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Listen: The Critics Review “The Play that Goes Wrong” and “The Hairy Ape,” Bucks County Announces “Clue” Cast, and Theresa Rebeck Writes about “Smash” Experience.

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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Notes:

1) Critics Review “The Play that Goes Wrong” on Broadway

2) The Park Avenue Armory Gets Great Reviews for “The Hairy Ape”

3) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule

Broadway | Off-Broadway | London

4) Show and Casting News

Bucks County Announces Cast for “Clue” World Premiere

Andrew Lippa and Jonah Broscow to Lead “The Man in the Ceiling” at Bay Street

5) Theresa Rebeck Pens Essay on “Smash” Experience

Jena Tesse Fox and James Marino talk with Bobby Conte Thornton. Peter Filichia joins in for reviews and trivia. We review Miss Saigon, Sweat, Sweeney Todd, Joan of Arc: Into the Fire, and Transport Group’s productions of Inge In Rep: Picnic.

 

This Week on Broadway has been coming to you every week since March 16, 2009. It is the longest running Broadway and theatrical podcast with more than 400 shows giving thousands of reviews and hundreds of interviews.

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Panel:

Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook

PETER FILICHIA is a theater journalist and historian with a number of books, his most recent is, “The Great Parade”, available everywhere. His columns appear at MTI, Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select and many other places.

Jena Tesse Fox | Twitter

Jena is a theater writer and reviewer whose articles have appeared online at TimeOutNewYork.com, Playbill.com, BroadwayWorld.com and NewYorkTheaterGuide.com.

James Marino | [email protected] | Twitter | Facebook

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Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook

MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist, whose work appears at TalkinBroadway, Everything Sondheim and BroadwayStars. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.

Matt Tamanini | Twitter

MATT TAMANINI is BroadwayWorld’s Senior TV and Film Critic and the host of the “Some Like it Pop” podcast, which is available on iTunes and Stitcher. You can connect with Matt on Twitter at @BWWMatt.

Notes and links for the podcast.

Note: Peter’s reviews and trivia were prerecorded on Wednesday, 3/29/17

Guest: Bobby Conte Thornton

Bobby Conte Thornton is currently making his highly praised Broadway debut as Calogero, the leading role originated by Chazz Palminteri in the Robert DeNiro and Jerry Zaks-helmed A Bronx Tale – The Musical at the Longacre Theatre. Critics have commended his performance as “impressive” (VARIETY), “appealing and strong-voiced” (THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER) and expressed that “Thornton’s likeability is an essential quality that makes the show work.” (THE HUFFINGTON POST).

A 2015 graduate of the University of Michigan, Thornton starred in Grease at Paper Mill Playhouse and Les Misérables at the MUNY while pursuing his BFA. Upon graduation, his New York theater credits include My Fair Lady directed by Michael Arden and Starting Here, Starting Now directed by Richard Maltby, Jr. He has also appeared regionally in Two River Theater’s all-male A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and the world premiere of Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors.

Additionally, Thornton debuted his solo show, Blame It On My Youth, at the historic Venetian Room in the Fairmont San Francisco before his sold-out engagement at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

Twitter: @bcontethor

Instagram: @bcontethor

 

Reviews: 

PF: Miss Saigon @ the Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, scheduled through January 13, 2018

JF + JM: Sweat @ Studio 54, 254 West 54th Street

PF: Sweeney Todd @ Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow Street

JF: Joan of Arc: Into the Fire @ Public Theater, through April 30, 2017

PF: Transport Group’s productions of Inge In Rep: Picnic @ The Gym at Judson, 243 Thompson St, February 23 – April 16, 2017

 

 

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Post Script:

Next Week: 

Explicit: No

Music:

A Bronx Tale (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

Belmont Avenue

One Of The Great Ones (Reprise)

In a World Like This

 

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In this quasi-regular podcast, Patti is joined by some of her Broadway friends to discuss life, theatre, and life in the theatre. In addition to being a talented performer, Patti uses her blog, and now this podcast, to talk about things that are often left unsaid.

Show Notes:

In the long-awaited third edition of “Literally Patti Murin: The Podcast,” Broadway’s Lysistrata Jones chats with cabaret director and Broadway Records graphic designer, Robbie Rozelle, about his upcoming cabaret debut, Bruce Vilanch, “Carrie: The Musical,” Playbill Pride, Tommy Tune as a Gay Pride float, and much, much more!

Tommy Tune – Photo Credit: Carol Rosegg

Robbie Bio: 

Robbie Rozelle does jokes. He has also directed and written or co-written sold-out cabaret shows for Tony Award nominee Melissa Errico (“Amour”), Tony nominee Kate Baldwin (“Finian’s Rainbow”), Elena Shaddow (“The Visit”), Nikka Graff Lanzarone (“Women on the Verge”), Steven Ferezy, Jonathan Demar, Rachel Levy, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 7 contestant Mrs. Kasha Davis and frequent collaborator Jessica Vosk (Elephaba on the “Wicked” tour).

“Robbie Rozelle: Songs from Inside My Locker”

June 9th, 2017 at 9:30pm

Purchase Tickets Here

https://54below.com/events/robbie-rozelle

Wandering his high school hallways, Robbie would often find himself shoved in a locker for singing from “The Rink” too loudly. With his signature wit and style, Robbie grabs the tiger by the tail in a hilarious romp of the songs that got him through a blistering high school experience, a treasure trove of songs ranging from Kander & Ebb to “Carrie.” Featuring special guests and a fantastic band, “Songs From My Locker” is the balm to the chaos of these crazy times.

Twitter: @DivaRobbie

Patti Bio:

Patti’s credits include Broadway/National Tour: “Lysistrata Jones” (Lysistrata Jones), “Wicked” (Galinda), “Xanadu” (Euterpe). Almost Broadway: “Nerds!” (Sally). Other NY Theatre: “Love’s Labour’s Lost” (Princess, Shakespeare in the Park), “Fly By Night” (Daphne, Playwrights Horizons), “Lady, Be Good!” (Susie, Encores!). Other favorite credits: “Emma” (Emma, Old Globe Theatre), “The Little Mermaid” (Ariel, The MUNY), “Chicago” (Roxie, The MUNY). TV: Recurring on “Chicago Med” and “Royal Pains”, “Untitled Louis CK Pilot” (CBS). BFA Syracuse University. Follow Patti on Twitter: @pattimurin.

Blog: Literally Patti Murin

Twitter: @PattiMurin

Instagram: @PattiMurin

Facebook: Patti Murin

Listen: Harvey Fierstein Causes a “Bye Bye Birdie: Live” Firestorm, Hugh Jackman Shares “The Greatest Showman” Footage, and New “Literally Patti Murin” Episode!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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Notes:

1) Harvey Fierstein Causes a Firestorm for Changes Made for “Bye, Bye Birdie: Live”

2) Hugh Jackman Introduces “The Greatest Showman” Footage at Cinema Con

3) “Once on this Island” to Get June Staged Reading Before Broadway

4) Miscellaneous News Items

Astaire Awards to Be Renamed for Chita Rivera

Angela Lansbury to Lead “The Chalk Circle” Benefit this Summer

5) Will Queen Bey Be “The Lion King’s” Nala?

Listen: The Muny Announces Big Stars for 99th Season, “The Prom” to Cast for Broadway, and “Beetlejuice” and “Clueless” Move Forward in Development!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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Notes:

1) Stars Join The Muny’s 99th Season

2) Show and Casting News

Ken Ludwig’s “Murder on the Orient Express” to Pull into Hartford Next

Dianne Wiest to Lead “Happy Days” at Theatre for a New Audience

The Public Extends John Leguizamo’s “Latin History For Morons”

Catherine Russell to Celebrate 30 Years Committing the Perfect Crime… and I Don’t Mean the Show

– Cal Ripken Jr.’s Career Stats from BaseballReference.com

3) Equity Casting Notice News

“The Prom” Releases Broadway Casting Call

“Beetlejuice” and “Clueless” to Continue Development

4) Recommendations

Bill Condon Visits KCRW’s The Business

Michael Park Visits Broadwaysted

Listen: Roundabout Confirms “Marvin’s Room” Casting, Lloyd Webber, Rice, and John Bringing “Joseph” to Big Screen, Carolee Carmello Shares “Sweeney Todd” Rehearsals!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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Notes:

1) Roundabout Confirms Star Casting for “Marvin’s Room”

2) Sirs Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, and Elton John to Bring “Joseph” to the Big Screen

3) Show and Casting News

Dolly Wells Replaces Maura Tierney in “The Whirligig”

Signature Extends Annie Baker’s “The Antipodes” Again

4) Award Season News

Sarah Jones to Host 8th Annual Lilly Awards

Ben Platt to Host 9th Annual Jimmy Awards

5) Carolee Carmello Shares a Sneak Peek at “Sweeney Todd” Rehearsals with Norm Lewis

Listen: “Once on this Island” Announces Broadway Dates, Isherwood Finds New Home, Amber Tamblyn to Make Off-Broadway Debut, & Daily News Celebrates World Theatre Day!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

BroadwayRadio on Twitter | Facebook

Notes:

1) “Once On This Island” Announces Broadway Dates and Casting Search

2) Charles Isherwood Finds His New Critical Home

3) Last Week’s Broadway Grosses

4) Show and Casting News

Amber Tamblyn to Make Off-Broadway Debut this Spring

Michael Musto Teases Potential “Marvin’s Room” Casting

“Spamilton” in Chicago Transitions to Open-Ended Run

“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” Extends at the Old Vic

5) Recommendations

NPR Looks at the Crowded Broadway Season

The New York Daily News Celebrates World Theatre Day with Four Articles

Ginger Adams Otis on Broadway’s Unions and Economic Impact

Otis on Off-Broadway as the Industry’s Incubator

Patricia White on Broadway’s Backstage Workers

Harvey Fierstein on the Gift of Theatre

Listen: Critics Have Much Different Opinions for “Sweat” on Broadway and “Sousatzka” in Toronto” and Kelli O’Hara Teases Broadway Return in “Kiss Me, Kate”

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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Notes:

“The Color Purple’s” “today Show” Appearance Nominated for an Emmy

1) Critics Review “Sweat’s” Broadway Transfer

2) Critics Weigh in on the World Premiere of “Sousatzka”

3) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule

Broadway | Off-Broadway | London

4) Show and Casting News

Kelli O’Hara Teases “Kiss Me, Kate” Revival

Roundabout Announces an Extension for “The Price”

Emilia Clarke to Lead London Premiere of “Five Times in One Night”

“A Doll’s House, Part 2” to Receive World Premiere Before Broadway Bow

5) Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Direct and Co-Star in Movie Musical with Channing Tatum

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to writer and star, Monica Piper, about “Not That Jewish,” presented at New World Stages.

Class Notes actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off and off-off Broadway.

Peter Filichia, James Marino and Michael Portantiere review Rachael Lily Rosenbloom (And Don’t You Ever Forget It), Encores! production of The New Yorkers, How to Transcend a Happy Marriage @ Lincoln Center Theater, Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came to Broadway, Sweat, Joan of Arc: Into the Fire, Picnic, Come Back Little Sheba, and Lyrics & Lyricists – Baby, Dream Your Dream: Dorothy Fields and the Women of the American Songbook.

 

This Week on Broadway has been coming to you every week since March 16, 2009. It is the longest running Broadway and theatrical podcast with more than 400 shows giving thousands of reviews and hundreds of interviews.

Subscribe to BroadwayRadio in iTunes by CLICKING HERE.

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If you would like to listen to the podcast, click on the arrow in the player below.

Panel:

Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook

PETER FILICHIA is a theater journalist and historian with a number of books, his most recent is, “The Great Parade”, available everywhere. His columns appear at MTI, Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select and many other places.

James Marino | [email protected] | Twitter | Facebook

BroadwayStars

Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook

MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist, whose work appears at TalkinBroadway, Everything Sondheim and BroadwayStars. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.

Matt Tamanini | Twitter

MATT TAMANINI is BroadwayWorld’s Senior TV and Film Critic and the host of the “Some Like it Pop” podcast, which is available on iTunes and Stitcher. You can connect with Matt on Twitter at @BWWMatt.

Notes and links for the podcast.

Reviews: 

 

PF: Rachael Lily Rosenbloom (And Don’t You Ever Forget It) @ 54 Below, March 13, 2017

MP + PF: Encores! production of The New Yorkers, A Sociological Musical Satire @ New York City Center, March 22 – 26, 2017

PF + JM: How to Transcend a Happy Marriage @ Lincoln Center Theater,

PF: Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came to Broadway @ 54 Below, March 21, 2017

MP: Sweat @ Studio 54, 254 West 54th Street

PF: Joan of Arc: Into the Fire @ Public Theater, through April 30, 2017

MP: Transport Group’s productions of Inge In Rep: Picnic, and Come Back, Little Sheba @ The Gym at Judson, 243 Thompson St, February 23 – April 16, 2017

MP: Lyrics & Lyricists – Baby, Dream Your Dream: Dorothy Fields and the Women of the American Songbook, Lexington Avenue at 92nd St, March 18 – 20, 2017

Flashback: This Week on Broadway for March 12, 2017: Deborah Grace Winer, Come From Away

 

Discussion: 

Television, Film and Streaming: 

Tours: 

Podcasts:

Recordings: 

Post Script:

Next Week: 

 

Explicit: No

Music:

Cole Porter’s “The New Yorkers” at New York City Center Encores!

 

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