Hottest Articles on BWW from Monday, Dec. 10

1) VIDEO: Cast of LES MISERABLES Appears on 'Today'

The cast of the highly anticipated film adaptation of LES MISERABLES, including Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Sacha Baron Cohen as well as director Tom Hooper, appeared live on this morning's Today show in New York City. Check out the appearance below! (more...)

2) Review Roundup: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opens on Broadway

Glengarry Glen Ross opened last night, Saturday, December 8, 2012, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The limited run has been extended through Sunday, January 20, 2013. Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

3) Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to LES MISERABLES at The National Theatre in DC!

Last year, over 84,000 people experienced a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES. Now, due to overwhelming demand, LES MISÉRABLES returns home to Washington for a special holiday engagement for three weeks only. Enter now for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the performance on December 19! (more...)

4) IN THE HEIGHTS Will Return for One-Night Only Benefit in Washington Heights, February 11!

In the Heights, the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, will make a return with much of its original Broadway cast for one night only this February. (more...)

5) Photo Coverage: First Look at Spice Girls Musical - VIVA FOREVER in the West End!

We've got a first look at photos from the show, which opens on December 11! (more...)

6) Photo Coverage: Opening Night of BARE at New World Stages - Curtain Call!

The new incarnation of the rock musical Bare began previews Off-Broadway at New World Stages on Monday, November 19, 2012 and opened last night, Sunday, December 9, 2012. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the return of the cult hit to NYC! (more...)

7) STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of SMASH's Starry Second Season - Jennifer Hudson, Jeremy Jordan and More!

"Smash" returns to the NBC lineup for a second season on Tuesday, February 5 (9-10 p.m. ET) and will continue in its regular time slot on Tuesday, February 12 (10-11 p.m. ET). Below, check out the just-released behind-the-scenes first look at Season 2, featuring Jennifer Hudson as 'Veronica', Karen (Katharine McPhee)'s new love interest played by Newsies' Jeremy Jordan, tensions growing between songwriting collaborators Julia (Debra Messing) and Tom (Christian Borle)! (more...)

8) Lea Michele Denies Diva Rumors in MARIE CLAIRE Cover Story

Gracing the cover of Marie Claire's January 2013 issue, Broadway and GLEE star Lea Michele talks with the magazine about rumors that she is a diva—recently on FOX's GLEE TV set with Kate Hudson—as well as off. (more...)

9) Ricky Martin & More React to Tragic Death of Mexican Superstar Jenni Rivera

Mexican superstar Jenni Rivera died in a plane crash in Mexico on Sunday, according to Eonline.com. The singer was reported missing earlier in the day after her plane reportedly lost contact with air traffic controllers just minutes after taking off from an airport in Monterrey. (more...)

10) Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of BARE- Theatre Arrivals!

The new incarnation of the rock musical Bare began previews Off-Broadway at New World Stages on Monday, November 19, 2012 and opened last night, Sunday, December 9, 2012. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the return of the cult hit to NYC, and you can check out photos of the theatre arrivals below! (more...)

11) LES MISÉRABLES Soundtrack Listing, Including New Song 'Suddenly' and More, Revealed!

The soundtrack of the highly anticipated film adaptation of LES MISÉRABLES, featuring Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Sacha Baron Cohen, Aaron Tveit and more, is currently slated for a December 26 release on Amazon and a December 29 release on iTunes. (more...)

12) Tony Award Winners Join BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Creative Team; Scenic Design by Santo Loquasto, Costumes by William Ivey Long and More

Producers Letty Aronson and Julian Schlossberg have just announced a creative team of award winning Broadway veterans for the world premiere production of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, the new Broadway musical adaptation of Woody Allen's and Douglas McGrath's screenplay of the 1994 film. (more...)

13) Tori Amos' THE LIGHT PRINCESS Set to Play National Theatre, 2013

According to reports, Tori Amos' musical, THE LIGHT PRINCESS, which was previously postponed and set to play the Lyttelton Theatre this year, will now play The National Theatre at the end of 2013. (more...)

14) STAGE TUBE: Check Out the TV Commercial for HANDS ON A HARDBODY!

The La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical Hands on a Hardbody will open Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), following a preview period that begins Saturday, February 23, 2013. Check out the new TV spot below! (more...)

15) New Book LES MISERABLES: FROM STAGE TO SCREEN to Be Released 4/16

A new hardcover book from authors Benedict Nightingale and Martyn Palmer documenting the journey of the international hit musical LES MISERABLES from concept to film, will be published on April 16, 2013 by Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. (more...)

16) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/10- SPRING AWAKENING

Today in 2006, Spring Awakening opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, where it ran for 859 performances. Spring Awakening is a rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by Steven Sater. It is based on the controversial German play Spring Awakening (1891) by Frank Wedekind which was banned in Germany for some time due to its frank portrayal of abortion, homosexuality, rape, child abuse and suicide. Set in late-19th century Germany, the musical tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of sexuality. In the musical, alternative rock is employed as part of the folk-infused rock score.The original Broadway production won 8 Tony Awards, including Tonys for Best Musical, Direction, Book, Score and Featured Actor. The production also garnered 4 Drama Desk Awards whilst its original cast album received a Grammy Award. (more...)

17) Photo Flash: Adam Lambert Reveals New Look in Magazine Cover Shoot

Superstar Adam Lambert revealed a 'new look' in the December issue of 'Fiasco' magazine in which he appears on the cover. Foregoing his signature eyeliner, the 'American Idol' runner-up can be seen sporting silver highlighted-hair. Check out the new look below! (more...)

18) BWW Blog: NYC Vocal Coach Robert Marks - 'Youngstars' Professional Children's Showcase

Before the musical Annie came to Broadway in 1977, few shows besides Oliver and The Sound of Music featured singing and dancing kids. There was the occasional child role in shows such as The Music Man and Peter Pan, but nowhere near the number of opportunities for skilled and talented kids on Broadway today. So in 1980, when I got a call to be the musical director and host of a New York City revue of professional show business kids, it was something new and different. As a matter of fact, the show would be taking place at the aptly named Something Different, New York's first "Dessert Nightclub" on the Upper East Side. The club was owned by Patricia Young, and besides the uncommon alcohol-free menu, the entire waitstaff was comprised of singers, who performed all night long. (more...)

19) Photo Flash: Cast of LES MISERABLES Appears on 'Today'

The cast of the highly anticipated film adaptation of LES MISERABLES, including Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Sacha Baron Cohen as well as director Tom Hooper, appeared live on this morning's Today show in New York City. Check out photos from the appearance below! (more...)

20) Charl Brown to Play Smokey Robinson in Broadway's MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL; Additional Cast Announced!

Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy have just announced additional Broadway casting for the world premiere of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of iconic Motown founder Berry Gordy. (more...)