Broadway Backstory Release Two HAMILTON Season Premiere Episodes
by Theater People Podcast - September 21, 2017 The first two episodes of season 2 cover the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical HAMILTON. The episodes feature interviews with Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, Producers Jeffrey Seller and Oskar Eustis, actors Phillipa Soo, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Ariana DeBose, and other members o...
Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Play The Joker in Upcoming Todd Phillips' Joker Origin Film
by Macon Prickett - February 08, 2018 According to Variety, Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to tackle the iconic role of the Joker in Warner Bros. and Todd Phillips' untitled Joker origin movie. Todd Phillips has made it clear that Phoenix is the top choice for the role, though studio negotiations are not yet underway. Sources have told Var...
VIDEO: Parson James Unveils Emotional Video for ONLY YOU
by Macon Prickett - February 07, 2018 Today, Parson James returns with his captivating official video to his emotionally charged breakup ballad and current single, “Only You.” The video premiered via PAPER Magazine, was directed by Dano Cerny(The Chainsmokers, Bishop Briggs), and features Kupono Aweau (who toured with Madonna on her Reb...
BWW Review: WOYZECK, Old Vic
by Jenny Gilbert - May 25, 2017 The very survival into the 21st century of an unfinished play written by a 23-year-old in 1836 is an extraordinary thing, made more extraordinary by the grimness of its subject. Even to call Georg Buchner's text a play - 'the world's first working-class tragedy' - is a bit of a stretch....
Traveling High And Tripping Hard by Joseph Davida is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018 Traveling High and Tripping Hard by Joseph Davida is now available where fine books are sold. What happens when you take a musician with a quest to find the meaning of life, the herculean task of trying to save the world, and insatiable wanderlust? Throw in a liberal dose of drugs, sex, and rock a...
VIDEO: Watch Darren Criss's Solo EP Release Concert
by Julie Musbach - December 22, 2017 Emmy-nominated artist and actor Darren Criss has released his solo indie EP entitled 'Homework.' This is his first solo project in over seven years. He performed a release day show in Los Angeles and fans are lucky enough to have access of the show's livestream. Watch the whole concert below!...
Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes King of Theatrical Podcast Media, Patrick Hinds
by Broadwaysted - January 03, 2017 Happy New Year Broadwaysted fans! We're so excited to kick off the year with a podcast crossover explosion as we pour out Makers Mark and Ginger with Podcast Prince Patrick Hinds! Patrick spills about his three brilliant podcasts: the long-running Theater People, the official BroadwayCon Podcast, an...
Darren Criss' Solo Indie EP 'Homework' Now Available for Pre-Sale
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2017 Emmy-nominated artist and actor Darren Criss announced this morning of the release of his solo indie EP entitled 'Homework.' This is his first solo project in over seven years....
Go Behind the Scenes of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with 'Broadway Backstory' Podcast
by Theater People Podcast - October 24, 2017 On Tuesday, October 24, Broadway Backstory podcast released the fifth episode of the show's second season. The episode covers the 2005 musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. The documentary-style podcast traces the show's journey from a 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer to musical idea briefly considered ...
Let It Snow! FROZEN Producer Dishes on What's Next for the Franchise
by A.A. Cristi - March 31, 2017 Disney is hard at work figuring out what comes next for the Frozen franchise. Entertainment Weekly recently spoke to the film's producer, Peter Del Vecho, and asked him to ask how are things coming along on the highly anticipated sequel. ...
Darren Criss' Solo Indie EP 'Homework' Now Available for Pre-Sale
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2017 Emmy-nominated artist and actor Darren Criss announced this morning of the release of his solo indie EP entitled 'Homework.' This is his first solo project in over seven years....
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY's Jenn Colella Performs 'Me and the Sky' on 'Theater Talk'
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2017 Yesterday's edition of THEATER TALK featured playwright Paula Vogel discussing the odyssey of her new play, INDECENT and the cast and creatives of the new Broadway musical, COME FROM AWAY....
BWW Interview: PRODUCER & WRITER PHIL DAVIS, SR.
by Mark C. Lloyd - July 23, 2017 PRODUCER & WRITER PHIL DAVIS, SR....
Circus Oz Collaborates with the Best Rock Band in the World
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017 Artistic Director Rob Tannion is creating an original circus rock opera with Berlin's Prince and Princess of art rock and Europop, Otto & Astrid from the band Die Roten Punkte, featuring the evocative physicality of Circus Oz acrobats....
Rupert Holmes Developing NAME THAT TUNE Stage Musical
by Nicole Rosky - March 07, 2017 Prestige Entertainment Group has announced their development of a new Broadway theatrical musical based on Name That Tune, Harry Salter's legendary game show that pitted contestants against each other over knowledge of popular songs. As one of the world's most cherished game show brands, fans will b...
WICKED Surpasses PHANTOM OF THE THE OPERA at Broadway Box Office
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2017 WICKED is flying high at the Broadway box office. The long-running musical has hit $1 billion faster than any other show in Broadway history, surpassing THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Broadway box office....
Go Behind the Scenes of COME FROM AWAY with 'Broadway Backstory' Podcast
by Theater People Podcast - December 05, 2017 On Tuesday, December 5th, Broadway Backstory podcast released their episode about the making of COME FROM AWAY. COME FROM AWAY is the hit 2017 musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hine that tells the true story of what happened when 7,000 stranger were stranded in Gander, New Foundland in the wake of ...
Surprising Secrets Behind World's LEGENDARY LOCATIONS Revealed in New Travel Channel Series
by Tori Hartshorn - February 28, 2018 Explorer, adventurer and host of the hit series 'Expedition Unknown,' Josh Gates showcases the unexpected stories of unforgettable places around the world in Travel Channel's new series 'Legendary Locations.' Premiering with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, March 28 at 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET/P...
Comedy Central Records Releases 'Solomon Georgio: Homonegro Superior', Today
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017 Comedy Central Records announces the digital release of Solomon Georgio: Homon gro Superior today, October 20....
BILLY ELLIOT, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and MEMPHIS Headline Porchlight Music Theatre's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2017 Michael Weber, artistic director of Porchlight Music Theatre, has announced Porchlight Music Theatre's 2017 - 2018 mainstage season....
Comedy Central Records Releases 'Solomon Georgio: Homonegro Superior', 10/20
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2017 Comedy Central Records announces the digital release of Solomon Georgio: Homon gro Superior on Friday, October 20....
Go Behind the Scenes of THE GREAT COMET with 'Broadway Backstory' Podcast
by Theater People Podcast - October 03, 2017 On Tuesday, October 3rd Broadway Backstory podcast podcast presents their episode on NATASHA, PIERRE, & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812. Broadway Backstory is a documentary-style podcast which, through conversations with writers, composers, producers, actors, directors and more, finds out how shows develop ...
Six Theater Brands Come Together For A Scavenger Hunt At 2018 BroadwayCon
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2018 Broadway Goes Pop, Coloring Broadway, Dr. Drama, The Hamilcast, Theater People Podcast/Broadway Backstory/True Crime Obsessed*, and Tatro: A Magnetic World of Play have joined together to celebrate this fantastic event that brings theater fans behind the curtain....
BWW Blog: Jennifer Rudin - FREEWAY - One Day Until Opening Night!
by Guest Blogger: Jennifer Rudin - February 02, 2017 My ten-minute play FREEWAY opens on Friday night as part of Eclectic Evening of Shorts X: Boxers & Briefs...
BWW Review: JAM, Finborough Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 27, 2017 Jam, Matt Parvin's first play, shows promise but cannot overcome its structural and narrative problems to deliver its full potential.... |