Let’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.
read moreThe 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.
read moreThe World is Gonna Know Your Name: Cynthia Erivo
Oliver May 25, 2016Cynthia Erivo is the current frontrunner in the Lead Actress in A Musical category – a position she has maintained since the nominees were announced on May 3rd. Here are the top seven reasons she’s stayed at the top
read moreWelcome to The OHenry Report – our brand new theater podcast!
On the OHenry Report, we will be giving you the same in depth analysis we do on the blog, but we’ll have the added benefit of being able to invite guests on the show!
In Episode 1, Oliver Roth and Chris Schembra discuss the key takeaways from the 2016 Tony Award Nominations. Topics covered include: Hamilton, snubs, PR stunts and an analysis of the Lead Actor in a Musical category.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Last week we assessed the starting positions of the nominees in each of Tony Award categories. This week we look at of some of the biggest shifts in favor that we have seen so far.
read moreBroadway Investing
Oliver May 10, 2016A lot of people avoid Broadway investing because of the conventional wisdom that only 25% of Broadway shows make money. So why am I in the business of making Broadway shows? Because if you do it right, you can make a killing. Here are my top five reasons to invest in a Broadway show.
read moreThe 2016 Tony Awards Race has begun! Below are our 6 biggest take-aways from this morning’s announcement, as well as our analysis of where each nominee stands currently.
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