Roger Friedman

Review Roundup: HELL'S KITCHEN Opens on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2024

Let's hear it for New York! The new Broadway musical HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif is now playing at the Shubert Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying!

Review Roundup: THE WHO'S TOMMY Returns To Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024

The Pinball Wizard has returned to conquer Broadway! The revival of the iconic rock n'roll spectacle The Who's Tommy has opened at the Nederlander Theatre in a new production from original Tony Award-winning creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. Read the reviews!

Review Roundup: THE MUSIC MAN Opens On Broadway Starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022

The Broadway revival of The Music Man opens tonight at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre, starring Tony-winners Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster!

Review Roundup: IN THE HEIGHTS Film Adaptation; What Did the Critics Think?
by TV News Desk - Jun 11, 2021

The cast of 'In The Heights' features Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dascha Polanco, Stephanie Beatriz, Gregory Diaz IV, Olga Meridez, and Jimmy Smits.

Review Roundup: Find Out What Critics Thought of HAMILTON on Disney+ - Updating Live!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 4, 2020

In just days, the world will get to tune in for the phenomenon that is Hamilton, when it arrives on Disney+. The critics however, have already gotten their shot at the new film.

ABC's ROSEANNE Reboot Will Feature 'Gender Creative' 9-Year-Old Character
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 31, 2017

ABC's recently announced reboot of the hit 1990's comedy ROSEANNE will feature a 'gender creative' 9-year-old character.

Des McAnuff to Direct New Motown-Inspired Musical About The Temptations
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2016

Des McAnuff will direct a new musical about the journey of Motown super group The Temptations, currently titled THE DETROIT WORKSHOP.

Lady Gaga to Write Entire New Album of Songs for A STAR IS BORN Reboot?
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 29, 2016

Lady Gaga plans to write an entire new album of songs for the 'A Star is Born' soundtrack.

Bradley Cooper Exiting Lady Gaga-Led A STAR IS BORN Remake?
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 8, 2016

Bradley Cooper has recently expressed interest in doing a sci-fi adventure film, now being set up for the coming winter months, putting his role in the remake into question.

Update: Al Pacino-Led GOD LOOKED AWAY to Get L.A. Run Prior to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 23, 2016

The Broadway production of GOD LOOKED AWAY will most-likely be preceded by a run in Los Angeles.

Al Pacino-Led GOD LOOKED AWAY Headed to Broadway Following 'Secret' LA Performances
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 17, 2016

Producers are currently looking for a New York theater and hoping to reach the Great White Way before the end of the year in order to qualify for Tony Award consideration. Robert Allan Ackerman will helm the production with THE COLOR PURPLE's Eric Falkenstein serving as lead producer.

UPDATE: Barbra Streisand Returns to Brooklyn - Reviewers Weigh In!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 12, 2016

Barbra Streisand, who last year became the only recording artist or group to achieve #1 albums in each of six decades, is bringing her legendary live performances to 9 cities. Tonight, the Grammy winning artist returns to her roots, performing at the Barclays Center in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York.

TOWER SNIPER by Monte Akers, Nathan Akers, and Dr. Roger Friedman is Released
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 21, 2016

HOUSTON, June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ John M. Hardy Publishing will release'TOWER SNIPER: The Terror of America's First Active Shooter on Campus,' by Monte Akers, Nathan Akers, and Dr. Roger Friedman, Book Release Date: 28 July 2016.

New 'Monkees' Album 'Good Times!' Tops Adele & Ariana Grande on Charts!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 6, 2016

Hey hey they're The Monkees and they're doing just fine after 50 years in the business!

Grammy Award's Opening Number Mix-Up Leaves HAMILTON Fans In a Tizzy
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2016

Last week, fans of Broadway's HAMILTON were overjoyed to learn the news that the hit Broadway musical would be performing at this year's GRAMMY AWARDS.

Review Roundup: Bruce Willis-Led MISERY Officially Creeps Onto Broadway
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 15, 2015

Broadway's new suspense thriller Misery, starring two-time Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Bruce Willis and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf and written by two-time Academy Award winner William Goldman, opens tonight, Sunday, November 15, 2015, in a strictly limited 16-week engagement.

Meryl Streep, Nathan Lane & More Set for Mike Nichols Memorial Service; SPAMALOT's Eric Idle, John Cleese to Perform
by Jessica Khan - Nov 3, 2015

Now, Elaine May has joined the lineup of hosts. Monty Python's Eric Idle and John Cleese are also set to perform (hopefully selections from SPAMALOT!), with readings and other music also planned.

Review Roundup: CLEVER LITTLE LIES, Starring Marlo Thomas, Opens Off-Broadway
by Review Roundups - Oct 13, 2015

Two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro's critically acclaimed new comedy CLEVER LITTLE LIES opens tonight, October 12th at the Westside Theatre (Upstairs) (407 West 43rd Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

Special Memorial Service for Acclaimed Director Mike Nichols In the Works
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2015

Lorne Michaels, Brian Lourd, and Barry Diller are currently involved in planning the long overdue event

Woody Allen on IRRATIONAL MAN Star & Bette Midler's Daughter Sophie: 'She's Wonderful'
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2015

During the discussion, Friedman asked the legendary director about Bette Midler's actress daughter, Sophie von Haselberg, who is making her film debut in his latest project.