How Broadway Saved Josh Lamon’s Life Twice; ‘Death Becomes Her’ Actor Reveals Unique Journey

Iris WienerApril 9, 2025

Broadway saved Josh Lamon’s life…twice. He talks about his long road to Broadway in an NYI exclusive interview. ...

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Christina Sajous Plays It “Unsafe” as co-director of ‘A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Story’

Iris WienerDecember 4, 2024

Christina Sajous brings depth and perspective to Louis Armstrong on Broadway. A New York Independent Q&A....

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Melora Hardin Talks Robert Downey Jr. Impact of AI in Broadway’s ‘McNeal’

Iris WienerOctober 30, 2024

When Melora Hardin first read the script for Ayad Akhtar’s McNeal, she immediately knew she wanted to take on the role of Francine Blake....

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Ricky Rojas Enjoys a Third Stint in ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Celebrating Five Years on Broadway

Iris WienerSeptember 1, 2024

Ricky Rojas left such an impact on Broadway's Moulin Rouge! he's returning for a third turn at the show. ...

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Stereophonic Sounds Off at Drama Desk Awards With Top Prize, 6 Other Awards (Photos!)

Iris WienerJune 18, 2024

Stereophonic was the big winner at the 68th Drama Desk Awards. Complete coverage, plus photos!...

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‘The Great Gatsby Musical’ Packs Glitz and Glamour, But Lacks the Novel’s Social Punch

Iris WienerApril 26, 2024

F Scott Fitzgerald's storied 1925 Jazz Age novel, "The Great Gatsby" has stood the test of time. The Great Gatsby Musical, a giant Broadway production, unfortunately, won't....

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Love or Rape? ‘Sally & Tom’ Tells Compelling Story About a Founding Father and His Slave

Iris WienerApril 20, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks explores the relationship between founding father Thomas Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings,...

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Michael Urie on How He Juggles ‘Spamalot’ and ‘Mattress’ on Broadway and Hit TV Show in LA

Iris WienerFebruary 1, 2024

Michael Urie talks about his show-stopping performances in Broadway’s Spamalot and Encores! production of Once Upon a Mattress. ...

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Krystal Joy Brown Makes History as First African-American Lead in Broadway’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’

Iris WienerNovember 29, 2023

Krystal Joy Brown brings her own flair to Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along. (Photo: Show) No one gets inside the mind of a character wi...

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Phillip Boykin Adds a New Dimension to the Underworld in Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’

Iris WienerNovember 15, 2023

Hadestown, the musicial currently on Broadway, has a charismatic new leader with the addition of Phillip Boykin....

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Alex Moffat Talks About ‘The Cottage’ on Broadway, Directed by Jason Alexander (of Seinfeld fame)

Iris WienerAugust 21, 2023

Alex Moffat has mastered the unforgettable entrance. ...

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‘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...

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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....

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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....

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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....

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