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The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and off-Broadway.

Guest: Kyle Jarrow

KYLE JARROW (Book) is a writer and musician who creates work for the stage, film and television. He is creator and executive producer of the upcoming TV series Valor, premiering on the CW network this fall. His digital series Lost Generation (with music by Duncan Sheik) is now streaming on Verizon’s go90 platform. Kyle’s plays include A Very Merry Unauthorized Children’s Scientology Pageant (Obie Award), The Wildness (Lortel Award nominee), Whisper House (now playing in London), Noir, Love Kills and Hostage Song. Kyle penned the film Armless, which was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival. In addition to his writing work, he leads the rock band Sky-Pony with his wife Lauren Worsham. Their debut album Beautiful Monster is available from Knitting Factory Records. More info on Kyle at kylejarrow.com.

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Host: Jan Simpson | [email protected] | Facebook | Twitter

Broadway & Me

JAN SIMPSON is the Director of the Arts and Culture Journalism program at CUNY’s Graduate School of Journalism, and also writes for TDF Stages, American Theater and has her own blog at Broadway & Me.

Listen: Corden Coming Back to the Tonys?, Sinatra Musical in the Works for the West End, the Story Behind the Muny’s “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway”

“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) James Corden is Reportedly Being Pursued to Return as Tonys Host

https://nypost.com/2018/01/18/james-corden-is-odds-on-favorite-to-host-the-tonys/

2) Show and Casting News

Tammy Blanchard Join’s “Iceman” Revival

http://deadline.com/2018/01/tammy-blanchard-joins-denzel-washington-in-the-iceman-cometh-bernie-williams-goes-cabaret-michael-wellers-carousel-spin-1202245909/

Ruthie Ann Miles to Return to “The King and I” in London

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Winner-Ruthie-Ann-Miles-to-Join-Kelli-OHara-and-Ken-Watanabe-in-West-End-THE-KING-AND-I-20180118

Sinatra Musical in the Works for West End

https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/I-Could-Write-A-Book-Upcoming-Frank-Sinatra-Musical-Finds-Its-Book-Writer-20180118

Tommy Kail to Direct Disney’s “Oliver” Remake

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Danny-Strong-Signs-on-as-Screenwriter-for-Disneys-OLIVER-Remake-20180118

“Cruel Intentions” Extends Again

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CRUEL-INTENTIONS-Extends-For-Second-Time-at-Le-Poisson-Rouge-20180118

Irish Rep’s “Disco Pigs” Extends As Well

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/DISCO-PIGS-Extends-Run-At-Irish-Rep-Performances-Now-Through-34-20180118

3) Concert News

Stars Join Manhattan Concert Productions’ Classics Concert

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lea-Salonga-Norm-Lewis-Laura-Osnes-and-More-to-Lead-MCPs-Broadway-Classics-in-Concert-20180118

Broadway Backwards Makes April Plans

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BROADWAY-BACKWARDS-Will-Return-to-the-Al-Hirschfeld-Theatre-on-April-2-20180118

4) Inside The Muny’s “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Industry-Exclusive-How-The-Muny-Snagged-JEROME-ROBBINS-BROADWAY-For-Their-Centennial-Season-20180118

5) Next Week Off the Stage

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Alex about “Once On This Island” playing at the Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway.

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

Listen: Tony-Winner Lena Hall Talks “Obsessed,” “Becks,” and “Snowpiercer” and “Pretty Woman” to Attempt Feminist Reinvention

“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) “Pretty Woman” Will Reportedly Attempt a Feminist Reinvention

https://nypost.com/2018/01/16/pretty-woman-hooker-gets-a-feminist-twist-on-broadway/

2) Phylicia Rashad to Direct “Our Lady of 121st Street” for Signature

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Phylicia-Rashad-to-Make-Directorial-Debut-with-OUR-LADY-OF-121ST-STREET-20180117

3) News About Two Upcoming, Free Broadway Events

La MaMa to Host Weekend of Starry Readings

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/La-MaMa-Announces-Free-Weekend-of-Play-Readings-Featuring-Matthew-Broderick-John-Slattery-and-More-20180117

Broadway to Participate in Big Hug Day

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Need-a-Hug-Broadway-Will-Unite-in-Times-Square-for-Big-Hug-Day-This-Sunday-20180117

4) Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz Duet at their First Curtain Call

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Hearts-Start-Racing-Sara-Bareilles-and-Jason-Mraz-Duet-for-First-WAITRESS-Curtain-Call-20180116

5) Theatre Throwback at January 18th, 1998

6) Tony-Winner Lena Hall Talks “Obsessed,” “Becks,” “Snowpiercer,” and More

https://lenahallobsessed.com/

https://twitter.com/LenaRockerHall

Music: Lena Hall Obsessed: Hedwig – “Tear Me Down”

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Listen: Stars Return to Broadway’s “Hamilton” and “Waitress,” “Rocktopia” Preps for Broadway Run with a Train Grammy Winner, and Broadway Grosses!

“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:

Michael Luwoye Returns to “Hamilton”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Youll-Be-Back-Michael-Luwoye-Returns-to-HAMILTON-Tomorrow-20180115

Sara Bareilles Heads Back to the Diner

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Back-for-Seconds-Sara-Bareilles-Joins-Jason-Mraz-in-WAITRESS-Tomorrow-20180115

Peter Joback Returns to “Phantom”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Hes-HerePeter-Joback-Returns-to-THE-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-Today-20180116

Today is Equity’s Third Annual “Swing Day”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actors-Equity-Association-Declares-January-17-2018-Third-Annual-National-Swing-Day-20180116

1) Stars to Lead the New Group’s “Good for Otto” Next Month

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Full-Casting-Has-Been-Announced-for-The-New-Groups-GOOD-FOR-OTTO-Featuring-Rosie-ODonnell-and-More-20180116

2) Last Week’s Broadway Grosses

https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses.cfm

3) Show and Casting News

Classic Stage Company’s “Fire and Air” to Begin Performances Tonight

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Previews-Begin-Tomorrow-For-Terrence-McNallys-FIRE-AND-AIR-At-CSC-20180116

Rory O’Malley Will Depart “Hamilton” this Month

https://twitter.com/RoryOMalley/status/953273097624285184

Train’s Pat Monahan to Make Broadway Debut in “Rocktopia”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Train-Lead-Singer-Pat-Monahan-to-Make-Broadway-Debut-in-ROCKTOPIA-20180116

Tickets Go on Sale Today for “Moulin Rouge” in Boston

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tickets-on-Sale-Tomorrow-for-MOULIN-ROUGE-20180116

4) BroadwayWorld Launches Theatre Camp Guide

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Introducing-the-BroadwayWorld-Theatre-Camp-Guide-20180116 

5) Rocktopia Gives the Press a Preview

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Let-Chloe-Lowery-Chill-You-to-the-Bone-in-Sneak-Peek-of-ROCKTOPIA-on-Broadway-20180116

Listen:

“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) Asian American Performers Action Coalition Releases 10-Year Diversity Study

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Asian-American-Performers-Action-Coalition-Deems-2015-16-Theatre-Season-Most-Diverse-on-Record-20180115

2) Hal Prince Hints at “Evita” Broadway Return

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Will-Hal-Prince-Helmed-EVITA-Bring-Its-Rainbow-Tour-to-Broadway-20180115

3) Roundabout and The Interval to Host Women in Theatre Panel

https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/Shows-Events/Women-in-Theatre.aspx

4) BroadwayWorld Seeks a Full-Time Editor

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Join-Our-Team-BroadwayWorld-Is-Seeking-a-Full-Time-Editor-20180115

5) “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Creator Rachel Bloom Sings “Tinder Fails: The Musical”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Rachel-Bloom-Sings-Tinder-Fails-The-Musical-20180115

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director Pam MacKinnon about “Parisian Woman,” playing at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway.

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

Listen: Broadway Says a Bunch of Goodbyes, Off-Center Season Announced, and Palace Theatre Seeks a Billion Dollars for Renovation!

“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) Broadway Said a lot of Goodbyes on Sunday

“Miss Saigon” Closed on Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/So-Long-Saigon-MISS-SAIGON-Takes-Final-Broadway-Bows-Tonight-20180114

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Closed on Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Closing-Up-Shop-CHARLIE-AND-THE-CHOCOLATE-FACTORY-Takes-Final-Broadway-Bows-Today-20180114

Bette Midler and Others Exit “Hello, Dolly!”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Goodbye-Dolly-Bette-Midler-David-Hyde-Pierce-and-Taylor-Trensch-Depart-HELLO-DOLLY-Today-20180114

Beanie Feldstein to be Replaced by Molly Griggs

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Just-In-Molly-Griggs-to-Replace-Beanie-Feldstein-in-HELLO-DOLLY-20180114

Javier Munoz Plays his Final Performance in “Hamilton”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/One-Last-TimeJavier-Munoz-Plays-His-Final-Performance-in-HAMILTON-Today-20180114

“Hamilton” Shares a Tribute for Javi’s Last Show

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Must-Watch-HAMILTON-Shares-Heartwarming-Tribute-to-Javier-Munoz-Who-Plays-His-Final-Performance-Today-20180114

2) Encores! Off-Center Season Announced

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SONGS-FOR-A-NEW-WORLD-GONE-MISSING-and-More-Lead-Encores-Off-Center-Season-20180112

3) Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform at the Super Bowl

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Wait-For-ItLeslie-Odom-Jr-Will-Sing-America-the-Beautiful-at-the-Super-Bowl-This-Year-20180113

4) $1 Billion Sought for Palace Theatre Renovation

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Palace-Theatre-Developers-Seek-1-Billion-for-Property-Renovation-20180112

5) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule

Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Frances Ruffelle. We review Mankind @ Playwrights Horizons, John Lithgow: Stories by Heart, and talk about The Minty Awards: Catholic High School Theater on Staten Island.

 

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. 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.

 

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Reviews: Frances Ruffelle

FRANCES RUFFELLE: “Live(S) in New York”

Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 7:30 PM @ The Green Room 42

https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10232692

Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle is back in town with her stunning solo performance, an intimate evening of song that whispers seductive secrets, lays bare the naked truth and explodes with the one of a kind bottle rocket charisma that’s kept “Frankie’s” ardent fans coming back for more since she created the iconic role of Eponine in Les Miserables and turned “On My Own” into one of Broadway’s most beloved standards. This evening is a wildly entertaining ride straight through the core of the most tender heart, fiery passion and loose comic confidence of a seasoned performer at the height of her game. Frankie has made five solo albums and has performed countless West End shows including her most recent critically acclaimed performance as Queenie in the U.K. Premiere of Michael LaChiusa’s infamous The Wild Party. The show is co-created by Frances Ruffelle and Gwyneth Herbert, with Musical arrangements by Gwyneth Herbert with additional arrangements by Jude Obermuller and David Barber.

Frances Ruffelle: IBDB

FrancesRuffelle.com

Michael Crawford – Frances Ruffelle – Only You

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Watch Tony Winner Frances Ruffelle Sing From the New London Wild Party

Frances Ruffelle on starring in The Wild Party, a show about dancing on the edge of disaster

Reviews: 

MP: Mankind @ Playwrights Horizons, 416 West 42nd Street, through January 28, 2018

— Jan Simpson’s Stagecraft: Robert O’Hara, Mankind

JF: John Lithgow: Stories by Heart @ American Airlines Theatre, 227 West 42nd Street, through March 4, 2018

 

 

Television, Film and Streaming: 

News: 

MP: The Mint Theater Company’s production of Hindle Wakes @  The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street, through February 17th

MP: The Minty Awards: Catholic High School Theater on Staten Island

 

 

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PF + MP + JM: John Lithgow: Stories by Heart

 

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Listen: Critics Review “John Lithgow: Stories by Heart,” Bryan Cranston Hesitant to Bring “Network” to Broadway, and Laura Benanti is Comedic Genius!

“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) Reviews are in for “John Lithgow: Stories by Heart”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Critics-Weigh-In-on-John-Lithgow-in-STORIES-BY-HEART-20180111

2) Show and Casting News

Bryan Cranston Reportedly Hesitant to Return to Broadway in “Network”

https://nypost.com/2018/01/11/can-bryan-cranston-be-lured-back-to-broadway-for-network/

John Lithgow to Lead Carnegie Hall “Candide”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/John-Lithgow-Patricia-Racette-and-More-Lead-CANDIDE-at-Carnegie-Hall-20180111

Barrington Stage Announces it’s 2018 Season

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Barrington-Stage-Company-Announces-2018-Season-Featuring-WEST-SIDE-STORY-DOLLS-HOUSE-PART-2-and-World-Premieres-20180111

Cuba Gooding Jr. to Lead West End “Chicago” Return

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/All-He-Cares-About-is-Love-Cuba-Gooding-Jr-to-Play-Billy-Flynn-in-CHICAGOs-West-End-Return-20180111

3) O’Neill Theater Center Will Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda this Spring

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Eugene-ONeill-Theater-Center-Will-Honor-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-with-Monte-Cristo-Award-20180111

4) Recommendations

The Guardian Says that All Musicals Suck

https://twitter.com/stuheritage/status/951116640351121408

Laura Benanti Returns to “The Late Show” as Melania Trump

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Laura-Benantis-Melania-Trump-Corrects-The-Lies-Of-Fire-And-Fury-20180111

5) This Week “Off the Stage”