In two of his recent columns for the New York Post, Michael Riedel editorialized a bit about the inadequate way Broadway theaters dim their lights in tribute to luminaries who have passed on. It is traditional for outdoor marquees to be dimmed for on …Read more

On Wednesday at 7:45pm, Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights in honor of one of the great legends of modern theater, actress Julie Harris, who passed away at age 87. A five-time Tony Award winner (plus a sixth for lifetime achievement), Ha …Read more

How did the personal life of Shakespeare have an effect on his writing? Using his Sonnets, a Swedish team has explored the Bard’s early life. In order to create a musical they needed to first translate everything in Swedish and bringing it to the Sta …Read more

“Soul Doctor,” the new musical about the life and music of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, had a bumpy ride to Broadway, including poor pre-Broadway reviews on the road and promising but not quite “money” notices when the show played off-Broadway. But the pr …Read more

There’s an innocuous little moment in the iconic New York film “Moonstruck” that sticks with me every time I see it: Cher’s character, Loretta, asks “Where’s the Met?”  It’s silly, I know, but as a long-time opera-lover, it makes me sad: how does thi …Read more

StageBuddy loves theater!  And we love to see people’s careers blossom, especially when “we knew them when.” Such is the case with Christina Bianco. We had her on our Live Show several years ago, and now her YouTube video “Christina Bianco Diva Impre …Read more

Although best known for her early 1970s film roles, actress Karen Black — who passed away from cancer today at age 74 — paid her share of Broadway dues. The closest she had to a hit was her debut; she came in as an understudy to “Take Her, She’s Mi …Read more

Looking for a different kind of summer getaway? Throughout the month of August, New Yorkers have the chance to embark on an incredible new adventure – “The Orion Experience”, live at the XL Nightclub, Cabaret & Lounge (click here to win tickets). …Read more

The Beatles come to Broadway in the musical “Let It Be”, performing hit songs and celebrating the band’s 50th Anniversary. The show opened at the St. James Theatre on 44th Street, bringing the original cast from the London’s West End to Times Square. …Read more

Theater publicist Miller Wright, who spent the first part of his PR career with the venerable Shirley Herz firm and then opened his own office, died July 18 of what appears to be a tragic accident – falling out of his 23rd-floor apartment window. In …Read more