Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’ was a Natural for the Movies
January 9, 2015
It’s been more than 25 years since Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” opened on Broadway, but that didn’t stop the movie version from trouncing the competition at the box office. Since it opened on Christmas day, the Disney version of Sondheim’s fractured collection of
Urgency of AIDS Crisis First Addressed on Stage
January 2, 2015
When politicians and the media failed to raise awareness during the early days of the AIDS crisis, it was the arts that took on the role. In nonfiction, it was Randy Shilts’ 1987 deeply investigative “And the Band Played On,” and on film, two
Last-Minute NYC Theatre Opportunities for the Holidays
December 24, 2014
If you’re looking for a last-minute way to ring in the holidays in style, New York City obviously has a lot to offer, from long-running classics to brazenly different new comedies, along with a few family-friendly works tossed into the mix. And there’s also
Broadway is the Perfect Holiday Gift for Kids
December 18, 2014
Broadway is like a theatrical playground for kids this holiday season, with shows ranging from the romantic fairy tale “Cinderella” – with the perfectly evil NeNe Leakes playing the villainous stepmother – to the exotic “Aladdin.” Exposing kids to the arts is vital, because,
Broadway’s Chicago Proves, Bebe Neuwirth has the Heart of a Dancer
December 16, 2014
Three is clearly a lucky number for Bebe Neuwirth. Earlier this year, she took on the role of Mama Morton, her third part in the hit Broadway musical “Chicago,” after playing murderesses Velma Kelly (for which she won a Tony Award) and Roxie Hart.
Interview with Kinky Boots Voice Coach Amy Jo Jackson: A Master of Vocal Illusion
December 4, 2014
Amy Jo Jackson is like a real-life Henry Higgins, although her current charges are the cast members of the Broadway musical “Kinky Boots,” about a shoe factory revamped to make large-size footwear for drag queens in need of sexy but supportive stilettos. No Eliza
The Sexiest Shows On – and Off – Broadway
December 3, 2014
While the Christmas season brings with it snow and cold – especially in New York – Broadway is still heating things up with some steamy shows that will melt away the icy chill of the season, no matter how low the temperatures go. So
Interview with Chris March: Actor & Costume Designer for Christmas with the Crawfords
November 26, 2014
Given Chris March’s penchant for perfection, appearing on stage in a show he’s also costumed presents a bit of a conundrum, especially when he sees the stage lights hit a dangling thread that should have been snipped backstage. Short of carrying a pair of
Mike Nichols was Destined to Leave Behind a Broadway Legacy
November 21, 2014
Mike Nichols was destined to become part of Broadway history from the start. The legendary director – who passed away Wednesday at the age of 83 – was one of only a handful of people in the world to win an Emmy, a Tony,
The life of Joseph Merrick – the Elephant Man
November 20, 2014
“I could not move about the town without having a crowd of people gather around me.” – Joseph Cary Merrick David Bowie, John Hurt and Bradley Cooper all have vastly different careers, but one thing in common. They have each played the role of