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Ali Louis Bourzgui is currently winning over audiences with his performance as Tommy in the new hit revival of The Who’s Tommy.

We caught up with the 24-year-old rising star, who is making his Broadway debut after previously being featured in the national tour productions of Tony-winning musicals Company and The Band’s Visit.

Tommy just opened on Broadway to rave reviews and the production is currently running at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City.

Check out 10 Fun Facts about Ali below.

1. Growing up in Massachusetts the other thing to do other than theatre was skiing. All through high school I was a part of the ski racing team and still know how to downhill ski race.
2. I’m a vintage clothing collector. I love finding and styling clothes from the 60s and 70s. Give me a knit polo and a dagger collar any day. My favorite piece I’ve ever found is a wool polo with a Georges Seurat painting sewn into it.
3. I have a deep love for songwriting and playing guitar. I’ve been working on an original album for a while now. Though in Tommy, I really dig into loud, rough rock vocals, the music I write at home is self coined “lullaby music.” Soft guitar, strings and vocal harmonies that attempt to evoke a peaceful sense of home and the album will be exploring the idea of what home means and how to reclaim it in a constantly shifting career in the arts.
4. My dad is from Morocco and I take pride in being one of the very few Moroccan actors in this business. My brother and I recently got our Moroccan citizenships and I’ve been trying to work on getting more Darija (Moroccan Arabic) under my belt. I’ve also recently dove deep into the world of Moroccan music. The likes of Gnawa musicians like Hamid El Kasri and New York’s own Samir Langus (often seen in Brooklyn.)
5. My favorite celebrity personality is Jeff Goldblum. He’s such a role model for me in how to dress sharp and not take the world too seriously. He’s a brilliant actor as well as jazz pianist and he exudes class and a sense of wonder. I do a pretty good impression of him and even feel like I do some Goldblum eyes in this show 👀.

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Jinkx Monsoon is opening up about her big new role.

The 36-year-old Drag Race alum and Broadway star got candid about taking on the role of Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors in a new interview with Cosmopolitan.

During the discussion, she spoke out about drag bans across America, criticism for taking on the role versus a cis woman, and her new chosen name, among other topics.

Click through to find out what Jinkx Monsoon had to say…

Mandy Moore is opening up about Broadway ambitions, and the role she didn’t accept.

The 39-year-old This Is Us star made an appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast.

Durin their conversation, Mandy revealed that she has received offers to come to Broadway, but it hasn’t panned out.

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Solomon Thomas is a football player for the NFL who is also a massive Broadway fan!

The 28-year-old defensive tackle for the New York Jets gets to enjoy everything that Broadway has to offer since he lives in the New York area.

Solomon caught a performance of the new musical The Notebook on Wednesday (March 27) and we have exclusive photos from his backstage visit with the cast after the show.

Solomon was seen chatting with stars Ryan Vasquez, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and the rest of the company.

The musical, featuring new music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, just had its official opening a couple weeks ago and we have all the photos from the event!

The Notebook is currently running at the Schoenfeld Theatre on Broadway in New York City.

The Tony Award-winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam is heading to Los Angeles with an exciting cast!

Jasmine Amy Rogers will be leading the production following her acclaimed turn as Betty Boop in the Broadway bound musical BOOP! last year in Chicago. While casting for the upcoming Broadway production has not yet been confirmed, it’s widely believed that she will be reprising her performance.

In the meantime, Jasmine is set to play Anita in Pasadena Playhouse’s production of Jelly’s Last Jam, which will run from May 29 through June 23.

Susan Birkenhead, who wrote the lyrics for BOOP!, also wrote the lyrics for Jelly’s Last Jam. The classic musical features music by Jelly Roll Morton and a book by George C. Wolfe.

Also starring in the Pasadena Playhouse production are John Clarence Stewart from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Cress Williams from Black Lightning.

Here’s the synopsis: “When legendary musician Jelly Roll Morton’s soul is forced to face the music, the self-proclaimed ‘inventor of jazz’ is left at the ultimate crossroads. Follow Jelly from the back alleys of New Orleans to the sparkling stages of New York, as his remarkable journey unfolds in a stunning display of song, dance, and music. With soulful melodies, electrifying tap dancing, and fiery tunes that will leave you breathless, get your groove on with this dazzling musical masterpiece.”

You can get your tickets now!

Julianna Margulies and rising star Cole Escola were among the special guests at Alan Cumming‘s second and final night of his one-man show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age.

The stars walked the carpet at the special performance on Monday night (March 25) at Studio 54 in New York City.

Also in attendance were Darren Criss, Ellen Barkin, and Griffin Dunne, among others.

Julianna and Cole both have some exciting theater news that was recently announced.

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Grant Gustin is officially a Broadway star!

The 34-year-old The Flash and Glee actor celebrated the opening night of his new musical Water for Elephants on Thursday (March 21) at the Imperial Theatre in New York City.

Grant was joined on the red carpet by his co-stars Isabelle McCalla, Gregg Edelman, Paul Alexander Nolan, Joe De Paul, Sara Gettelfinger, Stan Brown, and Wade McCollum.

Grant is playing the role of Jacob Jankowski in the stage adaptation of the beloved novel by Sara Gruen. Robert Pattinson played the role in the film adaptation back in 2011.

Here’s the synopsis: After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.

Get tickets now to see Water for Elephants on Broadway!