The Craptacular Tumbles!

This is us on Broadway Radio a) interviewing Ryan Steele, b) discussing shirtless men in theater, and c) talking about how Javert cracks in half. And other things!

The good news for you Fansies is there’s a new King of New York in town - his name is Corey Cott and he’s pretty cute. While we haven’t seen him in the show yet, we’re impressed that this 22-year-old, brand new graduate from Carnegie Mellon University is already starring on Broadway.

Broadway on Broadway is a fun little kickoff party for the new Broadway season, right? Given the festive atmosphere — and the bloody amazing weather — we were inspired to ask the performers one question: What was the first Broadway show they ever saw?

We’re feeling a little sentimental today. That is to say, sad. Or devastated. Or like life will simply not go on as it should.

Because… wait for it… Jeremy Jordan departs Newsies tonight. He’s leaving for something cool, granted. But he’s still leaving, and we reserve the right, in light of that, to have a day of uncontrollable tears hedged by bouts of sullen malaise…

The best item I ever purchased at a Broadway show was a roll of toilet paper signed by the cast of Urinetown.

Window cards and posters are nice, but the best merchandise is creative and show-specific. I’ve compiled a list of 10 completely badass pieces of merch from current and recent shows. (FYI, this list also conveniently doubles as my birthday wish list.)

You’ve had a pretty magical year, Mr. Jordan. And there may be more magic still to come, but no matter what else happens you have the Tony of My Heart.

How cute is Andrew Keenan-Bolger, you guys? We took some time recently to chat with him about being in a crazy Broadway hit (Newsies, natch), what it’s like to be a famous online auteur, and of course, his favorite stuffed animal as kid…