From the British royal family to a certain Revolution-era musical, these phenomenal groups of actors took the New York theater scene by storm in 2015. “Clinton the Musical”There was a shabby charm to New World Stages’ premiere of this wacky political operetta, which ultimately reflected the tumultuous era it depicted; the Clinton years, let’s face it, were a hot mess. Paul and Michael Hodge’s homage to Bill and Hillary, however, capably parodied the biggest scandal of the ’90s, thanks in large part to the most game group of actors Off-Broadway. The appeal of Tom Galantich, Duke Lafoon, Judy Gold, and Kerry Butler as everyone’s favorite would-be Madame President proved unimpeachable. “Gloria”Clever double casting featured heavily in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ twisted ode to office culture, which premiered this summer at Vineyard Theatre. But despite the impressively chameleonic efforts of Kyle Beltran, Catherine Combs, Michael Crane, Jennifer Kim, Jeanine Serralles,...
- 11/24/2015
- backstage.com
After getting mostly positive reviews in July 2014 at New York Musical Theatre Festival Nymf, Clinton The Musical landed at New World Stages. As they ramped up for their Off-Broadway opening night, BroadwayWorld chatted about the musical and politics with the two men, Tom Galantich Wj Clinton and Duke Lafoon Billy Clinton, that bring the charismatic 42nd President of the Untied States to life in the uproarious musical comedy.
- 4/13/2015
- by David Clarke
- BroadwayWorld.com
Clinton The Musical has found its Bills. Yes, Bills plural - it takes two actors to play the larger than life 42nd President of The United States. Playing President 'Wj' Clinton is Tom Galantich Tail Spin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Duke Lafoon Monica The Musical, A Wonderful Life will take on the role of 'Billy' Clinton. Additional casting includes John Treacy Egan Nice Work if you Can Get It, Sister Act as Newt Gingrich, Veronica Kuehn Mamma Mia, Avenue Q as Monica Lewinsky, Kevin Zak Silence The Musical, My Life is a Musical as Kenneth Starr with Kara Guy National Tour Footloose, Dale Hensley La Cage aux Folles, The Drowsy Chaperone, Rob Richardson Jekyll amp Hyde, A Tale of Two Cities, and Gretchen Wylder Bedbugs, Til Divorce Do Us Part. They will join the previously announced Tony nominee Kerry Butler as Hillary Clinton and Emmy Award winner Judy Gold as Eleanor Roosevelt.
- 3/10/2015
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Clinton The Musical has found its Bills. Yes, Bills plural - it takes two actors to play the larger than life 42nd President of The United States. Playing President 'Wj' Clinton is Tom Galantich Tail Spin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Duke Lafoon Monica The Musical, A Wonderful Life will take on the role of 'Billy' Clinton. Additional casting includesJohn Treacy Egan Nice Work if you Can Get It, Sister Act as Newt Gingrich, Veronica KuehnMamma Mia, Avenue Q as Monica Lewinsky, Kevin Zak Silence The Musical, My Life is a Musical as Kenneth Starr with Kara Guy National Tour Footloose, Dale Hensley La Cage aux Folles, The Drowsy Chaperone, Rob Richardson Jekyll amp Hyde, A Tale of Two Cities, and Gretchen WylderBedbugs, Til Divorce Do Us Part. They will join the previously announced Tony nominee, Kerry Butler as Hillary Clinton and Emmy Award winner, Judy Gold as Eleanor Roosevelt.Check...
- 3/10/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Clinton The Musical has found its Bills. Yes, Bills plural - it takes two actors to play the larger than life 42nd President of The United States. Playing President 'Wj' Clinton is Tom Galantich Tail Spin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Duke Lafoon Monica The Musical, A Wonderful Life will take on the role of 'Billy' Clinton. Additional casting includesJohn Treacy Egan Nice Work if you Can Get It, Sister Act as Newt Gingrich, Veronica KuehnMamma Mia, Avenue Q as Monica Lewinsky, Kevin Zak Silence The Musical, My Life is a Musical as Kenneth Starr with Kara Guy National Tour Footloose, Dale Hensley La Cage aux Folles, The Drowsy Chaperone, Rob Richardson Jekyll amp Hyde, A Tale of Two Cities, and Gretchen WylderBedbugs, Til Divorce Do Us Part. They will join the previously announced Tony nominee, Kerry Butler as Hillary Clinton and Emmy Award winner, Judy Gold as Eleanor Roosevelt.The...
- 3/5/2015
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Clinton The Musical has found its Bills. Yes, Bills plural - it takes two actors to play the larger than life 42nd President of The United States. Playing President 'Wj' Clinton is Tom Galantich Tail Spin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Duke Lafoon Monica The Musical, A Wonderful Life will take on the role of 'Billy' Clinton. Additional casting includes John Treacy Egan Nice Work if you Can Get It, Sister Act as Newt Gingrich, Veronica KuehnMamma Mia, Avenue Q as Monica Lewinsky, Kevin Zak Silence The Musical, My Life is a Musical as Kenneth Starr with Kara Guy National Tour Footloose, Dale Hensley La Cage aux Folles, The Drowsy Chaperone, Rob Richardson Jekyll amp Hyde, A Tale of Two Cities, and Gretchen WylderBedbugs, Til Divorce Do Us Part. They will join the previously announced Tony nominee, Kerry Butler as Hillary Clinton and Emmy Award winner, Judy Gold as Eleanor Roosevelt.
- 3/4/2015
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Tail Spin, the outrageously entertaining verbatim reenactment of four recent preposterous sex scandals, opened last night, October 1 at the Lynn RedgraveTheater at Culture Project 45 Bleecker Street at Lafayette Street. The cast of Tail Spin features Arnie Burton 39 Steps, Peter and the Starcatcher, Rachel Dratch 'Saturday Night Live', Sean Dugan Next Fall, 'Smash', Tom Galantich 'House of Cards' and Nate Smith Ucb, FunnyOrDie.com.
- 10/2/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Tail Spin, the outrageously entertaining verbatim reenactment of four recent preposterous sex scandals, opens tonight, October 1 at 7 pm at the Lynn Redgrave Theater at Culture Project 45 Bleecker Street at Lafayette Street. The cast of Tail Spin features Arnie Burton 39 Steps, Peter and the Starcatcher, Rachel Dratch 'Saturday Night Live', Sean Dugan Next Fall, 'Smash', Tom Galantich 'House of Cards' and Nate Smith Ucb, FunnyOrDie.com. Let's see what the critics had to say...
- 10/2/2014
- by Review Roundups
- BroadwayWorld.com
Tail Spin, the outrageously entertaining verbatim reenactment of four recent preposterous sex scandals, begins performances Thursday, September 18 at the Lynn Redgrave Theater at Culture Project 45 Bleecker Street at Lafayette Street, ahead of an official opening on Wednesday, October 1 at 7pm. The cast of Tail Spin features Arnie Burton 39 Steps, Peter and the Starcatcher, Rachel Dratch 'Saturday Night Live', Sean Dugan Next Fall, 'Smash', Tom Galantich 'House of Cards'and Nate Smith Ucb, FunnyOrDie.com. The cast just met the press and you can check out photos from the big day below...
- 9/10/2014
- by Jessica Fallon Gordon
- BroadwayWorld.com
Analisa Leaming, Tom Galantich and the entire cast of the upcoming production of The Sound of Music held a press preview of the musicallate last week. Internationally known director Philip Wm. McKinley returns to Starlight Theatre after directing Broadway's Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark and The Boy from Oz starring Hugh Jackman. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal...
- 7/24/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The York Theatre Company continues the Winter 2013 Musicals in Mufti Series with Hollywood Pinafore, with book amp lyrics by George S. Kaufman and music by Sir Arthur Sullivan. Hollywood Pinafore was originally produced in 1945. Directed by Mark Kaufmann and with music direction by Beth Falcone, the cast will feature Susan Blommaert, Claybourne Elder, Jennifer Evans, Sara Jean Ford, Tom Galantich, Julie Kotarides, Dennis Parlato, Andrew Ragone, Kilty Reidy, Danny Rutigliano and Mary Stout.
- 3/1/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The York Theatre Company James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director Andrew Levine, Executive Producer continues the Winter 2013 Musicals in Mufti Series with Hollywood Pinafore, with book amp lyrics by George S. Kaufman and music by Sir Arthur Sullivan. Hollywood Pinafore was originally produced in 1945. Directed by Mark Kaufmann and with music direction by Beth Falcone, the cast will feature Susan Blommaert, Claybourne Elder, Jennifer Evans, Sara Jean Ford, Tom Galantich, Julie Kotarides, Dennis Parlato, Andrew Ragone, Kilty Reidy, Danny Rutigliano and Mary Stout.
- 2/25/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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