McKenzie Kurtz, Olivia Hardy, and Elizabeth Teeter Will Play the Heathers in HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL

Casting has been announced for the three Heathers, in the off-Broadway return of Heathers: The Musical! McKenzie Kurtz (Broadway: Frozen, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Wicked; Kennedy Center: …

Review: Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends by JK

Review of the evening performance on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in New York City. Starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, with Jacob Dickey, Kevin Earley,…

Lorna Courtney and Casey Likes to Lead Summer Return of Heathers the Musical by Darryn King

Tony nominee Lorna Courtney and Casey Likes will lead Heathers the Musical off-Broadway this summer. The musical will make its New York City return in a limited engagement at New World Sta…

Beth Leavel unpacks her ‘The Ladies Who Lunch’ performance in ‘Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends’ and reveals the ‘most difficult’ song to by David Buchanan

“I’m real late to the Sondheim game, sadly,” Beth Leavel tells Gold Derby as she thinks back to her first memory of a Stephen Sondheim song or show. Part of her tardiness stemmed from …

DONNA MCKECHNIE SINGS SONDHEIM AT 54 BELOW by Ron Fassler

Donna McKechnie onstage at 54 Below in her new Sondheim show.April 22, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler In her current three-performance engagement at 54 Below, the amazin…

“BYE BYE BIRDIE” AT 65: THAT’S A LOT OF LIVING by Ron Fassler

Chita Rivera and Dick Van Dyke perform “Rosie” in “Bye Bye Birdie” (1960).Producer Edward Padula was worried. He liked the show he was working hard to raise money for, but he was ta…

My Variety Review: "Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends" on Broadway by Frank Rizzo

After three Broadway revues of Stephen Sondheim’s music you would think a fourth wouldn’t offer anything fresh, have any surprises, or be anything special. Think again. “Old Friends”…

SHO ME: SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS by bwaySHO

Bernadette Peters and Lea Solanga star in a jam-packed Stephen Sondheim celebration. The musical review covers Sondheim's work from West Side Story, Follies, Gypsy, Into The Woods, Company, …

Broadway Games: Divas in the News by JK

Broadway Games: Quiz: Divas in the News These days the news comes fast and furious and Broadway is not immune! Recently, there have been several news reports involving our beloved divas. H…

On March 22, 1930: Stephen Sondheim Is Born by Logan Culwell-Block

This true Broadway legend gave us groundbreaking musicals like Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and West Side Story.

Playbill is saddened to announce that Carole D'Andrea, original Jet girl Velma in West Side ...

Playbill is saddened to announce that Carole D'Andrea, original Jet girl Velma in West Side Story on Broadway, has passed away at the age of 87.

Original WEST SIDE STORY Company Member Carole D'Andrea Dies At Age 87

Actor and dancer ​Carole D'Andrea has passed away at the age of 87. D'Andrea's most celebrated role was as Velma, a member of the Jets, in the original 1957 Broadway production of 'West S…

Original West Side Story Cast Member Carole D’Andrea Has Died by Margaret Hall

Ms. D'Andrea was one of only six actors from the original Broadway cast to appear in the 1960 film adaptation.

Rachel Zegler to Lead Evita Revival in London’s West End by Josh Darvill

Rachel Zegler is heading to the West End! The West Side Story star will take on the legendary role of Eva Perón in a brand-new production of Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd. The show, featur…

Cry-Baby, the Musical review – John Waters’ teen rebels will have you in tears of joy by Arifa Akbar

Arcola theatre, LondonThis firecracker adaptation of the 1990 Johnny Depp film pokes fun at American conservative values in rockabilly songs bursting with biting ironies This musical adaptat…

Rachel Zegler to Lead Jamie Lloyd's Evita in London by Darryn King

Rachel Zegler—not Ariana DeBose as previously supposed—will lead Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical Evita in London. It will be Zegler's West End debu…

Breaking Baz: ‘Snow White’ Star Rachel Zegler Signs To Play Eva Perón In ‘Evita’ At London Palladium by Baz Bamigboye

 EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Zegler, star of Steven Spielberg’s screen version of West Side Story and the soon-to-be-released Disney live-action Snow White, will make her London theater debut as…

Wicked Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Wins the Academy Award by Hayley Levitt

Paul Tazewell brought it home for the Wicked film, winning the Oscar for Costume Design at the 97th Academy Awards on March 2. It was his second Oscar nomination, having been nominated in …

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…

West Side Story

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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. …

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…

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…

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 …