Hottest Articles on BWW 9/25/2012 - 10/2/2012

1) STAGE TUBE: New TV Spot for the LES MISERABLES Film! Must Watch!

Christmas can't get here fast enough, because that's when Les Miserables hits the big screen and to tide us over ... they've just released a new TV spot for the film! (more...)

2) OFFICIAL: REBECCA Is Delayed Indefinitely; Producers Blame Anonymous Email for Scaring Away New Investor This Week

Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza, producers for Rebecca, the Musical, announced this afternoon that they were left with no option but to postpone the show. A new timeline has not been announced. (more...)

3) BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE- Plus a Performance Preview!

Paper Mill Playhouse will present A Chorus Line, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical conceived, choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett, with book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and lyrics by Edward Kleban. The production will be directed and choreographed by Mitzi Hamilton, one of the dancers in Bennett's original taped workshop that inspired the 1975 Musical. John O'Neill will serve as Music Director/Conductor. A Chorus Line will begin performances on October 3. The cast just met the press, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang. Check out what they had to say by clicking below! (more...)

4) BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: ANYTHING GOES Tour Sets Sail in Cleveland- Chatting with Rachel York and the Cast; Plus a Special Sneak Peek!

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon launch the national tour of the 2011 Tony® Award winning Anything Goes, starring Rachel York as Reno Sweeney. The national tour will set sail in Cleveland on October 2nd, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was invited to meet with the cast while they were still in rehearsals in New York City. While he was there, he caught a special performance preview and chatted with the whole team about taking the classic show on the road. We are excited to debut the special coverage below! (more...)

5) STAGE TUBE: Clips of Barbra Streisand's Son Jason Gould Singing on New Album

As first scooped by BroadwayWorld.com, the legendary Barbra Streisand recently revealed in an interview with Katie Couric that she will duet with her son, Jason Gould, at her upcoming Brooklyn concerts this October. On Gould's voice, Streisand revealed: 'When I heard the things he's recorded- the musicianship, the sound of his voice... it's like he has a little chamber music orchestra right in his vocal chords.' Click here to check out clips of Gould singing on his new album! (more...)

6) Full Cast Announced for New Spice Girls Musical - VIVA FOREVER!

Producer Judy Craymer has announced the cast of VIVA FOREVER!, the new musical written by one of Britain's most brilliant comediennes and BAFTA winning writers Jennifer Saunders, (Absolutely Fabulous, French & Saunders) and featuring the multi-million-selling songs of THE Spice Girls. (more...)

7) BWW Seeking Interns to Support Regional Expansion!

If you're a tech-savvy theater enthusiast with a few hours to spare, we have the ideal internship for you! BroadwayWorld.com is now accepting applications for new interns to help grow our regional show listings in our over 130 markets! Read on for this great opportunity to be involved in the expansion of the largest theater site on the net! (more...)

8) Breaking News: Has REBECCA Cancelled Its Broadway Run?

The offstage saga of REBECCA the musical continues to twist and turn with drama of its own. Today, Michael Riedel reports exclusively in the New York Post that, according to his sources, the show "has been cancelled due to a lack of financing." (more...)

9) Cameron Mackintosh Says MISS SAIGON is Next Musical to Hit Big Screen

On Christmas Day, the highly anticipated film version of Les Miserables hits the big screen, and according to producer Cameron Mackintosh, there might be another Boublil & Schonberg musical coming soon after. According to Ohnotheydidint, Mackintosh recently revealed: "If Les Mis is a success then Miss Saigon will be made into a film. It isn't confirmed at this point but there are many people sniffing around and offers coming in." (more...)

10) Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Sept 29 - EVITA Opens SIP Contest, Cast of ALLEGIANCE and More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's "Saturday Intermission Pics" round-up! Today's photos feature something new and exciting—Broadway's EVITA Tweeted: "Ever want to come backstage at @evitabroadway & take a #SIP w/ the cast? NOW YOU CAN! ENTER NOW! pic.twitter.com/dyFhJATI". Now you can join the SIP fun with EVITA's contest. Plus, check out NEWSIES' Keenan-Bolger sporting some Obama swag, a picture from KINKY BOOTS in rehearsals, and photos from Perez Hilton in NEWSical, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, CHAPLIN, ALLEGIANCE, THE BOOK OF MORMON, MARY POPPINS, MAMMA MIA!, THE LION KING, Bring It On, CLOSER THAN EVER, Billy Elliot, JERSEY BOYS and several regional shows! (more...)

11) David Mirvish Writes Letter Addressing New Toronto Complex and Loss of the Princess of Wales Theatre

As BWW previously reported, David Mirvish and Frank Gehry are planning a "culture and condo" complex in Toronto's Entertainment District that would involve demolishing The Princess of Wales theatre. Mirvish wrote the following letter to the media in response to this news, addressing his and Gehry's new project, their decision to tear down the Princess of Wales Theatre, and their plans to continue Ed Mirvish's legacy. Read below! (more...)

12) AUDIO: Sarah Jessica Parker Sings ANNIE on GLEE- Full Tracks!

On this week's episode of GLEE titled 'Makeover,' the campaign showdown begins when Brittany and Blaine go head-to-head for Student Council President. Meanwhile, Kurt gets the internship of his dreams. Tune in to FOX on Thurday night at 9pm to watch the episode, and check out full audio tracks of 'Celebrity Skin,' 'A Change Would Do You Good,' 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World,' and 'The Way You Look Tonight/You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile'- sung by Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Colfer. (more...)

13) Perez Hilton Sings 'A Perez Hilton Christmas' for Broadway's CAROLS FOR A CURE

Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton added his voice to the 2012 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 14, singing an original song called "A Perez Hilton Christmas," with music by Lynn Pinto & Jason Michael Webb, and lyrics by George Howe & Frances Limoncelli. Perez Hilton is making his New York stage debut in the comical off-Broadway revue "NEWSical the Musical." (more...)

14) FREEZE FRAME Exclusive: Cheyenne Jackson, Henry Winkler and THE PERFORMERS Cast Takes Times Square!

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. The cast and creative team met the press earlier today, and you can check out a sneak peek of the whole team outside of the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square below. Be sure to check back later for full photo coverage! (more...)

15) STAGE TUBE: Barbra Streisand Talks Childhood, Brooklyn Concert and More on KATIE!

On yesterday's edition of the nationally-syndicated talk show, KATIE, Barbra Streisand, one of the world's most influential and incomparable entertainers, opened up in a rare television interview with Katie Couric. Streisand talks about the upcoming duets album she's working on with ‘Babyface' Edmonds that features her first duet with her son, Jason Gould. (more...)

16) REBECCA Cast Set to Start Rehearsals on October 1?

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, REBECCA's lead producer Ben Sprecher recently confirmed the receipt of new financial commitments from investors to alleviate the $4.5 million gap in the musical's budget. Now according to the New York Times, the cast of the show has been notifoed that rehearsals will indeed begin on Monday, October 1. (more...)

17) BWW TV: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of MOTOWN! Plus an Exclusive Interview with Aretha Franklin!

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Last night, the show held a launch event for the anticipated world premiere at Lunt Fontanne Theatre. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the festivities, where he chatted with the cast and creative team. Check out what they had to say and catch an exclusive interview with music legend Aretha Franklin Below! (more...)

18) PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Sets Final Broadway Performance for January 20, 2013

The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony Award-winning play by Tony Award-nominee Rick Elice, today announced that the show will play its final Broadway performance on January 20, 2013, ending its nearly year-long run. Directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher began performances on March 28, 2012 and opened April 15, 2012, and is playing at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). (more...)

19) BWW TV: Carlolee Carmello, George Hearn, Kathie Lee Gifford Talk SCANDALOUS- Plus a Special Preview!

Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.). Tickets are on sale now by visiting www.ScandalousOnBroadway.com. The cast gave a special performance preview yesterday, and BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang. Check out what they had to say and watch 'Stand Up!,' 'A Girl's Gotta Do What a Girl's Gotta Do' and 'For Such a Time as This' below! (more...)

20) BWW TV Exclusive: Randy Rainbow on the Scene with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Bring It On Cast at Album Release Party!

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Bring It On: The Musical will be produced by Ghostlight Records and available on Back Lot Music, and available for digital download on iTunes now and in stores October 16, 2012. The cast of Bring It On recorded the album at MSR Studios in New York City on August 9, 10 and 16, 2012 under the direction of Album Producers Alex Lacamoire, Tom Kitt and Kurt Deutsch. The cast and creative team met up over the weekend for a special listening party, and Randy Rainbow was there to chat with the cast about the new album. Check out what they had to say below! (more...)