All stories by Hannah Sparks on BroadwayStars

Friday, December 24, 2021

Hugh Jackman praises ‘Music Man’ understudy for stepping into lead role last minute by Hannah Sparks

Actor Hugh Jackman took a few moments out of a preview of "The Music Man" on Broadway to thank their "swing" actors, including the leading lady, for saving the night.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:48AM
Thursday, December 2, 2021

‘Laverne & Shirley’ actor Eddie Mekka, ‘The Big Ragu’ dead at 69 by Hannah Sparks

Actor Eddie Mekka, best known for his role as Carmine "The Big Ragu" Ragusa of "Laverne & Shirley" has died. The Tony nominee was 69.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:45AM
Friday, April 3, 2020
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

‘Beetlejuice’ sets Broadway closing date for summer 2020 by Hannah Sparks

The profitable musical is getting the boot.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:46AM
Thursday, April 25, 2019

Bradley Cooper teases a one-off live show with Lady Gaga by Hannah Sparks

Tell me somethin,’ world. Are you happy in this post-“A Star Is Born” world? Or do you need more? Is there somethin’ else you’re searchin’ for? If you’re yearning to hear Jack …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:54AM
Friday, November 9, 2018

The Bodega Boys have way better weekends than you by Hannah Sparks

Lifelong Bronxites and pop culture podcasters Desus Nice and the Kid Mero, a k a the Bodega Boys, hit Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater Sunday for the New York Comedy Festival. “I…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:59PM
Thursday, April 26, 2018

‘Atlanta’ star loves Beyoncé just as much as the rest of us by Hannah Sparks

“It’s been so long since I had a weekend,” says Brian Tyree Henry, the “Atlanta” star who’s currently playing to sold-out Broadway audiences in Kenneth Lonergan’s “Lobby Hero…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:48PM