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Krystal Joy Brown brings flair to her role in Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along.

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 with th...

BROADWAYMUSICALTheater

Philip Boykin is a commanding presence in his new role in the Broadway musicial Hadestown.

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 displays his comedic skills in 'The Cottage,' an uproarious Broadway comedy.

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. ...

BROADWAYCOMEDYTheater

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....

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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...

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....

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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....

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....

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. ...

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....

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....

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....

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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....

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....

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....

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