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‘Kinky Boots’ Wayne Brady Talks Depression & Anger: Darkside of ‘Let’s Make A Deal’

When you think of Wayne Brady you don’t tend to think about depression. The 'Whose Line' regular and 'Let’s Make a Deal' host often appears to be happy go lucky. So much so that the 'Chappelle Show' featured a sketch portraying Brady against type as a gun toting ruthless psychopath. However, the Kinky Boots star does have a bit of a dark side. Recently Brady opened up about his strugle with depression and anger.
By James Knight

  • ‘Hamilton’ Takes Top Spot From ‘The Lion King’ for Highest Gross Ticket Sales on Broadway

    'Hamilton,' the hit musical by mastermind Lin Manuel Miranda, has seen tremendous growth since it opened in July, as well as rave reviews from nearly every corner of the media. Recently, 'Hamilton' earned a larger accolade when the production dethroned 'The Lion King' for the No. 1 spot.
    By Rebecca Zedeck

  • James Corden Hosting Tony's: Replacing NPH, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming & Hugh Jackman

    The American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League have their new host for 2016 Tony Awards celebration. 'Into the Woods' film actor Late Late Show Host, and Tony Award Winner James Corden has been selected to emcee the evening. Corden is replacing last year’s paired host, Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming (Cabaret, Reefer Madness, film). The bar for Corden gets even higher when compared to host of Tony’s past, Hugh Jackman ('Boy From Oz') and Neil Patrick Harris ('Hedwig and the Angry Inch', 'Assassins'). Both men have won Emmy Awards for hosting the Tony’s. It should be noted that all five the aforementioned actors have won Tony Awards.
    By James Knight
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