Twenty-five years have passed since Lee Blessing made his mark on Broadway with “A Walk in the Woods”. A two-handed drama about an American and Russian arms negotiator taking some off-the-clock time to talk less formally about the most pressing issue …Read more
At the end of the last season, three of the most solid “Saturday Nigh Live” cast members—Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen, and Bill Hadar—left the show. It was then announced that head writer and “Weekend Update” host Seth Meyers will leave the show mid …Read more
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
