Anika Larsen’s first number in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical has her character, composer Cynthia Weil, change the words to “Happy Days Are Here Again” to highlight her brilliant improvisational skills. Her “creative pitch”, as she calls it, has …Read more
Stephen James Anthony is a New York-based actor originally from Minnesota who has recently appeared in War Horse on Broadway, The Grand Manner at Lincoln Center Theater, and Lancelot 360 Rep. He is currently playing Private Thomas Pfeiffer in New Ohi …Read more
While for many, indulging in a Broadway show may be a holiday tradition, the reality is this: the overall experience does not have to break the bank. Below are some budget-friendly options to harness the magic of the season and make the theater fan i …Read more
Theater has this brilliant way of putting the mirror up to life. Self Made Man: The Frederick Douglass Story, a new play by Phil Darius Wallace now playing Off-Broadway, takes us through the life of the former slave turned abolitionist; much of the …Read more
After hearing about a musical parody at the People’s Improv Theatre of my favorite 80s movie of all time, Back to the Future, I just had to meet the people who made this possible. The group, known as Unauthorized, are gearing up to present the third …Read more
Self Made Man: The Frederick Douglass Story takes the audience on heartfelt journey to another time and place not so long ago. Frederick Douglass was the son of his slave mother and a plantation owner who learned to read, escaped, purchased his own f …Read more
We’ve rounded up some gift ideas to help you find that perfect gift for the actor in your life. Happy holidays! “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler – $28 (hardcover) Share a laugh, advice, and a story all in one gift with Amy Poehler’s new book Yes Please, …Read more
Combine Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me, a dash of cabaret and a lyricist/composer speed date that looks like the BMI writers workshop on steroids then serve it up on a platter with a side of dishy, musical theater humor and you have Tune in Time, a musical …Read more
We sat down with the lovely and wildly prolific Sarah Ruhl to chat about her newest play, The Oldest Boy, now playing through December 28th at Lincoln Center. Arguably the most extoled playwright of the moment, Ruhl is generous with her genius. She t …Read more
If you love The Nutcracker but are craving something a bit different this holiday season, look no further than Company XIV’s Nutcracker Rouge. The company headed by Austin McCormick recently wowed New Yorkers with its impressive production Rococo Ro …Read more