Austin Colby is the big man in town, making his off-Broadway debut as Bob Gaudio in the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys. Following a multi-year run on Broadway, the show has found a new home at New World Stages. Jersey Boys tells the story and career of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi, better known as the Four Seasons. It features seminal classics including “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, and “December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)”. Pop Culturalist had an in-depth conversation with Austin about making his off-Broadway debut, bringing
Sullivan Jones is a versatile actor you should take note of. He’s been on screen in a wide variety of shows, from dramas like The Looming Tower to comedies like Parks & Recreation. He is a voice actor for video games and audiobooks. He also, of course, has been on stage. Currently, you can catch him in the New York production of Slave Play; it’s an incredibly thought-provoking play that fuels conversations after you’ve seen it. So, Sullivan was able to share some insights with us about the play and his
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with STXFilms to give away tickets to an advance screening of The Upside. You and a guest will see the film before it’s released on January 11. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film The Upside is director Neil Burger’s heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict (Kevin Hart) who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston). The film also stars Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies, and Aja Naomi King. Check out the trailer below: Location AMC
In Jez Butterworth’s new Broadway play, The Ferryman, there is a multitude of fantastic performances to watch. One of those is from Irish actor Fra Fee. An experienced stage and screen actor (his work ranges from the film adaptation of Les Misérables to theater productions in the UK such as As You Like It and The Wind in the Willows), he originated his role as Michael Carney in the West End production of The Ferryman. So, we were delighted to chat with him about the project and what the transfer from