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!
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First Show:
Gyspy, starring the great Bernadette PetersFavorite 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: Darren Criss on Meeting HOW TO SUCCEED Predecessor Daniel Radcliffe
January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
GLEE star Darren Criss started performances on last week in How to Succeed IN BUSINESS alongside Beau Bridges, who is returning to Broadway for the first time in 38 years in his first musical as J. B. Biggley, beginning today for 6 months through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Mr. Bridges will co-star with GLEE star Darren Criss through January 22 and then Nick Jonas (January 24, 2012 - July 1, 2012). Yesterday we brought you a video of Daniel Radcliffe's take on meeting his replacement, and today we bring you Criss' side of the story. Click below to check it out!
STAGE TUBE: Anjelica Huston, Debra Messing, Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee Talk SMASH!
January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
Boasting a stellar cast from stage and screen, SMASH stars Emmy award winning actress Debra Messing, Academy Award winner Anjelica Huston, Katharine McPhee, Jack Davenport, Tony Award nominee Christian Borle, Megan Hilty and Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James. In the videos below, Hilty, Huston, McPhee, and Messing chat about what to expect from the show and their characters. Click below to check it out!
Photo Flash: Viola Davis, Rosie O'Donnell, et al. Attend National Board of Review Gala
January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
The National Board of Review just presented the annual National Board of Review Awards Gala last night, January 10, 2012 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. A star-studded group of honorees were there for the festivities, including theatre veterans Alec Baldwin, Viola Davis, Rosie O'Donnell, and many more.
Laura Benanti, Elaine Paige, Cheyenne Jackson, et al. Set for Drama League 2012 Gala, 2/6
January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
The Drama League (Executive Director Gabriel Shanks; Gala Chairpersons Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane) has announced the roster of special guest for their 28th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway honoring Tony® and EmmyAward®-winner Kristin Chenoweth, to be held on February 6, 2012 at the famed Pierre Hotel (2 East 61st Street). Designed by celebrity event planner Preston Bailey, the Gala supports the educational initiatives of The Drama League Directors Project.
STAGE TUBE: Kristin Chenoweth on Her New Series GCB
January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
Tony Award winner and Broadway favorite Kristin Chenoweth stopped by E!'s 'Chelsea Lately' last night, January 10, where she chatted about Cabbage Patch Dolls, her new series GCB, and more! Click below to check out her full appearance!
STAGE TUBE: The Battery's Down Addresses 'The Tracy Dilemma'
January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
Last June, comedian Tracy Morgan took a lot of heat for the stand-up routine that he performed in Nashville, in which he went into a homophobic rant. Morgan will return to television this week when 30 ROCK makes its season six premiere, and agroup of Broadway veterans, including Donna Vivino, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jake Wilson, and more have an idea for how the issue can be resolved. Check out the latest video from The Battery's Down, titled 'The Tracy Dilemma' by clicking below!
Andrew Rannells, Annaleigh Ashford, Colin Donnell Lead DINER Workshop; Kathleen Marshall Directs
January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
According to the NY Post, Broadway favorites Andrew Rannells, Annaleigh Ashford, and Colin Donnell took part in a workshop last month for a stage version of 'Diner.' Based on the 1982 Barry Levinson film of the same name, the project featured direction by Kathleen Marshall and music by Sheryl Crow.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/11- PACIFIC OVERTURES
January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
Today in 1976, Pacific Overtures opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 193 performances. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, a libretto by John Weidman, and additional material by Hugh Wheeler, the musical is set in 1853 Japan and follows the difficult Westernization of Japan, through the lives of two friends caught in the change. The original Broadway production of Pacific Overtures in 1976 was presented in Kabuki style, with men playing women's parts and set changes made in full view of the audience by people dressed in black. A Broadway revival ran at Studio 54 from December 2, 2004 to January 30, 2005, directed by Amon Miyamoto and starring B.D. Wong as the Narrator and several members of the original cast.
Mike Burstyn to Replace Gary Morris in Broadway-Bound SOUL DOCTOR
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
En route to Broadway, Soul Doctor: Journey of a Rock-Star Rabbi opens December 25th in Miami Beach at the Colony Theatre, followed by a run in Fort Lauderdale's Parker Playhouse.
Photo Flash: First Look at Cynthia Nixon in WIT
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
Manhattan Theatre Club presents Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon in the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. Check out production shots from the show below!
STAGE TUBE: BILLY ELLIOT Kids Perform at Farewell Celebration
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
BILLY ELLIOT played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, January 8, 2012 after three wonderful years. The show's final performance was unique in that the current cast of Billys (and Michaels) alternated scenes in the show. In the videos below, the kids that have been a part of the cast throughout the show's run perform at a special farewell celebration. Check out their performances by clicking below!
STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel on Her Upcoming PBS Concert Special
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Idina Menzel's new PBS concert special, Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony, will exclusively premiere on Chicago's PBS affiliate WTTW on January 9 at 9:00 pm CST. Idina will be live in their studio to discuss her concert as part of a pledge drive for the station during its airing. The rest of the US will be able to tune in to their local PBS affiliate beginning March 3 for the special - check your local listings at PBS.ORG. In the video below, Menzel chats with WTTW about the upcoming special. Click below to check it out!
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from MEMPHIS National Tour!
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
Critically acclaimed MEMPHIS won four 2010 Tony® Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score (David Bryan and Joe DiPietro), Best Book (Joe DiPietro), and Best Orchestrations (David Bryan and Daryl Waters) and is currently touring the country. Click below to check out highlights from the tour!
Photo Flash: GLEE Cast Channels Michael Jackson!
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, GLEE will continue the tradition of dedicating episodes to individual artists in 2012, having previously tributed Britney Spears, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Fleetwood Mac. This time, Michael Jackson will get the GLEE treatment in an episode that will air on January 24. The cast of the show (including Chris Colfer, Naya Rivera, Darren Criss, and Lea Michele) is featured on the cover of TV Guide, and you can check out the photo below!
Estelle Parsons Joins NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT; Full Cast Set!
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
Full casting is confirmed and tickets are now on sale to the general public for the new musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Academy Award-winner Estelle Parsons joins previously announced stars two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and three-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara with Tony Award winner Judy Kaye. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall and features a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro. The production begins performances on Thursday, March 29, 2012 and will officially open on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street).
RENT's Marcus Paul James Releases Solo Album
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
Silver Tower Productionswill release the long awaited first full album by Marcus Paul James titled 'Meant To Be.' Marcus teamed up with Silver Towers Productions to create a straight forward record that was meant to showcase the heart and soul of Marcus's music.
MENTOR, BETWEEN YOU, ME & THE LAMPSHADE Featured in Barn Reading Series
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
Labyrinth Theater Company (Co-Artistic Directors Stephen Adly Guirgis, Mimi O'Donnell, Yul Vazquez and Managing Director, Danny Feldman), Off-Broadway's home of exhilarating and incendiary theater, has announced the next two readings for its ongoing Barn Series.
Photo Flash: First Look at Human Race's RED
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
The Human Race, Dayton's own professional theatre company, presents RED featuring Michael Kenwood Lipperta nd Will Allan.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Atlantic Theatre Company's CQ/CX
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to present the world premiere production of Gabe McKinley's play CQ/CX, directed by Tony Award® nominee David Leveaux and featuring Larry Bryggman, Peter Jay Fernandez, Tim Hopper, Arliss Howard, Kobi Libii, David Pittu, Steve Rosen and Sheila Tapia. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal below!
STAGE TUBE: CARRIE Cast Reveals Why They're Excited About the Show!
January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
MCC THEATER yesterday announced The Carrie Anticipation Contest: Why Are You Excited About Carrie?. Theater fans all around the world are encouraged to submit a video explaining why they are excited for what is shaping up to be the most anticipated theatrical event of the season: MCC's upcoming production of Carrie. From all the submitted videos, one winner will win a pair of VIP tickets to MCC Theater's Opening Night performance and after-party on March 1, 2012. To enter the contest, to view other entries (including one by stage and screen star Jonathan Groff), visit http://www.mcctheater.org. In the video below, members of the cast and creative team reveal why they're excited about the revival. Clcik below to check it out!
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