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Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN! Gets a New Minstrel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2016

Starting tonight, February 2, Andre Ward (Rock of Ages, Xanadu) will assume the roles of 'Minstrel / Snug' in the ten-time Tony Award-nominated musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! at The St. James Theatre....


Billy Porter to Helm Wesley Taylor's Starry 'PROUD OF US' Benefit for The Actors Fund
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016

Tony Award-winner Billy Porter will direct an evening of several short plays by actor / playwright Wesley Taylor, entitled Proud of Us and Other Short Plays by Wesley Taylor....


Krysta Rodriguez Recalls the Ups and Downs of the Past Year in New 'ChemoCouture' Blog Post
by Reilly Hickey - September 24, 2015

Krysta Rodriguez, Broadway veteran and current star of Deaf West's Spring Awakening, penned a new entry on 'ChemoCouture,' her blog chronicling her battle with breast cancer. ...


The Public Extends Michael John LaChiusa's Starry FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2015

The Public Theater has announced a one-week extension for the critically acclaimed FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, a world premiere musical by Michael John LaChiusa, BroadwayWorld has confirmed. Directed by Kirsten Sanderson, FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE began previews on Tuesday, October 6 and was originally schedul...


Signature Theatre to Welcome Wesley Taylor, Charlie Pollock, Natascia Diaz and More for 25th Anniversary Season
by Tyler Peterson - August 01, 2014

Wesley Taylor will take on the iconic role of The Emcee in Signature Theatre's revival of Cabaret (April 14 - June 28, 2015). Taylor originated the roles of Franz in Rock of Ages and Lucas Beineke in The Addams Family on Broadway. He was featured on the NBC series Smash and is also the co-creator an...


SMASH Star Wesley Taylor to Ascend to Heaven in AN ACT OF GOD in Denver
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway/Cabaret announces today that Wesley Taylor, Broadway star and fan favorite in the NBC TV show 'Smash', will play God in the new comedy AN ACT OF GOD making its Denver debut at the Garner Galleria Theatre starting October 15....


This Just In! Jonathan Groff to Take Over as King George in HAMILTON!
by Robert Diamond - February 25, 2015

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff will join the cast of HAMILTON as 'King George' on Tuesday, March 3. Groff, who performed in The Public's recent revival of Hair as well as The Bacchae ...


Brooklyn Actors Billy Magnussen, Michael Chernus, and More Speak Out on Poverty Through MTA Subway Poster Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2016

Actors Billy Magnussen, Michael Chernus, Will Rogers and Staceyann Chin have joined the Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) 2016 ONE Brooklyn Community MTA Campaign, which launched on September 7 in 36 Brooklyn subway stations, featuring stylized posters illustrating a diverse, hip and eclectic group ...


Mitchell Jarvis to Bring 'JACQUES BREL' Solo Show to Rockwood, 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015

Mitchell Jarvis brings his solo performance of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living Everywhere to the Lower East Side on May 26, 2015. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7 PM at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3....


Ben Vereen, Marin Mazzie, Cast of LES MIZ & More Coming to 54 Below in Coming Weeks
by Tyler Peterson - January 30, 2015

This February and March 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com....


Wesley Taylor Teases Possible Casting on HBO's LOOKING
by Casey Judge - December 01, 2014

Broadway's Wesley Taylor, who previously starred on NBC's TV hit musical 'Smash,' may well be heading back to TV for the next season of HBO's 'Looking'....


Jennifer Damiano, Wesley Taylor, and Krysta Rodriguez to Teach Masterclasses in Texas this Month
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2014

Broadway stars Wesley Taylor, and Krysta Rodriguez will be joining Straight from New York to teach musical theatre master classes in Texas....


Marin Mazzie, Mitchell Jarvis & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - February 02, 2015

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551....


Mitchell Jarvis Brings 'JACQUES BREL' Solo Show to Rockwood Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015

Mitchell Jarvis brings his solo performance of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living Everywhere to the Lower East Side tonight, May 26, 2015. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7 PM at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3....


Jeremy Jordan, Wesley Taylor and Michael James Scott Join #SOBLESSED LIVE! at 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2015

After a SOLD OUT engagement last fall, #SOBLESSED Live! returns to 54 BELOW tonight, February 7th at 11:30 p.m., benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS!...


Mitchell Jarvis to Bring 'JACQUES BREL' Solo Show to Rockwood, 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015

Mitchell Jarvis brings his solo performance of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living Everywhere to the Lower East Side on May 26, 2015. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7 PM at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3....


Broadway's Krysta Rodriguez to Take on Role of Cancer Patient on ABC Family's CHASING LIFE
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2015

Variety reports that Broadway's Krysta Rodriguez, who recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, has signed on to the second season of ABC Family's CHASING LIFE in a recurring role....


Wesley Taylor's CUCKOLD Accepted Into Manhattan Repertory Theater's 2015 One Act Competition
by Danielle Ashley Dias - April 16, 2015

BroadwayWorld has just learned that 'Cuckold' written by SMASH and ROCK OF AGES star Wesley Taylor and directed by Gregg Wiggans (SMASH, HOW TO SUCCEED) has been accepted into Manhattan Repertory Theater's 2015 One Act Competition!...


Broadway's Nick Adams to Make Feinstein's at the Nikko Debut, 6/10-11
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2016

Feinstein's at the Nikko is thrilled to welcome the San Francisco solo debut of Broadway's Nick Adams (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Wicked) for two performances only - Friday, June 10 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 11 (7 p.m.). Celebrating his 30…ish birthday, Adams will perform a selection of Broadw...


Wesley Taylor's BRIDGING THE GAP Benefit Reading, with Nathan Lane, Debra Messing & More, Held Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015

The sold-out benefit evening of 'BRIDGING THE GAP AND OTHER SHORT PLAYS BY WESLEY TAYLOR' -- an evening of readings of a collection of six new short plays by actor and playwright WESLEY TAYLOR to benefit The Actors Fund -- is held tonight, October 26, 2015 at 7:30 pm at New World Stages (340 West 50...


Photo Flash: First Look at Bryce Ryness as Miss Trunchbull in MATILDA!
by Marissa Sblendorio - June 07, 2016

MATILDA THE MUSICAL welcomes a new Miss Trunchbull tonight when Bryce Ryness takes over the role of the child-hurling headmistress of Crunchem Hall. Bryce Ryness joins the Broadway production after originating the role of the terrifying headmistress on MATILDA's first National tour....


Original Cast Member Mitchell Jarvis to Return to Broadway's ROCK OF AGES
by Tyler Peterson - September 08, 2014

Mitchell Jarvis, who originated the role of mullet-rocking nunchuck-wielding narrator "Lonny Barnett" in the smash-hit Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES, returns to the show this fall in the role of wild aging rock idol "Stacee Jaxx," beginning Monday, September 15. The five-time Tony Award-nominated mu...


The Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes Everyone's Favorite Broadway Gypsy, Cameron Adams
by Broadwaysted - October 25, 2016

This week the Broadwaysted Crew is thrilled to sit down and pour out a nice bottle of malbec with the sweet and talented Cameron Adams! This charming 11-show Broadway veteran explains why she cried in the audience through the majority of THE BOOK OF MORMON and lists her scary movie picks in preparat...


Nick Adams, Natalie Weiss & Jacob Yandura to Judge Second Round of RISING STAR Singing Competition
by Tyler Peterson - March 11, 2016

This Sunday, March 13, RISE BAR is seeking it's next RISING STAR! Hosted by Broadways Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked), the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6! The contestants will be competing in an 8 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cast prize and paid bookings...


THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- ROCK OF AGES' Mitchell Jarvis
by BWW Staff - October 10, 2014

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with your favorite Broadway stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this week's edition, we caught up with Mitchell Jarvis, who is starring as 'Stacee Jaxx' in Rock of Ages- currently p...






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