Monica Simoes
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Take a Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of Hello, Dolly!
The original production of the musical Hello, Dolly! premiered on Broadway on January 16, 1964. To celebrate the show's anniversary, we're taking a look back at original production photos from the show, featuring star Ethel Merman. Flip through the gallery below to see more! → Read More
How to Paint Your Jellicle Face—Makeup Lessons from Broadway’s Actual Cats
Tyler Hanes (Rum Tum Tugger) and Christine Cornish Smith (Bombalurina) lead this step-by-step makeup tutorial, just in time for Halloween. → Read More
Spend a Two-Show Day with Kelly Chaplin Martin at Carousel
Get a unique look backstage Serenbe Playhouse production of Carousel. → Read More
Tuck Everlasting, A Beloved Classic, Finds a Home On Broadway
Take an exclusive tour around the Broadhurst Theatre with the cast! → Read More
Spend a Two-Show Day at Broadway's School of Rock
Natalie Ellis brings us backstage and beyond at School of Rock. → Read More
Take a Look Inside the Record-Breaking 2016 Broadway Backwards
See Chita Rivera, Danielle Brooks, Len Cariou and more in the gender-reversing Broadway Backwards. → Read More
Spend a Two-Show Day at Disaster! With Young Star Baylee Littrell
The 13-year-old, making his Broadway debut playing twins named Ben and Lisa in the parody, invites us backstage! → Read More
Exclusive First Look at Jackie Burns, Tamyra Gray and Matthew Hydzik in the National Tour of If/Then
Take a first look at the new stars of the national tour of If/Then, which now features Jackie Burns, Anthony Rapp, Tamyra Gray and Matthew Hydzik. → Read More
Pics! Rock of Ages Alumni Come Together for an Electrifying Reunion Concert
Don't Break up the Band: A Rock of Ages Broadway Cast Reunion Concert — featuring Broadway Rock of Ages cast members from opening to closing night, as well as band members from the show's fictional rock band, Arsenal — was presented at the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan Jan. 25. Take a look at the photos here! → Read More
They're Ready! Even More Rehearsal Pics From Grease: Live, With First Look at Boyz II Men and the Carnival Set
As everyone gears up for FOX's Jan. 31 broadcast of Grease: Live, even more pics from the rehearsal studio has been released. Check them out here! → Read More
Fox Teases Us With Over 50 New Rehearsal, Studio Promo and Costumed Pics From Grease: Live
As everyone gears up for FOX's Jan. 31 broadcast of Grease: Live, a new set of pics from the rehearsal studio has been released. Check them out here! → Read More
Tony Yazbeck Flies Into Finding Neverland; See His First Curtain Call
On the Town Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck, most recently seen in the Japan world premiere of Prince of Broadway, succeeded fellow Tony nominee Matthew Morrison as "Peter Pan" creator J.M. Barrie in the Broadway musical Finding Neverland Jan. 26. Take a look at his first bow! → Read More
Pics! Broadway's New Color Purple Gets a Visit From Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg took a visit to The Color Purple and greeted the show's stars onstage following the performance. The Color Purple, starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, opened Dec. 10 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. → Read More
Here They Come! Check Out the Cast of Grease: Live in Rehearsal
Grease: Live is coming soon! FOX has just released a set of new photos inside rehearsal. Take a look here! → Read More
See Rebecca Luker, Gabriella Pizzolo, Bradley Dean and Max von Essen in The Secret Garden
Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker, who starred in the original Broadway production of The Secret Garden, returned to the role of Lily for two benefit performances of the musical, starting Jan. 11 at the Lucille Lortel Theater. → Read More
See Adam Kantor, Alex Brightman, Cynthia Erivo and More Celebrate 100 Years of The Drama League
Broadway celebrities gathered at Feinstein's/54 Below in New York Jan. 11 for cocktails, dinner, speeches and musical performances to celebrate the 100 years of service by the award-winning arts education organization, The Drama League of New York. → Read More
See Darren Criss Teach Musical Theatre Master Class
On Jan. 10 Broadway Workshop presented a day of master classes at the New York City casting office of Telsey + Company Casting. This one-day event was led by Broadway, TV and film star Darren Criss. → Read More
See the Very First Costumed Shot of the Cast of Broadway's Disaster!
The very first look at the cast of Disaster! in costume has been released. The new musical begins previews Feb. 9 and officially opens March 8 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. → Read More
Pics! First Look at the New Stars of Kinky Boots On Tour
Here’s our first look at J. Harrison Ghee and Adam Kaplan, the new stars of Kinky Boots on tour! → Read More
Pics! First Look at Heisman Trophy Winner Eddie George in Chicago
NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George will make his Broadway debut in the long-running, Tony-winning revival of Chicago Jan. 12. → Read More