The start of winter means the start of the joyful holiday spirit. There are also a few shows which hope to spread joy when they open on Broadway this winter. Here are your winter 2017 must-sees.
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Try the Priest
Oliver November 1, 2016There’s more than a plot for revenge being cooked up at the Barrow Street Theatre, where the Tooting Arts Club’s production of Sweeney Todd opens this February. This production immerses audiences in the world of Sweeney Todd by transforming the theater into a functioning pie shop.
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My Very Own If/Then
Oliver September 8, 2016If/Then is about the little choices we make, which, if decided differently, would have a massive effect on our lives. I was all set for a career in Marketing & Advertising when a few If/Then moments steered me towards being a Producer.
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Stagey Startups
Oliver August 20, 2016The Broadway industry is full of startups. Indeed, each production that opens is its own startup; its own LLC with its own set of investors. Only recently, however, has this startup industry seen a new generation of startups join in on the fun, as several tech startups have found ways to make inroads on Broadway. Here are the top three tech startups on Broadway, and what they are doing to shake up the industry.
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Tony Nods by the Number
Oliver June 9, 2016In anticipation of Sunday’s Tony Awards, here’s a look at the makeup of the nominees.
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Handicapping the Tony Race Part 4: The Odds
Oliver June 7, 2016Who stands the best chance to take home the hardware on Sunday? We go through each category, setting the final odds for each nominee. Where would you place your bet?
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The Anatomy of a Tony Awards Campaign
Oliver June 1, 2016I talk a lot on the blog about “movement” in the Tony race. Who’s chances went up, and who’s chances went down. But where does all of this movement come from? Here, I outline some of the things that producers and performers do during the campaign to increase their chances.
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Caption: 2016 Featured Actress in a Play Nominees
Oliver May 31, 2016Let’s take a look at what each actress up for Featured Actress in a Play has going for them as they vie for their chance to take the stage on Tony night.
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Oliver discusses the key news items. Topics covered include: Paramour Opening, Spring Awakening Kickstarter, Tuck Everlasting Closing, Dear Evan Hansen’s Broadway Transfer and last weekend’s Theatre World, Lilly, and OBIE Awards.
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The Burstein Burst
Oliver May 26, 2016While Leslie Odom, Jr. has been favorite to win the Tony for Lead Actor in a Musical, Broadway veteran Danny Burstein has been surging and is now a heavy contender, if not favorite, to win. I take a look at why he’s so rapidly rising to be the favorite.
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