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Robert Diamond

The 2001 Syracuse University graduate (School of Information Studies) is also the owner of Wisdom Digital Media, an award-winning leading design company for entertainment and technology web sites. In his previous life, he held an executive position for the world's leading publisher of technology magazines, web sites and conferences and, as a result, was named among the "Top thirty magazine industry executives under the age of 30" by FOLIO Magazine. Robert Diamond founded BroadwayWorld.com in 2003, which has now become the largest theatre web site in the world. The site covers Broadway and beyond, with specific local coverage for 100 cities in the United States, 35 countries worldwide and 10 other related areas of entertainment - including dance, opera, concerts, comedy, films, television and more.






Frank Wildhorn and His Musical Theatre WORLD
Frank Wildhorn and His Musical Theatre WORLD
October 2, 2007

A few weeks back, BroadwayWorld.com's international sources tipped us off to the fact that composer Frank Wildhorn was having quite the European adventure this past summer, with new productions of Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Rudolf, taking the continent of Europe by storm in Germany, Italy, Austria, Hungary and more. In addition, a musical theatre festival named after him as well as word that the Far East is joining in the Wildhorn fever as well.

DVR Alert: The New York Times' Frank Rich to Appear on Letterman on Friday
DVR Alert: The New York Times' Frank Rich to Appear on Letterman on Friday
September 5, 2007

Set your DVRs. This Friday, Former New York Times Theatre Critic, Frank Rich, who was once known as 'the Butcher of Broadway' will appear on the Late Show with David Letterman...

The Boys from UGLY BETTY Talk to Us! Michael Urie and Mark Indelicato Answer a Few Questions...
The Boys from UGLY BETTY Talk to Us! Michael Urie and Mark Indelicato Answer a Few Questions...
August 21, 2007

Well, as all of us had expected at BroadwayWorld.com, everyone at UGLY BETTY loves musicals and everyone who loves musicals, happens to love UGLY BETTY...

NY Fringe Festival Special: CATCHING THE FISH with Kristin Hanggi and John Davisi
NY Fringe Festival Special: CATCHING THE FISH with Kristin Hanggi and John Davisi
August 16, 2007

Ovation Award winning director Kristin Hanggi (bare, Rock of Ages) is back in New York, directing CATCH THE FISH, a clever new play written as a response to the popular Vanity Fair Article 'Rich, Jaded and Lost in L.A.' The show plays at the New York Fringe Festival August 18-26 and I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Kristin and producer John Davisi to catch up, learn about the show and more…

The Next Big Thing in Theatre: Disney's High School Musical is a Slam-Dunk and the 'Sleeper-Hit' Nobody Saw Coming
The Next Big Thing in Theatre: Disney's High School Musical is a Slam-Dunk and the 'Sleeper-Hit' Nobody Saw Coming
August 9, 2007

In what seems to have happened effortlessly and somehow 'under the radar' (highly unusual in the world of theatre) Disney HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL seems to have snuck in and is about to change the landscape.

TV Exclusive: Upstairs @ Sardi's w/ Meron and Zadan Pt 1
TV Exclusive: Upstairs @ Sardi's w/ Meron and Zadan Pt 1
August 6, 2007

BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive 'Upstairs at Sardi's' interview with Neil Meron and Craig Zadan, who are among Hollywood's most successful producing teams and whose string of hits continues with the movie musical 'Hairspray!'

Bringing HAIRSPRAY to the Screen: Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
Bringing HAIRSPRAY to the Screen: Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
July 13, 2007

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, under their Storyline Entertainment banner, are the producers of critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films, television movies and series. The dynamic duo sat down for a phone interview with BroadwayWorld.com to discuss their latest collaboration on HAIRSPRAY.

Marc Kudisch on Bway by the Year:1959 & Witches of Eastwick
Marc Kudisch on Bway by the Year:1959 & Witches of Eastwick
April 27, 2007

With Broadway by the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1959 headed to Town Hall on Monday, April 30th, I checked in with the night's director Marc Kudisch to get the scoop on how he's approaching presenting this banner year for Broadway, which happens to include such little known tuners as Gypsy, The Sound of Music, Fiorello! and Once Upon a Mattress.

'How Lucky Can You Get?' 4 of Broadway's Best to Tour Europe with Streisand
'How Lucky Can You Get?' 4 of Broadway's Best to Tour Europe with Streisand
April 30, 2007

It was announced earlier today that the much 'rumored about' European concert tour of the star became 'official.' Talk of this trans-Atlantic tour had been circulating ever since Streisand's enormously successful 2006 concert tour ended. The other rumor that's been buzzing, mostly among the Broadway community, and as far as L.A., was that four Broadway actor/singers would be going with her. We've spoken to them all...

An Interview with Linda Eder: A New CD, Concerts; More Bway?
An Interview with Linda Eder: A New CD, Concerts; More Bway?
March 20, 2007

Linda Eder's career has taken her from small clubs in Minnesota to a 13-week Star Search winning streak to Broadway in Jekyll & Hyde and over the past several years tons of concert work around the country in support of several successful albums.

Spring (Awakening) Fever: An Interview with Lea Michele
Spring (Awakening) Fever: An Interview with Lea Michele
January 23, 2007

Lately, it's been Spring (Awakening) Fever on Broadway with fans, celebrities and more coming to see the new show - not to mention that it received the best reviews of the 2006/2007 theatre season. In this first of a three part series, we check in with the second of the show's talented young stars - Lea Michele, who created the role of Wendla in Spring Awakening - 7 years ago!

Spring (Awakening) Fever: An Interview with Jonathan Groff
Spring (Awakening) Fever: An Interview with Jonathan Groff
January 25, 2007

Lately, it's been Spring (Awakening) Fever on Broadway with audiences, fans and celebrities coming to see the new show - not to mention that it has received the best reviews of any musical so far for the 2006/2007 theatre season. I checked in with another of the show's talented young stars - Jonathan Groff, who plays the role of Melchior in Spring Awakening.

'Scrubs'ing Up: An Interview with Stephanie D'Abruzzo
January 17, 2007

On an upcoming episode of SCRUBS, D'Abruzzo plays a medical patient who checks in to the hospital complaining of hearing incessant music. The hospital is very quickly turned into a stage. I checked in with D'Abruzzo to get the full scoop!

An Interview with Alexander Gemignani: Valjean 2006
An Interview with Alexander Gemignani: Valjean 2006
November 9, 2006

Currently starring on Broadway as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, Alexander Gemignani shares how he's taking on the role, Sweeney Todd, fans and more...

Interview with Meat Loaf: Back to Broadway for 1 Night Only!
Interview with Meat Loaf: Back to Broadway for 1 Night Only!
October 30, 2006

With the October 31 release of Bat Out of Hell III Meat Loaf sat down with BroadwayWorld.com to reflect on his time in the theatre, the new CD, theatrical ghosts, future stage possibilities, his Bat Out of Hell on Broadway Concert November 2nd at the Palace Theater and much more.

Exclusive Follow-Up:BroadwayWorld Wants 'YOUR Inner Cassie'!
Exclusive Follow-Up:BroadwayWorld Wants 'YOUR Inner Cassie'!
October 11, 2006

'My Inner Cassie' quickly became one of the biggest features BroadwayWorld.com has ever presented. Due to the overwhelming responses and thousands of emails, we have decided to take the next logical step.

A CHORUS LINE Special: 'My Inner Cassie'
A CHORUS LINE Special: 'My Inner Cassie'
October 5, 2006

Featuring all the Broadway Cassies including Donna McKechnie, Ann Reinking, Pamela Sousa, Cheryl Clark, Wanda Richert, Angelique Ilo, Laurie Gamache, Deborah Henry, Vicki Frederick in a very special feature.

A Chat with the Theatre League's Charlotte St. Martin
A Chat with the Theatre League's Charlotte St. Martin
September 19, 2006

This July came the news that the Theater League had found its new Executive Director - Charlotte St. Martin. Martin, a high-ranking veteran of the hotel and hospitality industries is a life long theatre-lover and is clearly taking over her new position with much enthusiasm. That makes us very happy to help introduce her to the Broadway World.

Introducing ActorQuest: An Interview with Kristin Huffman
Introducing ActorQuest: An Interview with Kristin Huffman
September 5, 2006

Actress Kristin Huffman just made her Broadway debut in the new production of COMPANY. We're proud to welcome her aboard BroadwayWorld.com, where she'll be writing 'ActorQuest', a new weekly column with tales from her life as an actor. Join Kristin every Friday as she shares her stories. In the meantime, let's get to know this up & coming Broadway talent!

A Conversation with The Wedding Singer's Felicia Finley
A Conversation with The Wedding Singer's Felicia Finley
August 31, 2006

With reality-TV star Constantine Maroulis joining the cast of The Wedding Singer shortly and some other recent cast changes, it seemed like the perfect time to check in with one of the show's most popular stars, Felicia Finley for the scoop on that and lots more…






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