Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Interview: Jaime Lozano of SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED at The Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 22, 2024
Mexican musical storyteller Jaime Lozano is “a force to be reckoned with in musical theater,” says Lin-Manuel Miranda. Lozano authentically portrays the challenges that many first and second-generation U.S. immigrants face. He's performing a one-night-only concert on May 30th at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in the Village, with tickets as low as $5.
Wayne Brady to Depart THE WIZ, Alan Mingo Jr. Will Return to the Title Role
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the title role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway beginning Thursday, June 13, 2024. Five-time Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will play his final performance in the role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer.
A Guide to the WICKED Movie Trailer: Here's What's New
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
Check out a look at the new Wicked movie musical trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can assume are iconic moments from the stage show brought to the big screen.
BWW Q&A: Wayne R. Scott of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES at LifeHouse Theater
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2024
We chat with director Wayne R. Scott about Anne of Green Gables at LifeHouse Theater. He is a writer, composer, producer and director who has authored 30 original musicals and numerous other widely produced works. He has also produced and directed nine musicals at the internationally known Redlands Bowl, including Annie, The Sound of Music, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and most recently, Disney’s Mary Poppins for the Redlands Community Music Association.
Video: Hannah Waddingham Talks THE FALL GUY and Playing Revolting Characters on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024
On Thursday, actress Hannah Waddingham joined The Today Show to discuss her role in the new comedy The Fall Guy with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. In the film, she plays producer Gail Meyer, a character that Waddingham calls 'revolting'. 'She's very self-serving. Her needle on her moral compass is somewhere else,' the actress said as she pointed around. Watch the interview now!
Scoop: Coming Up on THE MASKED SINGER on FOX - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 2, 2024
Get all the scoop on THE MASKED SINGER, airing on FOX on Wednesday, May 8, 2024! It’s “Final Four” night on The Masked Singer! In the Quarter Finals, the final four contestants open the show with panelist Rita Ora’s hit song, “Praising You!” Watch a video from a recent episode now!