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Jeff Ross Brings Comedy, Sentimentality and Acerbic Wit to New Broadway Show

Iris WienerSeptember 8, 2025

Jeff Ross has a superpower. He's demonstrating his X-factor in his new Broadway show, Take a Banana for the Ride. He sits for an New York Independent Q&A. ...

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Winners of six Drama Desk awards, the cast of Maybe Happy Ending. (Photo: Krystal Chocianowski & Iris Wiener)

Behind the Scenes, the 69th Drama Desk Awards: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Wins Six

Iris WienerJune 5, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending topped all shows with six awards at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards. Here is a behind-the-scenes look....

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Steve Rosen and David Rossmer are lending their comedy skills to the 2025 Drama Desk Aawards.

Behind the 2025 Drama Desk Awards; Comedy Team Steve Rosen and David Rossmer Will Provide the Humor

Iris WienerMay 29, 2025

Broadway comedy team Steve Rosen and David Rossmer have taken on the challenge for the second year to write for the Drama Desk Awards. ...

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Jonathan Groff belts out a tune in a homage to singer Bobby Darin in 'Just in Time.' (Photo: Matthew Murphy, Evan Zimmerman)

Jonathan Groff Captures Bobby Darin’s Heart, Soul in Broadway’s ‘Just in Time’

Iris WienerApril 27, 2025

Every aspect of Just in Time, the homage to '50s crooner Bobby Darin, immediately entrances audiences....

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Tatianna Córdoba captivates as Ana in Broadway's 'Real Women Have Curves.' (Photo: )

‘Real Women Have Curves’ Resonates With Moving Message on Immigrant Hopes, Dreams

Iris WienerApril 26, 2025

Tatianna Córdoba captivates as Ana in Broadway's 'Real Women Have Curves.' (Photo: Julieta Cervantes ) There’s so much to love about the delightful new musical Real Women Have Curves that it is easy to forgive some of the conceptual missteps alon...

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Anthony Michael Lopez and Jake Gyellenhall (right) in Othello on Broadway. (Photo: Julieta Cervantes)

Anthony Michael Lopez Revisits Othello and Brings New Perspective to His Role

Iris WienerApril 22, 2025

Shakespeare would certainly appreciate the irony in Anthony Michael Lopez’s role in Broadway’s Othello....

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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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Marissa Jaret Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy and Kerry Butler of 'Hairspray fame reunite for a new Off-Broadway concert. (Photo: Russ Rowland)

Marissa Jaret Winokur, ‘Hairspray’ co-stars Relive Musical’s Spirit in Off-Broadway Concert

Iris WienerDecember 3, 2024

Marissa Jaret Winokur, of 2002 Hairspray fame, has teamed up with original Hairspray co-stars Laura Bell Bundy and Kerry Butler for Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now...

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Broadway Elite Celebrate at Only Make Believe 25th Anniversary Gala

Iris WienerNovember 2, 2024

Mario Cantone and Rachel Dratch helped kick off the 25th anniversary of Only Make Believe. (All photos: Jason Steinberg) Broadway’s finest celebrated the 25th anniversary of Only Make Believe, an inspirational, joyous organization that creates in...

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Melora Harden, Robert Downey Jr. in McNeal

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 was the big winner at the 68th Drama Desk Awards, with victories in seven categories, including Outstanding Play.

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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Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada star as F. Scott Fitzgerald's love struck couple in The Great Gatsby Musical. (Photo: Evan Zimmerman)

‘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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Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks looks at the relationship of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson through the prism of 21st Century Americana.

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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Encores! Once Upon a Mattress Music by Mary Rodgers Lyrics by Marshall Barer Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller & Marshall Barer Concert Adaptation by Amy Sherman-Palladino Scenic Designer David Zinn Costume Designer Andrea Hood Lighting Designer Amith Chandrashaker Sound Designer Kai Harada Production Stage Manager Cody Renard Richard Casting by The Telsey Office Featuring The Encores! Orchestra Choreographer Lorin Latarro Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell Directed by Lear deBessonet

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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