67 stories by "Leigh Scheps"
It's been more than four years since Hamilton redefined the possibilities of what a Broadway musical could be. The hit show, which opened in July 2015 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, has gon…
Just like Hamilton, the musical Six is about history. Just don't confuse its six stars with Chicago's six merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail. The main characters of this already-popul…
A few years ago, one of the original stars of Hercules publically proposed that Krysta Rodriguez should take on her role in a live production. Who knew then that it would actually happen? It…
The winners of the 2019 Jimmy Awards are 18-year-olds Ekele Ukegbu of Elmont, New York, and Ethan Kelso of Logan, Utah. Each went home with a $25,000 scholarship. The competition, also known…
With 200 million records sold, iconic American singer Tina Turner is known worldwide by her big hair, even bigger voice, and her powerful songs that include "River Deep " Mountain High" and …
In his illustrious career, William Ivey Long has dressed stars from Emma Stone and Mick Jagger to Hugh Jackman. The six-time Tony Award"winning costume designer now has 75 Broadway shows und…
When Sherisse Springer is off stage during Kiss Me, Kate, she's often pumping breast milk. "It's part of my track," the actress explains of her backstage choreography. "Wardrobe knows to unz…
Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan return to the Broadway musical together in Waitress. Jordan, who plays love interest Dr. Pomatter, was last seen on Broadway this past fall in the new dra…
It might as well be spring! Shake off those post-winter blues with a trip to the theatre. From spectacular Disney sensations to new musicals like The Prom, here's a list of family-friendly s…
Andrew Barth Feldman is not only making his Broadway debut at 16 years old, but this is his first professional acting gig ever. "I have never been in a process where literally the show is my…
Sexy, stripped down, suggestive, and reimagined: These are the words being used to describe the revival of Oklahoma!, beginning previews March 19. It's not how the classical musical would…
There's a reason nearly a dozen original cast members are still performing in Kinky Boots on Broadway six years after it premiered. "It’s not a mistake that about half of our cast is p…
This year has us "waving through a window" and saying goodbye already! In 2018, not only did Bette Midler say "So long, dearie" to Broadway, but audiences welcomed her back to the Harmonia G…
In the span of one year, Be More Chill will have gone from Off-Broadway to Broadway. The show's growing popularity on social media " including a YouTube video of one of the musical's songs, …
Forget the skyscrapers: This time of year, New York City sparkles with lights all over, from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to Macy's decked-out window displays. Dazzling décor shine…
When Broadway producer Richie Jackson was 17, the play Torch Song Trilogy changed his life. "It's been a road map of a life that could be possible," Jackson says of worshipping the 1982 show…
Laura Benanti is headed back to Broadway, as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Succeeding Tony-nominated Lauren Ambrose, who is departing the musical for an upc…
One of the questions Jessica Vosk, who plays Elphaba in Wicked, gets asked most at the stage door these days is: "Has the script been changed to make it more relevant to today?" And the answ…
Today show meteorologist Al Roker will make his Broadway debut as Old Joe in Waitress, now starring Nicolette Robinson as Jenna, beginning October 5 for a limited six-week run through Novemb…
Cuba Gooding Jr. returns to Broadway in Chicago as lawyer Billy Flynn beginning October 6 for a limited run through November 18 at the Ambassador Theatre. It's the Hollywood star's first mus…
Broadway revivals of long-beloved musicals are hitting the road this fall, set to introduce audiences across the country to productions that have won praise for their virtuosity, authenticit…
If heaven is a place on Earth, The GoÂGo's have found it on Broadway. Their music is the basis of the new jukebox musical Head Over Heels, now playing at the Hudson Theatre. "They're the …
Broadway Direct's got an exclusive behind the scenes look at Lindsay Mendez singing "Mister Snow" during the recording of the new Broadway cast album, Carousel.
"It's a major dream come true…
All Donna McKechnie needs is the music a mirror and she'll still dance for you. The 75-year-old is currently starring as Joanne in the original musical, Half Time, at the Paper Mill Playhous…
Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell is going full out these days. Not only is he directing and choreographing the original musical, Half Time, at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey, but he'…
