By Hailie Gold Stage animals are one of the coolest things actors can work with in their careers. Animals are usually fun, but present interesting challenges. One of their best attributes is that animal actors almost always help to bring a cast together. When I was in a local production of Annie a few years ago, the dog […]
By Sami DeSocio Not every show is a success. It’s true, more shows close after opening than those that make it to become the next Phantom of the Opera. But what makes those shows that do survive so incredibly special? First and foremost, I believe it starts with the music. A musical really is only […]
By Eric Gelb Off-Broadway houses are defined as theatres that house anywhere from 100 to 499 patrons per performance. Anything beyond 499 is considered a Broadway house. So naturally, one may assume the popularity of the show may call for a Broadway transfer to have more seats available for purchase. While this is usually the […]
We’ve all worshipped the stars of Broadway at some point, Sutton Foster, Aaron Tveit, Idina Menzel, and for good reason. Some of these people paved the way for what Broadway as a community has change into today. For many of us theater nerds, Wicked was our first experience in the world of musical theater and Broadway and it […]
A few years back, I was sent a video which featured a ridiculously talented woman performing Annie‘s famous tune, “Tomorrow”. This was no traditional performance though. Instead, the woman sang the anthem as a host of famous “divas.” From Bernadette Peters to Julie Andrews, the performer quickly switched between characters, hilariously capturing the voice and […]
The curtains have closed, Bombshell and Hit List won their Tony Awards, and the cast made a “Big Finish”. However, with so many talented stars on Broadway and television, fans might wonder what is next for the Smash cast. I am one of those curious fans and decided to do some research and here is […]
So, it’s your first time in the Big Apple! Or, you’re coming again, but want to make this trip filled to the brim with Broadway related activities. Look no further! Here are my top ten things every Broadway lover should do while on their trip to NYC. Schmackary’s: Located on the southeast corner of 9th […]
Sutton Foster began with a desire to be on Broadway, and has now gone on to win two Tony Awards for her roles as Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes. She has also starred in Little Women, The Drowsy Chaperone, Young Frankenstein, and Shrek the Musical. Now she […]
With a new Broadway season comes a new slew of cast recordings for theatre lovers everywhere to obsess over. I know especially for me, this season was filled with new and original music that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on, like Kinky Boots, the classical revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and especially […]