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Video: CJay Philip Unpacks the Importance of Arts Education
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - September 3, 2024

In this video, watch as 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award winner CJay Philip checks in with BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge to reflect on the incredible honor she received in June. 

Video: Donna McKechnie Is Making Good in Her Broadway Return
by Joey Mervis - August 23, 2024

Over 60 years after making her Broadway debut in the original cast of How to Succeed... the great Donna McKechnie is back on the stage this summer playing 'Madame Morrible' in Wicked. Watch this video as Donna reflects on some of her greatest roles of Broadway past, explains why she's crazy about her new gig, and so much more. 

Video: Theatre Community Rallies to Save Iconic West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - August 21, 2024

What happens when one of the most iconic and beloved institutions of New York City's Theatre District is in trouble? Broadway steps in to help. Donate to save the West Bank Cafe and watch this video as D'Angora, Iconis, and Olsen come together to chat about the circumstances and why this cherished spot is too good to lose.

Video: Stephanie Mills Has Come Back Home to Broadway
by Joey Mervis - August 25, 2024

In this video, watch as Stephanie Mills chats about the joys of being back onstage and why she can't get enough of Hadestown.

Video: Lorin Latarro Unpacks Her 3-Broadway Show Year
by Joey Mervis - August 15, 2024

Lorin Latarro is having a hat trick of a Broadway season, and she's not upset about it. Watch in this video as she chats more about her creative process, why she adores her Mattress cast, and so much more!

Video: Tim Minchin Is Hitting the Road With His Unapologetically Unfunny Show
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - August 6, 2024

Look out, North America! Here comes Tim Minchin. The multi-hyphenate performer is bringing his new show, An Unfunny* Evening with Tim Minchin and His Piano, to 13 cities this month. Check out a full ist of tour dates and watch as he chats even more about his upcoming tour stops in this video.

Video: Bill Irwin Is Taking on Beckett at the Irish Rep
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - July 30, 2024

In this video, watch as Bill Irwin chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about the brilliance of Beckett, the joy of being back at the Rep, and so much more!

Video: Kelley Curran Is Returning to the Stage in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - July 26, 2024

Tony Award winner, Frank Wood and Kelley Curran one of the stars of HBO's The Gilded Age are getting ready to begin performances in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER .Watch as Kelley chats about the new play, the joys of returning to the stage, her iconic onscreen character, and so much more in this video.

Video: How Camille A. Brown Made New York City Dance
by Joey Mervis - June 12, 2024

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Camille A. Brown chats more about the joys of creating Hell's Kitchen, why she can't wait for her next project (Gypsy), and so much more! 

Video: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Didn't See SPAMALOT (or a Nomination) Coming
by Joey Mervis - June 12, 2024

In this video, watch as Leslie Rodriguez chats more about how she kept the show fresh every night, why a Tony nomination means so much to her, and so much more! 

Video: Jocelyn Bioh Wants a Tony for JAJA
by Joey Mervis - June 11, 2024

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jocelyn Bioh chats about creating the characters of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, explains why this nomination means so much to her, and so much more! 

Video: Leigh Silverman Is Happy to Bring SUFFS to the Finish Line
by Joey Mervis - June 12, 2024

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Leigh Silverman chats about Suffs' long road to Broadway, recounts her days at Carnegie Mellon, and so much more! 

Video: Sarah Pidgeon Got Her Ticket to the Tony Awards
by Joey Mervis - June 11, 2024

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Sarah Pidgeon chats about her unexpected journey with Stereophonic, recounts her days at Carnegie Mellon, and so much more! 

Video: Will Brill Is Living His Best Tony Nominee Life
by Joey Mervis - June 10, 2024

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Will Brill chats more about his epic journey in Stereophonic, recounts his days at Carnegie Mellon University, and so much more!

Video: Kara Young Is Coming for Her Tony Award
by Joey Mervis - June 5, 2024

Did you know that with her Tony nomination for Purlie Victorious, Kara Young has become the fourth actress to be nominated for Tony Awards in three consecutive years and the first African American actress to be nominated three times in a row in any category? In this video, watch as she chats more about the incredible impact of this play, why being a part of it meant so much to her, and so much more!

Video: How to Spend a Theatre-Filled Day at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Joey Mervis - May 25, 2024

Are you a theatre lover who is looking for something new to do in New York City? All you need is a library card! In this video, watch as Roberta Pereira chats more about how any New Yorker can get in on the action at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Video: Betty Buckley Is Getting Ready to Return to Joe's Pub
by Joey Mervis - May 15, 2024

In this video, watch as Betty Buckley chats more about what audiences can expect from the upcoming show at Joe's Pub, her recent appearance in the horror film Imaginary, her new animated short film The Mayfly, and so much more!

Video: Jeff Calhoun Opens Up About His Most Personal Project- A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 14, 2024

John Kenley was a theatre impresario who brought Hollywood stars like Gene Kelly and Ann Miller to Ohio’s summer stock stages. But when summer ended, he wintered in Florida where John disappeared… and Jean came to life. A Complicated Woman is a new musical that features a Golden Age score and a gender-diverse cast. Watch as Jeff Calhoun chats more about the exciting new project in this video!

Video: Eli Gelb Is Making Musical Magic in STEREOPHONIC
by Joey Mervis - May 7, 2024

The last couple of months have been a whirlwind for Eli Gelb. In this video, watch as the Stereophonic star chats with Richard Ridge about his exciting new role!

Video: HADESTOWN Is a Family Affair with Jon Jon & Isa Briones
by Joey Mervis - April 18, 2024

In this video, watch as the adorable father/daughter duo of Jon Jon and Isa Briones chat more about the huge impact of Hadestown, the joy of sharing a passion for the arts, and so much more!

Video: Jinkx Monsoon Is an Audrey for the Ages
by Joey Mervis - April 17, 2024

In this video, watch as Jinkx Monsoon chats more about her take on Audrey, rejoining the cast of Chicago later this year, and so much more!

Video: Robyn Hurder Is Painting the Town in CHICAGO
by Joey Mervis - April 10, 2024

In this video, as Robyn chats more about her new gig in Broadway's Chicago.

Video: Playing Pinball and Talking TOMMY with Ali Louis Bourzgui
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - April 13, 2024

Feel him coming? Ali Louis Bourzgui just made his Broadway debut and he's a sensation as the titular character in The Who's Tommy. In this video, watch as Ali and Richard visit Barcade to talk all about the show and of course... play some pinball!

Video: We're Falling In Love with THE NOTEBOOK's John Cardoza
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - April 3, 2024

Four years after making his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Jagged Little Pill, John Cardoza is back on Broadway. This time he's the leading man... or rather, one of three. In this video, watch as he tells us all about his new role in The Notebook.

Video: Des McAnuff Is Back for Seconds with THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - March 13, 2024

In this video, watch as director Des McAnuff chats about bringing The Who's Tommy back to Broadway.


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