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Everyone Wants in on Casting ‘Mean Girls The Musical’

Everyone from Tina Fey to Buzzfeed to former cast member Amanda Seyfried are giving their two cents on the casting for the upcoming “Mean Girls” musical.

Vanessa Williams Returns to Broadway in ‘Trip to Bountiful’

The hard-working actor is as dedicated to craft as she is gorgeous—and has plenty of practical advice for aspiring actors.

‘I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers’ Barely Scratches the Surface

In John Logan’s solo show “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers,” Bette Midler is disappointingly content to reprise her Divine Miss M persona, and Mengers goes missing.

‘Porgy and Bess’ Goes on Tour, Offers Jobs for African-American Actors

A national tour of the Tony-winning revival will retain star Philip Boykin, among other African-American performers.

The History of Broadway's Gypsy Robe

A treasured Broadway tradition, the Gypsy Robe connects casts and ensembles offstage.

Vanessa Williams on the Cover of Backstage!

"The Trip to Bountiful" star Vanessa Williams graces our cover this week. Look out for the story online and on newsstands on Thursday. Below, the actor shares some great advice for aspiring stars!

'The Trip to Bountiful’ Is a Not-to-Be-Missed Treasure

The magnificent Cicely Tyson gives a performance for the ages in director Michael Wilson’s impeccable Broadway revival of Horton Foote’s 1953 masterwork “The Trip to Bountiful.”

2013 Drama League Awards Nominees Announced

Actors Patina Miller and Michael Urie announced the nominees for the 79th Annual Drama League Awards on Tuesday morning in a ceremony at Sardi's Restaurant.

‘The Testament of Mary’ Would Achieve More With Less

In Colm Tóibín’s 90-minute monologue “The Testament of Mary,” Fiona Shaw plays a very human Virgin Mary, but director Deborah Warner’s calculated symbolic clutter swamps the text.

‘Pippin’ Leads Outer Critics Circle Nominations

The Diane Paulus-directed revival earned 11 OCC nominations this morning, while “Kinky Boots” and “Chaplin” trailed with 9 and 8, respectively.