All stories by Iris Wiener on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

CONSCIENCE by Iris Wiener

Harriet Harris and Lee Sellars are giving dynamic performances. Harris’ Margaret Chase Smith is equally compassionate and stern, especially sharp in Smith’s moments of disbelief. Harris …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:27AM
Thursday, March 23, 2017

Why Casting Director Cindy Tolan Looked to Theatre Actors for Oprah’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Iris Wiener

What stage actors could offer that others can’t for Oprah’s upcoming HBO film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, March 10, 2017

How Casting Actors With Differing Abilities Gives New Meaning to Old Stories by Iris Wiener

With recent casting decisions for Othello, The Glass Menagerie, and more, performers push boundaries onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, March 3, 2017

Why Chrissy Metz Says We Need More Art Based Around Weight by Iris Wiener

The This Is Us star celebrates 30 years of MCC in Fat Pig reading.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM
Sunday, January 29, 2017

9 Discoveries of CBS’ Madam Secretary and its Powerhouse Theatre Cast by Iris Wiener

Theatre stars Bebe Neuwirth, Patina Miller, Sebastian Arcelus, Keith Carradine, Željko Ivanek, and Spencer Tracy spoke at BroadwayCon about their TV show, small screen versus big stage,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM
Sunday, January 22, 2017

How TV Made Aya Cash Better Onstage by Iris Wiener

The star of FXX’s You’re the Worst made the move to TV to up her profile and get cast onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, December 11, 2016

Why Comedians Are Taking Their Stand-Up to the Theatre by Iris Wiener

Comedians Mike Birbiglia, Monica Piper, and Chris Gethard make the case for their one-person Off-Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Jude Law, John Oliver, Howard McGillin, Montego Glover, and More Turn Out for Only Make Believe by Iris Wiener

Inside the performances and moving moments of Only Make Believe’s gala supporting children and theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM
Friday, November 11, 2016

Broadway Baby Boom: Meet the Main Stem’s Future Generation by Iris Wiener

What if the kids of Broadway powerhouses became the stars of tomorrow?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Why Broadway Has Too Few Female Directors—and Why It Needs More by Iris Wiener

Of about 30 new productions announced for Broadway this season, only six have female directors. But here’s what they’re bringing to the table.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, October 8, 2016

Your Guide to Catching Broadway Faves On the New Fall TV Season by Iris Wiener

These folks got their start in theatre, but will make their next marks on the small screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 9, 2016

How a Blind Opera Singer Created an Rare Opportunity for Asian Youth by Iris Wiener

Peace on Your Wings, a new youth musical featuring an all-Asian cast, debuts in New York this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

How a Blind Opera Singer Created a Rare Opportunity for Asian Youth by Iris Wiener

Peace on Your Wings, a new youth musical featuring an all-Asian cast, debuts in New York this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM
Sunday, July 24, 2016

The Year of Leslie Kritzer—TV, Stage and Getting Nominated Against Herself by Iris Wiener

How did Leslie Kritzer develop so many memorable stage and screen characters in one year?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07AM
Monday, July 18, 2016

Meet the New Class of Broadway’s Something Rotten! by Iris Wiener

The Broadway hit welcomes more replacements to the Renaissance. Do they love or hate Shakespeare? What rock star do they geek out over? Who is most likely to flub a line?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 30, 2016

The Onstage Issue No One Is Talking About, But Should Be by Iris Wiener

This past season, Broadway brought tough stories to the forefront: stories about women in abusive relationships.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, June 18, 2016

How Do These Stars Stack Up? by Iris Wiener

Both Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jessie Mueller lead foodie-themed shows this season. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the tale of two Jess(i)es.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 15, 2014
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Saturday, May 31, 2014

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards