Bobby McGuire
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Bobby McGuire

A native New Yorker, Bobby saw his first Broadway show at the age of eight and has been hooked on culture ever since. After a brief flirtation in performing as a member of the Actors Equity Association, Bobby found his calling backstage and eventually worked on a slew of Broadway shows and tours that included a famous blockbuster hit, and a few notorious fiascos. His post-showbiz life led him to work for Ogilvy and Mather, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Edge Media Network, and The Nielsen Company. A contributing theater critic for Queerty and Passport Magazine’s The Broadway Blog, Bobby resides in two blocks from the theater district with two roommates and three dogs named Nero, Murray, and Mrs. Jingles.

How to Score Tickets to Live Tapings in NYC

Remember that TV episode when Oprah told everyone in her studio audience “You get a car! You get a car! You get a car! You get a car! Everybody gets a car!”? It was one of the most unforgettable moments in daytime television history that left many wondering, “How did those people get to be a part of…

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Don’t Miss These New Broadway Shows for 2024

It’s a new year, and there is excitement in the air on Broadway as producers are ready to present a fresh crop of productions of groundbreaking new musicals, award-winning plays, and highly anticipated revivals. Theater fans can expect stage adaptations of beloved films, fresh takes on old classics…

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The Ultimate Guide to NYC Broadway Week

Last updated 1/9 Does bargain hunting for theater tickets this winter have to mean waiting in line outside in the cold at the TKTS booth in Times Square for last-minute deals? Not necessarily. Did you know that you can get two-for-one ticket deals for just about every show on Broadway in…

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Off-Broadway Shows Not to Miss This Fall

What do Broadway blockbusters "Hamilton" and "Hadestown" have in common other than their titles begin with an "h"? They all had their New York beginnings as Off-Broadway shows. Much more than just an incubator for commercial hits, Off Broadway offers artists and producers the opportunity to…

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The Best Broadway Shows to See in June 2024

Last updated 6/17/24 How popular is Broadway? According to the trade association The Broadway League, at its pre-pandemic peak, audiences for Broadway shows surpassed that of the ten professional sports teams of New York and New Jersey combined! Each new season Broadway audiences enjoy new shows…

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