Whether you have binged every episode on Netflix or you are walking in fully blind to the Stranger Things universe, there is one thing for certain: you are bound to fall in love with this zany cast of characters. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a prequel to the series and takes us back 30 years to the late 1950s where we meet this ragtag group and go on one thrilling adventure. I caught up with the cast during rehearsals to chat with them and dive into the world of Stranger Things.
The curtain is officially up! Last night, Smash opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre and Theatrely photographer Carianne Older was on the scene to celebrate Bella Coppola who stars as Chloe in the hit new musical.
One thing is for certain, when The Hollywood Reporter calls you one of Netflix’s “go-to writers,” things are going pretty well. Lindsey Ferrentino has been writing works seen across the New York stage for years now, and she’s just getting started. Between The Artist, The Queen of Versailles, multiple film projects, Ferrentino has now been nominated for her first Olivier Award for The Fear of 13 which recently had a critically acclaimed run at the Donmar Warehouse in London starring Academy Award winner Adrien Brody. I caught up with Ferrentino recently to chat about balancing multiple projects, gushing over Adrien Brody, and what she might wear this Sunday to the awards. Our conversation has been edited for clarity and length.
Theatrely caught up with Jessica Hecht to chat about her conceiving and reworking Bertolt Brecht’s The Mother
In Death Becomes Her, ensemble member Warren Yang performs crazier splits than a drag queen and tumbles down majestic stairs, in slow motion, in a performance The New York Times called "astonishing." As the musical's leading ladies murder each other — over and over — Yang steps in as the stunt double for aging star Madeline (Megan Hilty), bewigged and blonde, a choice in lockstep with the production's campy style.
The wait is almost over! Tomorrow, Ghostlight Records will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording in digital and streaming formats of Maybe Happy Ending. Theatrely has received the exclusive track debut of “The Way That It Has to Be” from the new Broadway musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen.
Joey Sims sits down with Abubakr Ali to chat all things Dakar 2000 by Rajiv Joseph.
Operation Mincemeat has come to the shores of America and is now in previews on Broadway.
It’s just like HR, but the fun kind! Before Sophie Carmen-Jones takes her final bow as Nine in Moulin Rouge! this Sunday, I caught up with her to reflect on the past few years in the role. She began as the original Nini in the West End company, and now she's ready to say goodbye.
Theatrely's Joey Sims chats with Daniel and Patrick Lazour about Night Side Songs and Under the Radar.
It’s just like HR, but the fun kind! Before Casey Likes takes his final bow as Marty McFly in Back To The Future on Broadway, I caught up with him at Zeam Studios to reflect on the last few years. Likes has been with the production since it started previews in June of 2023 and today he says goodbye.
Theatrely's Best Of Picks for 2024 from Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal and Chief Critic Juan A. Ramirez
Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of Give Me Carmelita Tropicana! at Soho Rep in New York City.
Later this weekend, Cara Ricketts will play her final performance as Hermione Granger after a year at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. Photographer Michael Kushner spent time with Ricketts backstage at the Lyric Theatre as she prepares to go on.
Theatrely Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal attended a matinee performance of Shaina Taub's Suffs the day after the 2024 election in which Donald J Trump won the presidency.
The new musical comedy Fowl Play is releasing their newest single and Theatrely has your first listen. Featuring Broadway favorites Jayke Workman (Chicago) and Daniel Quadrino (Wicked, Newsies), Bad People’s Money is a sharp, satirical anthem that dives into the story of two queer friends commissioned to write an "apology musical" for a homophobic fried chicken chain.
James Harvey’s madcap musical theater fever dream is now back for a fully-staged run at Theatre 154, where it continues through November 10. Theatrely spoke with Harvey about cockroaches, despair, and hosting his new musical himself as “Franz Kafka.”
Dan Fogler talks about The Boy Who Loved Batman at the Straz Center in Tampa
We are just over a week away from getting the chance to see our favorite televised pastor and his wife take the stage in Tammy Faye at the newly refurbished Palace Theatre but until then, we have a sneak peak of two time Olivier-winner Katie Brayben singing "Empty Hands" from the new musical.
Kevin McHale has been wanting to perform on stage for years, and how lucky for us to have him performing in one of the most anticipated productions this fall. From his roots in a boy band, to the lovable Artie Abrams on Glee, McHale has been a part of our lives for many years and now he’s headed back to middle school!The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is headed to The Kennedy Center as part of their Broadway Center Stage series with a delightful cast including McHale as William Barfée. He joins a company of Broadway favorites including Bonnie Milligan, Leana Rae Concepcion, Nina White, Noah Galvin, Beanie Feldstein, Taran Killam and more.
Meet Austin Spero aka Reese Havoc who oversees social media for New York City Center and Oh, Mary! on Broadway!
Theatrely's Fall Preview 2024 featuring Tommy Dorfman and Gabby Beans from Romeo + Juliet on Broadway which stars Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor.
Theatrely's Fall Preview 2024 featuring Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch from Safety Not Guaranteed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Theatrely's Fall Preview 2024 featuring Helen J Shen who is making her Broadway Debut in Maybe Happy Ending this fall
Theatrely's Fall Preview 2024 featuring Will Connolly from Teeth The Musical coming Off-Broadway to New World Stages
Theatrely's Fall Preview 2024 featuring Christian Borle as he prepares for Tammy Faye on Broadway
Theatrely's Fall Preview 2024 featuring Brandon Uranowitz as he prepares for Ragtime at New York City Center.
Theatrely 2024 Fall Preview featuring Tom Francis in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Blvd also starring Nicole Scherzinger
Tomorrow, Center Stage Records and Keaka Productions will release the world premiere recording of Wild About You in digital and streaming formats and Theatrely has your first listen to one of the upcoming tracks. This new musical features music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy – currently starring on Broadway in The Great Gatsby – and a book by Eric Holmes.
Theatrely headed to Lea DeLaria's Big Gay Brunch at 54 Below and reports back on one wild meal you won't soon forget!
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.
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.
An all-star cast is coming together at Classic Stage Company for I Can Get It For You Wholesale
Kara Young stars in Purlie Victorious on Broadway this fall with Leslie Odom, Jr.
Somi Kakoma and Lakisha May star in Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway this fall.
Conor Tague and Amelia Fei star in How To Dance in Ohio on Broadway this fall.
Sierra Boggess and Julie Benko star in Harmony on Broadway this fall.
Nik Walker and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer star in Spamalot on Broadway this fall!
Theatrely's weekly episode recap of Only Murders In The Building on Hulu starring Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez.
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
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 episode recap of Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 5.
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.
