Peter Howard and Alvin Colt, two friends of mine, have now walked through that great stage door in the sky. (more...)

The Talent of Karen Mason Comes to Birdland and CD

Drama Desk nominee and award winning cabaret performer talks about her new CD and upcoming performance at Birdland. (more...)

Broadway Stands Up for Freedom!

"Broadway Stands Up for Freedom!," a benefit concert to support the youth programs of the NYCLU, returns Monday, July 21 at 7:30PM in the NYU Skirball Center to shine-light on the NYCLU's dedication to reproductive rights and other civil liberties issues relevant to young people. Jen Bender directs a star-studded cast through a night of musical treats, superb story-telling and poetry, with musical direction by Seth Rudetsky. BroadwayWorld spoke to Donna Lieberman (Executive Director of NYCLU), Jen Bender (Director), Daniel Goldstein, Todd Buonopane and Celia Keenan-Bolger about this special event! (more...)

Gillette Checks Into Flamingo Court at New World Stages

Broadway veteran Anita Gillette appears with Jamie Farr in new comedy at New World Stages and talks about the show and life in theatre and film. (more...)

Lorna's Back and We've Got Her!

A frank and intimate chat with Lorna Luft, who's performing in York's Larry Grossman revue this weekend in NYC. (more...)

Reed Brings On The Comedy in East 14th at New World Stages

Acclaimed comedian talks about his new one man show and life growing up with his peculiar parents (more...)

Mason Takes Flight with Flying Swan Program for Students

Four time Academy Award nominee and Broadway actress talks about new acting program being offered at Wesleyan College in Connecticut (more...)

Skinner Directs Broadway's Rising Stars At Town Hall

Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner talks about her upcoming project as a director. (more...)

Mekka The Big Ragu Gets Therapy in The Big Apple

Classic TV Star to appear in Steve Solomon's My Mothers Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm In Therapy (more...)

On the stage and on the radio, Crivello is living the life he wants. (more...)

Farr Takes Up Residence in Flamingo Court at New World

Beloved TV M*A*S*H actor takes the stage in new comedy at New World Stages. (more...)

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Christian Delcroix of 'South Pacific'

After appearing on regional stages nationwide, Christian made his NYC debut in the Tony-winning Best Revival. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Rehearsals for Radio Broadway Sings the Hits of 1958

Radio Broadway Presents "The Radio Hits of 1958" will feature a variety of Broadway stars, American Idol's Constantine Maroulis and alumni from American Bandstand and will be presented on Monday, June 30 at 8 p.m. at The Town Hall, Times Square's landmark concert venue. (more...)

Matt & Dan Bogart: True Bros Tackle 'True West'

This summer, real-life Broadway brothers Matthew Bogart and Dan Bogart will star as stage-brothers in Sam Shepard’s "True West," directed by Lauren Kennedy at Hot Summer Nights in Raleigh, NC from July 2-13, 2008. (more...)

Strouse at 80 Always Looking Toward Tomorrow

Legendary Composer talks about his career, his work and his upcoming book. (more...)

Bringing “Tip” to Life: According to Dick and Ken

The New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass., is staging the world premiere of "According to Tip," a one-man play featuring stage and screen star Ken Howard as the inimitable, sometimes irascible, but always indefatigable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. "Tip" O’Neill. Written by long-time Boston political pundit Dick Flavin, "According to Tip" marks the 50-year career, and the world history it spanned, of one of the most colorful and effective political figures of the 20th century. (more...)

On June 30th, 2008 the Michael Weller Theater, home to many Off Broadway theater companies will close its doors for the last time as management "looks to offer more office space". The last show to play in the Michael Weller Theatre was presented by Broken Watch Theatre Company, The Framer by Edward Allan Baker. (more...)

Struthers and Mekka Keep Up The Tradition in Fiddler

TV stars Sally Struthers and Eddie Mekka appear in Ogunquit Playhouse's Production of Fiddler On The Rood. (more...)

TONYS 2008 Q&A: Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone recently won a Tony Award nomination as well as the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Actress in a Musical and the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance of the 2007 -2008 season for her performance as Rose in the critically-acclaimed new Broadway production of the classic Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents landmark musical Gypsy, directed by the show’s author, Mr. Laurents, currently at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld.com had a moment to spend with her at the Tony Nominee Breakfast, she was warm, relaxed and engaged as she shared some insights into performing the work and the history behind the story of Gypsy. (more...)

The 39 Steps' Cliff Saunders: 'Roles' Model

Eight shows a week, there is magic taking place on the stage of the Cort Theatre, four actors, no, better to describe them as magicians or alchemists or conjurers. In truth they would most likely be happy to be labeled as “lucky stiffs” as they are able to bring joy and laughter to an audience every evening as the house lights dim, the foursome in question are the incredibly gifted cast of the Tony nominated, The 39 Steps. One talented gentleman plays the ironically billed role of “Man 1”, this would be better titled, “Man 1000”, for he seems to be playing that many roles and more, seemingly at the same time! This “Man” is the delightfully talented, Cliff Saunders, a Canadian actor making his Broadway debut in The 39 Steps. (more...)

Nadler and Sullivan Give Porter A Swell Party

Popular cabaret duo perform Cole Portes show at Town Hall on June 9th. (more...)

Smith Gives Us Roosevelt on a Bully Pulpit

Veteran actor portrays Theodore Roosevelt in Off Broadway One Man Show (more...)

Jared Gertner: Ya Never Know

When Jared Gertner played The Lion in his high-school's 1996 production of "The Wiz," he won a Rising Star Award from Paper Mill Playhouse. Twelve years later, Jared returns to Millburn to finally step into the leading-man's shoes as the lovable geek Seymour in "Little Shop of Horrors." Just goes to show, ya never know! (more...)

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Mayumi Miguel of 'Cry-Baby'

Mayumi, a 'Contact' alum, has been dancing on NYC stages since she was a teen and is now playing one. (more...)

Totally 'Saved': Mary Faber on Hilary Faye

Mary Faber is currently starring in Saved, a new musical based off of the popular film of the same title. In Saved, Faber plays the popular girl Hilary Faye. Hilary and her best friend Mary (Celia Keenan-Bolger) are starting their senior year at the top of the social food chain at American Eagle Christian High School when series of events happens that throws Hilary's world into a tail spin. Here, Mary sits down with BWW and and talks about the important issues presented in this new adaptation and showing the good side of Hilary Faye. (more...)