Stick Fly’s Ruben Santiago-Hudson: “I think the most amazing advice is the simplest: Listen. Always listen”
Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson has returned to Broadway in Stick Fly after three seasons on the television show Castle.
Dog Who played ‘Sandy’ Cut from Australian Production of ‘Annie’ Because of Stage Fright?
During opening night of the latest production of Annie at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney, the dog playing Annie’s loyal companion Sandy — Coogee, a one-year-old groodle — didn’t cooperate as planned.
Jessica Chastain to Make Her Broadway Debut in ‘The Heiress’
Jessica Chastain will make her Broadway debut this fall in The Heiress.
One Night Only ‘Twilight: The Musical’ Parody Performance in New York City
If you’ll be in the New York City area on January 16 you have the rare opportunity to see a concert reading performance of Twilight: The Musical, a parody of the best-selling (and much maligned) book series and the high-grossing (and even more maligned) movie franchise.
Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway – Again!
Hugh Jackman, who I got a chance to see last month in his one man show, Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, just announced that he will return as escape artist Harry Houdini in the new musical, Houdini.
Darren Criss Makes His Broadway Debut in ‘How To Succeed’ But Won’t Be Missing From ‘Glee’ For Long
Despite Darren Criss’ stint taking over Daniel Radcliffe’s role in Broadway’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, the actor will return to the set of the FOX series by the end of January.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Predicts the 2012 London Olympics Will Immensely Hurt Theatres
Webber explains that the draw of the Olympic Games will undoubtedly pull people out of the theatres, not pack them in.
No More Cheering: ‘Lysistrata Jones’ to Close Sunday
The producers of the new Douglas Carter Beane musical, Lysistrata Jones, have announced that its last performance will be Sunday.
Nineteen Year-Old UK Juror Jailed for Playing Sick to Go to the Theatre
Nineteen year-old Matthew Banks took playing hookey from jury duty to a new level — and it was all because he went to the theatre.
Book Review: ‘The Playbill Broadway Yearbook: June 2010 to May 2011’
This book is a must for any theater lover.
Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Talk “Mediocre” Theater and Why They Get On Stage
When LuPone was asked about the standard she holds other actors to, she says, “It’s always about the audience. I mean, I’m mad when I come out of a theater, and it’s mediocre, and I’ve spent over 300 bucks. I’m furious. It’s a higher-stake game now, and everybody has to be on top of their game. And you can’t have anybody go out there and dis the play, dis the playwright, dis the audience — you can’t. It’s unacceptable.”
Rachel Griffiths on ‘Other Desert Cities’ and Her Time in ‘A Doll’s House’: “It was the worst experience of my life”
Rachel Griffiths might be making her Broadway debut in Other Desert Cities, but she has a long history of appearing on both television (Six Feet Under, Brothers & Sisters) and on the stage in her native Australia.
After Being Away From Theatre for 8 Years, Clark Gregg Answers if An Actor Can “Lose It”
Clark Gregg might be most known as Agent Phil Coulson in the Marvel Movie Universe, but he’s had an extensive career in film and television and is a member of the Atlantic Theater Company.
Mandy Patinkin Talks ‘Homeland’, Theatre and His “Personal Litmus Test” for Material
“It’s very interesting as an actor. You have to work so much harder when the writing is not up to speed”
Danny Burstein on the Broadway Revival of ‘Follies’ and Getting Advice from Sondheim
Burstein never saw the original before he received the part, but of course there were a lot of opinions about how it should be.
Back on Broadway, Stick Fly’s Dulé Hill Says : “At the Root of it, I’m a Dancer”
Whether he was tiptoeing around the Oval Office as the President’s personal aide on The West Wing or breaking out antiquated hip-hop moves as co-owner of a psychic detective agency on Psych, Dulé Hill has always been about the dance.
Bonnie & Clyde’s Laura Osnes: From Reality Show to Broadway
The winner of NBC’s Grease: You’re The One That I Want back in 2007, actress Laura Osnes has defied the odds of most reality stars who end up falling off the map after their time in the limelight. Instead the twenty-four year old Osnes, who recently spoke with Deseret News,
Josh Gad Talks ‘The Book of Mormon’: “It’s been the greatest creative experience I’ve ever had”
Josh Gad, who is currently starring in Broadway’s Book of Mormon as Elder Cunningham, says he is having the time of his life doing the show. “I’m still having a blast. The producers have been incredibly generous with me and have allowed me to do other work while I’m doing
Alan Rickman: “You can’t judge the character you’re playing, ever”
Alan Rickman doesn’t appear on the New York stage very often, so when he does it’s a cause to pay attention. One of the few great English actors who hasn’t gotten a well-deserved “Sir” in front of his name yet, Rickman has returned to the New York stage in Seminar, which also features Jerry O’Connell.
‘Venus In Fur’ Star Nina Arianda Details Her Audition Process for Her Breakthrough Role
Once you understand her preparation process for her audition, you’d understand that Arianda truly understands the importance of the role.