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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.






VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For Collide Theatrical's THE GREAT GATSBY
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For Collide Theatrical's THE GREAT GATSBY
November 17, 2018

The cast for COLLIDE'S upcoming world premiere dance musical, The Great Gatsby, has been announced. Created by Regina Peluso and Josh Campbell (the creative team that produced COLLIDE's hit production of 'Dracula'), The Great Gatsby features Patrick Jeffrey as Jay Gatsby, Caleb Michael as Nick Carraway, Katie Gearty as Jordan Baker, Chelsea Rose as Myrtle Wilson, Jarod Boltjes as Tom Buchanan, Erik Hunder as George Wilson, and Grace Janiszewski as Daisy Buchanan.

VIDEO: Check Out Clips From Collide Theatrical's THE GREAT GATSBY
VIDEO: Check Out Clips From Collide Theatrical's THE GREAT GATSBY
November 17, 2018

The cast for COLLIDE'S upcoming world premiere dance musical, The Great Gatsby, has been announced. Created by Regina Peluso and Josh Campbell (the creative team that produced COLLIDE's hit production of 'Dracula'), The Great Gatsby features Patrick Jeffrey as Jay Gatsby, Caleb Michael as Nick Carraway, Katie Gearty as Jordan Baker, Chelsea Rose as Myrtle Wilson, Jarod Boltjes as Tom Buchanan, Erik Hunder as George Wilson, and Grace Janiszewski as Daisy Buchanan.

VIDEO: Watch Clips From GUYS AND DOLLS at The Players Guild of Dearman
VIDEO: Watch Clips From GUYS AND DOLLS at The Players Guild of Dearman
November 17, 2018

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers.

VIDEO: Watch Clips From Arena Stage's ANYTHING GOES
VIDEO: Watch Clips From Arena Stage's ANYTHING GOES
November 17, 2018

Arena Stage presents Corbin Bleu (Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical; In the Heights; Disney Channel's High School Musical) as Billy Crocker and Soara-Joye Ross(Les Miserables, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess National Tour) as Reno Sweeney in Cole Porter's madcap seafaring musical, Anything Goes. Watch clips below!

VIDEO: Watch Clips From Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
VIDEO: Watch Clips From Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
November 17, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre announces the cast for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus. Disney's Beauty and the Beast was originally directed by Robert Jess Ross and originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. Disney's Beauty and the Beast runs November 9, 2018 - January 27, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m. Check out clips in the video below!

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
November 17, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre announces the cast for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus. Disney's Beauty and the Beast was originally directed by Robert Jess Ross and originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. Disney's Beauty and the Beast runs November 9, 2018 - January 27, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m.

VIDEO: Watch an All New Promo Video For CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Music Theater of Connecticut
VIDEO: Watch an All New Promo Video For CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Music Theater of Connecticut
November 17, 2018

Andrea Lynn Green (The Home Place) and Michael Raver (Death Comes For The War Poets) star in Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage's stunning and intimate production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, directed by Artistic Director Kevin Connors. The reviews are in! Check out the promo video below!

VIDEO: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at the Choreography of Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
VIDEO: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at the Choreography of Drury Lane's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
November 17, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus. Disney's Beauty and the Beast was originally directed by Robert Jess Ross and originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. Disney's Beauty and the Beast runs November 9, 2018 - January 27, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m.

VIDEO: First Look at Photos From BUYER AND CELLAR at Island City Stage
VIDEO: First Look at Photos From BUYER AND CELLAR at Island City Stage
November 17, 2018

A shopping mall with only one celebrity customer? Find out more when Island City Stage opens the 2018-19 season with Jonathan Tolins' hit Off-Broadway comedy 'Buyer and Cellar'. Check out photos from the production in the video slideshow below!

VIDEO: Composer David Coulter Talks A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS at Seattle Rep
VIDEO: Composer David Coulter Talks A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS at Seattle Rep
November 17, 2018

Based on the sweeping, internationally best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns is the tale of the unlikely connection that blossoms between two Afghan women in war-torn Kabul. As rockets shriek down from the heavens, the friendship of Laila and Mariam develops into an iron-bound rapport, forged by their defiance of a life of senseless tyranny. Secrets, lies, and pacts are made in this harrowing yet ultimately beautiful piece about the true cost of sacrifice. The show played at Seattle Rep through November 10. Hear composer David Coulter talk about creating the music for this production in the interview below!

Review Roundup: Can the Critics Resist Classic Stage's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI?
Review Roundup: Can the Critics Resist Classic Stage's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI?
November 15, 2018

Classic Stage's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring Raul Esparza, officially opened last night. Let's see what the critics are saying...

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of THE OTHER JOSH COHEN?
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of THE OTHER JOSH COHEN?
November 13, 2018

The critically-acclaimed musical comedy The Other Josh Cohen opened Off-Broadway last night, Monday November 12, at The Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Let's see what the critics are saying...

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of Michael C. Hall in THOM PAIN (BASED ON NOTHING)?
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of Michael C. Hall in THOM PAIN (BASED ON NOTHING)?
November 12, 2018

Signature Theatre's production of Thom Pain (based on nothing), by Drama Desk Award-winning playwright Will Eno and directed by Obie Award-winner Oliver Butler, is now in performances and runs through December 2, 2018 on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center. The show, starring Michael C. Hall, officially opened last night, November 11. Let's see what the critics are saying...

Review Roundup: What Do The Critics Think of Mike Birbiglia's THE NEW ONE? - All The Reviews!
Review Roundup: What Do The Critics Think of Mike Birbiglia's THE NEW ONE? - All The Reviews!
November 11, 2018

The Broadway engagement of Mike Birbiglia's The New One, directed by Seth Barrish, officially opens tonight, November 11 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Let's see what the critics are saying...

VIDEO: Napa Valley Film Festival Tributes The Groundlings Theatre & School and Geena Davis
VIDEO: Napa Valley Film Festival Tributes The Groundlings Theatre & School and Geena Davis
November 11, 2018

On Friday, the Napa Valley Film Festival honored The Groundlings Theatre & School with the Miner Family Winery Legacy Ensemble Tribute in a special presentation that consisted of an on-stage conversation with Groundlings alumni including Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, Tracy Newman, Cheri Oteri, Julia Sweeney and Michaela Watkins, moderated by current Groundling Michael Churven. The theater was filled with laughter as the group looked back on their time at The Groundlings, giving the audience a peek into the early days of SNL and working with other amazing talents that have come up through the Groundlings program.

VIDEO: Liev Schreiber Hosts SNL - Watch His Monologue!
VIDEO: Liev Schreiber Hosts SNL - Watch His Monologue!
November 11, 2018

Liev Schreiber hosted last night's episode of Saturday Night Live. In his monologue, he talks about how people not thinking of him as a funny will help him host SNL.

VIDEO: Pete Davidson Apologizes to Lt. Com. Dan Crenshaw on SNL
VIDEO: Pete Davidson Apologizes to Lt. Com. Dan Crenshaw on SNL
November 11, 2018

On the November 3 episode of Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson made some comments on the Weekend Update segment that created a bit of controversy.

VIDEO: Robert De Niro Returns to SNL to Bid Farewell to Jeff Sessions
VIDEO: Robert De Niro Returns to SNL to Bid Farewell to Jeff Sessions
November 11, 2018

In last night's cold open on Saturday Night Live, the cast of course took on the big news of the week, the resignation of Jeff Sessions.

VIDEO: Laura Benanti Talks MY FAIR LADY on Facebook Live
VIDEO: Laura Benanti Talks MY FAIR LADY on Facebook Live
November 10, 2018

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti just assumed the role of Eliza Doolittle in the award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett Sher, for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 17. She recently went live on Facebook to answer questions about starring in the production. Missed it when it was live? You can now watch the full video below!

VIDEO: Watch Lady Gaga in the Music Video For 'Always Remember Us This Way' From A STAR IS BORN
VIDEO: Watch Lady Gaga in the Music Video For 'Always Remember Us This Way' From A STAR IS BORN
November 10, 2018

The official music video for 'Always Remember Us This Way' from 'A Star is Born' featuring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper has been released. Watch the video below!






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