GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Christian Delcroix of 'South Pacific'

After appearing on regional stages nationwide, Christian made his NYC debut in the Tony-winning Best Revival. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Rehearsals for Radio Broadway Sings the Hits of 1958

Radio Broadway Presents "The Radio Hits of 1958" will feature a variety of Broadway stars, American Idol's Constantine Maroulis and alumni from American Bandstand and will be presented on Monday, June 30 at 8 p.m. at The Town Hall, Times Square's landmark concert venue. (more...)

Matt & Dan Bogart: True Bros Tackle 'True West'

This summer, real-life Broadway brothers Matthew Bogart and Dan Bogart will star as stage-brothers in Sam Shepard’s "True West," directed by Lauren Kennedy at Hot Summer Nights in Raleigh, NC from July 2-13, 2008. (more...)

Strouse at 80 Always Looking Toward Tomorrow

Legendary Composer talks about his career, his work and his upcoming book. (more...)

Bringing “Tip” to Life: According to Dick and Ken

The New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass., is staging the world premiere of "According to Tip," a one-man play featuring stage and screen star Ken Howard as the inimitable, sometimes irascible, but always indefatigable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. "Tip" O’Neill. Written by long-time Boston political pundit Dick Flavin, "According to Tip" marks the 50-year career, and the world history it spanned, of one of the most colorful and effective political figures of the 20th century. (more...)

On June 30th, 2008 the Michael Weller Theater, home to many Off Broadway theater companies will close its doors for the last time as management "looks to offer more office space". The last show to play in the Michael Weller Theatre was presented by Broken Watch Theatre Company, The Framer by Edward Allan Baker. (more...)

Struthers and Mekka Keep Up The Tradition in Fiddler

TV stars Sally Struthers and Eddie Mekka appear in Ogunquit Playhouse's Production of Fiddler On The Rood. (more...)

TONYS 2008 Q&A: Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone recently won a Tony Award nomination as well as the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Actress in a Musical and the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance of the 2007 -2008 season for her performance as Rose in the critically-acclaimed new Broadway production of the classic Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents landmark musical Gypsy, directed by the show’s author, Mr. Laurents, currently at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld.com had a moment to spend with her at the Tony Nominee Breakfast, she was warm, relaxed and engaged as she shared some insights into performing the work and the history behind the story of Gypsy. (more...)

The 39 Steps' Cliff Saunders: 'Roles' Model

Eight shows a week, there is magic taking place on the stage of the Cort Theatre, four actors, no, better to describe them as magicians or alchemists or conjurers. In truth they would most likely be happy to be labeled as “lucky stiffs” as they are able to bring joy and laughter to an audience every evening as the house lights dim, the foursome in question are the incredibly gifted cast of the Tony nominated, The 39 Steps. One talented gentleman plays the ironically billed role of “Man 1”, this would be better titled, “Man 1000”, for he seems to be playing that many roles and more, seemingly at the same time! This “Man” is the delightfully talented, Cliff Saunders, a Canadian actor making his Broadway debut in The 39 Steps. (more...)

Nadler and Sullivan Give Porter A Swell Party

Popular cabaret duo perform Cole Portes show at Town Hall on June 9th. (more...)

Smith Gives Us Roosevelt on a Bully Pulpit

Veteran actor portrays Theodore Roosevelt in Off Broadway One Man Show (more...)

Jared Gertner: Ya Never Know

When Jared Gertner played The Lion in his high-school's 1996 production of "The Wiz," he won a Rising Star Award from Paper Mill Playhouse. Twelve years later, Jared returns to Millburn to finally step into the leading-man's shoes as the lovable geek Seymour in "Little Shop of Horrors." Just goes to show, ya never know! (more...)

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Mayumi Miguel of 'Cry-Baby'

Mayumi, a 'Contact' alum, has been dancing on NYC stages since she was a teen and is now playing one. (more...)

Totally 'Saved': Mary Faber on Hilary Faye

Mary Faber is currently starring in Saved, a new musical based off of the popular film of the same title. In Saved, Faber plays the popular girl Hilary Faye. Hilary and her best friend Mary (Celia Keenan-Bolger) are starting their senior year at the top of the social food chain at American Eagle Christian High School when series of events happens that throws Hilary's world into a tail spin. Here, Mary sits down with BWW and and talks about the important issues presented in this new adaptation and showing the good side of Hilary Faye. (more...)

Ugly Betty's Mapa Live at Joe's Pub in June Tells All

GLAAD Award-winning actor Alec Mapa brings solo show America's Gaysian Sweetheart to Joe's Pub for two hilarious shows. (more...)

The 'US' of Alanna: Patriotic Bitch!

Alanna Ubach may be celebrated as a film actress with a distinctive comic flair and energy, but she began and would still be happy to be thought of as a stage actress, one with something funny, and important to say. She takes a moment away from her successful film career to bring herself, her colorful array of characters and her critically acclaimed one woman show, Patriotic Bitch to the Clurman Theatre. She took a break from rehearsal to give us at BroadwayWorld.com a little peek at what’s in store for audiences… (more...)

Emily Skinner: Broadway, Her Way

A favorite Broadway vixen, Emily Skinner premieres her new act "Broadway, My Way" at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Sunday, June 1 & 8. Emily pulls some of her favorite (and arcane) tunes from the classic song-book... with the signature Skinner-style twist! Plus, Emily will direct the season finale "Broadway By The Year - 1979" concert on Monday, June 16! (more...)

Liz Flahive: Moving Up with 'From Up Here'

Nominated for the 2008 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, "From Up Here" premiered at Manhattan Theatre Club this spring with a flurry of praise for a great cast, engaging story and an impressive new playwright... Liz Flahive! (more...)

TONYS 2008 Q&A: Raul Esparza

Raúl Esparza burst onto Broadway with his 2000 debut as Riff-Raff in the cult hit revival of The Rocky Horror Show, but he quickly made the trip from Transsexual, Transylvania to become what many consider to be the best actor of his generation. Broadway audiences found him definitively interpreting the music of Stephen Sondheim in his Tony nominated role of Bobby in Company. He chatted with BroadwayWorld.com about being nominated for a 2008 Tony Award for his work in Harold Pinter's classic play The Homecoming. (more...)

Matthew Morrison: Bali Hai Has Found Him

From the very first moment Hairspray audiences caught Matthew Morrison crooning Marc Shaiman’s joyful heart beat of a score and expertly swinging his hips while dancing to Jerry Mitchell’s witty whiplash choreography, a Broadway performer of high caliber was born. Since exiting that production a number of years ago, he’s built a career that’s a testament to his intelligence and passion for the art of acting. His current role as Lt. Joe Cable in Lincoln Center’s critically acclaimed revival of Rodger’s & Hammerstein's South Pacific gives the young talent the chance to bring new life to a beloved classic. (more...)

TONYS 2008 Q&A: Maria Aitken

Maria Aitken is committing all sorts of sinister crimes eight times a week on the stage of the Cort Theatre, and people can’t stop laughing about it! The witty and engaging Aitken is making her U.S. directorial debut with her work on The 39 Steps, she’s also well known back home in Great Britain as an accomplished actress, having graced the stages of the National Theatre and West End. But it’s her directing that’s gotten accolades here, when the 2008 Tony nominations were read the other morning her name was among those honored for Best Direction of a Play. (more...)

TONYS 2008 Q&A: Robin De Jesus

Robin De Jesús is delighting Broadway audiences on a nightly basis as part of the cast of In The Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s passionate musical love letter to life in Washington Heights. The musical received 13 Tony nominations, including one for the talented De Jesús for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. (more...)

Becoming Alma: Mary Bacon On Diving Into Williams

Actress Mary Bacon is currently starring as Alma Winemiller in TACT's production of the Tennessee Williams masterpiece, Eccentricities of a Nightingale- the first time the production has been performed in New York in thirty years. (more...)

Yes, Yes, Beth: Beth Leavel talks about No, No, Nanette

Tony-winner Beth Leavel talks about performing in No, No, Nanette at Encores. (more...)

Cry-Baby's Mauzey Is Totally Crazy

Up and coming actress Alli Mauzey Comes Into Her Own in New Broadway Musical (more...)