Review: Backstage Babble Uncovers Broadway Flop History at 54 Below
by Rob Lester
- May 5, 2024
Not every Broadway show is a smash. A focus on 14 hidden gems from shows that disappeared too quickly fueled an entertaining evening at 54 Below last Sunday on April 29th. Hosted by Charles Kirsch of Backstage Babble podcast and Robert W. Schneider, the evening was a success.
Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan
- Apr 17, 2024
Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.
The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 19, 2024
Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!
Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer Receive 2024 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 16, 2024
The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to Lisa Loomer.
GREY GARDENS to Open at Big Noise Theatre Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron
- Jan 6, 2024
Big Noise Theatre is opening their 2024 season with GREY GARDENS: THE MUSICAL (book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie) next week in Des Plaines, IL., right outside of Chicago. Get all the production information here!
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