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Friday, August 11, 2017

What Woman’s World? ‘A Never-Ending Line: A Female Song Cycle’ by Matthew Wexler

An all-female song cycle conceived and directed by Jaime Lozano with the contributions of various female lyricists.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:06AM
Thursday, August 10, 2017

Exclusive Interview: Jessica Molaskey on ‘Portraits of Joni’ by Matthew Wexler

Jessica Molaskey chat with The Broadway Blog about her latest album, 'Portraits of Joni.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:33AM
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Don’t Miss: Michael Feinstein’s ‘Showstoppers’ by Matthew Wexler

Michael Feinstein returns to Feinstein's/54 Below with 'Showstoppers,' which pays tribute to Broadway's greatest melodies.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:06PM

Bruce Springsteen Heads to Broadway by Matthew Wexler

Bruce Springsteen will make his Broadway debut this fall with 'Springsteen on Broadway,' a solo show at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:42PM
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

In Memoriam: Barbara Cook by Matthew Wexler

Broadway dims its lights for Barbara Cook, who passed away on Tuesday, August 8 at age 89.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:18PM

‘Escape to Margaritaville’ Broadway Cast Announced by Matthew Wexler

The official cast for the pre-Broadway tour and Broadway premiere of Escape to Margaritaville, the new musical featuring the songs of iconic singer-songwriter-author Jimmy Buffett, include…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:12AM
Monday, August 7, 2017

Breaking: Amy Schumer to Make Broadway Debut by Matthew Wexler

Amy Schumer will lead the cast in a new play by Steve Martin and directed by Jerry Zaks. Opening night is slated for November 29,2017.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:33AM
Saturday, August 5, 2017

Don’t Miss: The Green Room 42 by Matthew Wexler

Constantine Maroulis at The Green Room 42. (Photo provided by The Green Room 42.) Looking for entertainment options beyond Broadway? The Green Room 42 is the Theater…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:42AM
Thursday, August 3, 2017

Swipe Right: ‘Curvy Widow’ by Matthew Wexler

Nancy Opel stars in the hilarious real-life story of Bobby Goldman's return to dating after the death of her husband.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:54PM

Don’t Miss: ‘Women of the Wings’ at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Matthew Wexler

An evening of new work and classic favorites, 'Women of the Wings' celebrates female musical theatre writers of today.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:13PM
Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Exclusive Interview: ‘Curvy Widow”s Nancy Opel by Matthew Wexler

Broadway veteran Nancy Opel discusses her latest role in the new Off Broadway musical, 'Curvy Widow.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:18AM
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Broadway Dims Its Lights in Honor of Sam Shepard by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway community mourns the loss of celebrated playwright, actor and novelist Sam Shepard, who passed away on Thursday, July 27 at age 73.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:36AM

Rockin’ Kitty: Theatreworks USA’s ‘Pete the Cat’ by Matthew Wexler

Theatreworks USA's annual free theater for young audiences is a cat catch not to be missed.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:24AM
Monday, July 31, 2017

Swingin’ the Dream: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by Matthew Wexler

When the merry sprite Puck meddles with a magical love potion, young lovers lost in the woods mysteriously find themselves infatuated with the wrong person in this hilarious, fairy tale fant…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:18PM

Exclusive: Broadway & Beyond with GoLocalProv by Matthew Wexler

What's hot this summer on Broadway and beyond? That was the subject of The Broadway Blog's first live interview segment with Go Local Prov, where we'll be checking in every few weeks with ou…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:24AM
Friday, July 28, 2017

Sweet Treat: A Broadway-Inspired Itinerary by Matthew Wexler

Our latest itinerary pairs 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' with some of New York City's sweetest destinations. This 'Golden Ticket' adventure includes a chocolate tour, Dylan's Candy B…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:33PM
Thursday, July 27, 2017

And the Show Came Crumbling Down: ‘A Wall Apart’ by Matthew Wexler

An original rock musical about a 30-year love story set against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall featuring a score by Air Supply's Graham Russell.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:12AM
Wednesday, July 26, 2017

A Life Unraveled: ‘Dear Jane,’ by Matthew Wexler

Set in an NYC rehearsal room, 'Dear Jane,' journeys into the life of a passionate artist, Julie, who explores the many divergent paths of her past.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:12PM

Breaking: Mandy Patinkin Joins ‘Great Comet’ for 3 Weeks Only by Matthew Wexler

Tony and Emmy Award winner Mandy Patinkin will make his long-awaited return to Broadway in Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, starring as ‘Pierre’ from August 15 - Septe…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:42AM
Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Proud and Tall: ‘And She Would Stand Like This’ by Matthew Wexler

A theatrical retelling of Euripides' The Trojan Women fused with the world of underground LGBTQ+ ball culture.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:24AM
Monday, July 24, 2017

Air Supply’s Graham Russell’s Return to Musical Theater: ‘A Wall Apart’ by Matthew Wexler

Air Supply's Lord Graham Russell discovers his return to musical theater and writing the score for 'A Wall Apart.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:36PM

Weston Playhouse Founding Directors Pass the Baton by Matthew Wexler

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company's Founding Directors have announced that the company’s 2018 season will be their last.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:12PM

The Best of Times? ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ at San Francisco Playhouse by Matthew Wexler

Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, San Francisco Playhouse offers its take on 'La Cage aux Folles.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:48PM
Sunday, July 23, 2017

An Imperfect Equation: ‘Numbers Nerds’ by Matthew Wexler

An almost all-girls math team heads to the National Math SUM-IT to bring home the win.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:12PM

Don’t Miss: ‘Disney’s Newsies’ Free Film Screening by Matthew Wexler

A one-night-only free screening of the hit Disney musical.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:12AM
Friday, July 21, 2017

You’re Fired! — Theater Mitu’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Matthew Wexler

Theater Mitu’s staging of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman explores a landscape of unrealized hopes and asks what happens when you are written out of the American Dream.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:42AM
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Funny Lady: 15 Minutes with ‘Numbers Nerds’ Sharon Sachs by Matthew Wexler

Sharon Sachs joins the company of 'Numbers Nerds,' part of the New York Musical Festival.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:36AM
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Celebrating the First Lady of Song: ‘Me & Ella’ by Matthew Wexler

Set against the restless backdrop of the 20th century and the lush serenity of the Ella Fitzgerald songbook, Broadway veteran Andrea Frierson’s 'Me & Ella' is a valentine to the 'Firs…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:12PM

History of Love: ‘Village Orpheus’ and ‘Damn Fool’ by Matthew Wexler

Reviews from the 15th annual Fresh Fruit Festival including two works, "Village Orpheus' and 'Damn Fool.'a

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:48AM
Monday, July 17, 2017

Springtime for Lucie: ‘Hi, Hitler’ by Matthew Wexler

A pinch of Hitler, a cup of hip hop and a dash of Hasselhoff, Lucie Pohl's one-woman show is the story of a German-Jew, who grows up in a wild family of artists, is fascinated by der Führer…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:06PM
Friday, July 14, 2017

Clueless: ‘My Dear Watson’ by Matthew Wexler

The real mystery is: Do we need another Sherlock Holmes musical?

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:12AM

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