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Cheers’ George Wendt Leads Tony-Studded Cast in ‘Elf’

TheImproperAugust 11, 2010

George Wendt, who played affable, wise-cracking Norm, a regular at the end of the bar on the hit sit-com "Cheers," returns to Broadway to take on the role of Santa Claus in a Tony-studded cast for the holiday comedy Elf.... Read More...

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Bono’s Spider-Man Musical Finally Ready for Broadway Debut

TheImproperAugust 10, 2010

Long in limbo, the musical Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark is scheduled to spin its web later this year on Broadway.... Read More...

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Alice in Wonderland To Get New Spin on Broadway (video)

TheImproperAugust 4, 2010

"Alice in Wonderland," the classic tale by Lewis Carroll, is getting a more modern twist in a new adaptation for Broadway. Would you believe Alice as a middle-aged woman going through a mid-life crisis.... Read More...

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Tonys 2010: Honorees Reflect on Broadway’s Crowning Event

Iris WienerJuly 19, 2010

The glitz, the glamour and the excitement did not end after the Tony Awards telecast on June 7th. On the red carpet and backstage, the nominees and winners talked about their experience this year. TheImproper was on hand to hear what they had to say.... Read More...

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Brian d’Arcy James a Beacon of Light, Warmth on Broadway

Iris WienerJune 26, 2010

In Next to Normal, the patriarch of a torn family optimistically sings “It’s gonna be good for you…” It’s no surprise that the actor currently bringing those words to life is Brian d’Arcy James.... Read More...

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Centennial Casting: A Mad Cap Tale of Deception, Love

TheImproperJune 17, 2010

For Vincent Didonato, and millions of other New Yorkers, dreams are made across the river on an island of tall buildings, bright marquees and gorgeous actresses, who are but shimmering images to him. Centennial Casting, the family's metal casting shop, might as well be a world away.... Read More...

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Catherine Zeta-Jones Red-Faced Over Tony Award Speech

TheImproperJune 15, 2010

Catherine Zeta-Jones is eating humble pie this morning over her exuberant outburst during a her Tony Award speech, during which she made off-color comments about hubbie Michael Douglas.... Read More...

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Gossip Guy Patrick Heusinger Takes a Fall on Broadway

Iris WienerJune 9, 2010

As Luke in the Naked Angels’ phenomenal play Next Fall, Patrick Heusinger is one half of the most intriguing couple on Broadway. In Geoffrey Nauffts’ relevant piece, Heusinger plays a devout Christian to Patrick Breen’s atheist. The play moved from Off-Broadway to Broadway in February after being extended three times.... Read More...

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Euan Morton Takes on Sondheim on Sondheim on Broadway

Iris WienerJune 2, 2010

In Sondheim on Sondheim, Broadway’s current love letter to legendary songwriter Stephen Sondheim, Morton helps retell the story of the aficionado’s road to success and fulfillment. Euan Morton turned heads in 2003 when he made his Broadway debut as Boy George in Taboo, one of the biggest cult hits in New York theater.... Read More...

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Memphis Tops 55th Annual Drama Desk Award Winners

Iris WienerJune 1, 2010

Memphis, the new musical set in the 1950’s Memphis dance clubs, won four Drama Desk Awards to lead the list of multiple winners, followed by Fences, La Cage Aux Folles and Red with three each, and A View from the Bridge, with two. There were also two ties: Catherine Zeta Jones (A Little Night Music) and Montego Glover (Memphis) tied for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, and A View from the Bridge and Fences tied in the Outstanding Revival of a Play category.... Read More...

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Becky Gulsvig Fine Tunes Elle in ‘Legally Blonde’ Tour

Iris WienerMay 27, 2010

In its first year on Broadway, Legally Blonde the Musical earned seven 2007 Tony Award nominations. Becky Gulsvig, understudied for the roles of Elle Woods, Serena and Margot in the original Broadway cast and originated the role of Leilani.... Read More...

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Jude Law, Other Tony Nominees Talk About Broadway Honor

Iris WienerMay 23, 2010

On June 13th The 2010 Tony Awards will celebrate Broadway’s finest. This year is unique in the fact that Broadway’s best are also some of film and television’s most entertaining.... Read More...

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‘Promises Promises’ Delivers (Barely) on Broadway

Iris WienerMay 12, 2010

Promises, Promises has returned to the stage for the first time in over forty years, and though it shows its age, it’s not a detriment to the show. With Neil Simon’s thoughtful, sweet book and Burt Bacharach's and Hal David’s hum-worthy score, it would be hard to have an aversion to the bright show.... Read More...

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‘Come Fly Away’ Has Troubled Lift-Off on Broadway

Iris WienerMay 1, 2010

The promotions for Come Fly Away lead theatergoers to believe they are seeing a show celebrating Frank Sinatra. He’s at the theater in essence, but in reality Come Fly Away is all about choreographer Twyla Tharp.... Read More...

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John Behlmann Takes Hitchcock’s 39 Steps Into the Laugh Zone

Iris WienerApril 27, 2010

As Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps, John Behlmann gets to hone his comedic chops, which, according to the actor, is rare. But that may soon change after audiences catch the wacky stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s film.... Read More...

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John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean, Mirth and Meaning for Kids

Iris WienerApril 17, 2010

Out of the mouth of babes, as the saying goes, wisdom often flows. “Mommy, I really liked that show,” said 4 year-old Katie DiIorio, of Oceanside, New York, as she hopped excitedly out of John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean. “It was fun!”... Read More...

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Daniel Radcliffe Back to Broadway (With Clothes, This Time!)

TheImproperApril 16, 2010

Daniel Radcliffe, who spent several scenes nude in his last Broadway outing, is heading back to the Great White Way again, this time to play in a revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.... Read More...

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