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BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony-nominated actor Stephen Mo Hanan. Hanan passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 78. Hanan is best known to Broadway fans for his portrayal of three characters—Bustopher Jones, Asparagus (Gus), and Growltiger—in the original Broadway production of Cats in 1982. His performance earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He later chronicled his experiences in the show through his published journal, A Cat’s Diary. In 1999, Hanan co-wrote and starred in Jolson & Co., an Off-Broadway production where he embodied the vaudeville legend Al Jolson. The show, structured as a 1946 radio interview, featured Hanan performing many of Jolson's iconic songs, including "Swanee" and "California, Here I Come."...

Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Hamilton” is a strong contender for multiple Emmy nominations including for Best Variety Special (Taped) and for performers Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Philippa Soo, Jonathan Groff and Christopher Jackson. Filmed over three days at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway including two live performances in 2016, “Hamilton” premiered on July 4, 2020 on Disney + and was a real respite from the lack of live theater due to Covid-19. The acclaimed presentation has already received several honors including the Producers Guild Award, Critics Choice, Costume Designers Guild and Cinema Audio Society.

Though musicals have been popular on television since the earliest days of the medium, it’s rare that the original Broadway cast gets to reprise their roles such as Manuel and company did with “Hamilton.’ The first time was in 1955 when the cast of the hit Broadway musical “Peter Pan” reunited soon after...

Tony nominee Stephen Mo Hanan stars in the circus-inspired reinvention of 'The Megile of Itzik Manger,' the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene's spring mainstage production at the Baruch Performing Arts Center. Playing Off-Broadway for a four-week limited engagement from tonight, April 21 to May 12, the eye-popping purimshpiel carnival musical is directed by Motl Didner, with music direction by Zalmen Mlotek. The opening, sponsored by the Boston Beer Company, is set for Thursday April 25 at 730pm.

Tony nominee Stephen Mo Hanan stars in the circus-inspired reinvention of 'The Megile of Itzik Manger,' the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene's spring mainstage production at the Baruch Performing Arts Center. Playing Off-Broadway for a four-week limited engagement from April 21 to May 12, the eye-popping purimshpiel carnival musical is directed by Motl Didner, with music direction by Zalmen Mlotek. The opening, sponsored by the Boston Beer Company, is set for Thursday April 25 at 730pm.

American Bard Theater Company presents King Lear, starring Tony Award nominee Stephen Mo Hanan as King Lear. In addition to Mr. Hanan, Dev Bondarin will direct a cast of 12, including David L. Carson, Bryan L. Cohen, Natalie Doyle Holmes, John Graham, Ross Hewitt, Kelly Laurel Zekas, Conrad Schott, Montgomery Sutton, Cheri Wicks, Dathan B. Williams, and Tom Wolfson. Performances for King Lear will be held at the Saint Marys, Times Square, Third Floor Theatre, 145 West 46th Street between Sixth and Seventh Aves. for a limited engagement - twelve performances - beginning tonight, October 18 through Sunday, November 4th, 2012. Aea Approved Showcase. Member, Actors Equity Association...

American Bard Theater Company presents King Lear, starring Tony Award nominee Stephen Mo Hanan as King Lear. In addition to Mr. Hanan, Dev Bondarin will direct a cast of 12, including David L. Carson, Bryan L. Cohen, Natalie Doyle Holmes, John Graham, Ross Hewitt, Kelly Laurel Zekas, Conrad Schott, Montgomery Sutton, Cheri Wicks, Dathan B. Williams, and Tom Wolfson. Performances for King Lear will be held at the Saint Marys, Times Square, Third Floor Theatre, 145 West 46th Street between Sixth and Seventh Aves. for a limited engagement - twelve performances - beginning Thursday, October 18 through Sunday, November 4th, 2012. Aea Approved Showcase. Member, Actors Equity Association...

American Bard Theater Company presents King Lear, starring Tony Award nominee Stephen Mo Hanan as King Lear. Dev Bondarin will direct, and additional casting will be announced shortly. Performances for King Lear will be held at the Saint Marys, Times Square, Third Floor Theatre, 145 West 46th Street between Sixth and Seventh Aves. for a limited engagement12 performancesbeginning Thursday, October 18, and running through Sunday, November 4th, 2012.