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Isabelle McCalla knew she was destined for Broadway and a stage career.

Behind Hercules’ Sass, Isabelle McCalla Takes on Her Second Disney Musical

Iris WienerMarch 5, 2023

Just call her a Disney starlet extraordinaire. Isabelle McCalla talks about her career and her new role in Hercules’ Megara at Paper Mill Playhouse.... Read More...

REGIONALTheater

HBO's John Oliver hosted this year's "Only Make Believe" Gala. (Photos: Alan Perlman)

‘Only Make Believe’ Celebrates the Magic of Theater at 23rd Gala in New York

Iris WienerDecember 7, 2022

HBO's John Oliver hosted this year's "Only Make Believe" Gala. (Photos: Alan Perlman) "Only Make Believe" is an inspirational, joyous organization that create... Read More...

BROADWAYCELEBRITIESTheater

Camille A. Brown is carrying forth a legacy for black women on Broadway with her work. (Photo:

Camille A. Brown Makes Broadway History With Her Work as a Choreographer and Director

Iris WienerJune 7, 2022

Camille A. Brown describes her style of dance as “simply being Camille.” However, her moves are anything but simple.... Read More...

BROADWAYTheater

Talene Monahon stars in 'Jane Anger,' a Shakespearean farce she wrote, now running in the West Village. (Photo: Valerie Terranova)

Talene Monahon Pulls Double-Duty with New Shakespearean Farce ‘Jane Anger’

Iris WienerMarch 1, 2022

Performing came first for Talene Monahon, but she has always loved writing and it shows in her new Shakespearean farce Jane Anger, now running at the New Ohio Theatre in the West Village of Manhattan.... Read More...

OFF-BROADWAYTheater

James Monroe Iglehart looms large on Broadway and film. (Photo: Jeremy Daniel)

Broadway: James Monroe Iglehart a ‘Dangerous Pleasure’ in Chicago; Exclusive Interview!

Iris WienerFebruary 21, 2022

James Monroe Iglehart has proved that there is nothing he can’t do on Broadway.... Read More...

BROADWAYTheater

Dan Lauria and Alley Mills star together again in Off-Broadway Play 'Mornings at Seven.' (Photo: Maria Baranova)

Wonder Years Co-Stars Dan Lauria, Alley Mills Reunite in Off-Broadway Play, ‘Mornings at Seven’

Iris WienerNovember 30, 2021

In 1988, ABC’s The Wonder Years changed the landscape of television with its original format and fresh-storytelling. ... Read More...

OFF-BROADWAYTheater

Go back stage with stars from the 74th Tony Awards.

74th Tony Awards! Backstage With Stars Who Made Broadway Memorable

Iris WienerSeptember 28, 2021

The 74th Annual Tony Awards finally came to fruition after the theater season came to an abrupt halt a year ago in March admid the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More...

BROADWAYTheater

Broadway fixture Donnie Kehr has set up a grant program for unemployed Broadway workers (Photo: Nina Wurtzel)

Donnie Kehr, Path Fund Extend Hand to Broadway Hard Hit By COVID-19

WinchesterAugust 24, 2020

Broadway journeyman actor Donnie Kehr (Jersey Boys; AIDA; The Who’s TOMMY; Billy Elliot) and company have come up with a new plan to support the estimated 99 percent of Broadway-employees.... Read More...

BROADWAYTheater

Broadway, Off-Broadway Likely to Remain Dark for 30 Days… Or More

Keith GirardMarch 14, 2020

Broadway’s bright lights are likely to remain dark for at least 30 days and possibly longer as New York City and the nation grapples with the coronavirus outbreak.... Read More...

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Broadway bustled before it was closed as a precaution against for the coronavirus pandemic.

Broadway, Off-Broadway Likely to Remain Dark for 30 Days… Or More

Keith GirardMarch 14, 2020

Broadway’s bright lights are likely to remain dark for at least 30 days and possibly longer as New York City grapples with the coronavirus outbreak.... Read More...

BROADWAYOFF-BROADWAYTheater

Actor Sir Ian McKellen and producer Dena Hammerstein celebrated Only Make Believe at a Broadway gala. (Photo)

Sir Ian McKellen Leads Only Make Believe 20th Anniversary Gala

Iris WienerNovember 8, 2019

Children’s theater company Only Make Believe celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala featuring appearances by Sir Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming and Hayley Mills.... Read More...

BROADWAYTheater

‘Bat Out of Hell’ a Hellish Vision of Meat Loaf’s Seminal Album at NY City Center

Iris WienerAugust 14, 2019

An inflated concert crossed with amusement park production value, Bat Out of Hell is a hot mess of an attraction, but musical theater fans who expect quality production will be disappointed.... Read More...

MUSICALTheater

Darth of Female Directors Mar 2019 Tonys and Other Insights by Broadway’s Finest

Iris WienerJune 10, 2019

Rachel Chavkin won the Best Director Tony for Hadestown, but excoriated Broadway for its lack of female directors. (Photos by Iris Wiener) Best Director of a... Read More...

BROADWAYTheater

The Prom Wins Top Musical, Ferryman Takes Top Play at 64th Drama Desk Awards

Iris WienerJune 5, 2019

The Prom was awarded the top prize for Outstanding Musical, while Tootsie and Hadestown were big winners at the 64th Drama Desk Awards in New York City. ... Read More...

Theater

Saoirse Ronan Broadway Bound? Irish Actress, 24, Eyes Bright Lights

Keith GirardDecember 20, 2018

Saoirse Ronan wants to return to the Great White Way before a live audience. (Photo: Bang ShowBiz) Saoirse Ronan, who's appearing in the stunning period piece... Read More...

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