite parts is hearing from the nominees just moments after they find out that they ARE nominees.
  • Theatre Queens - When I'm not at a Broadway show, you'll find me at home, catching up on the latest episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race. I've had a blast chatting with many of the queens who call theatre their first love.
  • Broadway Jukebox - I love a good playlist and I find myself making them OFTEN. I've curated over 100 musical theatre playlists for BroadwayWorld (my personal favorite is "Female Anthems of Broadway"). Give them a listen and follow BroadwayWorld on Spotify to find out what I come up with next!
  • Broadway By Design - I created this series after realizing how little information is shared about the theatrical design process and it has become one of my favorite ongoing features.
  • Next On Stage - Working on this project and having the opportunity to spotlight so many talented young people from around the country has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.


STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/31/15- Carol Channing
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/31/15- Carol Channing
January 31, 2015

Happy Birthday Carol Channing! She is the recipient of three Tony Awards (including one for lifetime achievement), a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Channing is best remembered for originating, on Broadway, the musical-comedy roles of bombshell Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and matchmaking widow Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! She also appeared in two New York revivals of Hello, Dolly!, and toured with it extensively throughout the United States. Channing also appeared in a number of movies, The First Traveling Sales Lady (1956) with Ginger Rogers, the cult film Skidoo and Thoroughly Modern Millie, opposite Julie Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/30/15- Norbert Leo Butz
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/30/15- Norbert Leo Butz
January 30, 2015

Happy Birthday Norbert Leo Butz! Butz made his Broadway debut as Adam Pascal's replacement as Roger Davis in Rent in 1996. Additional Broadway credits include Thou Shalt Not (Camille Raquin, 2001-2002), for which he received a Tony Award nomination; Wicked (the original Fiyero, 2003) and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy) for which he received the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, a Drama League Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award. His Off-Broadway credits include The Last Five Years (Jamie), Songs for a New World (Lead Male 2), Saved (Fred), and Juno and the Paycock (Jerry Devine). MOst recently, Butz originated the role of Carl Hanratty in the new musical Catch Me If You Can. For this role he won his second Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[14] and his second Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/29/15- SWEET CHARITY
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/29/15- SWEET CHARITY
January 29, 2015

Today in 1966, Sweet Charity opened at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 608 performances. Featuring music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon, the musical was directed and choreographed for Broadway by Bob Fosse starring his wife and muse Gwen Verdon. It is based on Federico Fellini's screenplay for Nights of Cabiria. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1966, where it was nominated for 12 Tony Awards, and also ran in the West End as well as having revivals and international productions.

TV: They Are Your Nightmares! Watch New Clip from NEVERMORE
TV: They Are Your Nightmares! Watch New Clip from NEVERMORE
January 28, 2015

NEVERMORE - The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe, a unique theatrical experience combining haunting music, poetic storytelling, and stunning stagecraft to tell the fascinating and moving life story of iconic American writer Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), is currently playing at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues). Check out a just-released scene from the show below!

STAGE TUBE: Rosie O'Donnell Sings A CHORUS LINE During Commercial Break for THE VIEW
STAGE TUBE: Rosie O'Donnell Sings A CHORUS LINE During Commercial Break for THE VIEW
January 28, 2015

During a recent commerical break for THE VIEW, host Rosie O'Donnell broke into songs from A CHORUS LINE after being prompted by guest Stacy London. Check out Rosie's medley below!

STAGE TUBE: Flashback- Watch Songs from TUCK EVERLASTING!
STAGE TUBE: Flashback- Watch Songs from TUCK EVERLASTING!
January 28, 2015

The Alliance Theatre presents the world premiere of the musical Tuck Everlasting. Based on the beloved best-selling novel by Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is an exhilarating story about everlasting love, never-ending life, and discovering what it means to truly feel alive. Click here for photos of the cast in action! Below, check out past performances of songs from the show: 'Everlasting' and 'Top of the World,' as performed by Sadie Sink and Andrew Keenan-Bolger.

STAGE TUBE: Flashback- Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings from HAMILTON in 2009!
STAGE TUBE: Flashback- Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings from HAMILTON in 2009!
January 28, 2015

HAMILTON began performances on Tuesday, January 20 and has been extended twice through April 5, with an official press opening on Tuesday, February 17. This world premiere musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda; is inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow; with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler; and directed byThomas Kail. Back in 2009, Miranda performed some of the songs from the new musical at the White House Poetry Jam, and then again in 2012 as a part of his American Songbook concert. Check out videos of both performances below!

BWW Interview: He's Ready for a Wild Party! Joshua Henry Talks Returning to Encores! Off-Center Series, Reuniting with Sutton Foster & More!
BWW Interview: He's Ready for a Wild Party! Joshua Henry Talks Returning to Encores! Off-Center Series, Reuniting with Sutton Foster & More!
January 31, 2015

Henry just chatted with BroadwayWorld about returning to the series, reuniting with Sutton Foster, preparing for rehearsals and so much more. Check out the full interview below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Episode 3 of New Webseries- THIS IS ART!
STAGE TUBE: Watch Episode 3 of New Webseries- THIS IS ART!
January 28, 2015

Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you episode 3, titled: 'Fandom of the Opera'. Day jobs and day dreams are an important part of any performer's daily life. How we gonna pay? How we gonna pay? How we gonna pay? Last year's rent?

BWW Interview: Composer Lucy Simon Preps for an Epic Broadway Return with DOCTOR ZHIVAGO!
BWW Interview: Composer Lucy Simon Preps for an Epic Broadway Return with DOCTOR ZHIVAGO!
February 1, 2015

As the company prepares for rehearsals to begin, Simon chatted with BroadwayWorld about her sweeping score, choosing the new cast, and so much more! Check out the full interview below!

STAGE TUBE: Jeremy Jordan, Kate Baldwin & More Sing Georgia Stitt at 54 Below
STAGE TUBE: Jeremy Jordan, Kate Baldwin & More Sing Georgia Stitt at 54 Below
January 28, 2015

54 BELOW just presented GEORGIA STITT: THE DANGER YEAR IN CONCERT on Saturday, January 24, 2015. A brand-new musical featuring the powerful and deeply human songs of one of the musical theater's most exciting songwriters, THE DANGER YEAR charts one year of calamity, upheaval and rebirth in the lives of five interconnected characters. Check out highlights from the concert below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/28/15- MACBETH
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/28/15- MACBETH
January 28, 2015

Today in 1982, Macbeth opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for 21 performances. Written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. The earliest account of a performance of what was probably Shakespeare's play is April 1611, when Simon Forman recorded seeing such a play at the Globe Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: Deborah Voigt Talks CALL ME DEBBIE Memoir on TODAY!
STAGE TUBE: Deborah Voigt Talks CALL ME DEBBIE Memoir on TODAY!
January 27, 2015

Opera star Deborah Voigt just stopped by the Today show, where she dished about her new memoir CALL ME DEBBIE. Check out the full appearance below!

TV Excusive: Joshua Henry Sings Scott Alan's 'Behind These Walls' at 54 Below!
TV Excusive: Joshua Henry Sings Scott Alan's 'Behind These Walls' at 54 Below!
January 27, 2015

Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive performance from the concert. Keep yourself warm on this snow day with 'Behind These Walls' sung by Tony nominee Joshua Henry. The song features an arrangement by Alan and a string orchestration by Allison Seidner.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/27/15- JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/27/15- JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
January 27, 2015

Today in 1982, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened at the Royale Theatre (now the Bernard B, Jacobs Theatre), where it ran for 747 performances. Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the story is based on the 'coat of many colors' story of Joseph from the Hebrew Bible's Book of Genesis. In 1999, a movie version with Donny Osmond in the title role was released, directed by David Mallet.

Snow Day Flashback: Angela Lansbury Sings BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
Snow Day Flashback: Angela Lansbury Sings BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
January 26, 2015

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, actress Emma Watson has been cast as Belle in Disney's upcoming live-action interpretation of Beauty and the Beast. The film is directed by Bill Condon and produced by Mandeville Films' David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. Production is anticipated to begin later this year. The big news made us reminiscent of the original film, so below, we are flashing back to Angela Lansbury, who played Mrs. Potts in the animated film, as she sings the title song!

DVR Alert: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Tony Danza to Visit CBS's LATE LATE SHOW Tomorrow Night
DVR Alert: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Tony Danza to Visit CBS's LATE LATE SHOW Tomorrow Night
January 26, 2015

CBS has announced that HONEYMOON IN VEGAS star Tony Danza and IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Martin Short will guest on THE LATE LATE SHOW on Monday, January 26.

STAGE TUBE: Broadway Snow Day- Celebrate the Storm Broadway-Style!
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Snow Day- Celebrate the Storm Broadway-Style!
January 26, 2015

Winter Storm Juno is on its way, leaving millions of New Yorkers awaiting severe weather in the coming hours. With a blizzard warning in effect from Monday afternoon through Tuesday night, Broadway is bound to suffer from the impending snowfall, and BroadwayWorld is keeping you in the loop. Click here for live updates on show cancellations, snow day discounts, the forecast and more! In the meantime, celebrate the snowpocalypse by snuggling up with some of our favorite Broadway snow songs! Check them all out below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/26/15- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/26/15- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
January 26, 2015

Today in 1988, The Phantom of the Opera opened at the Majestic Theatre, where it has played for 9980 performances and still running. Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Charles Hart, the musical opened in the West End in 1986, celebrating its 25th anniversary in October 2011. It won the 1986 Olivier Award and the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical, and Michael Crawford (in the title role) won the 1986 Olivier and 1988 Tony for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical. It is the longest-running Broadway show by a wide margin, the second longest-running West End musical, and the third longest-running West End show overall.

TV: Once Upon a Midnight Dreary... Watch Highlights from New Edgar Allan Poe Musical- NEVERMORE!
TV: Once Upon a Midnight Dreary... Watch Highlights from New Edgar Allan Poe Musical- NEVERMORE!
January 23, 2015

NEVERMORE - The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe, a unique theatrical experience combining haunting music, poetic storytelling, and stunning stagecraft to tell the fascinating and moving life story of iconic American writer Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), began performances at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues) on January 14, 2015, with an official opening night scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2015. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!






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