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Stephi Wild

Stephi serves as Managing Editor of BroadwayWorld, and has been a member of the team since 2017. She writes news, features, and reviews for Broadway and beyond, as well as the "Words From The Wings" series, which gives readers a glimpse at the backstage habits of their favorite Broadway stars.

As a devoted K-Pop fan, Stephi also created and developed the "K-Pop Spotlight" series on the BroadwayWorld sister site, BWW Music World, which has allowed her to attend many K-Pop concerts as a member of the press to review the shows, and often interview artists.

In addition to her writing work, Stephi maintains many of the backend databases on BroadwayWorld, including keeping up with photos, bios, upcoming releases, and more.

Originally from Connecticut before making the move to NYC, Stephi received her BA in Journalism and Dramatic Arts from the University of Connecticut in 2017. In her spare time, Stephi loves going to concerts, singing karaoke, and binge-watching Law & Order: SVU and RuPaul's Drag Race.






Words From the Wings: Zach Bencal of ALADDIN Talks Pre-Show Rituals, Backstage Must-Haves, and More!
Words From the Wings: Zach Bencal of ALADDIN Talks Pre-Show Rituals, Backstage Must-Haves, and More!
April 10, 2023

We're chatting with Zach Bencal, who is currently making his Broadway debut as Babkak in Aladdin! Zach told us all about his pre-show rituals, favorite backstage moments, and more!

Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY
Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY
March 30, 2023

The award-winning musical, Groundhog Day returns to London this year following its world premiere in 2016. Check out an all new video of Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus talking about the show!

Review Roundup: INTO THE WOODS Hits the Road, What Are the Critics Saying?
Review Roundup: INTO THE WOODS Hits the Road, What Are the Critics Saying?
March 29, 2023

The tour of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods officially opened at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC earlier this year. Read the reviews for the tour of Into The Woods here!

Video: Watch an All New Trailer From BRIEF ENCOUNTER Rehearsal
Video: Watch an All New Trailer From BRIEF ENCOUNTER Rehearsal
March 24, 2023

An all new rehearsal trailer has been released for Wiltshire Creative and New Wolsey Theatre's Brief Encounter by Noel Coward, presented in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Check out the video here!

These Iconic Performers Have Taken on the Lead Roles in SWEENEY TODD
These Iconic Performers Have Taken on the Lead Roles in SWEENEY TODD
March 29, 2023

Sweeney Todd is back on Broadway! Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford are the latest stars to portray these coveted roles, but did you know about all of these others? Check out our list of just a few of the iconic actors to star in Sweeney Todd over the years!

Video: Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt-Pulford Sing 'Seeing Is Believing' From ASPECTS OF LOVE
Video: Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt-Pulford Sing 'Seeing Is Believing' From ASPECTS OF LOVE
March 23, 2023

Check out an all new video of Laura Pitt-Pulford and Jamie Bogyo performing 'Seeing is Believing'! Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated musical Aspects of Love comes to the Lyric Theatre for a strictly limited season. Performances begin on 12 May 2023, with a press night on 25 May 2023.

Photos/Video: BAD CINDERELLA Celebrates Andrew Lloyd Webber's Birthday
Photos/Video: BAD CINDERELLA Celebrates Andrew Lloyd Webber's Birthday
March 23, 2023

 Although composer Andrew Lloyd Webber wasn’t in the house, and will miss tonight’s opening of his new musical, Bad Cinderella (the first time he’s ever been absent one of his Broadway opening nights), the cast and entire sold-out crowd sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to the Tony Award winning Broadway legend and wheeled out a five-foot birthday cake after the bows at the show’s final preview performance last night.

Words From the Wings: WICKED's Kimber Elayne Sprawl Shares Her Favorite Show Moments, and More!
Words From the Wings: WICKED's Kimber Elayne Sprawl Shares Her Favorite Show Moments, and More!
March 29, 2023

We're chatting with Kimber Elayne Sprawl who recently joined the cast of Wicked as Nessarose! Kimber told us all about her pre-show rituals, favorite moments to watch from the wings, and more!

Concert Review: CIX 'Save Me, Kill Me' Tour at Terminal 5
Concert Review: CIX 'Save Me, Kill Me' Tour at Terminal 5
March 13, 2023

K-pop quintet CIX opened the U.S. leg of their Save Me, Kill Me tour in New York City at Terminal 5 on Friday, March 10. The group, which is made up of Jinyoung, BX, Seunghun, Hyunsuk and Yonghee, brought the house down with style and professionalism despite a few minor technical difficulties.

Video: The Cast of LIFE OF PI Takes Their Bows at First Preview
Video: The Cast of LIFE OF PI Takes Their Bows at First Preview
March 10, 2023

Previews began last night for Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaption of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pie, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Check out video footage of the cast taking their first preview bows!

Concert Review: DREAMCATCHER Brings Rock-Infused K-Pop to New York City
Concert Review: DREAMCATCHER Brings Rock-Infused K-Pop to New York City
March 6, 2023

The Theater at Madison Square Garden (formerly Hulu Theater) was nearly unrecognizable as k-pop girl group Dreamcatcher turned the venue into their own personal rave on Saturday night. The seven-member group, made up of JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami and Gahyeon, brought their unique blend of rock- and EDM-infused k-pop hits, and proved why they deserve a spot among the top Korean groups of this generation.

Video: First Look at the Cast of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Performing 'Dancin' Man'
Video: First Look at the Cast of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Performing 'Dancin' Man'
March 3, 2023

Last night, March 2, Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ returned to Broadway! To commemorate the first performance, the production has released a never-before-seen short film of the musical number, 'Dancin’ Man.' Check out the video here!

Review Roundup: THE BEST WE COULD (A FAMILY TRAGEDY) Opens at New York City Center
Review Roundup: THE BEST WE COULD (A FAMILY TRAGEDY) Opens at New York City Center
March 2, 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin, opened last night, Wednesday, March 1. Read the reviews for The Best We Could here!

Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL
Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL
March 2, 2023

 Rehearsal images and new video content has been released for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL, ahead of the production’s first preview on 25 March at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Photos/Video: The UK Cast of WINNIE THE POOH Visits Hundred Acre Wood
Photos/Video: The UK Cast of WINNIE THE POOH Visits Hundred Acre Wood
March 2, 2023

Last week, the cast of  Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation went on a trip to Hundred Acre Wood and visited Pooh Corner, Poohsticks Bridge and Ashford Park Hotel.  Check out photos and video footage from the day here!

Did You Know? These 10 Actors Played the Role of Nora in A DOLL'S HOUSE!
Did You Know? These 10 Actors Played the Role of Nora in A DOLL'S HOUSE!
March 11, 2023

A Doll's House is officially back on Broadway! This all new revival is led by Jessica Chastain, taking on the iconic role of 'Nora Helmer' in Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama. While Chastain is the latest star to portray Nora, many have done so before her. Here is a list of 10 actors you may not have known played Nora in A Doll's House!

Video: Behind the Scenes of the Photoshoot For AIN'T TOO PROUD
Video: Behind the Scenes of the Photoshoot For AIN'T TOO PROUD
February 28, 2023

An all new video has been released, featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the photoshoot capturing the new artwork for AIN’T TOO PROUD. Check out the video here!  

Video: Sneak Peek at SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL on UK Tour
Video: Sneak Peek at SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL on UK Tour
February 28, 2023

The upcoming UK tour of The Spongebob Musical has released an all new sneak peek video featuring members of the cast! The video, which features the show's opening song, 'Bikini Bottom Day', includes Lewis Cornay as SpongeBob, Irfan Damani as Patrick and Chrissie Bhima as Sandy.

Jonas Brothers Announce Five-Show Broadway Residency
Jonas Brothers Announce Five-Show Broadway Residency
February 24, 2023

The Jonas Brothers are coming to Broadway! The trio of brothers will perform a five-night residency at the Marquis Theatre, from March 14-18. Each night will feature one of their five albums, including 'Jonas Brothers', 'A Little Bit Longer', 'Lines, Vines, and Trying Times', 'Happiness Begins', and 'The Album'.

Exclusive: Watch Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally Perform First Song From SHUCKED, 'Maybe Love'
Exclusive: Watch Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally Perform First Song From SHUCKED, 'Maybe Love'
February 23, 2023

We have an exclusive first listen to the very first song released from the upcoming new Broadway musical, Shucked! Titled 'Maybe Love',  the song is written and performed by the show’s composers Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, who collectively have earned three Grammy Awards and 18 Grammy nominations. Check out a video which features rehearsal footage of the Broadway cast!






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