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Theatrely's Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal visited Suffs during Kids Nights on Broadway and reports on this very special night at the musical.

Photographer Michael Kushner spent time with Sara Gettelfinger at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway for his Dressing Room Project, a photo series following stars as they prepare to go on. Gettelfinger stars as Barbara in the Tony-nominated Water For Elephants.

Ghostlight Records will release a new remix and remastered 15th Anniversary Edition of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Next To Normal. It will be released in streaming and digital formats tomorrow, August 9 and will be issued on CD and its first-ever vinyl pressing later this year. Theatrely has an exclusive first listen to one of the tracks. 

Theatrely is going down the rabbit hole and finding our favorite videos of Tony winner Kecia Lewis from Hell's Kitchen on Broadway.

Natalie Joy Johnson talks starring as Diana in Next To Normal at Barrington Stage Company, following a short but beloved run in Lempicka.

Tomorrow Nick Cartell, the current Jean Valjean on the national tour of Les Misérables, is set to release his upcoming album A Thousand Spotlights and Theatrely has an exclusive first listen to one of the tracks. 

What happened to the goldfish from Mary Jane, Amy Herzog's Tony-nominated play on Broadway that starred Rachel McAdams. Well Nolan Boggess took them home to his apartment in Brooklyn!

The Theatrely31 is our newly minted annual compilation of visionary actors, directors, and theatre makers poised for a meteoric rise. These trailblazers and emerging stars are carving unique paths within our industry, and we eagerly anticipate the exciting destinations they will take us to next.

Before Katie Rose Clarke takes her final bow as Beth in the Tony-winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez, I caught up with her to reflect on the last few years of having this beloved Sondheim classic in her life.

After a wildly successful run of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding at Manhattan Theatre Club on Broadway earlier this season, Jocelyn Bioh has been hard at work developing projects for the stage and screen, both big and small. Bioh’s plays have been seen on stages across New York with School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Nollywood Dreams, and Merry Wives at the Delacorte. She is currently writing for the upcoming Star Wars series The Alcolyte, the live screen film adaptation of the hit musical Once On This Island, as well as the book for the Broadway bound musical Goddess.

Theatrely sat down with director Danya Taymor of the The Outsiders on Broadway to discuss bringing the new musical to life

An open letter to the theatre industry from Theatrely Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal

The Outsiders is one of the most buzzed about performances this season, racking up 12 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. We here at Theatrely recently caught up with first time nominee Sky Lakota-Lynch at Magnolia Bakery to chat all about the Tonys, his fellow nominees, and creating the world of The Outsiders. 

Theatrely has received the exclusive track debut of “The Lion Has Got No Teeth.” from the new Tony award nominated musical Water For Elephants.

Before Bonnie Milligan takes her final bow as Aunt Deb in Kimberly Akimbo today, I caught up with her backstage at the Booth Theatre to reflect on the last three years. Milligan has been with the much beloved musical since its inception and Off-Broadway run in the fall of 2021 and today she says goodbye. 

Theatrely was on the scene at Suffs The Musical's first preview on Broadway

Theatrely presents an oral history of Newsies, from its scrappy beginnings, to a bonafide Broadway hit, and its legacy beyond. Read interviews with Jeremy Jordan, Harvey Fierstein, Kara Lindsay, Alan Menken, Tom Schumacher, and over 50 others involved in the musical.

Zach Zucker currently stars as his alter ego Jack Tucker in Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour at the Soho Playhouse Off Broadway; we recently had the opportunity to not just learn about Zach, but also all things Jack as well.

Ghostlight Records will release the cast album of the new Michael John LaChiusa musical The Gardens of Anuncia this Friday, March 15th. Listen to an exclusive first listen here at Theatrely!

Theatrely's dream cast for if Oppenheimer became a play, based on the 2024 Academy Award-winning Best Picture.

Theatrely's red carpet fashion round up of Broadway alum at the 2024 Oscars.

Theatrely's dream cast for the imaginary Barbie Musical, based on the Barbie Movie from 2023.

Marshall Pailet and Alexandria Wailes talk to Theatrely about all things Private Jones at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia.

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber tries peanut butter for the first time in 75 years

Andrew Barth Feldman chats with Theatrely all about his one night only benefit concert of 13 The Musical

Theatrely was on the scene at The Notebook on Broadway at their first preview to see the new musical come to life.

We had the opportunity to sit down with Brooklyn Laundry's Cecily Strong and discuss all things laundry, loss, and family.

Academy Award Nominees Celine Song and Sofia Coppola got to chatting about Stereophonic, coming to Broadway this season.

Caissie Levy and Patti Murin reunited at Walt Disney World in Florida for Epcot's Festival of the Arts as part of the Disney On Broadway Concert Series. We recently caught up with the two of them and discuss this incredible experience.

Today we have learned that Chita Rivera has passed away at 91. To celebrate the life of this absolute Broadway Legend we have complied some of our favorite clips and performances from her.

Would the new hit film Wonka work on Broadway?

Kevin Del Aguila from Some Like It Hot on Broadway sits down with Grace Aki for the latest episode of Grit in the Oyster.

Grace Aki joins Isabelle McCalla at the Mermaid Oyster Bar to chat all about Shucked on Broadway and have some Oysters of course!

Julie Benko has released her debut holiday EP Christmas With You, which is available now and streaming everywhere. We here at Theatrely have your first look at the new music video for “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” which will be released on December 18. 

Get your first exclusive listen to Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical featuring Norbert Leo Butz, Kevin Del Aguila, Sutton Foster, Jessie Mueller and more!

Dead Letter No. 9, the immersive experience is a show you wont soon forget.

Theatrely's picks for their favorite performances from 2023 from Merrily We Roll Along to Parade and everything Off-Broadway, regionally, and in London's West End.

Go on the scene of the latest Broadway musical to open, How To Dance In Ohio at the Belasco Theatre.

Theatrely's Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal traveled to London to experience a one night only concert of Diana The Musical starring Kerry Ellis, Maiya Quansah-Breed, Alice Fearn, Denise Welch, Andy Coxon and more.

Spamalot is now in performances on Broadway starring Christopher Fitzgerald as Patsy, James Monroe Iglehart as King Arthur, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as The Lady of the Lake, Ethan Slater as The Historian/Prince Herbert, Jimmy Smagula as Sir Bedevere, Michael Urie as Sir Robin Taran Killam as Lancelot, and Nik Walker as Sir Galahad.

Marquee Digital––a paperless alternative to print theatre programs––has the potential to revolutionize the way we engage with the performing arts. 

Theatrely was on the scene at MasterVoice's concert production of Stephen Sondheim's The Frogs starring Nathan Lane in New York City.

Theatrely has an exclusive first listen to “Little Drummer Girl” from Stephanie J. Block’s debut holiday album Merry Christmas, Darling, which will be available tomorrow on CD and on digital and streaming platforms. 

If you have been on TikTok at any point in the past few years, there is a high chance you have seen a clip of T.3, the vocal trio featuring Liam Fennecken, Jim Hogan, and Brendan Jacob Smith. To preview their upcoming EP Option Up, the group has debuted their single “Dilly Dilly” and Theatrely has the exclusive first look at the new video. 

Playwright Samuel Baum discusses his work with his play The Engagement Party at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, California.

Nathan Lane and Patti Lupone address the state of the theatre on A24's podcast.

We all have those shows we connect with and love, and for Aaliyah Elbert that is Here Lies Love — the immersive musical experience changing the game on Broadway. Following the rise and fall of Imeda Marcos and how she used her fame and power throughout her husband’s regime in the Phillippines. From David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, and directed by Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love is one of the most unique experiences you can have in New York right now. 

It’s a hit! Join Krystal Joy Brown as she prepares for the red carpet celebration of Merrily We Roll Along here on Broadway. Theatrely vlogged her day, in the latest entry of our Get Ready With Me series.

Nolan visited Titanique's first superfan performance and reports back.

The season finale recap of season 3 of Only Murders in the Building starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin.

Go backstage with Tony Winner Ruthie Ann Miles as she prepares to go on in Sweeney Todd.

Theatrely's weekly recap of Only Murders in the Building Season 3 on Hulu starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin.

“There will be f*ck-ups!” Oliver to his cast, or me to my editor upon submitting this article.

Theatrely's look at Off-Broadway this fall

Krystal Joy Brown stars in Merrily We Roll Along with Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez on Broadway this fall

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada star in The Great Gatsby at Paper Mill Playhouse this fall.

Theatrely's Fall 2023 Preview

Nik Walker and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer star in Spamalot on Broadway this fall!

Sierra Boggess and Julie Benko star in Harmony on Broadway this fall.

Conor Tague and Amelia Fei star in How To Dance in Ohio on Broadway this fall.

Somi Kakoma and Lakisha May star in Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway this fall.

Kara Young stars in Purlie Victorious on Broadway this fall with Leslie Odom, Jr.

An all-star cast is coming together at Classic Stage Company for I Can Get It For You Wholesale

Author Dan Brown, Michael Urie, and Hannah Cruz discuss bringing The Da Vinci Code to the stage in a new play at Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine

Theatrely's weekly episode recap of Only Murders In The Building on Hulu starring Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez.

Social media managers Micayla Brewster and Chase Haylon are launching The Social Team, a new digital agency for theatre.

Listen to the exclusive early release of Pirelli's Miracle Elixir from Sweeney Todd. The album is available on Friday, September 8.

Theatrely's weekly episode recap of Only Murders In The Building on Hulu starring Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez.

Theatrely's recap of Only Murders In The Building Season 3 Episode 4, now on Hulu. The musical comedy mystery stars Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin.

Listen to the exclusive track The New Peggy, after the name of the new musical. The album will be available on all digital and streaming platforms on Friday, August 25.

Theatrely's episode recap of Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 5.

Marcia Cross returns to the New York stage in Pay The Writer Off-Broadway.

Mary Kate Morrissey, best known for Mean Girls and Wicked, is the latest guest on Sentimental Men.

Theatrely's weekly recap of Only Murders in the Building starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin.

Watch Casey Likes get ready for the gala performance of Back to the Future: The Musical on Broadway with Theatrely.

Matthew López talks to Theatrely about directing and adapting Red, White and Royal Blue for Amazon, as well as Some Like It Hot on Broadway

Theatrely recaps the first episode in Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building on Hulu. The Broadway-themed crime season features Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd, and more favorites of the stage and screen.

Theatrely's weekly recap of season 3 episode 2 of Only Murders in the Building on Hulu. The mysterious comedy stars Martin Short, Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and more friends from the stage and screen.

That Day Is Coming, Every Day Is Coming is one of the latest works from Open-Door Playhouse.

Christoper Mannelli joins the Huntington Theatre Company as the new Executive Director after seven years at Geva Theatre Center.

Theatrely was on the scene at The Shark Is Broken's first preview on Broadway. This comedic play is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Jaws.

Sentimental Men spoke with Lindsay Heather Pearce and Nicole Parker, both of Wicked and now Titanique stardom.

Watch an exclusive clip from Theater Camp, starring Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, and more.

Go On The Scene to Back to the Future: The Musical's first preview on Broadway starring Roger Bart and Casey Likes.

Olivia Valli joins the latest episode of Sentimental Men, produced by Theatrely

Liz Kingsman brings One Woman Show to New York after lauded runs in the United Kingdom and Australia, now playing at the Greenwhich House Theatre through August 11.

Listen to exclusive track "Happy Endings/Let's Hear It For Me" from New York, New York's upcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording, available June 23.

Theatrely's 2023 Tony Awards Drinking Game. Play along, but please drink responsibly.

Our Top Seven Favorite Ariana Debose Videos on the Internet

Our Top Seven Favorite NaTasha Yvette Williams Videos on the Internet

Check out our complete collection, including photos of Josh Groban, Lorna Courtney, and Jodie Comer. Dozens of nominees sat down with Theatrely to talk all things 2023 Tony Awards.

Our top seven favorite Julia Lester videos on the internet.

Theatrely's 2023 Tony Awards Viewing Guide. All the information on how to watch the 2023 Tony Awards on Pluto TV, CBS, and Paramount+.

18 of the 2023 Tony Award nominees have appeared in the Law & Order universe--find out here who!

Our top seven favorite Betsy Wolfe videos on the internet.

Our top seven favorite Ruthie Ann Miles videos on the internet.

Our top seven favorite Bonnie Milligan videos on the internet

An except from Time Out written by Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner and Carlyn Greenwald, published by Simon and Schuster.

A complete list of all the 2023 Tony-nominated performers' zodiac signs, with some fun facts thrown in.

Comedian Michael Cruz Kayne wrote and stars in Sorry For Your Loss, currently playing at the Minetta Lane Theatre. The show addresses grief and loss through the comedian's eyes.