Saturday, February 15, 2025

Playlist: The Greatest Broadway Love Songs

Enjoy songs from musicals like The Bridges of Madison County, Hadestown, Wicked, Carousel, The Sound of Music, The Color Purple, Aida, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, South Pacifi…

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Friday, February 7, 2025

West Side Story

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Gypsy by Wendy Caster

When the curtain came down on Act 1 of Gypsy, my friend Susan said, "She's so wrong and she's so good." Excellent summation! I was one of those who greeted Audra's casting with, she's miscas…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 08:36PM
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Jacob Dickey and Kyle Selig Join Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends on Broadway by Darryn King

Kyle Selig and Jacob Dickey complete the cast of the Sondheim revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. The show begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on March 25 and opens …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:36PM
Friday, January 10, 2025

Friday 5: 5 Broadway Returns by JK

As Norma Desmond says, "It's a return." So far in 2025, here are five Broadway folk who are not making a comeback that we can't wait to see again! Friday 5: 5 2025 Broadway Returns Nich…

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Matthew Morrison performs a West Side Story medley | Olivier Awards 2013 with Mastercard by Official London Theatre

Matthew Morrison (Glee) performs a medley of songs from West Side Story at the Olivier Awards 2013 with Mastercard. Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status …

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

For Kevin Csolak, a Child Actor Who Danced His Way to Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl, Gypsy Was an Answered Prayer by Hayley Levitt

Age: 29 Hometown: Flemington, New Jersey Current role: Kevin Csolak (pronounced SO-lack) plays Tulsa in George C. Wolfe's revival of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald.  Credits: Csolak ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Monday, January 6, 2025

Will Ariana DeBose Lead Jamie Lloyd's Evita in London? by Hayley Levitt

Tony nominee and Oscar winner Ariana DeBose is in talks to lead Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical Evita. As previously announced, the production will p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM
Friday, December 13, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Classic Musicals of the 1950s by JK

5 Classic Musicals of the 1950s  A few Fridays ago, we talked about 5 classic plays that have stood the test of time and remain as entertaining and relevant as ever. When I tried to make …

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Monday, December 2, 2024

Looking Forward to Winter: December 2024 - February 2025 by JK

Don't miss our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale! Click HERE. It ends today!! The leaves have fallen, and colder breezes are here. It has even snowed some places! I enjoy the winter months. …

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Friday, November 22, 2024

Video: Rita Moreno Recalls WEST SIDE STORY Oscar Win

On a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Rita Moreno recalled winning the Oscar in 1962 for West Side Story, despite having no expectations that she would take home the award. Watch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22PM
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Rita Moreno and Rachel Zegler to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tonight

It's a West Side Story reunion! Tonight on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Rita Moreno and Rachel Zegler will appear on the show, with the latter discussing her starring roles in Broadway's Ro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:27PM
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

DIFFERENT “COLORED LIGHTS” by Ron Fassler

Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera in “The Rink” (1984). Photo by Martha Swope.November 20, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. In 1984, Liza Minnelli co-starred with Chita …

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Romeo + Juliet review – maximalist Broadway reinvention goes too far by Adrian Horton

Circle in the Square, New York West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler and Heartstopper’s Kit Connor lift an aggressively poppy new youth take on the tragic romance Like the pangs of romance or…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:00PM
Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Video: Ariana DeBose Reveals the Best Lesson She Learned From Rita Moreno

Ariana DeBose is sharing the best lesson she received from Broadway icon Rita Moreno, who she worked with on West Side Story. Both performers won Academy Awards for their performances as Ani…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM
Monday, October 7, 2024

Rita Moreno to Join Academy Museum for WEST SIDE STORY Screening and Conversation

Academy Award®-winning actress and Academy Museum Gala honoree Rita Moreno will visit the Academy Museum for a conversation on her life and iconic eight-decade long career. The conversation…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM
Friday, October 4, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Broadway Debuts We Are Looking Forward To This Fall by JK

5 Broadway Debuts We Are Looking Forward To This Fall Every season, we are enchanted by the thrilling Broadway debuts of a variety of actors, singers and dancers. Some are debuts by talented…

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Gypsy Broadway Revival Completes Featured Cast; Kevin Csolak to Play Tulsa by Hayley Levitt

Featured casting is complete for the Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald as Momma Rose. Directed by five-time Tony winner George C. Wolfe with choreography by four-time Ton…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06AM
Thursday, September 26, 2024

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler Make Their Broadway Debuts in Romeo + Juliet Tonight by Darryn King

Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler as the star-cross'd lovers, begins performances tonight at Circle in the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Video: Watch Taylor Swift & Katy Perry Sing WEST SIDE STORY In Throwback VMAs Promo

In honor of the Video Music Awards airing tonight on MTV, rewatch the West Side Story-themed promos for the award show from 2009, featuring Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and more. Written by Lin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Rachel Zegler Sings 'Gimme Gimme' at Elsie Fest by BroadwayWorld

Watch West Side Story and Romeo + Juliet star Rachel Zegler sing "Gimme Gimme" from Thoroughly Modern Millie at Elsie Fest! #shorts

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Looking Forward to Fall: September - November 2024 by JK

Where did summer go? Personally, I'm happy for the fall - it'll get cooler, the leaves will turn, and the new Broadway season will be in full swing! As always, though, before we look ahead, …

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

‘Romeo And Juliet’ Starring Kit Connor & Rachel Zegler Extends Upcoming Broadway Run By Four Weeks by Greg Evans

The upcoming Broadway reimagined revival of Romeo And Juliet starring Heartstopper‘s Kit Conner and West Side Story‘s Rachel Zegler has extended its run by four weeks due to strong advan…

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Monday, August 26, 2024

Josh Rivera Recalls Quitting High School Football to Appear in LES MISERABLES

In a new interview, Josh Rivera, known for his role in West Side Story, recalled some of his earlier theater experiences including how he quit playing football to star in a high school produ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM
Thursday, August 22, 2024

West Side Story (musical) August 20-25, 2024 at Starlight Theatre, Kansas City MO - W M

West Side Story Playbill from Starlight Theatre Kansas City, MO) KANSAS CITY SHOWTIMES Tue 08/20/2024 8:00PM Wed 08/21/2024 8:00PM Thu 08/22/2024 ...

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Patrick Pacheco Opens Up About Putting Pen to Paper with Chita Rivera by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark and feroci…

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Broadway Legend (and Author) Chita Rivera Unpacks Her Life in the Theatre by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark and feroci…

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Monday, August 19, 2024

Around the TheatreScene July/August 2024 by JK

Over the course of each month, we'll collect pictures and newsy tidbits from the "TheatreScene." We'll be scouring Twitter, Instagram and other social media for interesting items. And we'd l…

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Kyle Selig Will Lead Water for Elephants on Broadway After Grant Gustin Departs by Hayley Levitt

Kyle Selig, last seen on Broadway as the original Aaron Samuels in the musical adaptation of Mean Girls, will take over as Jacob Jankowski in Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theatre.�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, August 14, 2024

“Snow White” Actress Posts “Free Palestine,” Threatens Success of Broadway Show This Fall, 2025 Movie by Roger Friedman

Actress Rachel Zegler will not keep her opinions to herself, no matter how unpopular. Yesterday, Zegler — who became better known thanks to Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story — Twee…

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Somewhere from the tour of West Side Story by American Musical Theater Archives

Somewhere from the tour of West Side Story

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre