Bareilles, Miller, Soo, & Into the Woods Revival Cast Extend on Broadway
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by Paul Art Smith for Broadway Direct
1y ago
If you wished to see the original revival cast of Into the Woods after August 21, your wish has been granted! The entire original revival cast of Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre will be extending for an additional two weeks through Sunday, September 4. As previously announced, the production has been extended for an additional eight weeks through October 16. The star-studded cast currently includes Sara Bareilles as the Baker’s Wife, Brian d’Arcy James as the Baker, Tony Award winner Patina Miller as the Witch, Phillipa Soo as Cinderella, Tony Award winner Gavin Creel as the Wol ..read more
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Angelica Ross to Star in Chicago on Broadway
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by Paul Art Smith for Broadway Direct
1y ago
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome actress and human rights advocate Angelica Ross (Pose, American Horror Story) making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, September 12, 2022. She will play an 8-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre through Sunday, November 6, 2022. Ross will make history when she joins the Chicago company, becoming the first openly trans woman to play a leading role in a Broadway musical. Ross has been seen on Ryan Murphy’s Award-winning Pose, American Horror S ..read more
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Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for The Piano Lesson Broadway Revival
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by Paul Art Smith for Broadway Direct
1y ago
The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the first Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Joining the cast are Nadia Daniel and Jurnee Elizabeth Swan, who will alternate the role of Marthea. Rounding out the company are Shirine Babb, Charles Browning, Peter Jay Fernandez, Sharina Martin, Warner Miller, Doron JePaul Mitchell, and Kim Sullivan. Joining the creative team are Tony Award nominee Jeff Sugg (Projection Design), and Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb (Music & Music Direction), who will be composing new music ..read more
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Shoshana Bean on Playing to Billy Crystal’s Laughs in Mr. Saturday Night
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by Leigh Scheps for Broadway Direct
1y ago
Twenty years after making her Broadway debut in the original cast of Hairspray, Shoshana Bean recently earned her first Tony Award nomination — as Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal as Susan in Mr. Saturday Night. It also marks Bean’s first leading originating role after playing Elphaba in Wicked and Jenna in Waitress. The show, starring Billy Crystal, is an adaptation of the 1992 film about a Jewish has-been comedian looking to revitalize his stale career. Its final performance will be on September 4. Bean plays Susan Young, Crystal’s 40-year-old daughter, who is also looki ..read more
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Exclusive Photos! Broadway Meets Modern Glam with Shoshana Bean
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by Broadway Direct
1y ago
Broadway meets modern glam in this exclusive photoshoot with Mr. Saturday Night‘s Shoshana Bean. She recently earned her first Tony Award nomination, for her portrayal as Susan Young in Mr. Saturday Night. Shoshana is a veteran of the Broadway stage having made her debut in the original cast of Hairspray, starring as the very first replacement for Elphaba in Wicked and most recently, as Jenna in Waitress. Check out more photos from this exclusive photoshoot below. Shoshana Bean, photographed by Jenny Anderson, styled by Greg Dassonville for DassonVogue. Dress from Hals ..read more
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Coming to Town for a Broadway Show? Check Out These Nine Hotels in Times Square
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by Leigh Scheps for Broadway Direct
1y ago
The tickets are purchased. Now it’s time to plan your stay when you’re in town for a Broadway show. Broadway Direct has rounded up nine of the best hotels in the Theatre District, from 45th Street all the way to Columbus Circle. Some even have some unique Broadway-themed decor and special hotel rate packages to choose from when planning your trip. Civilian Hotel   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by CIVILIAN Hotel (@civilianhotel) One of the newest additions to Times Square, the Civilian Hotel, located on 48th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, has been one of the ..read more
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A Guide to Understudies, Standbys, Alternates, and Swings on Broadway
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by Paul Art Smith for Broadway Direct
1y ago
A much-deserved spotlight has been shined on the usually unsung heroes of Broadway, who are in the theatre every day, there to save the show. Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have been at the forefront of understudy praise, each on multiple occasions taking time to give them their flowers, like when Max Clayton played the role of Harold Hill for over a week while Jackman was out sick. From understudies to standbys to swings, all roles serve an invaluable necessity to a Broadway show, but each job is different. Here’s your guide to the unsung heroes of Broadway casts! Understudies Sutton Foster ..read more
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Disney on Broadway?
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by Lizzie Mathias for Broadway Direct
1y ago
Disney on Broadway has been bringing magic to the stage for over 25 years! They’ve adapted everything from the long-running Aladdin, to the smash-hit Newsies, to the classic & iconic Beauty and the Beast. Come along and test your knowledge! Note: There is a widget embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's widget. Learn More About The Lion King Buy Tickets The post Quiz: How Well Do You Know Disney on Broadway? appeared first on Broadway Direct ..read more
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First Look: Julie Benko Stars as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway
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by Paul Art Smith for Broadway Direct
1y ago
There’s a new Fanny Brice taking center stage at the August Wilson Theatre. Julie Benko stars as the leading lady in Funny Girl through September 4, taking over from Beanie Feldstein who played her final performance on July 31. As previously announced, Lea Michele will star as Fanny Brice beginning next month, with Benko playing the role every Thursday beginning September 8, 2022. Currently, Benko leads a cast that includes Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo as Nick Arnstein, five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch as Mrs. Rosie Brice, Jeff Award winner and Tony Nominee Jared Grimes ..read more
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Watch Now: “Opportunity” Song Clip from 13: The Musical
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1y ago
The post Watch Now: “Opportunity” Song Clip from 13: The Musical appeared first on Broadway Direct ..read more
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