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Interview: 'He's Terminally Delightful!' Sam Buttery on Playing Uncle Fester in THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - February 12, 2024


Recently, we had the chance to talk with Sam Buttery, who is taking on the role of Uncle Fester. We discussed how they first got started in the world of theatre, why they are a fan of The Addams Family and even how rehearsals have been going!...

Interview: TITANIQUE's Nicole Parker Has Found Her Niche Playing Celine Dion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 08, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke with comedian Nicole Parker as she steps back into the role of Celine Dion in the award-winning TITANIQUE Off-Broadway....

Interview: Chilina Kennedy on A SIGN OF THE TIMES' Uplifting and Important Message
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 07, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke with Chilina Kennedy about her journey with A Sign of the Times, playing Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....

Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024


Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Bro...

Interview: Donna McKechnie Remembers Her Friend Chita Rivera and Looks Ahead to WICKED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke with Donna McKechnie as she shares her memories and thoughts on working alongside the iconic Chita Rivera. Discover the magic behind their friendship and the impact Chita had on the theater community....

Video: Nikki Renée Daniels & David Phelps Are Going Back to the Beginning in CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - January 31, 2024


In this video, watch as Nikki Renée Daniels and David Phelps chat about Manhattan Concert Productions' upcoming concert performance of Children of Eden....

Interview: Jonathan Bennett on His Broadway Debut: 'I've Dreamt About This Moment'
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024


Jonathan Bennett is currently appearing as Sir Robin in Spamalot, joining an all-star Broadway cast with James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Ethan Slater, and more. BroadwayWorld sat down with Bennett to discuss his lifelong Broadway dreams, how Spamalot is similar to Mean Girls, workin...

Interview: Andy Karl On Returning To GROUNDHOG DAY, the Show's International Success & More
by Joshua Wright - January 24, 2024


BrodwayWorld sat down with Andy Karl to find out all about him living his own personal 'Groundhog Day' down under in Melbourne, the musical's Broadway run, and more....

Video: Norm Lewis Is Prepping for His Most Heavenly Role in CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - January 19, 2024


In this video, watch as Norm Lewis gets ready to star in Manhattan Concert Productions's concert performance of Children of Eden....

Video: Patrick Page Is Unpacking Shakespeare's Villains in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - January 18, 2024


In this video, watch as Patrick Page checks in with Richard Ridge to chat about All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain....

Exclusive: How Tina Fey Made MEAN GIRLS Sing in New Movie Musical
by Michael Major - January 12, 2024


Tina Fey has returned to the halls of North Shore High to bring the Mean Girls musical adaptation to the big screen. In order to adapt the Broadway hit, Fey enlisted director duo Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne to helm the movie musical. Find out how they used 'every cinematic tool possible' to ...

Interview: Jessica Molaskey Talks Reuniting with Jason Robert Brown and Daisy Prince for New Musical THE CONNECTOR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke with Jessica Molaskey, one of the stars of the new Jason Robert Brown musical, The Connector. Learn about the show here!...

Interview: WONKA Choreographer Christopher Gattelli Says Timothée Chalamet is 'The Real Deal'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 02, 2024


In this exclusive interview, choreographer Christopher Gattelli shares insights into his creative process and working on the film 'Wonka.' Discover how Gattelli brought Willy Wonka's world to life, created authentic 1940s choreography, and collaborated with actors Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant....

Interview: Jenna Lea Rosen Is Bringing Jo March Into the 21st Century in JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - December 28, 2023


BroadwayWorld checks in with Jenna Lea Rosen to learn more about Jo – The Little Women Musical, her take on the classic character, and so much more....

Interview: How HAMILTON Standby Marc delaCruz Took on Two Different Roles in the Same Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2023


In an exclusive interview, Marc delaCruz discusses the experience of stepping into multiple roles at Hamilton on Broadway....

Interview: Meet 13 of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO's Broadway Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2023


Discover the heartfelt stories of the cast members making their Broadway debut in How to Dance in Ohio. Hear their experiences, reflections, and the significance of this groundbreaking musical....

Interview: Heather Alicia Simms Talks the 'Enormous' Legacy of PURLIE VICTORIOUS And More As the Play Hits 100 Performances on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - December 22, 2023


The acclaimed Broadway revival of Ossie Davis's play Purlie Victorious will play its 100th performance today December 22. Joining stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Kara Young is veteran actor Heather Alicia Simms in the role of Missy Judson. Read our interview!...

Video: Joby Talbot & Neil Hannon Unwrap the Delicious New Music of WONKA
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 21, 2023


One of the most delicious details of Wonka (now in theatres) is its delectable original music. Two of the men behind the music are Joby Talbot, who composed the score and Neil Hannon who wrote the original songs. In this video, the pair discusses their collaboration!...

Interview: Phylicia Pearl Mpasi on Going From THE LION KING to THE COLOR PURPLE
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023


Following several runs as a swing in The Lion King on Broadway, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi is playing Young Celie in the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. BroadwayWorld sat down with Mpasi to discuss the transition from stage to screen, sharing the role of Celie with Fantasia Barrino, how ...

Video: HARMONY's Chip Zien and Sierra Boggess Are Broadway BFFs
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 21, 2023


In this video, watch as Harmony's Sierra Boggess and Chip Zien discuss their unlikely friendship, the thrills of working with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, and so much more!...

Video: Chelsea Rose is Bringing Shakespeare to the 60s at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 20, 2023


What happens when the Bard meets the Beatles? Audiences are finding out in Washington, D.C.  In this video, watch as Chelsea Rose discusses As You Like It at Shakespeare Theatre Company....

Words From The Wings: Natalie Wachen of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Shares Favorite Moments and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2023


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Natalie Wachen, who is currently making her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along. Natalie told us all a...

Interview: Real-Life Married Couple Alexandra Socha & Etai Benson Share the Stage in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2023


BroadwayWorld interviews Alexandra Socha and Etai Benson about taking on the roles of Motel and Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof at Paper Mill Playhouse. Explore their real-life relationship and the joys of working together on stage....

Video: Stephanie J. Block Wants You to Have a Merry Christmas, (Darling)
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 13, 2023


In this video, watch as Stephanie J. Block checks in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to chat about how her new album started as one track, why song selection was so important to her, and so much more!...

Video: Patrick Olson Unpacks Life's Mysteries in EMERGENCE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 12, 2023


“Are we alive? How did we get here?” “What is the nature of time?” and “Where does human love originate?” All are questions that Patrick Olson asks audiences to wrap their heads around in the New York premiere of Emergence and in this video, he explains!...

Words From The Wings: Noah Robbins of PURLIE VICTORIOUS Shares Favorite Backstage Moments and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2023


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Noah Robbins of Purlie Victorious. Noah told us all about his favorite backstage moments, routines and mor...

Interview: Chris Miller and Brian Usifer On Orchestrating The Avett Brothers For The Stage
by Elliot Lanes - December 08, 2023


Chris Miller and Brian Usifer are currently living their theatre lives as the co- Music Arrangers/Orchestrators of The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Brian also serves as the Musical Supervisor for the show which runs through January 14th in the Kreeger Theater space at Arena Stage....

Interview: How Caitlin Houlahan Reimagined 'Dawn' for the WAITRESS Movie
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023


While filming the live capture of Waitress, Caitlin Houlahan says she was able to play her character of Dawn in 'a completely different way.' BroadwayWorld sat down Houlahan to discuss how she rediscovered Dawn for the film, what its like to flim two Broadway musicals back-to-back, her relationship ...

Video: Learn All About AMDA- Where Artists Create
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 07, 2023


Looking to continue your education in the arts? Look no further than AMDA, the lead sponser of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage. In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge checks in with Musical Theater Department Chair Elaine Petricoff and faculty member (and Next On Stage judge!) Kyle Tayl...

Video: Jason Kravits Unpacks SABBATH'S THEATER, Improv and More
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 06, 2023


Jason Kravits has more than the holidays keeping him busy this Decmeber. In addition to starring opposite John Turtorro and Elizabeth Marvel in Sabbath's Theater at the New Group, the television and Broadway veteran is getting ready to make his Chelsea Table and Stage debut with a jaw-dropping eveni...

Video: Jen Silverman, Tyne Rafaeli & More Discuss SPAIN Off-Broadway Premiere
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - November 28, 2023


Watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge discusses the Off-Broadway premiere of Jen Silverman's Spain at Second Stage Theater....

Interview: 'It's Breaking Boundaries': Michael Jibson of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Bringing the Iconic Show to the Stage
by Kat Mokrynski - November 28, 2023


Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the eagerly-awaited stage adaptation of the hit Netflix series, is set to open on 16 December at the Phoenix Theatre. The show is set in Hawkins, Indiana in 1959, following characters like Jim Hopper, Bob Newby and Joyce Maldonado “before the world turned upside do...

Video: Tony Yazbeck Talks Directing and Choreographing Manhattan Concert Productions' CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - November 24, 2023


Watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge discusses Manhattan Concert Productions' Children of Eden with director and choreographer Tony Yazbeck!...

Video: Stephen Schwartz Can't Wait to Deliver Us THE PRINCE OF EGYPT on the Big Screen
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - November 24, 2023


Many nights we've prayed... and on December 5, the miracle will happen! The West End sensation, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, is set to be released on leading digital platforms from Monday, December 5....

Interview: Danny Kornfeld Makes the Big Move to Broadway in HARMONY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Danny Kornfeld as he discusses his Broadway debut in 'Harmony'....

Interview: How WISH Adds to the Legacy of Disney Musicals
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023


BroadwayWorld sat down with Wish's writer and executive producer Jennifer Lee, who also serves as chief creative officer of Disney animation, and producers Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones ahead of the premiere of Wish. Read about working with Ariana DeBose, how Wish adds on to t...

Interview: POOR YELLA REDNECKS' Ben Levin Discusses Diverse Storytelling, Representation & Why This Show is a Dream Come True
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 21, 2023


In BroadwayWorld's interview, actor Ben Levin talks about his role in POOR YELLA REDNECKS at Manhattan Theatre Club, and shares what audiences can expect from the show - a roller coaster ride of heartfelt moments, rap, kung fu, and more....

Video: Old Friends Lonny Price & Jim Walton Reunite to Celebrate MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - November 16, 2023


How did they get to be here...? Well, 42 years ago today, on November 16, 1981, Lonny Price and Jim Walton took the stage at the Alvin Theatre. In this video, watch as Lonny Price and Jim Walton reminisce about the original production of Merrily We Roll Along!...

Interview: Jeff Ward Talks Working With Aubrey Plaza & Christopher Abbott
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2023


In this exclusive interview, Jeff Ward discusses his transition from acting to directing, his attachment to 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,' and his unique vision for the play. Gain insights into his creative process and the challenges he faced in his directorial debut....

Video: Michael Urie WILL Succeed on Broadway in SPAMALOT
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - November 03, 2023


In this video, watch as Richard Ridge check in with Michael Urie, who plays Sir Robin in Spamalot on Broadway!...



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