Let’s face it – the man changed the world. Steve Jobs will forever be remembered as one of the world’s most brilliant, innovative minds. His tragic passing has been felt by…
And….he’s gone. Fred Melamed has relinquished his post in the Broadway production of “Relatively Speaking,” a collection of three one-act plays by Woody Allen, Ethan …
Bad things happen to good people. Bad things also happen to actors. (Ha!) All joking aside, injuries in the world of arts are just as serious as those in professional sports. Joel Grey, a To…
Rumor has it that “Funny Girl,” the hit 1967 musical by Jule Styne and Isobel Lennart, will now be the subject of a highly anticipated revival effort. Bob Boyett, the produce…
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” is set to return to Broadway in March, 2012. The latest revival of this celebrated musical is produced by the La Jolla Playho…
When it comes to incorporating celebrity star power into musical productions, it doesn’t always have to be in the acting department. Recently, Broadway producers have been turning to c…
Rolling with the audience frenzy that accompanied “Glee,” NBC’s new musically-inclined show “Smash,” will feature two prominent Broadway regulars. Savannah Wise…
They say that all good things must come to an end. And so it is with the current Broadway production of “Billy Elliot.” It has recently been announced that “Elliot” w…
In an amazing gesture of compassion, the Theatre Development Fund, or TDF, recently performed an autism-friendly version of the beloved movie and staged musical, “The Lion King.”…
Face it – you’ve heard enough Mannheim Steamroller. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra just isn’t doing it for you anymore. Thankfully, those who enjoy complementing their holida…
In order to properly celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of musical theatre’s most influential masterworks, cinemas around the globe are screening a Royal Albert Hall production of A…
Apparently, the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway is the official home of all things spiritual. First, there was “The Addams Family”. Next in the lineup? “Ghost” R…
Shayne Ward, the 2005 winner of Britain’s perennial favorite, “The X Factor,” has recently signed on to the upcoming West End production of “Rock of Ages.” Outs…
Justin Timberlake is exactly the kind of overwhelming, dominating celebrity star power that Broadway producers look for. Face it: 1. He can sing. 2. He can dance. 3. He can act. 4. Every…
When in doubt, make a spoof. A time-tested approach to approach to art that rarely fails. :Silence! The Musical”, whose first appearance at the 2005 New York Fringe Festival turned…
Never mind the fact that “Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark” went through more preview showings than most Broadway productions have official performances. Never mind the fact that mu…
One of musical theatre’s most exciting festivals kicked off last night to a barrage of fanfare and spectacle. The New York Musical Theatre Festival is one of few opportunities for aspi…
Certain events are inevitable. The sun will eventually die. “How I Met Your Mother” will eventually….well – eventually, we’ll meet the mother. These scenari…
There’s no doubting that Stephen Sondheim is a genius when it comes to writing musicals. It has recently been announced that the recent revival of Sondheim’s 1971 classic, “…
It’s really no surprise that “Once,” the critically-acclaimed and Academy Award-winning film about the little opportunities and chances in our lives that lead to big moment…
It has recently been announced that Jackie Burns and Chandra Lee Schwartz, touring “Wicked” veterans,” will join the official cast of Broadway’s very own original…
Harry Connick Jr., songwriter/performer extraordinaire, graced the hallowed dance floors of “Dancing With the Stars” last Tuesday and debuted the theme song from his forthcoming …
Drama! Intrigue! New love! Old grudges! Who knew that Glee’s Season 3 Premiere would pack such punch!? For those of you who’ve followed the show, the first episode of Season 3 wa…
The good times just keep on rollin’ for Trey Parker and Matt Stone. After the smashing success of “The Book of Mormon,” 60 Minutes has decided it might be time to have a wo…
A blast from the past…..the unforgettable smell of fried food…the “whirring” sounds of the milkshake machine. Most of us have a fond memory or two from quality time s…