Author Archives: boz

In Memoriam: Arthur Kopit

Posted on April 5, 2021 by boz

Three-time Tony nominee Arthur Kopit died April 2 at his home in Manhattan. Born Arthur Koenig on May 10, 1937, in New York, his parents divorced when he was 2, and he later adopted his stepfather’s surname. He studied engineering … Continue reading →

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NY PopsUp Festival

Posted on April 5, 2021 by boz

On April 3, Broadway welcomed back its first audience since March 12, 2020, with a 40-minute matinee at the St. James Theatre as part of the NY PopsUp festival, which launched February 20 at the Javits Center and will continue with … Continue reading →

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Broadway’s Masked Singer Preview

Posted on April 2, 2021 by boz

Broadway-Talk Live Network has announced the launch of Broadway’s Masked Singer, a new fundraising show for BC/EFA, which will be broadcast in three installments later this month. The miniseries premieres April 26 at 8 p.m. ET and continues April 28 and … Continue reading →

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R&H Goes Pop! Preview

Posted on April 1, 2021 by boz

This week, the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization released R&H Goes Pop!, a compilation that features contemporary twists on popular songs from the R&H catalog reinterpreted by today’s Broadway stars. Hosted by Laura Osnes (Tony nominee for R&H’s Cinderella), the YouTube … Continue reading →

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2021 Drama League Nominees

Posted on March 30, 2021 by boz

The Drama League has announced the nominees of its 87th annual awards, which include five new categories: Outstanding Digital Theater, Individual Production; Outstanding Digital Theater, Collection or Festival; Outstanding Interactive or Socially Distanced Theater; Outstanding Audio Theater Production; and Outstanding … Continue reading →

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Broadway Backwards 2021

Posted on March 30, 2021 by boz

Broadway Backwards is back. What began as a small, grassroots benefit concert in 2006 has grown into an annual event presented on Broadway’s stages. The 2020 edition was scheduled for March 16 but was canceled on March 12 when Broadway … Continue reading →

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SNL Choreographers Sketch

Posted on March 29, 2021 by boz

Former Saturday Night Live repertory cast member (and current recurring Kamala Harris impersonator) Maya Rudolph returned for the second time as host on the March 27 episode of the long-running variety series. The evening included a nod to the reopening of … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Jonathan Groff

Posted on March 26, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to two-time Tony nominee Jonathan Groff, born March 26, 1985, in Lancaster, Pa. Groff was active in his school drama clubs as well as the local Fulton Opera House and Ephrata Performing Arts Center. After graduating from Conestoga … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Elton John

Posted on March 25, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to award-winning composer Elton John, born Reginald Dwight on March 25, 1947, in London. He began playing piano at age 4. At age 11, he won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music but quit before graduating … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Bob Mackie

Posted on March 24, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to Tony-winning costume designer Bob Mackie, born March 24, 1939, in Monterey Park, Calif. He graduated from Rosemead H.S. in 1957 and attended Pasadena City College, then Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles, but he left his studies … Continue reading →

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