All stories by Jeryl Brunner on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Kerry Butler of ‘Beetlejuice’ by Jeryl Brunner

The former “Cool Mom” of ‘Mean Girls’ takes on a ghostly new musical

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:38PM
Monday, March 25, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Alex Brightman of ‘Beetlejuice’ by Jeryl Brunner

“It’s like one of those Dean Martin/Jerry Lewis road comedies, except with a 17-year-old girl and a millennia-old demon.”

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 03:51PM

A Groundbreaking Fiddler On The Roof Performed In Yiddish by Jeryl Brunner

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene production of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish is a smash hit. Steven Skybell reveals why he was destined to play Tevye.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:39PM
Friday, March 22, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Josh Lamon of ‘The Prom’ by Jeryl Brunner

From Broadway-themed Bar Mitzvah to starring as a Broadway press agent in ‘The Prom.’

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:09PM
Sunday, March 17, 2019

Funny Women Of A Certain Age Star In A Showtime Comedy Special by Jeryl Brunner

Fran Drescher, Carole Montgomery, Luenell, Lynne Koplitz, Kerri Louise and Vanessa Hollingshead are women of a certain age and goddesses of standup comedy. Montgomery reveals how she created…

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:43PM
Thursday, March 14, 2019

A Chinese Production Brings Hope Of Uniting Cultures by Jeryl Brunner

Princess Zhaojun, a dance drama from the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater, tells the story Wang Zhaojun, one of China’s great heroines.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:18PM
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Sasson Gabay of ‘The Band’s Visit' by Jeryl Brunner

Sasson Gabay talks reprising the role he created in the original film.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 04:54PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

How The Star of An Indie Hit Film Recreated His Role on Broadway by Jeryl Brunner

Israeli screen and TV star Sasson Gabay on picking up his proverbial baton and returning to the beloved role that he played over a decade ago in the film version of The Band's Visit. He now …

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:51AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

This Female Founded Entertainment Collective Is Revolutionizing The Marketing Biz by Jeryl Brunner

Marketing superstars Alyssa Convertini and Kellie Pean are making big waves with their cutting edge company BrandNew. They provide synergy between artists and brands in innovative ways.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:31PM

Broadway Q&A: Will Roland of ‘Be More Chill’ by Jeryl Brunner

The ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ alum is striving to ‘Be More Chill’

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 03:50PM

Broadway Q&A: Christiani Pitts of 'King Kong' by Jeryl Brunner

Christiani Pitts talks acting alongside a towering co-star.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 03:03PM

Broadway Q&A: Chilina Kennedy of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' by Jeryl Brunner

After more than 1,000 performances playing Carole King, Chilina Kennedy still makes the earth move.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 02:21PM

Broadway Q&A: Joey McIntyre of 'Waitress' by Jeryl Brunner

The New Kids on the Block star dishes on his return to Broadway.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 02:13PM
Monday, March 4, 2019

How One Young Theater Company Got Mentorship From Stephen Sondheim by Jeryl Brunner

The Fiasco theater company has become an artistic force with their actor-driven productions. Their latest is a reimagined Merrily We Roll Along at the Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:37AM
Sunday, February 24, 2019

How Be More Chill Exploded Into An Internet Sensation And Landed On Broadway by Jeryl Brunner

This month the musical Be More Chill began previews on Broadway. With music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz, the show is already a national sensation with a devoted fan base…

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:51AM
Thursday, February 21, 2019

A Hotel Is Created From A Designer's Vision And The Owner's Dream by Jeryl Brunner

How prolific designer Andres Escobar created the design forward Aliz Hotel Times Square.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:01AM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Steve Rosen of ‘The Other Josh Cohen’ by Jeryl Brunner

The triple threat shares the story behind his hit Off-Broadway musical.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 05:45PM
Sunday, February 17, 2019

How Curiosity Drove This Actor To Star On Broadway In Hamilton And Choir Boy by Jeryl Brunner

J. Quinton Johnson reveals what it took to star on Broadway and thrive.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:55PM
Saturday, February 16, 2019

When Your Co-Star Is 20 Feet Tall And Weighs 2000 Pounds by Jeryl Brunner

No damsel in distress, Christiani Pittsstars as a fierce Ann Darrow in a reimagined King Kong on Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:40PM
Thursday, February 14, 2019

How Two Friends Since Childhood Wrote A Hit Musical That Is A Love Letter To Neil Diamond by Jeryl Brunner

David Rossmer and Steve Rosen joined forces to write and star in the life-affirming and smart rock and roll musical comedy, The Other Josh Cohen.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:57PM
Monday, February 11, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Michael C. Hall of 'Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical' by Jeryl Brunner

The 'Thom Pain' actor reveals what drew him to a musical about a certain candy.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 06:32PM

Broadway Q&A: Christina Applegate of ‘Dead to Me’ by Jeryl Brunner

The actress dishes on her new Netflix series, her Broadway debut and the short-lived time she gave up acting.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 06:32PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Brooks Ashmanskas of 'The Prom' by Jeryl Brunner

Broadway veteran Brooks Ashmanskas shares why 'The Prom' is his ultimate party.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:36PM
Sunday, February 3, 2019

Andre Braugher On Brooklyn Nine-Nine And His New Play by Jeryl Brunner

Andre Braugher who plays Captain Ray Holt on Brookyn Nine-Nine is doing double duty in the new play Tell Them I’m Still Young.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:01PM
Friday, February 1, 2019

Female Directors Stand Up For Their Sister Directors In A Big Way by Jeryl Brunner

When filmawards were announced with no female nominees, this group of directors took action. Regina King and other female directors are doing all they can to spark change so more women direc…

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:41AM
Thursday, January 31, 2019

ShowTickets Q&A: Dianna Agron on 'Glee,' Musicals and More by Jeryl Brunner

Dianna Agron recently completed a solo show at the Café Carlyle, in which she paid tribute to some of the finest female-fronted acts of the 1960s and 1970s.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 01:28PM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

ShowTickets Q&A: Kate Mara of ‘Tall Tales’ Talks Animation, Broadway & More by Jeryl Brunner

This TV and film star has deep roots in musical theater.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 05:52PM
Monday, January 28, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Sara Bareilles of 'Waitress' by Jeryl Brunner

The Grammy and Tony nominee shares her love of musicals, the joy of collaborating on 'Waitress,' and more.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:40PM

From Failing His College Acting Class To Being On Broadway by Jeryl Brunner

Broadway and TV actor Josh Lamon currently stars in the hit Broadway musical The Prom. He reveals his inspiring story.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:23AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019

How Three Guys Built A Theater From Scratch Nurturing Pulitzer Prize Productions by Jeryl Brunner

For 32 years MCC Theater has been collaborating with artists to develop their groundbreaking productions. They now have a permanent home at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:13PM
Thursday, January 24, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Gavin Creel of 'Waitress' by Jeryl Brunner

The Tony winner talks his friendship with Sara Bareilles, pies & more.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 04:34PM

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