Oscar winner and beloved actor, Tom Hanks will make his Broadway debut later this year in Lucky Guy. Written by Nora Ephron, the new play is about the life of Mike McAlary, who was a columnist for the New York Post and the Daily News. George C. Wolfe will direct the play of which he helped mold into the final draft. Continue » »
Katharine McPhee
The show Smash does it again. Last night, Katharine McPhee and the cast of Smash took me into the spirit with a reindition of Donnie McClurkin’s ever so famous “Stand”. Many have tried to take on this song without McClurkin’s lung power which has caused them to fail. However, Katherine seems able to withstand the challenge. Tell us what you think. Listen Continue » »
The stars of Broadway come out to support the cause. This cause being breast cancer. Some of Broadway’s greatest voices will appear on a two-CD compilation of lullabies that will be released May 8th entitled “Over the Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project,”. All proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Young Survival Coalition.
Among those that will be heard on the project are Anastasia Barzee,Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Raul Esparza, Sutton Foster, Brian D’Arcy James, Rebecca Luker, Kelli O’Hara,Donna Murphy, Anika Noni Rose and Vanessa Williams. A “lavishly” illustrated book and e-book, with a forward by Julie Andrews, will be released as well. Continue » »
On May 6th, Mario Cantone hosted the Lucille Lortel Awards at the NYU Skirball Center to honor the best of Off-Broadway. Among those awarded was Sanna Lathan for her work in By The Way, Meet Vera Stark. Lathan, who has become the regular theatre actress over the past couple years, was last seen most notably in A Raisin In The Sun, alongside P. Diddy, Audra McDonald, and Phylicia Rashsad. Tonya Pinkins, from Jelly’s Last Jam fame and, my favorite musical, Caroline, or Change was awarded as well for her work in the Off-Broadway play Milk Like Sugar. However, I must mention that whatever she was wearing on her head and her body looked like it was government issued. ( ….And we’re walking.) Project Runway alumni ESosa also picked up an award for Best Costume Design for his work in By The Way, Meet Vera Stark, Check out pictures below! Continue » »
Since the Tony nominations were announced I’ve been doing the electric slide to the fact that Porgy and Bess has 10 nods. I had the chance to actually see the show. When I tell you it was nothing short of breathtaking, I mean, it was so phenomenal, all nods are more than deserved. I’ve been looking for something that really showed the reactions of the cast when they all saw each other for the first time after they had heard the great news. Well, to my luck I stumbled upon a nice keepsake that shows mostly all the cast memebers. Enjoy! Continue » »
The performer, choregrapher, and 2 time Tony Winner, Andre De Shields is back with a theatrical concert. May 4th, 11th, & the 18th you can witness and enjoy this event at The Laurie Beechman Theatre which has been quoted as an intimate venue so get your tickets now! The concert also features vocalists Freida Williams and Marléne Danielle, being accompanied by pianist Larry Spivack. Continue » »
The costume designer for Jesus Christ Superstar, Paul Tazewell, sits down with Broadway.com to talk about the costumes he designed for the revival of this musical. He had some interesting things to say about how current fashion icons and trends influenced his designs. He also breaks down how costumes influence a show and defines the world that the show is in. It’s amazing to see all sides of the theatre and how people go about doing what they love. Watch the entire interview. Continue » »
It’s official, (Well, it was official when we posted about it in Nov. too) Heather Headley will play Rachel, the role made famous by the late, great, Whitney Houston, in the new musical, The Bodyguard. Previews will begin Nov. 6; opening is Dec. 5. at London’s Adelphi Theatre Continue » »
