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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

'Ain't Too Proud' cast recount pain behind The Temptations' music, talk Tony nods by Ap, Ap, Ap

'Ain't Too Proud' cast recount pain behind The Temptations' music, talk Tony nods       

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:06AM

Tony nominee Ali Stroker keeps on breaking Broadway barriers by Ap, Ap, Ap

Ali Stroker booked her first musical theater gig at the tender age of seven, when she was cast as the title role in “Annie” in a friend’s backyard production in a New Jersey beach town…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:06AM

Stroker, Cranston, 'Hadestown' win big at Tony Awards by Ap, Ap, Ap

Ali Stroker makes history as the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award, while Bryan Cranston wins best leading man for "Network," and "Hadestown" nabbed eight awards.(June 10)  …

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:06AM

Pride celebrated on Tony Awards carpet by Ap, Ap, Ap

Stars including Zachary Quinto, James Corden, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Bryan Cranston celebrate the LGBTQ community at the Tony Awards. (June 10)       

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:06AM

Ali Stroker calls Tony nomination 'a dream come true' by Ap, Ap, Ap

Speaking before she won the Tony Award for best actress, "Oklahoma!" star Ali Stroker called her nomination "a dream come true." (June 10)       

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:06AM

Billy Porter wears upcycled 'Kinky Boots' curtain to Tony Awards by Ap, Ap, Ap

Actor Billy Porter dons a design by Celestino couture to the Tony Awards, where he criticized what he sees as "an administration that is actively trying to pull us back into the past." (June…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:06AM

Tony-nominated 'Ferryman' tackles N. Ireland troubles by Ap, Ap, Ap

Based on partner Laura Donnelly's family tragedy, Jez Butterworth tackles Northern Ireland troubles in “The Ferryman.” The play has received nine Tony nominations. (June 7)       

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:06AM

Stroker, Linney, Ratajkowski take over the Tony Awards by Ap, Ap, Ap

Ali Stroker, Laura Linney, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emily Ratajkowski, Tina Fey, Zachary Quinto commanded the red carpet at the Tony Awards. (June 10)       

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:06AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

'Aladdin' cast breaking glass ceilings in Hollywood by Ap, Ap, Ap

"Aladdin" stars Naomi Scott and Mena Massoud talk about the movie's inclusivity and say they're enjoying Hollywood's glass ceilings being broken. (May 20)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:14AM
Saturday, May 18, 2019

Renee Zellweger on 'Judy': 'We were all in love' by Ap, Ap, Ap

Renee Zellweger says she and her co-stars were celebrating Judy Garland every day on set while making the upcoming biopic "Judy": "We were all in love." (May 16)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:13AM
Thursday, May 2, 2019

Sarah Stiles talks Tony-nominated 'Tootsie' by Ap, Ap, Ap

Sarah Stiles discuss her character and how "Tootsie" has been modified to fit the #MeToo era. (May 1)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:10AM
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Michael Moore: Singleton was a pioneer by Ap, Ap, Ap

Filmmakers Michael Moore, Jim Jarmusch and John Waters discuss the late John Singleton's legacy. (April 30)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:55PM
Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Only one woman directing musical on Broadway by Ap, Ap, Ap

As another Broadway season draws to a close, the opening of “Hadestown” marks its only musical directed by a woman, Tony nominee Rachel Chavkin. (April 16)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 05:50AM
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Ben Platt moves away from 'Evan Hansen' with 1st album by Ap, Ap, Ap

Ben Platt, who won the best actor Tony award in 2017 for 'Dear Evan Hansen,' has released his debut album called 'Sing to Me Instead' and embarks on a North American tour in May. He also tal…

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:50PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Rockwell on Fosse: 'We show Bob warts and all' by Ap, Ap, Ap

Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams discuss portraying legendary couple Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, and not shying away from showing the choreographer's darker side. (April 9)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:45AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Newton-John aiming to rid the world of cancer in her lifetime by Ap, Ap, Ap

Newton-John aiming to rid the world of cancer in her lifetime        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:35PM
Thursday, March 28, 2019

First Fan Encounter: Patrick Stewart by Ap, Ap, Ap

First Fan Encounter: Patrick Stewart        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:16AM

First Fan Encounter: Kenneth Branagh by Ap, Ap, Ap

First Fan Encounter: Kenneth Branagh        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:15AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Hollywood has 'always been a family business' for Angela Lansbury by Ap, Ap, Ap

Hollywood has "always been a family business" for veteran actress Angela Lansbury. The 93-year-old performer worked with her husband, son and brother on the TV series that made her a househo…

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:45PM

Voice of Ariel celebrates ‘The Little Mermaid’ anniversary by Ap, Ap, Ap

“The Little Mermaid” is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel, reflects on the film's legacy and its impact on her life. (March 19)      �…

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:51AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Billy Porter's first fashion splurge was cashmere by Ap, Ap, Ap

Actor and singer Billy Porter, who wowed at the Oscars in a bold Christian Siriano tuxedo gown, on his first big-ticket fashion investment. (March 12)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:40AM
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Jake Gyllenhaal's first art purchase: A New Yorker photo by Ap, Ap, Ap

Jake Gyllenhaal says his first art purchase came straight from the pages of the New Yorker magazine. He stars as an art critic alongside Zawe Ashton in the Netflix thriller "Velvet Buzzsaw."…

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:15AM
Monday, March 4, 2019

ShowBiz Minute: Ian McKellen apologizes by Ap, Ap, Ap

ShowBiz Minute: Spacey, McKellen, Box Office        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:15AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper arrive at Oscars Luncheon by Ap, Ap, Ap

Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, Bradley Cooper and Rachel Weisz were among the stars mingling at this year's Oscar nominees luncheon. (Feb. 5)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:57PM

Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, others get together for Oscar class photo by Ap, Ap, Ap

Best actress candidates Glenn Close and Lady Gaga, director Spike Lee, actors Mahershala Ali and Rami Malek pose for group photo at Oscar Nominees Luncheon. (Feb. 5)     …

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:27AM
Monday, January 28, 2019

ShowBiz Minute: 'Rent: Live' star injured by Ap, Ap, Ap

Michael Jackson's family condemns new documentary accusing late pop star of sexual abuse; "Black Panther" takes home top honor at Screen Actors Guild Awards; "Rent: Live" star injury du…

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:55AM
Friday, January 25, 2019

Why Ethan Hawke was apprehensive about 'True West' by Ap, Ap, Ap

Actors Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano said that their friendship was the biggest obstacle when working together on play 'True West,' as they've known each other for a decade. (Jan.…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:44AM
Thursday, January 17, 2019

'Rent: Live' cast vamp up for ‘the best version that has existed to date’ by Ap, Ap, Ap

Fox network is just about ready for its production of 'Rent' to air in just over a week starring Vanessa Hudgens, Brandon Victor Dixon, Keirsey Clemens and more. (Jan. 16)  &…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:23AM
Saturday, January 12, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda debuts 'Hamilton' in Puerto Rico by Ap, Ap, Ap

After performance, composer-actor calls Trump's latest plan to finance border wall 'abolutely monstrous' (Jan. 11)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:11AM
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Gaga reveals personal trauma drove 'A Star is Born' role by Ap, Ap, Ap

At the National Board of Review awards in New York, best actress winner Lady Gaga talks about re-opening old wounds to appear in "A Star is Born" and Bradley Cooper reveals what pushed him t…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:12AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Bradley Cooper goes Gaga for Sam Elliott by Ap, Ap, Ap

Sam Elliott gets a group hug from Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga after putting handprints in cement at Hollywood Chinese Theatre. (Jan. 8)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:38AM

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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