Hottest Articles on BWW 9/11/2012 - 9/18/2012

1) BWW Exclusive First Look: Uber-Fit Perez Hilton as Saucy Prince Harry in NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL!

Gossip columnist Perez Hilton has joined the cast of the off-Broadway musical revue, NEWSical the Musical, for a four-week run that began Saturday, September 8th. Get an exclusive first look at Perez as "Prince Harry" - who's currently making headlines for partying nude in Las Vegas - below! (more...)

2) 2012 Creative Arts Emmy Award Winners Announced - 2012 Tony Awards, SMASH, MEMPHIS & More!

Amongst the highlights for theatre fans, the 65th Annual Tony Awards picked up three Emmys - for Outstanding Special Class Program, Art Direction and Outstanding Song (It's Not Just for Gays Anymore' - written by Adam Schlesinger & David Javerbaum and performed by Neil Patrick Harris). Smash choreographer Josua Bergasse picked up an award for Outstanding Choreography and the Kennedy Center Honors was named Outstanding Variety Special. (more...)

3) THE NEW NORMAL Debut Tops Rating Competition

At 9:30 p.m. ET, the debut of NBC's new comedy series THE NEW NORMAL (2.5/7 in 18-49, 7.0 in total viewers) topped the ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox slot competition in all key categories. In addition, the series premiere retained 74 percent of its "Go On" lead-in in the all-important 18-49 demographic. (more...)

4) Photo Flash: First Look at George Takei, Lea Salonga, Telly Leung in ALLEGIANCE- Production Shots!

The Old Globe presents the World Premiere of Allegiance – A New American Musical, an epic story of family, love and patriotism set during the Japanese American internment of World War II. As previously announced, television and film icon George Takei, Tony Award-winning actress Lea Salonga and Broadway favorite Telly Leung head up the cast. BroadwayWord brings you a first look at the Broadway-bound show with just-released production shots below! (more...)

5) BWW TV: Meet the Cast of Broadway's ANNIE- Katie Finneran, Anthony Warlow, Lilla Crawford and More!

ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, met the press today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). The cast and creative team met the press today, September 12, and Broadway's own Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whoole gang. Hear what they had to say below! (more...)

6) BWW TV Exclusive: John Barrowman Announces MAKE MY MUSICAL Reality Show

With the success of musical-themed shows like "Smash" and "Glee," Broadway is truly taking TV by storm and VPE's "Make My Musical" is poised to be the next big thing. VPE is looking for talented troupes (consisting of 8-12 members) of Broadway performers-- as well as a panel of experts to join Broadway veteran John Barrowman. In the video below, Barrowman introduces the new series! (more...)

7) Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of THE PERFORMERS- Cheyenne Jackson, Alicia Silverstone, Henry Winkler, and More!

Produced by Robyn Goodman, Scott M. Delman and Amanda Lipitz, THE PERFORMERS cast includes Cheyenne Jackson, Ari Graynor, Daniel Breaker, Jenni Barber with Alicia Silverstone and Henry Winkler. David West Read's new romantic comedy will begin preview performances on Broadway October 23 prior to its official opening night November 14 at the Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 St.) in New York City. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released publicity shots of the cast below! (more...)

8) Photo Flash: THE BOOK OF MORMON Opens Tonight in LA - See Gavin Creel, Jared Gertner and More in Performance!

The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play a strictly limited 12-week engagement from now through November 25, 2012 at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Opening night is tonight, and you can get a front row look at the production below! (more...)

9) BWW TV: Chatting with the KINKY BOOTS Cast and Creative Team- Plus a Special Performance Preview!

Kinky Boots, the highly anticipated new musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), will begin preview performances on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, with an official opening night set for Thursday, April 4, 2013. The cast and creative team met the press earlier today, and BroadwayWorld's Richie Ridge wa sthere to chat with the cast and creative team about the new production. Check out what they had to say and watch a special performance preview below! (more...)

10) BWW TV Exclusive: First Look at New Television Promo for Broadway's CHAPLIN!

Broadway's new musical CHAPLIN opened earlier this week, September 10 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). CHAPLIN is a new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan and Christopher Curtis. Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs the production. The show just released a brand new television promo and BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive first look below! (more...)

11) Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Sept 15 - CHAPLIN, EVITA, Perez Hilton in NEWSical and More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's "Saturday Intermission Pics" round-up! Today's photos feature a beautifully composed #SIP from the cast of CHAPLIN, a generational portrait from EVITA's Ricky Martin, Max von Essen and the show's youngsters, Perez Hilton's first intermission pic from NEWSical, plus shots from Forbidden Broadway, BRING IT ON, THE BOOK OF MORMON, JERSEY BOYS, MARY POPPINS and several regional shows! (more...)

12) STAGE TUBE: 'Wonderland's Carly Rose Sonenclar Wows on THE X FACTOR

On last night's audition round of FOX's THE X FACTOR, Broadway's Carly Rose Sonenclar wowed the audience and the judges with her rendition of 'Feeling Good.' Check out her performance below! (more...)

13) GLEE-PEAT: Miss 'The New Rachel'? Watch All the Performances Here!

FOX's GLEE returns for season four tonight, September 13, with an episode titled 'The New Rachel.' Tune in tonight at 9pm to find out what happened to last year's seniors and meet the new crew at McKinley High. Below, we bring you the performances of 'Call Me Maybe,' 'Chasing Pavements,' 'New York State of Mind,' 'It's Time,' 'Americano/Dance Again' and 'Never Say Never.' (more...)

14) Exclusive: First Look at Cover Art & Details for Barbra Streisand's New RELEASE ME QVC Bonus DVD!

Barbra Streisand's longtime collaborator Richard Jay-Alexander is scheduled to appear on QVC® Thursday, September 20 at 7 AM and noon (ET) to offer the singer's upcoming album "Release Me," which has been specially packaged with a bonus DVD for the multimedia retailer. (more...)

15) STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of FINDING NEVERLAND- 'Blink of an Eye'

Julian Ovenden and Rosalie Craig star in a new musical version of the film Finding Neverland, which starred Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. The musical features Ovenden as Barrie, a role he played in two London workshops last winter, and Craig as Sylvia. The show will have a four to five week run scheduled at the Curve Theatre in Leicester. Performances will run through October 18, 2012. (more...)

16) BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast of THE HEIRESS- Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens, David Strathairn and More!

Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain, Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner David Strathairn and the leading man of "Downton Abbey" Dan Stevens lead a new production of the unforgettable drama and Tony Award® winning play The Heiress. Written by Ruth & Augustus Goetz, The Heiress will be directed by Tony Award® nominated playwright and director Moises Kaufman. The Heiress will be produced by Paula Wagner, Roy Furman and Stephanie P. McClelland. The cast met the press today and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole team. Check out what they had to say by clicking below! (more...)

17) STAGE TUBE: First Look at Pioneer Theatre's IN THE HEIGHTS with John Herrera, Natalie Toro & More!

Pioneer Theatre Company presents In the Heights, the musical that won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Score, September 14 – September 29, 2012. Check out scenes from the production below! (more...)

18) BWW TV: THE ANARCHIST's Patti LuPone & Debra Winger Meet the Press - Get the Scoop on the Explosive New David Mamet Play!

THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, will be presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). THE ANARCHIST begins previews on Tuesday, November 13th and the official opening date set for Sunday, December 2nd. Stars of the show LuPone and Winger just met the press, and you can check out what they had to say about the production below! (more...)

19) Lionsgate Acquires Rights to Joss Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

According to Deadline.com, Lionsgate has acquired North American distribution rights to director Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing, which made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival last weekend. (more...)

20) STAGE TUBE: Nathan Lane, Michael Urie, Adam Pascal & More Set for New Series THE GRAHAM SHOW, Debuting 9/28

Graham Douglass announced the launch of "The Graham Show", an all-new, weekly web series featuring intimate one-on-one chats with New York's top stage stars and theater professionals, aimed at young theater-lovers everywhere. The series, set to launch on Friday, September 28, will be available, free of charge, at www.TheGrahamShow.com. Get a sneak peek of the show in the video below! (more...)