Broadway

Leslie Kritzer on Creating Characters and Spreading Holiday Cheer

It’s a good thing too, since Kritzer is currently starring in "Elf," the musical adaptation of the hit film that returned to New York this holiday season after a successful 2010 run.

Broadway Faces Labor Strike During Busy Holiday Season

Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union, representing Broadway theater service workers, threatens to strike if new contract isn’t approved by Dec. 30.

‘Pippin,’ ‘Kinky Boots’ Lead Outer Critics Circle Winners

“Pippin” and “Kinky Boots” won outstanding revival and new Broadway musical, respectively, at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, which were announced on Monday morning.

Hurricane Sandy Blows Broadway's Curtains Closed

Due to the weather and the lack of mass transit, Broadway and some Off-Broadway shows have canceled performances for Oct. 29 and 30.

American Theatre Wing's Heather Hitchens On the Value of a Tony Award

Heather Hitchens became the executive director of the American Theatre Wing in 2011. The not-for-profit founded the Tony Awards, which will take place on June 9.

'Newsies' Wins Actors' Equity Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus

Actors’ Equity Association will honor the original ensemble of Disney’s “Newsies the Musical” with its sixth annual ACCA Award, the only industry honor for Broadway chorus members.

Scouring the Country to Cast a Girl and a Dog

TV special “Annie’s Search for Sandy” chronicles the surprisingly heartwarming search for the right dog to play Sandy in the Broadway revival of "Annie."

Bobby Cannavale on the Cover of Backstage!

Here's a sneak peak of the story, which will be on newsstands and online tomorrow. Cannavale shares his first stage experiences and what he learned from them.

Kelli O’Hara and Matthew Broderick on Singing the Gershwins

The songs have long been standards, but O’Hara is excited about offering a fresh take on the material.

Cheyenne Jackson Employs a Full Chorus of B'way Hunks for New Video

In the music video for his new single "Don't Wanna Know," Jackson cavorts and twirls with a slew of Broadway hotties, including Nick Adams and Matt Cavenaugh.