Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, Mar. 8

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) 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...)

4) BWW TV Exclusive: Chatting with MATILDA's Four Pint-Sized Leading Ladies!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary little girl who decides that despite a bad beginning filled with rotten parents, a terrifying school and a vicious head mistress, her story is going to be an astonishing one. With the help of her teacher, her friends and a little bit of imagination, Matilda proves that even if you're little, you can do big things. Tickets for Matilda The Musical on Broadway are available at www.telecharge.com. It will open on April 11, 2013; previews begin on March 4 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld is excited to premiere a special interview with the four ladies who will soon take on the title role. Check it out below! (more...)

5) 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...)

6) Photo Coverage: ANN's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals- Anne Hathaway & More!

Holland Taylor just took her first official Broadway bow in ANN, a new play written and performed by Taylor, which opened last night at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). You check out photos from the star-studded theatre arrivals below! (more...)

7) FREEZE FRAME: Patina Miller & PIPPIN Cast Meets the Press!

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 features Matthew James Thomas as Pippin, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Patina Miller as Leading Player, Tony Award nominee Terrence Mann as Charles, Tony Award nominee Charlotte d'Amboise as Fastrada, Rachel Bay Jones as Catherine and Tony Award winner Andrea Martin as Berthe. Other members of the company include Erik Altemus as Lewis, Gregory Arsenal, Andrew Cekala, Lolita Costet, Colin Cunliffe, Andrew Fitch, Orion Griffiths, Viktoria Grimmy, Olga Karmansky, Bethany Moore, Brad Musgrove, Stephanie Pope, Philip Rosenberg, YanNick Thomas, Molly Tynes, Anthony Wayne. The cast met the press earlier today and you can check out a photo preview from the festivities below! (more...)

8) Ready to Get KINKY at Home? Masterworks Broadway to Release KINKY BOOTS Cast Recording May 2013!

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY has just announced the signing of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Kinky Boots. Produced by Cyndi Lauper, William Wittman and Stephen Oremus, the album will be recorded on March 14, 15 and 25 in anticipation of a May 2013 release. (more...)

9) Breaking News: Bartlett Sher to Direct MY FAIR LADY Revival

According to Showbiz411.com, Clive Davis announced during a reading for his book at the 92nd Street Y last night that his top pick Bartlett Sher has signed on to direct the 2014 Broadway revival of MY FAIR LADY. Sher's recent credits include South Pacific, Golden Boy, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. (more...)

10) Review Roundup: Holland Taylor Opens in ANN on Broadway!

Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

11) Frances Conroy Reveals Details On AMERICAN HORROR STORY S3

Broadway and Hollywood actress Frances Conroy has revealed exciting new details about her role on the upcoming third season of the mega-hit FX horror anothology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY, confirming that filming will commence in New Orleans later this year. (more...)

12) Photo Coverage: Inside ANN's Opening Night Curtain Call!

ANN, a new play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor, opened last night at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big opening and you can check out photos from the curtain call below! (more...)

13) SOUND OFF: GLEE Goes To The Movies & Le MOULIN ROUGE

Last night, one of the most significant theatre-related entities in the universe paid tribute to the game-changing film that re-introduced the movie musical to modern audiences back in 1999: Baz Luhrmann's musical masterpiece, MOULIN ROUGE. And, it more than merely delivered on the inherent promise presented by that seminal film. (more...)

14) POLL: Is CINDERELLA a New Musical or a Revival?

New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Is CINDERELLA a New Musical or a Revival? (more...)

15) Photo Coverage: Holland Taylor and More in ANN's Opening Night Press Reception!

Holland Taylor just took her first official Broadway bow in ANN, a new play written and performed by Taylor, which opened last night at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Check out Taylor meeting the press below! (more...)

16) Donna Murphy, Laura Osnes, Anthony Warlow and More Set for New York Pops 30th Anniversary, 4/29

On Monday, April 29, The New York Pops marks its 30th birthday with a grand gala evening honoring the musical talents of songwriters Frank Loesser and Jule Styne, and the centennial of legendary entertainer Danny Kaye. Paula Zahn, host of NYC ARTS on PBS, will host the evening. (more...)

17) BWW Blog: Molly Tynes of PIPPIN - In the Mood

This week is all about getting in the mood! We spent last week cleaning vocals and dance steps, reviewing, and adding new elements to support and enhance the show we had already created. This week we get to delve in a little deeper - to focus less on notes, steps, and lines and more on the mood and delivery of what we are doing. What are we trying to communicate with those steps and vocals? How should they feel? (more...)

18) THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Celina Carvajal

In this week's edition, we caught up with Celina Carvajal, who is starring as 'Nicola' in Kinky Boots- currently in previews at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Opening night is set for April 4, 2013. (more...)

19) Photo Flash: CARRIE Reunion! Dean Pitchford and Linzi Hateley Visit Betty Buckley at DEAR WORLD

Betty Buckley, currently appearing in London's DEAR WORLD, reunited with some special guests recently: her CARRIE co-star Linzi Hateley and lyricist Dean Pitchford. The actress shared the reunion on Instagram, writing: 'Dean Pitchford, Linzi Hateley & me last night at dinner after 'Dear World.' (more...)

20) BWW TV: Nathan Lane & Jack O'Brien on THE NANCE's Set & Costumes

Lincoln Center Theater will present The Nance, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane to be directed by Jack O'Brien. The production will begin previews on Thursday, March 21 and open on Monday, April 15 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45 Street). It will also star Jenni Barber, Andrea Burns, Cady Huffman, Jonny Orsini and Lewis J. Stadlen. In the video below, Nathan Lane and Jack O'Brien chat specifically about the show's sets and costumes. Check it out below! (more...)