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This must be a first. What other book celebrates two theater artists, each of whom has a Broadway theater named for him? The Al Hirschfeld Theatre is on 45th Street west of Broadway while The Stephen Sondheim Theatre is on 43rd Street east of Broadway. Where their legendary careers intersected through the years is the […]

Although he didn’t sing “A Boy Like That” in WEST SIDE STORY, Grover Dale still chose it as the title of his memoir. He does, after all, have a connection to that landmark musical that opened at the Winter Garden 68 years ago this week. While Chita Rivera was singing “A Boy Like That” to […]

So, according to the records, September 17 is the day of the year on which most people are born. Now that we’re around the 260th day of 2025, let’s celebrate the birthdays on that date of those who have contributed to musical theater in one way or another. “In one way or another” allows us […]

It all started with my wanting to do something nice for The Theatre World Awards – the 79-year-old organization that recognizes performers who make their Broadway and off-Broadway debuts. For the last 26 years, I’ve chaired the nominating committee and emceed the annual ceremony. To raise money, we take a table at the annual Broadway […]

In a way, it could be considered a Bernadette Peters album. Most of the star’s longtime fans can tell you that over the decades, Peters has released six solo recordings. But she really did a seventh as well. It’s her lengthiest one, at 64 minutes: SONG & DANCE – THE SONGS. Does that title sound […]