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Happy Birthday To Broadway’s Thommie Walsh

Remembering Thommie Walsh, two-time Tony Award winner, who would have turned 72 today
Two-time Tony Award winner Thommie Walsh
I originally posted this on March 15, 2011 in tribute to my funny, talented, and dear friend, Thommie Walsh. A very personal post for me, I share this each year to celebrate his beautiful spirit. Today would have been Thommie’s 73rd birthday. Continue reading “Happy Birthday To Broadway’s Thommie Walsh”

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Broadway Shows Playing to 94% Capacity End Of January

The cast of Phantom of the Opera (photo: Johan Persson)
Even though Broadway box office traditionally drops in January following the bustling holiday season, the last week of January saw the 23 productions currently on the Great While Way grossing $25,705,039, with audience capacity inching up to 94% overall. Continue reading “Broadway Shows Playing to 94% Capacity End Of January”

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Review: ‘Broadway Rising’ Captures The Formidable Spirit Of Broadway During COVID

The new documentary Broadway Rising is available on VOD December 28, 2022 The new documentary Broadway Rising chronicles the complex yet inspiring road to reopening Broadway after an 18-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading “Review: ‘Broadway Rising’ Captures The Formidable Spirit Of Broadway During COVID”

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‘Broadway Rising’ Follows Broadway’s Journey Back After COVID Shutdown

The feature-length documentary Broadway Rising chronicles the Broadway community’s harrowing and inspiring journey back to the stage following the COVID-19 shutdown on March 12, 2020.
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The feature-length documentary Broadway Rising chronicles the Broadway community’s harrowing and inspiring journey back to the stage following the COVID-19 shutdown on March 12, 2020. Continue reading “‘Broadway Rising’ Follows Broadway’s Journey Back After COVID Shutdown”

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The Museum Of Broadway – An Interactive Celebration Of Broadway’s Rich History

Museum of Broadway (photo: Monique Carboni)
Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr. Just steps from Times Square, visitors to the interactive, experiential Museum of Broadway step back through nearly 150 years of legendary productions and see up close iconic memorabilia. Continue reading “The Museum Of Broadway – An Interactive Celebration Of Broadway’s Rich History”

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Jason Momoa Shows Off His ASSets + More News

Jason Momoa stripped on Jimmy Kimmel Live to show off his ASSets
Jason Momoa at Jimmy Kimmel Live (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: After Jimmy Kimmel became inquisitive about Jason Momoa’s Hawaiian malo that he’s been seen rocking recently, the action star didn’t pause to strip out of his purple silk suit and show off his ASSets. Continue reading “Jason Momoa Shows Off His ASSets + More News”

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GLEE Was Written With Justin Timberlake In Mind + More News

Justin Timberlake (image via Depositphotos)
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: In a recent episode of the podcast And That’s What You REALLY Missed, GLEE creator Ryan Murphy revealed the role of Mr. Schuester (played by Matthew Morrison) was originally written with Justin Timberlake in mind. And the character was conceived as a meth addict… Continue reading “GLEE Was Written With Justin Timberlake In Mind + More News”

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Chet Walker, Broadway Director/Choreographer, Dances Into The Light

I'm sad to share the news that Broadway director/choreographer Chet Walker passed away peacefully on Friday from a glioblastoma tumor.
Director/choreographer Chet Walker (image via official website)
I’m sad to share the news that Broadway director/choreographer Chet Walker passed away peacefully on Friday from a glioblastoma tumor. Continue reading “Chet Walker, Broadway Director/Choreographer, Dances Into The Light”

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Grindr Killer Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder + More News

Mark David Latunski, the so-called 'Grindr cannibal killer,' found guilty of first-degree murder
Mark David Latunski (mugshot)
Some news items you might have missed: • Michigan Live: A judge in Michigan has found Mark David Latunski guilty of first-degree murder for killing and dismembering a 25-year-old man after a Grindr hook-up. Continue reading “Grindr Killer Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder + More News”