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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.


TV: Chatting with the Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN on Opening Night!
TV: Chatting with the Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN on Opening Night!
April 5, 2014

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand for the opening night after party, where he got to chat with all of the show's stars right after the curtain went down. Join in all of the opening night excitement below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/6- THE CRUCIBLE
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/6- THE CRUCIBLE
April 6, 2014

Today in 1964, The Crucible opened at the Belasco Theatre, where it ran for 16 performances. The Crucible is a 1952 play by the American playwright Arthur Miller. It is a dramatization of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Province of Massachusetts Bay during 1692 and 1693. It was first performed at the Martin Beck Theater on Broadway on January 22, 1953. The production won the 1953 'Best Play' Tony Award. It is a central work in the canon of American drama.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/5- THE PIRATE QUEEN
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/5- THE PIRATE QUEEN
April 5, 2014

Today in 2007, The Pirate Queen opened at the Hilton Theatre (now the FoxwoodsTheatre), where it ran for 85 performances. The Pirate Queen is a musical written by Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil, best known for their adaptation of Les Miserables. It is based on the life and adventures of the 16th century Irish chieftain and pirate Grainne O'Malley, who was one of the last Irish clan leaders to resist the English conquest of Gaelic Ireland. The cast featured Stephanie J. Block as the title character and Linda Balgord, who was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance as Queen Elizabeth I.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/4- FOLLIES
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/4- FOLLIES
April 4, 2014

Today in 1971, Follies opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 522 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the 'Weismann's Follies,' a musical revue (based on the Ziegfeld Follies), that played in that theatre between the World Wars. The musical was nominated for eleven Tony Awards and won seven. The piece has enjoyed a number of major revivals, and several of its songs have become standards, including 'Broadway Baby', 'I'm Still Here', 'Too Many Mornings', 'Could I Leave You?', and 'Losing My Mind'.

TV: Broadway's Got a Friend in Carole! King Visits BEAUTIFUL, Sings & Raises $30,000 for BC/EFA!
TV: Broadway's Got a Friend in Carole! King Visits BEAUTIFUL, Sings & Raises $30,000 for BC/EFA!
April 4, 2014

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, opened on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) on January 12, 2014, where it continues to break box office records. Just last night, King made a surprise trip to the show, where she not only shocked the cast onstage, but managed to raise $30,000 for BC/EFA for a special duet of 'You've Got a Friend' with Jessie Mueller. Check out highlights from her appearance below!

STAGE TUBE: Norm Lewis Practices for His Debut in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with Andrew Lloyd Webber!
STAGE TUBE: Norm Lewis Practices for His Debut in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with Andrew Lloyd Webber!
April 3, 2014

The Phantom of the Opera, now in its 26th year on Broadway, will welcome former 'LITTLE MERMAID' co-stars Norm Lewis and Sierra Boggess to the cast on Monday, May 12, at the Majestic Theater. Lewis is already hard at work preparing for his new role, and below you can check out a special practice session with Andrew Lloyd Webebr himself. Click below for a preview of 'Music of the Night.'

TV: In the Rehearsal Room with Paper Mill Playhouse's SOUTH PACIFIC- Watch a Performance Preview!
TV: In the Rehearsal Room with Paper Mill Playhouse's SOUTH PACIFIC- Watch a Performance Preview!
April 4, 2014

Paper Mill Playhouse continues its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. With music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Oscar Hammerstein II andJoshua Logan, South Pacific is directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by Ralph Perkins. The full company just met the press and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the big event. Check out interviews with the cast and a performance preview below!

STAGE TUBE: Timberlane Regional High School Student Stands Up for SWEENEY TODD
STAGE TUBE: Timberlane Regional High School Student Stands Up for SWEENEY TODD
April 3, 2014

EMT trainee and Timberlane Players member Laura Lingar defended the production at last night's meeting, and you can check out her amazing speech below!

STAGE TUBE: Jeremy Jordan Channels Elsa to Sing 'Let It Go' at MCC's MISCAST Gala!
STAGE TUBE: Jeremy Jordan Channels Elsa to Sing 'Let It Go' at MCC's MISCAST Gala!
April 2, 2014

MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala, one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town, was held earlier this week at the Hammerstein Ballroom. At the event, Broadway's hottest stars performed songs from roles in which they would never be cast. Jeremy Jordan, who sang 'Let Me Be Your Star' at last year's event returned to sing Frozen's female anthem, 'Let It Go.' Check out his full performance below!

STAGE TUBE: Kristen Bell Sings FROZEN's 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?'
STAGE TUBE: Kristen Bell Sings FROZEN's 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?'
April 2, 2014

Earlier this year, the music of Disney's mega-hit film FROZEN was celebrated with live performances at Los Angeles' Vibrato Grill Jazz club. Kristen Bell (voice of Anna), Idina Menzel (voice of Elsa), Josh Gad (voice of Olaf) and Santino Fontana (voice of Hans) took the stage, accompanied by a live orchestra conducted by David Metzger, to perform songs from the Oscar®-nominated, Golden Globe®-winning film, including the Oscar-nominated 'Let It Go.' In the video below, catch Bell's performance of 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?'

TV: Daniel Radcliffe and the Company of THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Meet the Press!
TV: Daniel Radcliffe and the Company of THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Meet the Press!
April 2, 2014

The Michael Grandage Company production of The Cripple of Inishmaan, by Martin McDonagh, starring Daniel Radcliffe and the critically acclaimed West End cast, directed by Tony Award-winnerMichael Grandage, will open on Broadway during the afternoon of Sunday, April 20 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Previews will begin Saturday, April 12. The company met the press earlier today and BrodwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the company. Below, check out what Daniel Radcliffe and the rest of the gang have to say about the play!

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes THE REALISTIC JONESES to Broadway
STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes THE REALISTIC JONESES to Broadway
April 6, 2014

Listen to the writers of MURDER FOR TWO as they play you one of the songs they definitely wrote from the new Broadway hit, The Realistic Joneses!

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes A RAISIN IN THE SUN to Broadway!
STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes A RAISIN IN THE SUN to Broadway!
April 3, 2014

Looks like the writers of MURDER FOR TWO have another hit on their hands, and this one should be a real knockout. In the video below Joe and Kellen give you a sample of their new show, A RAISIN IN THE SUN. You know, 'cause they absolutely, totally wrote it.

TV: Backstage with Vanessa Williams After Her AFTER MIDNIGHT Debut!
TV: Backstage with Vanessa Williams After Her AFTER MIDNIGHT Debut!
April 3, 2014

Multi-Platinum recording artist and actress Vanessa Williams officially joined the cast of Broadway's After Midnight last night as 'Special Guest Star.' Williams will play performances through Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th Street). Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, After Midnight began preview performances on Friday, October 18, 2013, and opened to rave reviews on Sunday, November 3, 2013. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand for her big night, and below, he goes backstage to catch up with After Midnight's new star!

STAGE TUBE: PHANTOM's Ben Jacoby and Julia Udine Sing 'All I Ask of You'
STAGE TUBE: PHANTOM's Ben Jacoby and Julia Udine Sing 'All I Ask of You'
April 2, 2014

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has just made its Philadelphia premiere at the Academy of Music. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM, the most successful musical of all-time, is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America. In the video below, Ben Jacoby and Julia Udine perform 'All I Ask of You' on CBS Philly.

STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with Lauren Molina, Steel Burkhardt and the Company of TUTS' MURDER BALLAD
STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with Lauren Molina, Steel Burkhardt and the Company of TUTS' MURDER BALLAD
April 2, 2014

TUTS Underground will present the sizzling and explosive musical Murder Ballad. The steamy quartet of actors includes Steel Burkhardt, Pat McRoberts, Lauren Molina and Kristin Warren. Fresh off its New York City run, Murder Ballad makes its national regional premiere at Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall April 17 - 27. Go inside rehearsals with the cast in the video below!

TV: Watch Highlights of Laura Benanti, Cheyenne Jackson & More in Encores! THE MOST HAPPY FELLA!
TV: Watch Highlights of Laura Benanti, Cheyenne Jackson & More in Encores! THE MOST HAPPY FELLA!
April 2, 2014

The New York City Center Encores! production of Frank Loesser's The Most Happy Fella, running for seven performances beginning tonight, April 2 - 6, 2014, is set to star Laura Benanti, Shuler Hensley, Cheyenne Jackson, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brian Cali, Bradley Dean, Zachary James, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jessica Molaskey and Kevin Vortmann. The Most Happy Fella will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with music direction by Rob Berman. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a sneak peek at the production below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/2- HAMLET
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/2- HAMLET
April 2, 2014

Today in 1992, Hamlet opened at Criterion Center Stage Right, where it ran for 45 performances. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts on his uncle Claudius for murdering King Hamlet, Claudius's brother and Prince Hamlet's father, and then succeeding to the throne and taking as his wife Gertrude, the old king's widow and Prince Hamlet's mother. The play vividly portrays both true and feigned madness - from overwhelming grief to seething rage - and explores themes of treachery, revenge, incest, and moral corruption.

STAGE TUBE: Australian Company of THE LION KING Flash Mobs Flight!
STAGE TUBE: Australian Company of THE LION KING Flash Mobs Flight!
April 1, 2014

The Sydney company of THE LION KING recently travelled to Brisbane to announce that the show will open at the Lyric Theatre in September 2014. On their way back, the cast treated their flight to a special 'Circle of Life' flashmob that you can check out below!

STAGE TUBE: New York Ranger Rick Nash Reveals His Love of Broadway!
STAGE TUBE: New York Ranger Rick Nash Reveals His Love of Broadway!
April 1, 2014

New York Rangers star Rick Nash recently sat down with MSG Network feature reporter Alyonka Larionov to talk about life off the ice. Nash, who joined the team in 2012, admits that he was hesitant to come to New York at first, but has since fallen in love with the city and everything it has to offer, including Broadway. In the clip below, Nash talks about his admiration for stage performers and goes through a list of shows he has recently taken in. Check out part of the interview below!



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