Heidi Blickenstaff, Alex Edelman, and More Receive Elliot Norton Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild
- May 22, 2024
Awards were presented tonight in 37 categories including outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, productions and 4 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.
Interview: Spencer Liff's Passionate About REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL & Playing It Forward
by Gil Kaan
- May 21, 2024
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Reefer Madness, a new revised version Reefer Madness the Musical will open May 30, 2024 at The Whitney. I talked to director/choreographer Spencer Liff during the early days of rehearsals, so casting hadn’t been finalized. Members of the original creative team reuniting to produce are: actors Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell and Alan Cumming, creators Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, Andy Fickman, who directed 2005's Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, and America Olivo Campbell.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Bette On It! with Kevin Winkler
by Jayke Workman
- May 19, 2024
In this video, I am joined by author, editor, librarian and former performer, Kevin Winkler, to talk all about his extensive career as an author and literary historian. He shares about his love for Bette Midler, and what led him to publish his third biographical book, 'On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide.'
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!
Photos: Chip Zien Honored With Caricature at Sardi's
by Blair Ingenthron
- Apr 20, 2024
The stars came out at the iconic Sardi’s restaurant in Times Square on Thursday night to honor the legendary Chip Zien, star of the Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman musical, “Harmony.” Check out photos here!
Video: Go Inside the Tommy Tune Awards 2024 at Theatre Under the Stars
by Joshua Wright
- Apr 4, 2024
The 2024 Tommy Tune Awards were held on March 28 at 7 p.m. at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The Tommy Tune Awards (TTA) Program celebrates the educational value, artistry and community of high school musical theatre in the Greater Houston Area.
Feature: Meet 54 Below's Newest Board Members
by Rebecca Kaplan
- Apr 3, 2024
54 Below recently welcomed six new members to their distinguished board of directors. We asked them a few questions to get to know them a bit better. Meet James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 20, 2024
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- Mar 20, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: BROADWAY BOUND - PART SIX Is a Treasurer-Hunter's Dream
by Rob Lester
- Mar 12, 2024
Just because the show never got to Broadway doesn't mean it didn't have good songs. Proof of this is in the hearing. And they get a fair hearing at 54 Below with the BROADWAY BOUND series. Even if a project might crash and burn, there can be things worth salvaging from the ashes. Read about 'em in our write-ups on 'Broadway Bound' --- a dream, a live show series, a podcast, a pleasure.
Feature: BROADWAY BOUND Shares Rare Songs & Behind-the-Scenes Tales at 54 Below
by Rob Lester
- Feb 29, 2024
Not every musical setting sails for Broadway finds a smooth trip or arrives at its destination. Some sink. But why? Was it the wrong captain or just stormy seas? Many carried marvelous musical cargo. Robert W. Schneider explores the reasons in his BROADWAY BOUND podcast. His next live edition of Broadway Bound is March 5th at 54 Below.
Photos: First Look at On the Verge Theatre's TIED
by Blair Ingenthron
- Feb 25, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, On the Verge Theatre is presenting Tied, a one-man play by Crystal Rae on-stage February 22 - 25, 2024 at Bering Church. Check out production photos here!
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