Caryn Robbins is a features editor for BroadwayWorld, covering TV, flm and the best of Broadway theater.
 BWW Interviews - Co-Hosts Nick Jonas, Giuliana Rancic Talk 2013 MISS USA COMPETITION
June 15, 2013
Giuliana Rancic, co-anchor of 'E! News,' and Nick Jonas, Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter, will host the 62nd Annual Miss USA Competition airing live on NBC Sunday, The co-hosts chat about what to expect at this year's exciting competition.
 BWW Exclusive - Sasha Allen Talks THE VOICE, Tonys & Return to Broadway
June 13, 2013
Sasha Allen spoke exclusively to BWW about her experience on the show, her upcoming album and whether we can expect to see her back on the Broadway stage!
 BWW Interviews - THE FOSTERS' David Lambert Talks New ABC Family Drama
June 13, 2013
David Lambert portrays 'intense and talented teen' Brandon Foster in the new ABC Family drama THE FOSTERS. The compelling new series, from executive producer Jennifer Lopez, follows a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms. The actor spoke about his character on this ground-breaking new series.
 BWW Interviews - Alyssa Milano & Castmates Chat ABC's MISTRESSES, Premiering Tonight!
June 3, 2013
MISTRESSES stars Alyssa Milano, Yunjin Kim, Rochelle Aytes and Jes Macallan spoke exclusively to BWW about their 'scandalous and sexy' new series!
 BWW Interview: Ken Baumann Talks Tonight's Series Finale of SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER
June 3, 2013
Ken Baumann stars as Ben Boykewich on ABC Family's THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER. The actor recently spoke to reporters about the upcoming series finale airing tonight, Monday, June 3 at 8/7c!
 BWW Asks: Are You Sorry to See Mariah & Nicki Exit AMERICAN IDOL?
May 31, 2013
BWW Asks, are viewers happy to say 'good riddance' to the dueling divas, or perhaps, were their antics the most exciting and inticing feature of this season's lackluster performance?
 BWW Interviews: Derek Theler Chats ABC Family's BABY DADDY
May 31, 2013
Derek Theler portrays Danny Wheeler on the hit comedy BABY DADDY. The actor recently spoke with reporters about Season Two of the series which premiered this week on ABC Family.
 BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - The Four Young Stars of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
May 28, 2013
The four talented young stars spoke with BWW about their first Broadway experience portraying the 'brave, strong and magical' character Matilda.
 BWW Interviews - Jake T. Austin Chats ABC Family's New Series THE FOSTERS
May 21, 2013
In a recent interview, Jake T. Austin spoke about his 'charming and hyperkinetic' character on The Fosters as well as what it was like to co-star with Selena Gomez on Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place.
 BWW Interviews: ABC's Newest BACHELORETTE Desiree Hartsock
May 20, 2013
Now it's time for Desiree to call the shots when she gets her second chance to find love, starring in the ninth edition of ABC's hit romance reality series, The Bachelorette,' premiering Monday, May 27. Desiree spoke by phone this week about the exciting upcoming season!
 BWW Asks: Is GLEE's 5th Season Heading in the Right Direction?
May 14, 2013
With such negativity among viewers, it caused us to wonder about the musical drama's current storylines as production gets underway for the fifth season. So what do you think? Is GLEE heading in the right direction?
 BWW Interviews: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's Cat Deeley
May 13, 2013
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE host Cat Deeley spent time with reporters last week to talk about what's on tap for the exciting 10th Season of the FOX dance competition!
 BWW Asks: SMASH Creator Theresa Rebeck Calls Season 2 'Complete Disaster'; Who's to Blame?
May 1, 2013
In a recent series of emails this week, SMASH creator Theresa Rebeck called the show's sophomore season a 'complete disaster.' Had SMASH already hit a 'point of no return' even before new showrunner Josh Safran took the reins, or was it Safran himself who steered a show, once brimming with potential, in the entirely wrong direction.
 BWW Asks: Should Oprah Return to Daytime TV?
April 26, 2013
The queen of daytime TV, Oprah Winfrey appeared on 'The Steve Harvey' show this week and revealed that she continues to struggle with her decision to end her long-running show in 2011. Is it time for her to return to where it all began?
 BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Jake Silbermann
April 26, 2013
Jake Silbermann makes his Broadway debut in the dual role of Scotty/Tim in Tony-winner Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties. The talented actor spoke with BWW about Greenberg's new hit play which not only actively engages the audience but challenges them to 'fill in the blanks.'
 BWW Interviews - Drew Seeley Chats LOVESTRUCK THE MUSICAL
April 26, 2013
Drew Seely stars in the ABC Family original TV movie Lovestruck: The Musical which had its World Premiere on Sunday, April 21. The talented actor spoke about his experience filming the exciting new musical.
 BWW Asks: Should AMERICAN IDOL Judges Have Used Their Save by Now?
April 19, 2013
With only four singers remaining in the competition, should Nicki, Randy, Mariah and Keith really have the power to veto the will of the people? Tell us what you think!
 BWW Interviews: Debut of Month - PIPPIN's Erik Altemus
April 17, 2013
Erik Altemus is making his Broadway debut as 'Lewis' in the current revival of PIPPIN, returning to the stage for the first time in 40 years. The talented actor revealed to BWW why making his Broadway debut at this point in his career was exactly 'the way it was meant to happen.'
 Exclusive: Sasha Allen Chats THE VOICE With BWW
April 17, 2013
On Monday night's The Voice on NBC, Sasha Allen faced Amber Carrington in a spirited Battle round as they sang a dueling duet of Pink's hit song 'Try.' The Broadway veteran spoke by phone to BWW yesterday to share her thoughts on the challenging singing competition!
 BWW Asks: Is It Too Late to Save SMASH?
April 16, 2013
It appears that NBC's gallant attempt to put on a successful musical drama series is destined for failure. Is it too late for writers and producers to give SMASH one last chance?
 BWW Asks: Does GLEE Deserve a Fifth Season?
April 12, 2013
Is it time for FOX to bring the curtain down on the fictional high school glee club? Or perhaps, develop an all-new spin-off series featuring Rachel and Kurt as they face the trials and tribulations of trying to make it to the Great White Way?
 Exclusive: Sasha Allen Chats 'The Voice' With BWW
April 10, 2013
On Monday night's The Voice, Broadway's own Sasha Allen caused a sensation when she performed the Dixie Chick's 'Not Ready to Make Nice' during the competition's Blind Auditions Round. Speaking by phone to BWW yesterday, Sasha spoke about her experience thus far on the NBC singing competition.
 BWW Asks: Who Has the Strongest Team Heading into THE VOICE Battle Rounds?
April 10, 2013
NBC's THE VOICE coaches have each selected their 12-member teams that will advance to the 'battle rounds' phase of the competition. Who do you think has the strongest team heading into the next round of competition?
 BWW Asks: With 3 Recent Deaths, Has Reality TV Finally Gone Too Far?
April 3, 2013
Today FoxNews confirmed the sad news that Shain Gandee, star of the new MTV reality series BUCKWILD died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The incident follow two other recent deaths involving participants of reality TV shows. BWW Asks - how far is too far?
 BWW Interviews: Brad Garrett, Elizabeth Perkins Chat New ABC Comedy HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS Premiering Tonight!
April 3, 2013
Elizabeth Perkins and Brad Garrett star on the new ABC comedy HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS, premiering tonight Wednesday, April 3rd at 9:30/8:30c. Speaking exclusively to BWW, the two veteran comics sounded a lot more like a seasoned married couple than two actors embarking on a new sitcom comedy.
 BWW Asks: Are Leno and Fallon Really as Chummy as They Want Us to Believe?
April 2, 2013
After weeks of rumors claiming Jimmy Fallon is poised to take over Jay Leno's seat behind THE TONIGHT SHOW desk, the two late night hosts came together in a hilarious parody to address the issue. But are things really as warm and fuzzy as the network wants us to believe?
 BWW Interviews: Execs Talk Syfy's New Series & Game DEFIANCE
April 2, 2013
Last week, Syfy Executive Producer Kevin Murphy and Trion's VP of Development Nathan Richardsson spoke about the creation of the new Syfy series and game Defiance and how the two interact and converge.
 BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - VANYA AND SONIA's Shalita Grant
April 1, 2013
Shalita Grant makes her Broadway debut as the inimical, yet well-meaning psychic maid Cassandra in Christopher Durang's newest romp Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike now playing at the Golden Theatre.
 BWW Interviews - THE VOICE Artists Chat Blind Auditions - Part II
March 29, 2013
In the premiere week of Season 4 of NBC's THE VOICE, the first round of artists made it through their blind auditions. The talented singers spoke by phone about their experience thus far on the popular singing competition.
 BWW Asks: Should Justin Timberlake Host Next Year's Oscars?
March 29, 2013
He sings, he dances, he acts, he even has his own fashion line. Is there anything that Justin Timberlake can't do? Apparently that is the question that the powers-that-be behind next year's Academy Awards are now pondering.
 BWW Interviews - THE VOICE Artists Chat Blind Auditions - Part I
March 29, 2013
In the premiere week of Season 4 of NBC's THE VOICE, the first round of artists made it through their blind auditions. The talented singers spoke by phone about their experience thus far on the popular singing competition.
 BWW Asks: Should AMERICAN IDOL Just Skip to the Top 3?
March 27, 2013
AMERICAN IDOL begins it's third round of Top 10 eliminations tonight, but is it fair to ask at this point, should the show just skip the next few rounds of eliminations and ask viewers to chose among Kree Harrison, Angie Miller or Candice Glover as their next AMERICAN IDOL?
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