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Friday, April 29, 2016

Review of FULLY COMMITTED. by Corine Cohen

“FULLY COMMITTED” is especially hilarious if you dine in restaurants or work in the restaurant industry. The play was written by Becky Mode, and it recently opened on Broadway at…

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Drama Desk Nominations 2016. by Corine Cohen

2016 Drama Desk Award Nominations Outstanding Play The Christians, Playwrights Horizons The Humans, Roundabout Theatre Company John, Signature Theatre King Charles III The Royale, Lincoln Ce…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 11:36AM

Waitress: Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice! by Corine Cohen

Featuring a book by Jessie Nelson, score by singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, choreography by Lorin Latarro and direction by Diane Paulus. “Waitress” opened on April 24, 2016, at…

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

10 Questions For Paul Alexander Nolan Currently In Bright Star! by Corine Cohen

Corine Cohen: Hi Paul, I have loved your performances over the years. You were wonderful in “ONCE” and I also loved your performance in “Daddy Long Legs” Off-Broadway…

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Sunday, April 24, 2016

Fiddler On The Roof. by Corine Cohen

I was thrilled to attend “Fiddler On The Roof”  over the Passover holiday, and it was extra special to attend the show with my Sister and my Niece and Nephew. “FiddlerR…

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Bright Star Shines Bright And Will Make You Cry! by Corine Cohen

    The very talented Steve Martin, who is beloved for his ” Wild and Crazy Guys” skit on SNL back in the day, has teamed up with the very talented musical writer and s…

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Monday, April 18, 2016

Interview with: Jenny Lyn Bader, Stephanie Zadravec and Ari L. Kreith. by Corine Cohen

A show that was written by Seven writers during an eight month period. The play is called ” You Are Now The Owner of This Suitcase” It is up for an Innovative Theatre Award so ta…

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Saturday, April 16, 2016

New Column: Celeb Spotting NYC. by Corine Cohen

Welcome to a new column called Celeb Spotting. We will post on celebs spotted at hot spots or even on the streets of New York. Yesterday we spotted:   1, Laura Osnes: Eating an Ice Crea…

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Monday, April 11, 2016

THE WOODSMAN. by Corine Cohen

” The Woodsman” is a very unusual and creative theatrical event which shows how the Tin Man ended up right before Dorothy arrived in Oz. The show is a  unique puppet show with a…

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Give My Regards To Joshua Bergasse! Cagney Sizzles With Every Tap! by Corine Cohen

Cagney: The Musical about a short, talented actor who wanted to do other things but play a tough guy is a splendid night at the theater. The very talented cast made up of Robert Creighton, w…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 11:54PM
Monday, April 4, 2016

Interview With Peter Mills: ” Death For Five Voices” At The Sheen Center. by Corine Cohen

It was very exciting to talk with Peter Mills who wrote ” Death For Five Voices”  which opened yesterday at the Sheen Center. It is a dark musical based on a true story. It is a…

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Thursday, March 31, 2016

“FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Disaster Edition” To Play In September! by Corine Cohen

I got the big scoop that Gerard Alessandrini has written a new version of ” Forbidden Broadway” the new addition is called “Forbidden Broadway Disaster Edition.” The …

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Judd Apatow Spotted At Mike Birbiglia’s Show At The Culture Project. by Corine Cohen

Trainwreck’s Judd Apatow was spotted at Mike Birbiglia’s hilarious one-man show at the Culture Project tonight. He was there with his children. He worked with Mike Birbiglia on T…

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Sunday, March 27, 2016

Review Red Speedo. by Corine Cohen

“Red Speedo”  is about a swimmer that is willing to do whatever it takes to make it to the Olympics even if that means taking illegal drugs that will enhance his performance. Al…

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

A Love Letter For She Loves Me. by Corine Cohen

I must admit that I revel in a well written old-fashioned musical. “She Loves Me” written by Joe Masteroff with music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick is in my opinion…

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Sheldon Harnick Sings To Barbara Cook On Her Birthday. by Corine Cohen

I came back from Sheldon Harnick’s show ” She Loves Me” and I was so moved I wanted to reshare the video I shot of him at Barbara Cook’s Birthday in Oct. Sheldon crea…

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Friday, March 18, 2016

What Childhood Star Was Spotted At Prodigal Son At MTC Last Evening? by Corine Cohen

Last night, Andrew McCarthy of famous films ” Pretty In Pink” St Elmos Fire” and many others was at MTC watching “Prodigal Son” and either he or his son were qu…

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Disaster On Broadway. by Corine Cohen

The show makes fun of old Disaster films and is very over the top camp. If you’re into that, you will have a lot of fun! I saw the show Off Broadway, and the new Broadway version has i…

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Michael Longoria Has His Own CD! by Corine Cohen

Original “Jersey Boy” Michael Longoria Shares His Impossible Broadway Dream BROADWAY BRICK BY BRICK, A Latin-Influenced Collection of Broadway Classics OUT MAY 6 on Broadway Records Musi…

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

“HADESTOWN” A NEW FOLK OPERA. by Corine Cohen

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF HADESTOWN A NEW FOLK OPERA BY ANAÏS MITCHELL   DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY RACHEL CHAVKIN   PREVIEWS BEGIN FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 OPE…

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Sunday, March 6, 2016

Review: DISASTER. by Corine Cohen

A Corine’s must see_ Corine Cohen Broadwayshowbiz Network. This is an old review for the Off-Broadway Production. Coming soon a review of the new Broadway Production but here is the ol…

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

A Blast From The Past…. Interview with Lin- Manuel Miranda. by Corine Cohen

This is a very old interview I did with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Filmed by Bob Johnson. Hoping I will get to see Hamilton, his giant hit on Broadway. I spoke with him when he was just starting ou…

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Michael Urie Will Host The Drama Desk Awards on June 5th. by Corine Cohen

Michael Urie will host this year’s Drama Desk Awards. Urie is a very talented actor who won a Drama Desk for his incredible performance in ” Buyer and Cellar” and is also k…

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

10 Questions For Actor, Dancer and Choreographer Rusty Mowery. by Corine Cohen

Corine Cohen: I Loved Jerry’s choreography in ” Kinky Boots” it was very inventive. Particularly during the fashion show and on the machine making boots scene, and the R…

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Monday, February 8, 2016

Interview With James Hong! Currently, Mr. Ping In Kung Fu Panda 3. by Corine Cohen

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Irish Rep Hired John Malkovich To Direct Julian Sands. by Corine Cohen

THE IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE   In Association With Nick Brooke LTD. and Pleasance   Proudly Presents   Julian Sands in A CELEBRATION OF HAROLD PINTER   Directed by John Ma…

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Friday, February 5, 2016

Interview With Daniel Davis. by Corine Cohen

DANIEL DAVIS (Selsdon Mowbray). This Arkansas native’s 40-year career includes work in regional theatre in the U.S. and Canada, primarily The American Shakespeare Festival, The Stratford N…

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

A Few Questions for Brandon Victor Dixon And Tor and Lisa. by Corine Cohen

Tor and Lisa are having an upcoming show at 54 Below and is starring Brandon Victor Dixon who was in ” The Color Purple” Motown The Musical” The “Scottsboro Boys̶…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 06:58PM
Monday, February 1, 2016

Grease Live by Corine Cohen

Grease Live did the critics like it?

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GREASE LIVE Reached Over 12 Million Viewers On Sunday! by Corine Cohen

Well, the critics have been very mixed on ” GREASE LIVE” either hating it or loving it. I thought it was a magnificent telecast, and I was impressed with the dancing! I thought J…

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Interview with Hofesh Shechter Fiddler On The Roof’s Choreographer. by Corine Cohen

Interview with Hofesh Shechter. I saw the show last evening and it is wonderful. Go and see the Broadway revival of Fiddler On The Roof. The choreography is excellent and Danny Burstein is b…

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