7,093 stories by "Sandi Durell"
 Longtime television host Regis Philbin died on July 24 at the age of 88. "We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one mo…
  By Marilyn Lester  In 1966, a young journalist and newly turned playwright named Tom Stoppard, debuted his absurdist, existential play, Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at…
 by Carol Rocamora  So much has been written about Hamilton, Lin Manuel Miranda's marvel of a musical that has taken our country " and the world " by storm. We've read the gamut …
 Rumor has it that famed Ellen's Stardust Diner and its counterpart, The Iridium Jazz Club (located in the basement), may be closed for good based upon rent monies owed in the sum of ove…
 Broadway Records announced today the release of Live Your Life: Live at Feinstein's/54 Below, the recording of Nick Cordero's cabaret performance, directed and music dire…
 Stage and screen star, Linda Purl, presents a benefit performance for The Actors Fund. Based on Joan Didion's National Book Award-winning memoir, THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING is the rem…
   By Samuel L. Leiter  The production of revivals in the 1921-1922 season brought little glory to the plays resuscitated or to the season through which they were scattered. …
  "'Slave Play' Team Pledges $10K To National Bailout Fund, Challenges Broadway Community" by Deadline's Greg Evans " "The creative team and producers of Jeremy O. Harris' S…
Born and bred in New York City, Analise Scarpaci was about ready to open on Broadway April 5 in the cast of Mrs. Doubtfire, the Musical" when Covid-19 struck. See interview with Analise and …
by Sandi Durell  Last night, Thursday June 4, was the second evening that featured dancer Mercedes Ellington in conversation with Eddie Mueller on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) as we gathe…
  As 41 year old Nick Cordero keeps recovering from coronavirus related complications his wife, Amanda Kloots, continues to show her inner strength. She's not giving up on him ev…
 Joan Copeland, Broadway actor/singer and sister of playwright Arthur Miller,  celebrated her 98th birthday on Zoom on Monday afternoon June 1. Many friends gathered virtually to …
 With Broadway and Off Broadway's cancellation of the Broadway Sings for Pride's 10th Charity Concert, due to Covid 19, the show must go on! And it will " virtually " at Westchester Prid…
 Wynton Marsalis' response to George Floyd's killing should be read by everyone. Wynton is an internationally acclaimed musician, composer, educator and a leading advocate of American cu…
 By Marilyn Lester  Willy Falk: Mostly Love  Following a brilliant 35-year career on Broadway, in concert halls and beyond, actor-singer Willy Falk (Tony nominated for his role a…
  Anaïs Reno offers Harlem Nocturne (Earle Hagen/Dick Rogers, 1939) to #PerformersSingForFans. Accompanying her are Julie Kurtzman on violin and Pete Malinverni on piano who i…
 by Carol Rocamora  There isn't much laughter present these days " is there? All the more reason, then, to thank PBS's Great Performances Series for streaming Present Laughter, Noel …
"Theatre stands on the brink of ruin"Â by Sonia Friedman for The Telegraph " "British theatre is on the brink of total collapse. … Without an urgent government rescue package, 70 per cen…
  A veteran of the stage, E. Clayton Cornelious' career spans over 22-years on Broadway. He's here to sing John Bucchino's "Better Than I" for #PerformersSingForFans. He can currentl…
   It's Mark & Mom! Week 7 as Mark William finds inspiration with Dick Van Dyke in Bye, Bye Birdie! Kinda like a one-man musical in this rendition. Enjoy www.markwill…
 BROADWAY AND OFF: BREAKING: "'Smash' musical aims for Broadway" by Broadway News' Caitlin Huston " "The musical, based on the NBC television show, will feature a book by Bob Marti…
 by Alix Cohen  Live Streamed under the aegis of the 92Y which continues its diverse programs online https://www.92y.org/ Today's event opens with a black and white television clip o…
 Joshua is the creator and host of his own cabaret and variety show that recently caught the eye of The Broadway Podcast Network. The company loved that he used his platform to help r…
Social Dance for Social Distance presented by Tony Nominee Camille A. Brown Tony nominated director and choreographer Camille A Brown is presenting a new series of free dance classes and lec…
Getting to Know Carol Ostrow  Carol Ostrow is an accomplished theatrical producer. She started in show business as Miss Brooklyn when she was 5 years old. Because of her mother's push to…
