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2,992 stories by "Sam"

The Broadway Review: An amorphous 'Uncle Vanya' straddles different times and genres by Brittani Samuel

Heidi Schreck pens a comedy-bolstered but disorienting translation of Chekhov's seminal play.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 1:14am on April 25, 2024[SHARE]

The Broadway Review: 'Mary Jane' " a heart-shattering drama that puts care at its core by Brittani Samuel

Amy Herzog's play about a mother and her ill son is an expertly-crafted exploration of allegiance and love.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:00am on April 24, 2024[SHARE]

2024 Outer Critics Circle nominations: 'Stereophonic' and 'Suffs' receive an end-season boost by Sam Eckmann

Nominations for the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards were announced on Tuesday, April 23. The stars of the hit Broadway revival of "Merrily We Roll Along," Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez and…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 5:15pm on April 23, 2024[SHARE]

Anika Noni Rose ('Uncle Vanya') on breaking the 4th wall and learning how to 'crack open' the truth within Chekhov [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"I'm always waiting for something different, a different and new challenge," reveals Anika Noni Rose. A worthy challenge arose in the form of Anton Chekhov, and the latest Broadway revival o…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 2:30pm on April 23, 2024[SHARE]

Matt Gould ('Lempicka') on depicting the tension between 'machine-made sound' and 'human' qualities within his score [Exclusive Video Inte by Sam Eckmann

It only took one look at a painting for Matt Gould to know he wanted to write the musical "Lempicka," about the titular artist Tamara de Lempicka. "It's usually a really fast, visceral idea …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:30am on April 23, 2024[SHARE]

Jeremy Jordan ('The Great Gatsby') on the 'romanticism' and 'mania' of the classic literary figure [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"I really wanted to discover what wasn't there," explains Jeremy Jordan when asked about his portrayal of the titular figure in "The Great Gatsby." The actor is embodying the enigmatic Jay G…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:30am on April 23, 2024[SHARE]

The Broadway Review: 'The Heart of Rock and Roll' is a greatest-hits album of Broadway cliches by Brittani Samuel

Jonathan A. Abrams's offering is a rote but still rollickin' musical scored to Huey Lewis and the News' nostalgia-inducing discography. 

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:40pm on April 22, 2024[SHARE]

The Broadway Review: 'Patriots' is a bullish new play that doesn't reach its epic ambitions by Brittani Samuel

In Peter Morgan's latest, cartoonish versions of the red-blooded Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky and his political puppet, Vladimir Putin, go head-to-head.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:35pm on April 22, 2024[SHARE]

2024 Drama League Award nominations: 54 contenders for Distinguished Performance by Sam Eckmann

The nominees for the 2024 Drama League Awards were announced April 22, 2024, by Vanessa Williams and past Drama League winner Bebe Neuwirth. Winners will be announced during the 90th Annual …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:15pm on April 22, 2024[SHARE]

The Broadway Review: 'Cabaret' a carnal, queer hotbed of thrills by Brittani Samuel

Director Rebecca Frecknall's creepy interpretation of the legendary classic pulls you in with fantasy, then crushes you with reality.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 1:00am on April 22, 2024[SHARE]

Camille A. Brown ('Hell's Kitchen' choreographer) brings 'spirit' of new Alicia Keys song 'Kaleidoscope' to life [Exclusive Video Interv by Sam Eckmann

"It's not just about setting time and space, but it's also about the dancers being time and being space," explains Camille A. Brown of her work on "Hell's Kitchen." The choreographer found t…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 4:00pm on April 21, 2024[SHARE]

Lindsay Mendez ('Merrily We Roll Along') on how the 'spark' between co-stars helps deliver a 'universal' story about friendship [Exclusive by Sam Eckmann

"It's so complicated, but I think it's so universal to all of us who've grown up," says Lindsay Mendez on the central friendships in "Merrily We Roll Along." The current Broadway revival at …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 2:00pm on April 21, 2024[SHARE]

Grace McLean ('Suffs') enjoys in 'dissonance' of portraying the patriarchy of Woodrow Wilson in a woman's body [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"I try to think about what it would be like to just walk through the world with blissful confidence," explains Grace McLean when describing her portrayal of president Woodrow Wilson in "Suff…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00pm on April 21, 2024[SHARE]

Grant Gustin ('Water for Elephants') learns to 'follow the momentum' within a 'marathon' of singing and circus [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"My dream had always been to originate something and it's really fun to just kind of make it my own," says Grant Gustin of starring in a Broadway musical. That aspiration is now a reality as…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00am on April 21, 2024[SHARE]

The Broadway Review: 'Hell's Kitchen' " A charming new musical told through bright eyes and big songs by Brittani Samuel

Alicia Keys' new musical, freshly transferred from the Public Theater, is an adoring snapshot of young love and longing in '90s New York.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 2:11am on April 21, 2024[SHARE]

The Broadway Review: 'Stereophonic' is a strum of genius by Brittani Samuel

Naturalism has never looked or sounded as good as it does in David Adjmi's '70s-set, soft rock drama.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:41am on April 20, 2024[SHARE]

2024 Tony Awards eligibility rulings (round 2): 'Appropriate' is officially a revival, 'The Notebook' actors split up by Sam Eckmann

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the third time during the 2023-2024 Broadway season on April 19, to discuss eligibility of 8 productions for the 77th Annual Tony Awards in 2…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 6:30pm on April 19, 2024[SHARE]

Nichelle Lewis ('The Wiz') on processing loss in order to feel 'Home' on Broadway [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"I think it's just about discovering yourself and knowing that who you are is enough," says Nichelle Lewis when summing up the major themes in "The Wiz." The actress is making her Broadway d…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30pm on April 19, 2024[SHARE]

The Broadway Review: 'Suffs' is a sleek account of feminist history that's liberating " but not just " for all by Brittani Samuel

Shaina Taub makes a strong Broadway debut as the writer, composer and lyricist of this new American musical.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 2:49am on April 19, 2024[SHARE]

Schele Williams ('The Notebook' and 'The Wiz') makes her historic Broadway directorial debut by telling stories 'with authenticity and integ by Sam Eckmann

"I've been directing for 20 years, and to finally have this moment happen is just extraordinary," confesses Schele Williams. While she has previously appeared on Broadway as an actor, she su…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 4:30pm on April 18, 2024[SHARE]

Betsy Aidem ('Prayer for the French Republic') on Marcelle's impossible choice: 'I had nowhere to go but everywhere' [Exclusive Video Interv by Sam Eckmann

During a pivotal moment in Joshua Harmon's "Prayer for the French Republic," Betsy Aidem desperately asks where she can take her family "to feel safe." The question reverberates through the …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 2:30pm on April 18, 2024[SHARE]

Chip Zien ('Harmony') explores guilt and history in 'the role of a lifetime' [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"It's the role of a lifetime," exclaims Chip Zien in reference to his character Rabbi in "Harmony." The actor's agents were initially hesitant to send him the script for the Barry Manilow an…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30pm on April 16, 2024[SHARE]

Eden Espinosa ('Lempicka') returns to Broadway after a 16 year absence in a 'gift' of a role that uses 'every part' of her range [Exclusiv by Sam Eckmann

It has been 16 years since Eden Espinosa graced a Broadway stage. After showcasing her powerhouse vocals in "Wicked," "Brooklyn," and the final cast of "Rent," the actress took time to explo…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 2:30pm on April 15, 2024[SHARE]

The Broadway Review: 'Lempicka' is a seductive unpolished musical about a groundbreaking Polish painter by Brittani Samuel

Co-writers Carson Kreitzer and Matt Gould color outside the traditional lines, but are backed by enough talent to render a captivating portrait. 

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:47am on April 15, 2024[SHARE]

Carson Kreitzer ('Lempicka') on capturing the famed painter through lyrics: 'My language has always wanted to ride with music' [Exclusive Vide by Sam Eckmann

"I often write about women who were ahead of their time and paid a great price for pushing the boundaries of what women were allowed to do," explains Carson Kreitzer. The writer contributed …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 2:30pm on April 12, 2024[SHARE]
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