Hottest Articles on BWW 11/13/2012 - 11/20/2012

1) Review Roundup: SCANDALOUS Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!

Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on October 13, 2012. Opening Night is tonight, November 15th. Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

2) Review Roundup: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production ofThe Mystery of Edwin Drood began previews on October 19th. The show opens officially tonight, November 13th, 2012 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th St.) and plays a limited engagement through February 10th, 2013. Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

3) Breaking News: THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday

Produced by Robyn Goodman, Scott M. Delman and Amanda Lipitz, THE PERFORMERS, David West Read's new romantic comedy, began preview performances on October 23, and opened on Wednesday, November 14th - at the Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 St.) in New York City. (more...)

4) BWW TV: Sneak Peek of Cheyenne Jackson, Henry Winkler, and More in THE PERFORMERS- Highlights!

Produced by Robyn Goodman, Scott M. Delman and Amanda Lipitz, THE PERFORMERS, David West Read's new romantic comedy, began preview performances on October 23 - prior to its official opening night on Wednesday, November 14th - at the Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 St.) in New York City. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below! (more...)

5) Review Roundup: THE PERFORMERS Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!

THE PERFORMERS, David West Read's new romantic comedy, began preview performances on October 23 and opens tonight, November 14th, at the Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 St.) in New York City. Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

6) Bruce Kimmel's OUTSIDE THE BOX Web TV Series to Air Exclusively on BroadwayWorld.com

BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre web site on the net, is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its line-up of exclusive, engaging, star-filled TV programs. To get fans caught up, and fired up for the new show, the entire first season's episodes begin airing now, with Season 2 slated to premier November 25, followed by it's regular presentation schedule of every other Sunday. (more...)

7) VIDEO: Carly Rose Watch: Sonenclar Sings 'My Heart Will Go On' on THE X FACTOR

The first time America saw Carly Rose Soneclar, judge Britney Spears called her a "little diva" and last night the teen lived up to the title with a beautiful rendition of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" from the blockbuster film Titanic. Check out the performance below! (more...)

8) BWW EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Duncan Sheik Teases SPRING AWAKENING Movie; Filming in Spring 2013 & New Cast?

On Friday afternoon I had the distinct pleasure of speaking to Tony Award-winning SPRING AWAKENING songwriter Duncan Sheik all about his staggering spate of upcoming stage projects - AMERICAN PSYCHO, THE NIGHTENGALE, WHISPER HOUSE, MR. CHESS and ALICE included - as well as all about his upcoming concert appearance on November 23 at the Gramercy Theatre, but, before that InDepth InterView appears next week, here is some exciting exclusive news on the development of the forthcoming film adaptation of SPRING AWAKENING, directed by McG, to potentially begin filming next summer if all goes as planned. (more...)

9) BWW Exclusive: Ryan Murphy's THE NORMAL HEART Headed to HBO with $15 Million Budget?

Now, a cable network insider tells us exclusively that the film will instead be an HBO television production, with a budget in the neighborhood of $15 million dollars. There is no word yet on a timeline for the project, or if the announced starry cast are staying aboard the project. (more...)

10) Voting Open for 2012 BWW Regional Awards - Vote Now!

After a record number of nominations in 30 regions worldwide, and careful proofing by our local editors, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Regional Awards. (more...)

11) BWW TV: Sneak Peek of Carlolee Carmello, George Hearn and More in SCANDALOUS- Highlights!

Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.). BroadwayWorld brings you just-released performance highlights below! (more...)

12) Exclusive Update: 60 Out of 420 Got Callbacks on First Day of MISS SAIGON Auditions

60 out of 420 auditionees got callbacks on the first day of the much-talked-about "Miss Saigon" auditions, spearheaded by British stage director Laurence Connor ("Miss Saigon," "Les Miserables") and Cameron Mackintosh's representative in the Philippines, Dong Alegre ("Miss Saigon"), held at the Philippine Opera Company's headquarters in Makati City early today. Experienced thespians Karylle Tatlonghari, Tippy Dos Santos, Jake Macapagal, Julia Abueva, Lorenz Martinez, OJ Mariano, Noel Rayos, Cathy Azanza, Kyla Rivera, Cara Barredo, Topper Fabregas, and Jay Pangilinan were among the 60 who made the short list. (more...)

13) Review Roundup: A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL! Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!

A Christmas Story, The Musical arrives on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre just in time for the 2012 holiday season. Based on the 1983 movie perennial, the musical plays and eight-week limited engagement through December 30. Opening night is tonight, November 19. Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

14) VIDEO: NEWSIES Cast Performs 'Seize The Day' on DWTS!

The cast of NEWSIES, The Tony Award winning new American musical, led by Corey Cott as Jack Kelly, performed the show-stopping number "Seize the Day" in-studio on last night's episode of "Dancing with the Stars: All Stars" on the ABC Television Network. Check out the exciting performance below! (more...)

15) Emily Mann, Davis Gaines, and More Win 2012 Ovation Awards!

The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented on Monday, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. (more...)

16) VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs Medley at Whitney Houston Grammy Salute!

"We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute To Whitney Houston" aired last night, Friday, Nov. 16 on the CBS Television Network. The special, which was taped last month at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, features artists paying homage to the six-time GRAMMY winner. Watch Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson performing a Houston medley in the video below! (more...)

17) Tyne Daly, Norm Lewis, Lea Salonga to Lead RAGTIME Concert at Lincoln Center, 2/18

Manhattan Concert Productions has just announced Tyne Daly as Emma Goldman, Norm Lewis as Coalhouse Walker Jr., and Lea Salonga as Mother to appear in the upcoming concert performance of RAGTIME for one night only in New York's acclaimed Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center on Monday, February 18, 2013. (more...)

18) BWW TV: Meet the Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's THE SOUND OF MUSIC- Plus a Performance Preview!

Yesterday, November 14th, the cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's The Sound of Music, directed and choreographed by James Brennan, met the press. Cast for the show includes Edward Hibbert (Max Detweiler), Anthony Fedorov (Rolf Gruber), Ben Davis (Captain) and Elena Shaddow (Maria), Chelsea Morgan Stock (Liesl), and more. BroadwayWorlds's Richie Ridge was there to meet the cast and creative team and you can check out what they said abuot the upcoming production below! (more...)

19) BWW TV Exclusive: OUTSIDE THE BOX - Season 2, Episode 1 - Hal Linden & More!

The great Hal Linden (The Rothschilds, Barney Miller) is asked to star in a new musical by the Outside the Box Musical Theatre Group. What is the musical? Will he accept? Stay tuned. Also stars Jenna Rosen, Jane Noseworthy, and Sharon McNight. (more...)

20) Exclusive Photo Coverage: MISS SAIGON Auditionees Register in Manila!

BroadwayWorld.com (Philippines) photographer JR Sala shares some his photos taken at the first registration day for the much-talked-about "Miss Saigon" auditions in Manila, which will be conducted from Monday, November 19 to Thursday, November 22 at the Philippine Opera Company's headquarters in Makati City. (more...)