Hottest Articles on BWW 3/5/2013 - 3/12/2013

1) Update: Kristin Chenoweth 2013 UK Tour Dates Cancelled in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff After Tour Promoter Reneges

Kristin Chenoweth's 2013 UK tour dates have been canceled by the tour's promoter in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff. (more...)

2) Stanley Tucci & More New HUNGER GAMES Posters

Broadway and Hollywood crossover star Stanley Tucci is among the actors featured in a new batch of posters released in advance of the film sequel THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, coming out later this year. (more...)

3) STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL; Performances Begin Tonight!

Get ready, 'cause here it comes- MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL that is! MOTOWN begins preview performances tonight, March 11 and will open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street).Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will feature a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue. Meet the company of the new musical with videos of them from past productions and roles below! (more...)

4) BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Alice Ripley, Idina Menzel and More Tribute Kitt & Yorkey in Lincoln Center's AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series

The March 1st program featured Kitt & Yorkey, joined by the stars of Next to Normal - Alice Ripley and Brian d'Arcy James, as well as Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel. Marin Mazzie sang 'Superhero', Alice Ripley belted 'I Miss The Mountains', Idina Menzel performed 'Here I Go' and the whole cast came together for the finale. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive highlights from the concert below! (more...)

5) BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Christian Borle & Jonathan Groff Sing GYPSY's 'If Mama Was Married' at MCC's MISCAST!

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a video exclusive of Jonathan Groff and Christian Borle's hilarious performance of 'If Mama Was Married' below! (more...)

6) BWW TV: PIPPIN Meets the Press - Sneak Peek at Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas and More in Action!

The Music Box Theatre will soon be home to The American Repertory Theatre production of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus. The cast met the press earlier today and gave a sneak peek of the show. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to interview Paulus, choreographer Chet Walker, circus creator Gypsy Snider, and cast members Patina Miller, Charlotte d'Amboise, Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin, Rachel Bay Jones and Matthew James Thomas. Watch below! (more...)

7) Timberlake Brings SNL Highest Ratings In A Year

International superstar Justin Timberlake had proven his adeptness at spectacularly hosting NBC late-night mainstay Saturday Night Live with his four previous very successful hosting gigs (and numerous guest spots in between), but his fifth time out netted him the highest ratings for the show in over a year - 14 months to be exact! (more...)

8) New Jeffrey Wright & Jena Malone HUNGER GAMES Posters

Following the reveal of Josh Hutcherson's Victory Portrait as Peeta in THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE today and Elizabeth Banks as Effie in her portrait earlier this week, two more posters from the forthcoming franchise entry have been released, featuring two stage and screen stars: Jeffrey Wright and Jena Malone. (more...)

9) VIDEO: Valerie Harper on Her Diagnosis - 'We Are All Terminal'

Broadway and TV veteran Valerie Harper has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The actress received the tragic news on January 15th and has as little as three months to live. The 73-year-old is best known to millions of fans as quirky New Yorker 'Rhoda Morgenstern' on TV's 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and its spinoff, 'Rhoda.' In an interview with People, the TV star told everyone to understand that 'we are all terminal'. Watch below. (more...)

10) Jeff Kready and More to to Join Laurie Veldheer in Paper Mill's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE; Full Cast Announced!

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast for Thoroughly Modern Millie, winner of the 2002 Drama Desk and Tony Award for Best Musical. This effervescent musical romp will feature Ashley Kate Adams (Miss Dorothy Brown), Brenda Braxton (Muzzy Van Hossmere), Billy Bustamante (Bun Foo), Jeff Kready (Jimmy Smith), Burke Moses (Mr. Trevor Graydon), Lenora Nemetz (Mrs. Meers), James Seol (Ching Ho), Jessica Sheridan (Miss Flannery) and Laurie Veldheer (Millie Dillmount). Thoroughly Modern Millie will be directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with choreography by Denis Jones. Thoroughly Modern Millie will run at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from April 10 through May 5, 2013. The official press opening is Sunday, April 14, at 7:00pm. (more...)

11) FIRST DATE Musical Heading to Broadway's Longacre Theatre This July!

Tony Award-winning producer Junkyard Dog Productions (Memphis) has just announced FIRST DATE, Broadway's new musical comedy, has set the date to open at The Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street), Sunday, August 4, 2013. With a book by Austin Winsberg ("Gossip Girl"), music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (Secondhand Lions, Twice Charmed), choreographed by Josh Rhodes (Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella) and directed by Bill Berry (Producing Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre), FIRST DATE begins performances Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Casting will be announced at a later date. (more...)

12) STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Broadway-Bound TUCK EVERLASTING!

The world premiere production of the new musical TUCK EVERLASTING will play at Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre (106 Boylston Street) from July 28-August 18, 2013. The pre-Broadway production will feature (in alphabetical order): Fred Applegate (Sister Act) as 'Constable Joe,' Marylouise Burke (Fuddy Meers) as 'Nana,' Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello (Scandalous) as 'Ma Tuck,' David Garrison (Titanic) as 'The Man In The Yellow Suit,' Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies) as 'Jesse Tuck,' Daytime Emmy Award Winner Michael Park (How To Succeed...) as 'Pa Tuck,' Michael Wartella (The Kid) as 'Hugo,' and Valerie Wright (Elf) as 'Mother,' and will introduce Sadie Sink in the role of 'Winnie.' In the video below, go behind the scenes of the making of the new musical! (more...)

13) Amanda Seyfried Eyes Role in Broadway's WICKED

In a recent interview with EOnline, Amanda Seyfried reveals that she would love to be cast in the long-running Broadway production of WICKED. The actress most recently appeared on the big screen showing off her vocal chops in the role of Cosette in the global hit musical Les Miserables. (more...)

14) BREAKING NEWS: Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2013-14 Season- HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, OLIVER!, GREASE & More!

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) has just announced the lineup for its 75th Anniversary Season, featuring five musicals, at least one with plans to move to New York City. (more...)

15) Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 9 - Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Last SIPs with NEWSIES, HANDS ON A HARDBODY and More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature Andrew Keenan-Bolger's last SIP with the cast of NEWSIES before he moves on to TUCK EVERLASTING, a first intermission pic from HANDS ON A HARDBODY, plus photos from SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, KINKY BOOTS, SPIDER-MAN, THE FANTASTICKS, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, TOP HAT in the West End, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, FLASHDANCE, BUNNICULA, HIT THE WALL, MARY POPPINS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, ANYTHING GOES, ANNIE and much more! (more...)

16) VIDEO: Trailer - Patti LuPone: A YOUNGARTS MASTERCLASS on HBO

HBO will continue its educational MASTERCLASS series with a spotlight on two-time Tony Award-winning theater legend Patti LuPone, who mentors four young students aspiring to become musical theater performers. The episode will air April 1, 2013. Check out the trailer below! (more...)

17) VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Jeremy Jordan Sings 'This Will Be Our Year' on Next SMASH

On the next episode of NBC's SMASH titled 'Fringe,' Broadway's Jeremy Jordan sings the original song, 'This Will Be Our Year' to Katharine McPhee's Karen. Check out the clip below! (more...)

18) Alec Baldwin Responds to Shia LaBeouf's ORPHANS Tweets

It was announced late last month that due to creative differences, the producers of Orphans and Shia LaBeouf would part ways and he would not continue with the production. LaBeouf revealed additional details on why he dropped out of the production via Twitter, including emails with Alec Baldwin, Tom Sturridge and more. Vulture asked Baldwin to respond to a particular tweet from LaBeouf: 'The theater belongs not to the great but to the brash.' Check out Baldwin's response below: (more...)

19) Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside CINDERELLA's Gypsy Robe Ceremony!

The company of A CINDERELLA just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Linda Mugleston. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below! (more...)

20) BREAKING NEWS: James Franco to Make Broadway Debut in OF MICE AND MEN!

James Franco stopped by last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central to promote his upcoming film 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' In the interview, the actor revealed that he will soon be coming to the Broadway stage in a revival of 'Of Mice and Men.' Watch the appearance below! (more...)