Jamie Wax

Creative Team Set For CALL ME IZZY Starring Jean Smart
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The full creative team has been set for the world premiere of Call Me Izzy, starring Jean Smart in her first return to Broadway in 25 years. Learn more here!

Jean Smart Will Return to Broadway in One-Woman Show CALL ME IZZY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart will return to Broadway this summer in the world premiere of one-woman show, Call Me Izzy. Learn more here!

Jean Smart Will Lead A CIRCLE IN THE WATER Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Hacks star Jean Smart will lead an upcoming reading of the one woman play, A Circle in the Water. The reading will be held August 21-22 at The Duke and is by invitation only.

VIDEO: Kennedy Kanagawa Talks Scene-Stealing Milky White in INTO THE WOODS on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2022

In a new segment on CBS Mornings, correspondent Jamie Wax sat down with Kennedy Kanagawa, who is the Milky White puppeteer in Into the Woods on Broadway. The puppet, which is mostly made of recylced cardboard, steals the hearts of audiences in the acclaimed Broadway revival of the classic Stephen Sondheim musical. Watch the new video interview now!

VIDEO: Matt Doyle Talks Representing Mental Health Struggles in COMPANY on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2022

Doyle discussed how he reacted to his recent Tony nomination for the performance, why Sondheim is the 'Shakespeare' of our time, and how they re-imagined Jamie for the new revival of Company. The interview also featured footage of Doyle performing 'Getting Married Today' and commentary from his Company co-star, Patti LuPone.

VIDEO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Star Ed Harris Talks Making Atticus Finch His Own
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 25, 2019

Four-time Oscar nominee Ed Harris stopped by CBS This Morning on Saturday to talk about taking over for Jeff Daniels in To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway. Harris talks with Jamie Wax talks with him about playing Atticus Finch and how he makes the role his own.

VIDEO: CBS THIS MORNING Pays Tribute to Neil Simon
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 27, 2018

On CBS This Morning, Neil Simon is paid tribute after he died Sunday at the age of 91 due to complications from pneumonia. Jamie Wax reports about his career, which includes 'The Odd Couple' and 'Lost in Yonkers,' which won a Pulitzer Prize. Watch the video below.

VIDEO: Lauren Ridloff On Her Unexpected Rise to Success in CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2018

Lauren Ridloff sat down with CBS Sunday Morning today in a feature about her rise to fame in Children of a Lesser God on Broadway.

VIDEO: Michael Arden Discusses His Close Connection to ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on CBS
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2018

For Michael Arden, director of Once on This Island, this is more than another musical project. Arden has a personal connection to this story, which he shared yesterday on CBS News.

BWW Preview: EVANGELINE at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - Sep 16, 2016

A look into French-Acadian history starts off Theatre Baton Rouge's 2016-2017 season during their staging of the local, classic musical, "EVANGELINE."

VIDEO: CBS Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Broadway's FUN HOME!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2015

CBS's Jamie Wax sat down with Bechdel and the stars of the show ahead of Sunday night's Tony Awards.

STAGE TUBE: PIPPIN's Orion Griffiths on Returning to the Tony-Winning Show After Injury
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2014

Actor and acrobat Orion Griffiths from the Tony Award-winning PIPPIN was featured today on "CBS This Morning." Correspondent Jamie Wax spoke to the 26 year-old performer about his extraordinary life and making his Broadway debut. Check out his interview below!

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS' Billy Porter Talks Remarkable Comeback on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 25, 2013

Billy Porter stars in the hottest Broadway show 'Kinky Boot' as the electrifying Lola. 'CBS This Morning' correspondent Jamie Wax sat down with Porter to discuss his rocky path to his current success.

Kacie Shiek, Kristy Cates, et al. to Star in CLASS REUNION Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2011

CLASS REUNION, the new musical created by Phil Benson with Music and Lyrics by Dani B. Tapper and Book by Holly-Anne Ruggiero (Jersey Boys) will be presented in a industry reading on Friday, November 18th at Ripley Grier Studios in New York City.

Kacie Shiek, Kristy Cates, et al. to Star in CLASS REUNION Reading, 11/18
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 25, 2011

CLASS REUNION, the new musical created by Phil Benson with Music and Lyrics by Dani B. Tapper and Book by Holly-Anne Ruggiero (Jersey Boys) will be presented in a industry reading on Friday, November 18th at Ripley Grier Studios in New York City.

WINE LOVERS, THE WINE TASTING MUSICAL Begins Tour In Saratoga Springs
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2011

WINE LOVERS, THE WINE TASTING MUSICAL which has enjoyed Sold Out runs in New York City and New Orleans, will kick off it's upcoming 2012 National Tour with a limited two-week run in Saratoga Springs, NY at the Universal Preservation Hall.

WINE LOVERS, THE WINE TASTING MUSICAL Begins Tour In Saratoga Springs
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2011

WINE LOVERS, THE WINE TASTING MUSICAL which has enjoyed Sold Out runs in New York City and New Orleans, will kick off it's upcoming 2012 National Tour with a limited two-week run in Saratoga Springs, NY at the Universal Preservation Hall.

Soul Doctor Pre-Broadway Tour Conicides with General Assembly in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2010

SOUL DOCTOR: The Shlomo Musical, the new Broadway-bound musical celebrating the life and music of Shlomo Carlebach, will be in New Orleans for its pre-Broadway tour at the same time as the 2010 General Assembly and International Lion of Judah Conference.

Soul Doctor Pre-Broadway Tour Conicides with General Assembly in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2010

SOUL DOCTOR: The Shlomo Musical, the new Broadway-bound musical celebrating the life and music of Shlomo Carlebach, will be in New Orleans for its pre-Broadway tour at the same time as the 2010 General Assembly and International Lion of Judah Conference.

Soul Doctor Pre-Broadway Tour Conicides with General Assembly in New Orleans
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2010

SOUL DOCTOR: The Shlomo Musical, the new Broadway-bound musical celebrating the life and music of Shlomo Carlebach, will be in New Orleans for its pre-Broadway tour at the same time as the 2010 General Assembly and International Lion of Judah Conference.