Pippin Star Matthew James Thomas Adores Sanding Floors and Dreams of Sunning in Saint Lucia
Theater stars know what’s hot in entertainment, fashion and pop culture, so Broadway.com decided it was high time to tap in to the after-hours obsessions of our favorite stage actors. When he’s not busy searching for his “Corner of the Sky” as the title role in the Tony-winning revival of Pippin, Matthew James Thomas is busy watching Family Guy, shopping at thrift stores and listening to Coldplay! Read below for more of Thomas’ offstage obsessions. RANDOM OBSESSION “String arrangements and film scores, building lamps from random pieces of wood, sanding floors and climbing poles.” TV SHOW “I won’t be the first to say this, but Family Guy. I desperately want Seth MacFarlane to come and see Pippin and do an episode on it. And Breaking Bad because it’s insane and brilliant.” MOVIE: Iron Man “I want to be him!” SONG OR SINGER “‘Spotlight’ by Mutemath—it can’t seem to get old with me (none of their songs do); ‘Yellow’ and “The Scientist” by Coldplay; ‘Nessun Dorma’ performed by Pavarotti. I also really like Irish folk music, like jigs and such.” FASHION DESIGNER “I’m not nearly cool enough to know fashion designers’ names. I shop at AllSaints, thrift stores, American Apparel, Jack Wills and whatever catches my eye.” BOOK: Illusions by Richard Bach “One of the best gifts ever given to me.” Show Closed This production ended its run on Jan. 4, 2015 STAGE SHOW (OTHER THAN MY OWN): Matilda “Bertie Carvel and those kids are incredible and the production is so well put together. I want to see it again!” ATHLETES “I admire athletes, but I can’t say I’m obsessed with anyone or anything in particular.” VACATION SPOT “All over the world! I love visiting home [England]. I’ve always wanted to go to Saint Lucia. My drama coach in England had a Saint Lucia poster on his wall and I always used to stare at it. Who knows…maybe one day I’ll make it there.” Related Shows Star Files Pippin View Comments CELEBRITY: Jeremy Clarkson “He hosts the TV show Top Gear in the U.K.” BEAUTY PRODUCT: Proactiv “Thank you for saving my skin!” APP “GuitarToolkit and TurboScan!! Ha!” Matthew James Thomas
Star Files Related Shows Rachel Bay Jones Tovah Feldshuh is joining the circus! The four-time Tony nominee will star in the Broadway revival of Pippin, succeeding Tony winner Andrea Martin as the title character’s grandmother, Berthe. As previously announced, Martin will depart the production on September 22 to star in the new Canadian sitcom Working the Engels. Feldshuh, who previously filled in for Martin during her vacation, will assume the role of Berthe fulltime beginning September 24. Andrea Martin View Comments Show Closed This production ended its run on Jan. 4, 2015 View All (6) Charlotte d’Amboise Matthew James Thomas Patina Miller Pippin Feldshuh last appeared on Broadway in Irena’s Vow in 2009. She garnered Tony nominations for Lend Me a Tenor, Golda’s Balcony, Sarava and Yentl. Her additional Broadway credits include Rodgers & Hart, Dreyfus in Rehearsal and Cyrano. Her film and TV credits include As the World Turns, Kissing Jessica Stein, Lady in the Water, A Walk on the Moon, Covert Affairs and Beautiful People. Terrence Mann In addition to Martin, Stephen Schwartz and Roger O’Hirson’s Tony-winning musical revival stars Matthew James Thomas as Pippin, Tony winner Patina Miller as the Leading Player, Terrence Mann as Charles, Charlotte d’Amboise as Fastrada, Rachel Bay Jones as Catherine and Erik Altemus as Lewis. Pippin also features Gregory Arsenal, Andrew Cekala, Lolita Costet, Colin Cunliffe, Andrew Fitch, Orion Griffiths, Viktoria Grimmy, Sabrina Harper, Olga Karmansky, Bethany Moore, Brad Musgrove, Stephanie Pope, Philip Rosenberg, Yannick Thomas, Molly Tynes, Anthony Wayne and Ashton Woerz. Christopher Sieber is scheduled to step in for Mann as King Charles from September 15 through 26.
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As the dreaded Friday the 13th rears its ugly head, we are looking back on the 10 most interesting tidbits we learned during the week of September 9. From Joe Manganiello’s kick-line fantasy to the absurd lengths the cast of First Date goes to be supportive, brush up on all the fun, fabulous and WTF moments below.Joe Manganiello Has Explicit Criteria for the Magic Mike MusicalMagic Mike fans are eager to know if any of the film’s eye-candy stars would reprise their clothing-free roles on Broadway. Joe Manganiello told Show People host Paul Wontorek that he would reprise his role as Big Dick Richie if there were “a kick-line of singing and dancing penis pumps.” Don’t laugh! The stage adaptation of A Christmas Story had a kick-line of leg lamps, and they scored a Best Musical Tony nomination. #youneverknowGleeks Take Their Cues from Broadway.comWe at Broadway.com are no strangers to being ripped off, and we keep telling ourselves that imitation is the highest form of flattery. So, we were flattered (and slightly concerned) when we learned that a Glee fan took it upon himself to lick Darren Criss’ face Susan Blackwell-style. Listen up, Gleeks! Susan is a trained professional, so please don’t try to replicate this complicated maneuver.The Phantom Has Readers FooledWhen you think of your favorite teacher in school, does a murdering, controlling stalker first come to mind? Didn’t think so. So you can understand why we here at Broadway.com were so baffled that readers chose the Phantom from The Phantom of the Opera as their favorite Broadway teacher in our back-to-school Weekend Poll. You guys, we were kidding! Wouldn’t you rather study with Miss Honey…or that goat from Wicked? (Built-in homework excuse!)Reeve Carney Rolled with a Rough CrewDeparting Spider-Man star Reeve Carney made a name for himself fighting crime, avoiding controversy and flying high as Broadway’s original superhero, but the former Speedo model wasn’t always so squeaky clean. In the latest Side by Side by Susan Blackwell, Carney recalls growing up in the Flat Iron District, where he had friends “basically buying and selling drugs at eight-years-old.” Oh, Reeve, we knew you were trouble when you walked in.Mary-Louise Parker Doesn’t Need Any More TV FameTony and Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker is best known for her screen performances in Angels in America, Boys on the Side, Fried Green Tomatoes and, of course, Weeds. But she is ready to say goodbye to Hollywood and spend the rest of her lifetime in the rehearsal room with her Snow Geese and Proof director, Daniel Sullivan. “I feel I can do nothing else for the rest of my career and perfectly happy,” she told us. Really MLP? Really…Rum Tum Tugger Is Going to Kick Some AssJersey Boys star Andy Karl will headline the Broadway musical Rocky. Sure, Karl is currently playing macho bad boy Tommy DeVito, but we’re sure it was his time at the Jellicle Ball that really prepared the actor to go into the ring. See? We’re guessing Rocky creators Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens, Alex Timbers and, of course, Sly Stallone caught the fourth national tour of Cats and just knew they had found Broadway’s Rocky Balboa. #YoGrizabellaHarvey Fierstein Sticks to What He KnowsLife is a real drag for four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein. No, really! The Kinky Boots scribe won all four of his Tony Awards for something drag-related. And next season Broadway will see Fierstein’s latest play Casa Valentina about…you guessed it, men in women’s clothes. Harvey, have you met Broadway.com’s good friend Jinkx Monsoon? Because this could be a match made in Tony heaven.Condola Rashad Was Not Actually a CosbyTony winner Phylicia Rashad is most famous for playing Bill Cosby’s wife on The Cosby Show in the 1980s. Fans of the show even thought that Rashad’s real-life daughter Condola was the actress playing the youngest child in the TV family, Rudy. “People thought that Rudy was my mother’s real daughter,” Condola said. The two-time Tony nominee has since made a name for herself independent from her mom and the Cosby legacy. On a completely unrelated note, weren’t Rudy and her friend Bud totally the Romeo and Juliet of their time. #justsayingDe Niro Shut Down Corey CottNewsies attracts fans of every kind, including a two-time Oscar winner with his own catchphrase. Newsies star Corey Cott recently instagrammed a photo of himself backstage with Robert De Niro. Then, according to the caption, Cott asked the film icon if they could say his famous Taxi Driver line, “You talkin’ to me?” together in unison, to which the movie star replied, “No, no, no, no.” Aw, Corey, you asked for the wrong thing! You know De Niro only likes quoting one of his movies: Meet the Fockers. Duh.The First Date Cast Is Game for AnythingOver the past six episodes of the web series Kiss & Tell, fans have learned how incredibly close and supportive the cast of First Date is. Their cast love was put to the test this week when they all gathered for the 24th birthday party of a cat belonging to Enrico Bazzacco, the doorman at the Longacre Theatre. The full company sang “Happy Birthday” using only the word meow (“her native language”), and not a single person there rolled their eyes. By the way, you might want to leave “love of cat birthday parties” off of your online dating profile. Just some advice for people going out on first dates.
Terrence Mann The Pippin players will join the previously announced stars of Matilda and Motown at the 87th annual celebration. The parade will also include performances by Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth, Smash alum Megan Hilty and Ariana Grande. Cirque du Soleil and the Rockettes from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular are also set to appear. Show Closed This production ended its run on Jan. 4, 2015 View Comments Related Shows Pippin Rachel Bay Jones Join us, leave your fields to flower, join us, leave your cheese to sour…and tune in to NBC on November 28 to catch the Tony-winning revival of Pippin on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Tony winner Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas and the cast will perform “Corner of the Sky” and “Magic to Do” from the hit Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson musical.
Patina Miller In addition to Thomas as Pippin and Miller as the Leading Player, Pippin stars Terrence Mann as Charles, Charlotte d’Amboise as Fastrada, Rachel Bay Jones as Catherine and Tovah Feldshuh as Berthe. Star Files Matthew James Thomas Charlotte d’Amboise View All (5)
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The riders and designers at Velocio have dropped a collection posed to offer flexibility during the volatile months of fall and early winter. They offer comfort in the large range of layers they have available. For tops you have the options of long-sleeved jerseys and jackets, vests, and a wide variety of baselayers. Bottoms are available in thermal bibs, pants, and tights. Plus a variety of accessories cover your head, neck and feet…Topsphotos c. VelocioLong Sleeve JerseysThere are 5 long sleeve jerseys available. For efficiency sake we’ll cover 2 and if you want more details on the other 3, visit the link at the bottom… First, the Micromodal Long Sleeve gets its roots from the Micromodal Jersey and is made with the same beech tree-based Micromodal Carbon fabric that has moisture-wicking and anti-microbial properties. It also has a stability panel to support the rear pockets, silicon waist grippers, UPF 30+ protection and no zipper for reduced weight and clean design. Micromodal is available in sizes XS-XXXL and priced at $150.The Breton SE and Tricolor SE long sleeve jerseys share the same DNA but come in different colorways. Each gets a Denier Gradient Italian milled fabric with thermal protection, moisture-wicking and breathable properties. Key features include a water-resistant zipper pocket, full-length YKK zipper, and reflective details. Both the Tricolor and Breton come in sizes XS-XXXL and are priced at $180.Jackets & VestsVelocio has 4 new jackets for the fall/winter season. They include the ultralight rain jacket, signature softshell, recon hoodie and recon snap jackets. Looking at the softshell jacket, it’s built with their proprietary Primaloft softshell membrane for added breathability and moisture management. Its 210gsm fabric should make the jacket a great layer option. Key features include 4 rear pockets including a zipper one, a full zip YKK zipper, and low profile cuffs for added comfort. The Signature Softshell comes in sizes XS-XXXXL and is priced at $300.Similar to the jackets, vests are available in rain, softshell, and recon options. The Recon vest is built with a windproof front shell, Polartec Alpha Direct insulation and a microfleece-lined back panel. Features include 3 zip pockets (2 up front and 1 rear), full zip YKK zipper and reflective details. The Recon vest comes in sizes XS-XXXXL and priced at $250.Base Layers & TopsRounding off the upper body, there are 4 base layers and 2 tops available. Each being a great option for thermal and moisture-wicking layering. One of the base layers is the Merino 160 LS. It’s made with a Merino and polyester blend (for durability), flatlock stitching, slim cut and 2 snap henley collar. The Merino 160 comes in sizes XS-XXXXL and is priced at $100.Other tops include the Alpha and Merino 210 long sleeve tops. The Alpha long sleeve has Merino 210 back and sides, and Polartec Alpha Direct insulation for added thermal performance. Additional features include a YKK half zip, 3 rear pockets, silicone waist grippers and an extended collar. Sizes range from XS-XXXXL and it’s priced at $200.BottomsThere are 5 new bottoms from Veloci to keep you warm during the cooler months. Options include thermal bibs, Rstealth pants, Foundation tights, thermal tights and Zero bib tights. The Recon Stealth pant gets a DWR treated biodegradable 4-way stretch fabric, 3 zipper pockets and 1 rear pocket, YKK zippers and reflective details. Sizes range from XS-XXXXL and they’re priced at $250.The ZERO bib tight is the premium cold-weather option from Velocio this fall. It’s made with windproof and water-resistant panels with microfiber fleece backing. Flatlock stitching, seamless bib straps and a proprietary signature chamois add comfort during long rides. If you’re riding in temperatures above 40º, they recommend you try the Thermal bib tights. Sizes range from XS-XXXL and they’re priced at $280.AccessoriesCaps, neck tubes, booties, socks and warmers are all additional accessories to help extend your season. The Reflective Bootie are made of a highly reflective, windproof and DWR treated fabric. Internal seam tape adds protection and durability. Their toe and heel tabs are Kevlar reinforced while its zippers are water-resistant. Sizes range from XS-XL and pricing is set at $110. Lastly, the Signature Wool Sock gets a Merino build that offers three-season comfort and a crosshatched arch for a secure fit. Sizes range from XS-XL and they’re $24.Velocio.cc
The bike starts with a white base, with bold World Championship stripes and Trek-Segafredo team decals. According to Trek, the design was created by art director, Brian Lindstrom, and senior product graphic designer Micah Moran – with paint done by Kyle Doney. Trek used their Project One custom program to paint up a fresh Madone SLR for Mads Pedersen, winner of the UCI Road World Championship in Yorkshire. It features a full SRAM drivetrain, disc brakes, Bontrager carbon wheels, and of course – a very detailed paint job.Pictures made by JoostVH PhotographyTrek Madone SLR World Championship Bike for Mads PedersenThis isn’t the first dazzling Trek used by Mads Pedersen, but it’s certainly the sweetest – with a custom rainbow paint job for wining the UCI World Road Championship. The 23-year-old earned it by becoming the first Danish men’s rider to win the rainbow stripes, and the youngest champ in two decades.
Pedersen will finish out his 2019 season this week at the Tre Valli Varesine on Tuesday, October 8th and Milano-Torino on the 9th. Learn more about Project One at the link below.TrekBikes.com
If you’re going to the lengths of wearing an aero helmet, you probably want to get the full benefit from it. Right? Of course you do, which is why the new aero helmet from Lazer looks pretty interesting. Thanks to an all new fit system, the new Lazer Volante looks like it could offer the ideal aerodynamic fit. Over the years, aerodynamic experts have obsessed over the transition from the back of the helmet to the rider. The smoother the transition, the better the aerodynamics which is why head position is often critical to getting the most out of your aero helmet. But what if that position isn’t comfortable to hold?That seems to be where the Lazer Turnfit Tilt system comes in. The retention system snugs down with a Turnfit dial as usual, but after the fit system is tightened you still have the option to adjust the helmet’s tilt. In theory, this should allow you to adjust the position of the helmet so that it offers the best aerodynamic positioning without making yourself uncomfortable.At the back of the helmet, Lazer includes a ponytail/ice stuff box which can be used for… ponytail or ice stowage. Inside, Aerated X-Static padding allows for more airflow while the anti-microbial treatment should keep things fresh.A magnetic panoramic lens prevents any blind spots, and offers full eye protection.Offered in either black or white, the helmet is sold with a mirrored smoke lens and has a clear lens that is sold separately for $29.95. In a M/L, the helmet itself weighs 380g, while the massive lens weighs 135g itself.Available in November, the CE/CPSC/AS certified helmet will sell for $364.95.lazersport.com
PRESS RELEASE: Each July millions of cycling fans head to France to experience the world’s greatest bike race or dream of the day they’ll make the trip. Unless they’ve planned carefully, they’ll arrive to find full hotels, blocked routes, overpriced food, chaotic roads, and endless frustration as they try to get close to the race they’ve come to see.Now Graham Watson’s Tour de France Travel Guide lets cycling fans experience all the excitement of the Tour while negotiating its many daily obstacles with the confidence of a local. As cycling’s leading photographer, Graham Watson has been in the right place at the right time during every stage of every Tour de France since 1977. No one knows how to get around the Tour like Graham.Graham Watson’s Tour de France Travel Guide will be available in late May in bookstores, bike shops, and online. The book is shipping now from VeloGear.com. Working media should request review copies immediately.Graham’s guide is the first book of its kind, and it’s the only resource cycling fans need to experience the Tour to its fullest. Learn where to eat, where to sleep, how to get around, how to see and photograph the race, and how to enjoy the greatest show on two wheels.Graham shares his 31 years of Tour de France experience in this beautifully illustrated guidebook. Featuring over 200 of his award-winning photographs along with full-color maps, travel tips, checklists, and travel resources, this book presents a fresh and unique strategy for getting around the Tour’s many opportunities for frustration to find a front-row seat for all the action.Get it from Amazon.com or hit ‘more’ to read more about it…Presented in sturdy, flexible binding with flaps for marking pages, Graham’s guide also includes a clever menu decoder for quick reference when the waiter is tapping his pad, tips on how to meet the riders, a glossary of French cycling terms, historical perspective on each region of France visited by the Tour, and a special chapter on how to photograph the Tour like a pro. For the Tour’s legion of fans, Graham Watson’s Tour de France Travel Guide contains everything they need to watch, follow, and enjoy the Tour de France in style.Graham Watson’s Tour de France Travel Guide: The Complete Insider’s Guide to the Tour!Text and photographs by Graham Watson5 5/8″ x 7 7/8″, 304 pp., VP-GWTDF, $24.95, 978-1-934030-38-7Flexibound paperback with flaps. Full-color photos, maps, charts, and tables throughout.* Since 1903 the Tour de France has visited over 500 towns and villages. Watson has followed every stage of 31 Tours de France, a pedigree few can match.* A completely modern guide, annotated with websites and the latest contact information for hotels, restaurants, trains, car rental, bike rental, camping, tourist information, and more.* Lavish 4-color interior, handy size, and flexible binding with flaps make this travel guide inviting, durable, and easy to use.Available at VeloPress
Based in Taiwan, Culprit’s direct-to-consumer approach has thus far been hampered by shipping and import duty fees jacking up the otherwise very competitive pricing. Now, they managed to bundle those fees into the complete bike and frameset pricing, eliminating the price penalty. And, as usual, there are several bonuses thrown into the complete bike purchase that make it more tempting.Each bike comes with a Culprit jersey and bibshort, mini-torque tool and your choice of trim colors and matte or gloss finish. The free-shipping-to-anywhere has a few limitations, but covers all of Europe, North America and most of Asia, and it’s offered on all of their 700c road bikes… The RoaDi (above and top) is their disc-brake-only alloy crit racer. It’s available in three complete builds (pricing below) and a frameset for $1,175 that includes frame, fork, headset, stem and a carbon seatpost and handlebar.Both the RoaDi and Croz Blade now ship with 15mm thru-axle compatible full carbon forks.The Croz Blade, which we reviewed when it first came out, is their rim-or-disc brake road bike. The frame’s stiff and fast, using aero tube shapes and hidden brake mounts to slip through the air.Its design makes it a good option for budding triathletes that need something normal to train on, but something that’ll convert to a more aggressive, aerodynamic position for race day.The youth bikes (Junior and S1/2) do not include “shipped anywhere” pricing, but they remain some of the best spec’d kids bikes we’ve seen. Check our review here.Culprit teased their upcoming Legend triathlon/TT bike at the Ironman World Championships in Kona this year. Designed to be the ultimate triathlon “superbike”, it can run rim or disc brakes, flat mount or standard, direct pull or a set of custom designed TRP brakes that aren’t even announced yet. That versatility gives you the ability to run whatever wheels you’ve invested in while being heavily future proofed, and it means easy-to-find repair parts no matter where you go.Now, they’ve taken it to the wind tunnel and say it’s faster than everyone’s favorite benchmark, the Cervelo P5, in both rim and disc brake configurations. Part of the story’s on their website, but look for full wind tunnel test data to be made public later this year.One feature not shown in the original info was the hidden compartment for a multitool, which puts everything you need to reassemble the bike at your race destination in easy reach. The bike’s designed to require minimal disassembly for travel and be so easy to put back together that (wait for it…) even a triathlete could do it.CulpritBicycles.com