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Monday, June 18, 2018

Class Notes: From “Dance Nation,” Eboni Booth by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Eboni Booth about “Dance Nation,” playing off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons. Class Notes actively covers New York’s c…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM
Sunday, June 17, 2018

This Week on Broadway for June 17, 2018: Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo about his new book, “FRAVER BY DESIGN: Five Decades of Theatre Poster Art from Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:26PM
Thursday, June 14, 2018

BroadwayRadio Special: A Chat with Robbie Rozelle by James Marino

Here is a little conversation with my friend, Robbie Rozelle, where we talk about his experiences working for Playbill, Broadway Records, directing, taking the stage himself and other tidbit…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, June 3, 2018

This Week on Broadway for June 3, 2018: Small Town Story and Our Lady of 121st Street by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review American Theater Group’s production of Small Town Story @ The South Orange Performing Arts Center, Our Lady of 121st Stre…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:25AM
Friday, June 1, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, June 1, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Ruthie Ann Miles heads to London, Tony Awards to Honor Parkland Theatre Teacher, Club Cumming Wins Hearing to Resume Live Entertainment, Federle to Write and Executive Produce �…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, May 27, 2018

This Week on Broadway for May 27, 2018: Evan Pappas by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Evan Pappas. Reviews include The Beast in the Jungle @ Vineyard Theatre, Randy Writes a Novel @ The Clurman Theatre, and St…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Drama League Award Winners, Obie Award Winners, Grosses, and Sunday Night’s Chita Rivera Awards! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hittin…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, May 20, 2018

This Week on Broadway for May 20, 2018: Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution (Book Review) by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about the new book, Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdum. Reviews include Li…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:33AM
Sunday, May 13, 2018

This Week on Broadway for May 13, 2018: 2018 Tony Nominations, Part 2 by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere continue their talk about the Tony Nominations. Reviews include Encores! production of Me and My Girl, Blues, Ballads, and Sin-Songs: Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:50PM
Sunday, May 6, 2018

This Week on Broadway for May 6, 2018: 2018 Tony Nominations, Part 1 by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about some of the Tony Nominations. Our conversation will continue next week. Reviews include Summer and Smoke @ Classic Stage Com…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:29PM
Saturday, May 5, 2018

BroadwayRadio Special: Interview with Lea Salonga by James Marino

James Marino and Matt Tamanini talk with Lea Salonga about her Broadway career and new album “Bahaghari” (traditional songs of the Philippines) Guest: Lea Salonga   Known across the…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:16PM
Sunday, April 29, 2018

This Week on Broadway for April 29, 2018: Emily Skinner by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Emily Skinner. Reviews include Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two  …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:01PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Travesties Reviews, Outer Critics Circle Award Nominees Announced, Video Recommendations, Scandalios To Receive Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award, KING KONG Finds its first principals…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Class Notes: From “Goldstein: The Musical,” Michael Roberts by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider takes to composer and lyricist, Michael Roberts about “Goldstein: The Musical,” playing off-Broadway at The Actor’s Temple. Class Notes activ…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM
Sunday, April 22, 2018

This Week on Broadway for April 22, 2018: Lynn Ahrens by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Lynn Ahrens. Reviews include My Fair Lady, Dance a Little Closer @ Green Room 42, Children of a Lesser God, MCC Theater…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:51PM
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected]

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, April 15, 2018

This Week on Broadway for April 15, 2018: Benjamin Scheuer and Carousel by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Benjamin Scheuer. Reviews include Carousel, Mean Girls, The Sting @ Paper Mill Playhouse, and Marilyn Maye: 90 At Last! @ Fe…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:48PM
Thursday, April 12, 2018

Class Notes: From “Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story,” Christian Barry by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director and songwriter, Christian Barry about “Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story,” playing off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters. Class Notes acti…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Class Notes: From “Locked Up B*tches,” Michael Raine by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director/choreographer Michael Raine from “Locked Up B*tches” playing off-Broadway at The Flea Theater. Class Notes actively covers New Yo…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM
Sunday, April 8, 2018

This Week on Broadway for April 8, 2018: Drew Droege and Frozen by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Drew Droege. Reviews include Frozen, Bobbie Clearly @ Roundabout Underground‎, Rocktopia, Hitler’s Tasters @ Cente…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:26PM
Saturday, April 7, 2018

BroadwayRadio Special: Interview with Ethan Slater by James Marino

James Marino and Matt Tamanini talk with Ethan Slater about his Broadway debut in SpongeBob SquarePants and how he got there. Guest: Ethan Slater from SpongeBob SquarePants ETHAN SLATER (Spo…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, April 6, 2018

Class Notes: From “A Letter To Harvey Milk,” Adam Heller by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Adam Heller from “A Letter To Harvey Milk,” playing off-Broadway at The Acorn Theatre. Class Notes actively covers New York…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM
Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” Ratings, Last Week’s Grosses, Desperate Measures returns, Lily James sings, and CXG4. “Today on Broadway” is a daily, …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, April 1, 2018

This Week on Broadway for April 1, 2018: Andrew Keenan-Bolger by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Andrew Keenan-Bolger about Kris Kringle The Musical. Reviews include Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Perestroi…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:13AM
Saturday, March 31, 2018

Class Notes: From “Cruel Intentions,” Frankie J. Grande by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Frankie J. Grande while on the streets on Manhattan, playing off-Broadway at Le Poisson Rouge. Class Notes actively covers New York’…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Angels and Lobby Reviews, SJB Cher’s, Barrington Gets Royal, Dave Gehling, Grosses, Dee Snider and Agnes de Mille return, and Miscast videos are here! “Today on Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Class Notes: From “Jerry Springer: The Opera,” Jill Paice by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Jill Paice about “Jerry Springer: The Opera,” playing off-Broadway at The New Group. Class Notes actively covers New York̵…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Shana Taub to Celebrate Album Release, “Beaches” to Premiere in London, and the Griswolds are Coming to Broadway (?)! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday t…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, March 25, 2018

This Week on Broadway for March 25, 2018: Major Attaway, Encores Grand Hotel by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Major Attaway about Aladdin on Broadway and his show “The Genies’ Jukebox” at The Green Room 42. Reviews include E…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:35PM
Thursday, March 22, 2018

Spotlight: Natascia Diaz, Encores! “Grand Hotel” by James Marino

The Spotlight podcast is hosted by Jena Tesse Fox. Guest: Natascia Diaz, Encores! “Grand Hotel” Encores! Grand Hotel, The Musical, Mar 21 – 25, 2018 Host: Jena Tesse Fox |…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55PM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, March 22, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Springsteen’s Christmas Present to Broadway, Whiting Awards, Mean Girls OBCR, MCC’s new home, and more! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday,…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

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