DUNCAN SHEIK AT WORK ON LATEST MUSICAL
The masses know him from his successful pop music, including the 1996 hit "Barely Breathing," which remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-setting 55 straight weeks. Musical theatre fans know Duncan Sheik as the Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer for the smash Broadway hit SPRING AWAKENING, which debuted a little more than two years ago to rave reviews. ... Read More‘GREASE’ IS THE WORD FOR TAYLOR HICKS Touring Life Suits ‘American Idol’ Winner
After two months of performing as Teen Angel in the National Broadway Tour of GREASE, Season Five ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks is enjoying his debut acting role as well as looking forward to the release of his new CD next month. Hicks was offered a number of Broadway and acting roles previously but he is thrilled to make this iconic role his first.
... Read MoreA VITAL BEHIND-THE-SCENES ROLE; A Look at What Company Managers Do
Susan Sampliner loves the theatre and has a great career. She is currently the company manager of the WICKED Broadway production and has been with the show since it began rehearsals in 2003. She works six days and eight shows a week while spending a great deal of time doing paperwork, crunching numbers or on the phone organizing details and dealing with the day-to-day activities of the show. “It isn’t a glamorous job but it is extremely rewarding,” says Sampliner. ... Read MoreA TIME FOR GOODBYES AND A FEW HELLOS
Like many of us, Broadway shows are recuperating from the holiday season and looking forward to the 2009-2010 season. Despite the news of many popular Broadway shows closing and the declining economy, the holiday season is usually the biggest and most profitable time of the year for Broadway.... Read MoreDREAMING OF A ‘WHITE CHRISTMAS' Director Walter Bobbie On Its Broadway Debut
IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is the stage adaptation of the popular 1954 film musical. ... Read MoreDON’T BE OBLIVIOUS IN THE AUDIENCE; A Little Theatre Etiquette Goes A Long Way
You’re sitting in a darkened theatre anticipating what should be a spectacular Broadway musical. The seats are fantastic. You expect to be entertained - and you would be except for the fact that the guy sitting next to you keeps texting his friend on his cell phone while the woman behind you has spent the last five minutes trying to open the crackling wrapper of some hard candy to no avail. ... Read MoreWHERE TEENS ROCK ’n’ RULE; Tony-Winning Composer Jason Robert Brown on '13'
Evan Goldman is a popular kid living in fabulous New York City and appears to have the perfect life. But when his parents get divorced, he's uprooted from his comfort zone and forced to move with his mom to Indiana.... Read MoreSHINING IN ROLE OF VETERAN PERFORMER TOM WOPAT STARS IN 'CHICAGO' TOUR
Taking a break clearly isn’t Tom Wopat’s style. After his Tony-nominated role in A CATERED AFFAIR on Broadway this summer, he stepped right into the role of Billy Flynn in CHICAGO with only a one day break.... Read MoreA (VERY PINK) SHOW WITH A MESSAGE
With several Tony Awards for Best Choreography to his name, Jerry Mitchell has added a new job title to his ever-growing resume: Director.... Read MoreA NEW CHAPTER FOR 'RENT'; Final Performance To Hit Screens Nationwide This Week
History will be made this week when the groundbreaking Broadway musical RENT makes its debut on the big screen.
... Read MoreTHE STAGE IS SET--The Important Role Set Designers Play
Who is responsible for the creation of a set for a big Broadway show?... Read MoreMAMMA MIA! MOVES TO THE BIG SCREEN; Christine Baranski Takes a Chance On It
“Mamma Mia! The Movie” opens July 18 on screens nationwide.... Read MoreAND THE TONY GOES TO...
Winners of the 2008 Tony Awards by Category... Read More2008 TONY WINNER BEST PLAY -- ‘AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY’
Broadway Across America Q&A with Playwright Tracy Letts.... Read MoreEnter The TONY SWEEPSTAKES
Register to win a trip to the 2009 Tony Awards® in New York City! Click here to enter.... Read MoreROAD TO THE TONYS--Watch 2008 Video Features
For interviews and features on the nominees for the 2008 Tony Awards, watch the multi-epidsode video feature now on BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. Click READ MORE to access the video player.... Read MoreIT’S TIME FOR THE TONYS; Whoopi Goldberg Hosts as Broadway's Best Take The Stage
When the 62nd Annual Tony Awards broadcast begins this Sunday, prepare to be thoroughly entertained. ... Read MoreAND THE NOMINEES ARE…The 2008 Tony Award Nominations by Category
Broadway’s biggest night of the year is almost here. Tune into the three-hour event on CBS from 8-11 pm EST to see who the winners are.
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ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR ALL YOUR BROADWAY NEEDS
If you’ve ever had a difficult time deciding which Broadway show to see when visiting New York City or wondered which restaurant would be the best place for dinner prior to the show, the Broadway Ticket Center can help.... Read More‘PASSING STRANGE’ GETS BROADWAY ROCKING; Singer-Songwriter Stew Does It His Way
Having very little exposure to Broadway musicals may have helped Stew (real name: Mark Stewart) write his own.... Read MoreGet Reacquainted with 'MY FAIR LADY'
Ever since Cameron Mackintosh and the National Theatre of Great Britain’s stunning new production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY had its United States premiere last fall, audiences and critics alike have been singing its praises. ... Read MoreThe People Who Get People Talking; Role of a Broadway Press Agent
Broadway is a battleground (of sorts). Within the relatively small theatre district in midtown Manhattan, dozens of different Broadway shows are engaged in constant competition for your attention and, ultimately, your dollars.... Read More'IN THE HEIGHTS' Spices Up Broadway
“I wanted to write the kind of show I would want to be in.” ... Read MoreBROADWAY CARES / EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS IS APPEALING
Chances are you may have heard a “stage appeal” while seeing one of our shows. If not, you may encounter one in the future with the 08-09 Season right around the corner.... Read MoreBROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA 2008 TONY AWARDS SWEEPSTAKES
.... Read MoreDisney’s Thomas Schumacher Offers an Intro to Theater
When Thomas Schumacher speaks of theater, his passion is effusive and undeniable. And he’s always talking about it. Thankfully, for a young generation of theatergoers, he has gotten around to writing about it.... Read MoreA Look at What’s Opening on Broadway in 2008
Bringing the best of Broadway right to you is what we do best. And taking a look at what is opening in 2008 gives us a great idea of what may be coming your way. ... Read MoreKEY BRAND ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA
.... Read More‘SWEENEY TODD’ SERVES UP MEAT PIES, CHILLS
Q&A with Stage Veteran Judy Kaye on Her Touring Role... Read MoreDOCUMENTING THE ROAD TO BROADWAY
‘Show Business’ Director Dori Berinstein Captures a Year on Film... Read More‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ OPENS IN THE BIG APPLE
Composer Alan Menken talks to Broadway Across America about the new stage show.... Read MoreHOW DO SHOWS MAKE IT TO BROADWAY?
It’s a long road and a long shot for most.... Read More'THE WEDDING SINGER' Brings Retro Back
The 1980s have been experiencing a resurgence in popularity lately, appearing everywhere from fashion to television shows to Rubik’s Cube contests.... Read MoreFINDING A PLACE TO PLAY; Theatre Availability On Broadway
Did you ever wonder how a Broadway show makes it into a Broadway theater?... Read MoreQ&A With Bob Martin Of 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
Bob Martin, who wrote the book for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and originated the Broadway role of Man in Chair recently paused from new fatherhood to discuss the National Tour of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE which begins this month in Toronto.
... Read More‘SPAMALOT’ FOR EVERYONE
Eric Idle Mines Monty Python for Laughs
King Arthur. The Knights of the Round Table. A Holy Grail. Then toss in a killer rabbit, flying cows and flatulent Frenchmen into the mix and you’ve got a Tony Award-winning Best Musical on your hands. ... Read MoreEric Idle Mines Monty Python for Laughs
SECONDARY TICKETING
Do you know who you're dealing with?
Managing secondary ticketing used to be resolved by chasing away the person standing in front of the theatre with a handwritten cardboard sign selling two tickets. Not anymore.... Read MoreDo you know who you're dealing with?
'AVENUE Q' Co-Creator Jeff Marx on How the Show Came to Life
AVENUE Q, Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award-winner, recently launched a yearlong national tour. Filled with witty and unconventional songs, what makes this show unique is a cast cleverly comprised of people – and puppets.... Read MoreBroadway 101 -- The Load-In Process for National Tours Explained
Long before the curtain rises on opening night, a lot of advance preparation and hard work has been invested behind-the-scenes. Loading in the set can be an intense, exhausting and complicated process for all involved.... Read MoreTheater Critics Chris Jones, Jack Zink on the Roles They Play
Theater critics can play an important, if not crucial, voice in the Broadway community. A positive review is a highly-coveted marketing tool for new shows on Broadway and the road because it can create considerable buzz and boost sales. ... Read MoreBRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
A Look at What Producers Do
We generally think of Broadway producers as the people who put up the money to develop a show. In reality, however, producers can also be integral multi-taskers throughout the entire creative process. ... Read MoreA Look at What Producers Do
READY IN A PINCH
Swings & understudies ensure that the shows go on
While waiting for a show to begin, most of us spend those final moments before the curtain rises opening our programs to learn about the cast, but may be unaware of the vital function of "understudies" and "swings". ... Read MoreSwings & understudies ensure that the shows go on
IT ALL GETS WORKED OUT HERE; The inside scoop on workshops & readings
After the words are written, but before rehearsals begin, an interesting chain of events take place in the pre-Broadway early stages of a show’s life: workshops and readings. You may have heard the terms, but what do they mean? ... Read MoreFans Will Flock To Broadway Flea Market
It all began with just two tables and earned $7,000. Since the first event in 1987, the Broadway Flea Market has raised over $7 million to fight AIDS and in 2006 alone the event raised over $500,000. ... Read MoreBEHIND THE CAMERA: Broadway photographer Joan Marcus gets in focus
Whether it’s a new production destined for Broadway or a long-running show that has undergone cast changes, photographer Joan Marcus can usually be found in darkened theatres capturing the essence of a show through the lens of her camera.... Read MoreHOW THEY MADE IT TO THE STAGE
How touring Broadway productions are cast
The lights dim. The orchestra serenades the audience. The curtain rises and the actors appear on stage to create the magical experience of live theatre. Have you ever wondered how those particular actors ended up on that stage? ... Read MoreHow touring Broadway productions are cast
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