Tag: Newsies
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West Side Story Star Mike Faist On Playing Riff & The ‘Jet-Tivities’ Weekend [Interview]
Mike Faist is no stranger to musicals. He originated the role of Connor Murphy in the Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” for which he was nominated for a Tony Award for best featured actor in a musical. He also originated the role of Morris Delancey in Disney’s “Newsies.” He’s been in films like “The Unspeakable…
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Gregg Smith, Dancer and Choreographer Assistant, Dies at 73
Gregg Smith, a dancer, casting director and assistant choreographer who had a long association with director Kenny Ortega, has died. He was 73.Smith died on Jan. 1.The industry veteran worked as a performer in the national touring company of the musical “Hair” and in a Los Angeles production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” He was in…
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Casts Broadway and ‘Dance Mom’ Stars
Steven Spielberg’s upcoming “West Side Story” remake has announced a cast of Broadway alums — and a few TV dance stars — to fill out the ranks of the new Sharks and Jets.Mike Faist will play Riff, the leader of the Jets. Faist has already starred in the Broadway productions “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Newsies.”…
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Christian Bale’s Top 5 Performances So Far
We currently live in an age where the term “movie star” has become a bit outdated. Actors’ popularity has become eclipsed by franchise recognition or famous IP—Robert Downey Jr. is famous, sure, but audiences aren’t flocking to The Judge, they’re turning out for Marvel movies. However, while the traditional “movie star” moniker may be dying,…