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Broadway Birthday: Adrienne Warren

Posted on May 6, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to Tony nominee Adrienne Warren, born May 6, 1987, in Hampton Roads, Virginia. A preacher’s daughter, she began singing in her church choir. One of her first stage roles was the lead in a local production of Annie. … Continue reading →

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The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Musicals 2021

Posted on May 5, 2021 by boz

Tony nominees Derek Klena (Jagged Little Pill), Anika Larsen (Beautiful), and Robbie Fairchild (An American in Paris) were among the performers featured in the latest edition of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Musicals, which were published every 15 minutes on … Continue reading →

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Broadway Legends: Betty Comden

Posted on May 3, 2021 by boz

Tony- and Grammy-winning writer Betty Comden was born Basya Cohen in Brooklyn to Russian immigrants on May 3, 1917. She attended Erasmus Hall H.S. and studied drama at New York University. In 1938, she met fellow aspiring actor Adolph Green, … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Sheldon Harnick

Posted on April 30, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to Pulitzer-winning writer Sheldon Harnick, born April 30, 1924, in Chicago. He began composing while at Carl Schurz H.S. and graduated from Northwestern (1949) with a bachelor’s in music. After working with various Chicago orchestras, he moved to … Continue reading →

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2021 Idea Awards

Posted on April 29, 2021 by boz

Last night, the Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation presented its 2021 Idea Awards for Theatre, which provide $30,000 grants to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theater, as well as $20,000 grants to visionary writers who have inspired … Continue reading →

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Vivo Preview

Posted on April 29, 2021 by boz

Sony Pictures Animation has released a teaser for its upcoming computer-animated feature Vivo, its first musical film. The movie is directed by Kirk DeMicco and co-directed by Brandon Jeffords, from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes and DeMicco, based on … Continue reading →

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West Side Story Preview

Posted on April 29, 2021 by boz

20th Century Studios has released the first teaser for the upcoming film adaptation of the 1957 stage musical West Side Story, directed by Steven Spielberg. The screenplay by Tony Kushner and choreography by Justin Peck are based on the original … Continue reading →

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Opening Night America

Posted on April 28, 2021 by boz

The upcoming TV series Opening Night America, created by producer Charles Jones II, will showcase four creative teams as they compete for a live stage premiere of their new musicals, under the direction and guidance of celebrity mentors such as … Continue reading →

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2021 Oscar Winners

Posted on April 25, 2021 by boz

The drama Nomadland was the big winner at the 93rd Academy Awards, earning three Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director for Chloé Zhao, and Best Actress for Frances McDormand. Six other features took home two trophies each at the ceremony held … Continue reading →

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2021 Razzie Winners

Posted on April 24, 2021 by boz

As is its tradition, the Golden Raspberry Foundation revealed the winners of its 41st annual honors on April 24, the day before the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony. In contrast to the Oscars, the Razzies recognize the worst the film industry … Continue reading →

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