Daily Distraction

The Daily Distraction: Marisha Wallace, Lea Salonga, Katharine McPhee, More Think—and Sing—About 'Tomorrow'

By Ryan McPhee | May 29, 2020

Wallace virtually gathered several friends and co-stars for this moving Annie cover, benefiting Broadway Cares and MAD Trust.
The Daily Distraction: Gladys Knight Pours Her Soul Into 'And I Am Telling You'

By Ryan McPhee | May 28, 2020

Celebrate the Grammy winner's birthday with her rendition of the Dreamgirls anthem.
The Daily Distraction: Noah Galvin Was Ready to Play Mama Rose...at Age 15

By Ryan McPhee | May 27, 2020

Catch the Dear Evan Hansen star live out his Gypsy dreams as a teen.
The Daily Distraction: Ferris and Milnes Perform 33 Sondheim Numbers in 5 Minutes

By Dan Meyer | May 26, 2020

The West End stars performed a medley of the composer's most cherished numbers.
The Daily Distraction: The Touring Cast of Falsettos Ensure Everything Will Be Alright

By Ryan McPhee | May 22, 2020

Catch Max Von Essen, Nick Adams, Eden Espinosa, and more reunite for a virtual performance.
The Daily Distraction: Let Cher Entertain You, Let Cher Make You Smile

By Ryan McPhee | May 21, 2020

Happy belated birthday to the goddess warrior, and happy anniversary to Gypsy.
The Daily Distraction: Watch Jeremy Jordan and Jonathan Groff Enter a Battle of the Marilyns Ahead of the Bombshell Concert

By Ryan McPhee | May 20, 2020

The two channeled their inner Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn, respectively, at MCC Theater's 2013 Miscast gala.
The Daily Distraction: Let's Play 'Count the Lifts' With Shoshana Bean

By Ryan McPhee | May 19, 2020

The Broadway favorite serves riffs and whistle tones in this delightfully chaotic Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat montage.
The Daily Distraction: Tina Fey and Jonathan Groff Are 2 Lovers in the Amish Night

By Ryan McPhee | May 18, 2020

Fey (who celebrates her birthday today) and Groff returned to their Pennsylvania roots for Ars Nova's Nova Ball 2019.
The Daily Distraction: Watch the Show-Stopping 'Our Broadway Song' From Still Waiting In The Wings

By Dan Meyer | May 15, 2020

The musical number features a slew of references to the Great White Way.
The Daily Distraction: Lena Hall Trades Rocker Pipes for Coloratura Soprano, Sings The Magic Flute

By Ryan McPhee | May 14, 2020

Move over, Hedwig, another German badass is stepping up to the mic.
The Daily Distraction: Cynthia Erivo Singing 'The Miller's Son' Ought to Be Celebrated

By Ryan McPhee | May 13, 2020

The Tony winner sang the A Little Night Music number at a 2019 Signature Theatre gala honoring Audra McDonald.
The Daily Distraction, Pray, or Betty Buckley Will Belt at You!

By Ryan McPhee | May 12, 2020

Commemorate the anniversary of Carrie's infamous Broadway bow with this iconic Carnegie Hall performance.
The Daily Distraction: Drag Race's Nina West Channels Carole Baskin, Kristin Chenoweth in Her Own Tiger King Music Video

By Ryan McPhee | May 11, 2020

Andrew Lippa's musical parody of the Netflix sensation gets a drag twist.
The Daily Distraction: Audra McDonald Goes 'Beyond the Moon' in Far-Out Hello Again Music Video

By Ryan McPhee | May 10, 2020

We might be confined to our apartments, but Sally is ready to head into the outer space.
The Daily Distraction: The Original Nine Commercials Were Sexy, Mysterious, and Chaotic

By Ryan McPhee | May 9, 2020

Anita Morris isn't allowed to show what she's selling on TV.
The Daily Distraction: A Funny Thing Happened to Whoopi Goldberg on the Way to Broadway

By Ryan McPhee | May 8, 2020

Revisit the EGOT winner's turn as Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum with this interview that's something familiar, something peculiar.
The Daily Distraction: Bradical Reminds Us to Wear Whatever Makes Us Feel Good...Especially in Quarantine

By Ryan McPhee | May 7, 2020

The theatre for a young audience title goes digital.
The Daily Distraction: A Pre-Broadway Adrienne Warren Belts Out in Her High School Production of Aida

By Ryan McPhee | May 6, 2020

Before she shook a tailfeather as Tina Turner, she did the Dance of the Robe in Virginia.
The Daily Distraction: Lempicka's 'Woman Is' Offers a Taste of What's in Store for Broadway Post-Pandemic

By Ryan McPhee | May 5, 2020

This belty anthem is on repeat while the curtains are down.
The Daily Distraction: Elaine Paige Is Rich in Vocals, Camp, and Vitamin C

By Ryan McPhee | May 4, 2020

The music video for “Nobody’s Side” features the leading lady, shrouded ghouls, and a mysterious glass of orange juice.
The Daily Distraction: One Day, Christine Baranski Will Welcome Us Back to the Theatre

By Ryan McPhee | May 2, 2020

Until then, we at least have this clip of her singing from Applause for Lauren Bacall.
The Daily Distraction: Jessica Vosk, Nancy Opel, Nikki Reneé Daniels, and More Go Into the Virtual Woods

By Ryan McPhee | May 1, 2020

The Broadway favorites gathered online for a rendition of the Into the Woods prologue.
The Daily Distraction: Legally Blonde: The Musical's Delta Nus Reunite for a Public Health PSA

By Ryan McPhee | April 30, 2020

Elle Woods has an important announcement for her sorority sisters.
The Daily Distraction: Daphne Rubin-Vega Trades Mimi for Mark in Rent Duet With Adam Pascal

By Ryan McPhee | April 29, 2020

The pair rock out on a traditionally male-male duet.
The Daily Distraction: French and Saunders Do Chess, Which They Both Definitely Know So Well

By Ryan McPhee | April 28, 2020

Watch the comedy duo tackle the '80s musical's power ballad in their own special way.
The Daily Distraction: Phone Rings, Door Chimes, in Comes Mitzi Gaynor

By Ryan McPhee | April 26, 2020

The stage and screen star pays tribute to Company in this extremely '70s sketch.
The Daily Distraction: Lisa Kudrow, Sherie Rene Scott, Jane Krakowski, and Veanne Cox Have Got the Power in Their Purse

By Ryan McPhee | April 25, 2020

A parade of designer-decked character actresses belt/rap it out.
The Daily Distraction: Barbra Streisand Makes Her Garden Grow...and Grow...and Grow

By Ryan McPhee | April 24, 2020

A 20-second sustained belt seems an appropriate way to commemorate the star's birthday.
The Daily Distraction: Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday With Hamlet 2 and Sexy Jesus

By Ryan McPhee | April 23, 2020

Skylar Astin, Phoebe Strole, Steve Koogan, and more simultaneously salute the Bard and son of God in the irreverent Hamlet 2.
The Daily Distraction: The Kennedy Center Honors' Pitch-Perfect Tribute to Barbara Cook

By Ryan McPhee | April 22, 2020

Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, Glenn Close, Kelli O'Hara, Sutton Foster, and more took part in the medley for the soprano.
The Daily Distraction: The American Psycho Musical Reminds Us That We Are What We Wear

By Ryan McPhee | April 21, 2020

There's nothing ironic. About our love of. Manolo Blahnik.
The Daily Distraction: The Real Housenuns of New York Are Feelin' Jovani and Fabulous, Baby

By Ryan McPhee | April 20, 2020

What happens when Sister Act meets RHONY?
The Daily Distraction: I Can't Stop Watching This Ad for Cynthia Nixon and Laura Linney in The Little Foxes

By Ryan McPhee | April 19, 2020

The Manhattan Theatre Club revival opened April 19, 2017.
The Daily Distraction: A Sensible Millie Option-Up From Gavin Creel

By Ryan McPhee | April 18, 2020

What do you need with love when you've got a B flat?
The Daily Distraction: Rock Hudson and Bea Arthur Sniff, Swig, Puff Their Cares Away

By Ryan McPhee | April 17, 2020

Don't try this at home—even if "everybody today is turnin' on."
The Daily Distraction: Country or Opera? Kelli O'Hara Says 'Both'

By Ryan McPhee | April 16, 2020

The Tony Award winner celebrates her birthday April 16; watch her show off her range in "They Don't Let You in the Opera (If You're a Country Star)."
The Daily Distraction: The O.C. Predicted the End Times (According to Oscar at The Crown)

By Ryan McPhee | April 15, 2020

Check out a full performance of the club musical's show-stopping "Julie," featuring a Real Housewives conspiracy and screlting.
The Daily Distraction: Faith Prince and Nathan Lane Go Head-to-Head (and Purse-to-Head) in Guys and Dolls

By Ryan McPhee | April 14, 2020

Revisit the Tony-winning pair's definitive rendition of "Sue Me."
The Daily Distraction: Audra McDonald Has All the Answers

By Ryan McPhee | April 13, 2020

The Tony winner croons you through getting rid of hiccups, a boiled egg hack, and more.
The Daily Distraction: Look Who's Here (It's Ann Miller)

By Ryan McPhee | April 12, 2020

The star of musicals on stage and screen appeared in Paper Mill Playhouse's 1998 production of Follies.
The Daily Distraction: Karen Ziemba Seduces Bill Irwin With Sondheim

By Ryan McPhee | April 11, 2020

Sooner or later she always gets her man...
The Daily Distraction: Giddy On Up With Laura Bell Bundy

By Ryan McPhee | April 10, 2020

The Tony nominee traded the Broadway stage for the saloon in her first country single.
The Daily Distraction: Paul Robeson Sings 'Ol' Man River' for Sydney Opera House Workers

By Ryan McPhee | April 9, 2020

The singer and activist, born on this day in 1898, reworked the Oscar Hammerstein lyrics to become an anthem of resistance.
The Daily Distraction: Liz Callaway Finds a 'Beautiful City' While Driving Through New York

By Ryan McPhee | April 8, 2020

The Tony nominee serenades and soothes in her "AutoTunes" videos.
The Daily Distraction: Judith Light Acts (and Sings) Her Way Through a Bowling Alley Breakdown

By Ryan McPhee | April 7, 2020

The Tony winner starred alongside Sandy Duncan and Jill Eikenberry in the 1989 TV movie My Boyfriend's Back.
The Daily Distraction: Watch the First Musical Theatre Performance to Ever Win a Tony

By Ryan McPhee | April 6, 2020

Though the annual awards were not broadcast on national television until 1967, David Wayne reprised his Tony-winning Finian's Rainbow performance at the 25th annual ceremony.
The Daily Distraction: Stephanie J. Block Is 'Woman,' Hear Her Roar

By Ryan McPhee | April 5, 2020

The Tony Award winner revisits one of her early Broadway credits—the title role in The Pirate Queen—at Feinstein's/54 Below.
The Daily Distraction: Remembering Laurie Beechman and Her Magical Belting Arms

By Ryan McPhee | April 4, 2020

The Broadway powerhouse was born on this day in 1953.
The Daily Distraction: Kentucky's Krissalyn Love Delivers a World Full of Love in The Wiz

By Ryan McPhee | April 3, 2020

Sick of staying at home? Let this "Home" cheer you up.
The Daily Distraction: Alli Mauzey Has Got a 'Screw Loose' for You

By Ryan McPhee | April 2, 2020

Revisit Mauzey's hilarious performance in Broadway's Cry-Baby, co-written by the late Adam Schlesinger.
The Daily Distraction: Julie Andrews, Dorothy Loudon, and More Present a Sondheim Tribute

By Ryan McPhee | April 1, 2020

The medley at the 1984 Tony Awards offers something familiar, yet something very, very peculiar.
The Daily Distraction: Sutton Foster Belts Out Her 'Most Requested Song'

By Ryan McPhee | March 31, 2020

Celebrate a Rodgers and Hammerstein anniversary with the Tony winner's surprising audition choice.
The Daily Distraction: Lauren Bacall Wants Hearts Not Diamonds, and We Want This Song Out of Our Heads

By Ryan McPhee | March 30, 2020

The Tony winner bellows her way through a bizarre Marvin Hamlisch and Tim Rice number in the 1981 thriller The Fan.
The Daily Distraction: Pearl Bailey Goes Medieval on the Muppets

By Ryan McPhee | March 29, 2020

Nothing about this sketch makes sense. You should watch it immediately.
The Daily Distraction: Reba McEntire Sings of Her 'Honey Bun' in South Pacific

By Ryan McPhee | March 28, 2020

The country star and one-time Broadway headliner celebrates her birthday March 28.
The Daily Distraction: Gloria Swanson in the Sunset Boulevard Musical (No, Not That Sunset Boulevard Musical)

By Ryan McPhee | March 27, 2020

The star of the original movie had theatrical intentions for the title before Andrew Lloyd Webber musicalized Norma Desmond.
The Daily Distraction: Don't Rain on Heather Headley's Parade

By Ryan McPhee | March 26, 2020

The Tony and Grammy winner starred in her high school production of Funny Girl just a few years before making her Broadway debut.
The Daily Distraction: Everything's Coming Up Rita Moreno in Terrence McNally's The Ritz

By Ryan McPhee | March 25, 2020

Toast the late, great playwright with Googie Gomez, direct from her Fiddler on the Roof bus-and-truck.
The Daily Distraction: Angela Lansbury Provides a Relaxing (and a Little Sensual) Fitness Regimen, Perfect for Self-Isolation

By Ryan McPhee | March 24, 2020

Let everyone else break a sweat doing their at-home exercises—this is one that prioritizes mindfulness and a peach onesie.

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