Hottest Articles on BWW from Thursday, Mar. 7

1) 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...)

2) 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...)

3) 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...)

4) Security Stepped Up at the Cort Theatre Following BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S Photo Frenzy

Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg's new play, Breakfast at Tiffany's began previews at the Cort Theatre (138 W 48th Street) this Monday, and already security has been stepped up due to overzealous audience members. (more...)

5) 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...)

6) Carly Rose Sonenclar to Headline Starlight Children's Foundation Gala, 3/14

Teen singing sensation, long-time supporter of Starlight Children's Foundation and Broadway veteran, Carly Rose Sonenclar, will perform at the 28th annual Starlight Children's Foundation NY*NJ*CT gala on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City. (more...)

7) Jeremy Jordan & Jonathan Groff Sing SMASH Duet

SMASH S2 featured player Jeremy Jordan and Glee guest star Jonathan Groff don blond wigs and amp up the drama while duetting on the tremendous SMASH pilot finale showstopper 'Let Me Be Your Star' in a new clip just released from earlier this week at MCC's MISCAST gala. (more...)

8) Old Globe Cancels Auditions for THE HONEYMOONERS

The Old Globe has cancelled auditions for the World Premiere of THE HONEYMOONERS, a new musical based on the legendary CBS television series. (more...)

9) VIDEO: First Look - All-New Trailer for Joss Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

An all-new trailer has been released for director Joss Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, opening in U.S. theaters on June 7 and in the UK and Ireland on June 14. The film is a modern version of Shakespeare's classic comedy adapted and directed by Whedon. Get a first look below! (more...)

10) New Josh Hutcherson HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Poster Revealed

The highly-anticipated follow-up to last summer's mega-hit THE HUNGER GAMES arrives in theaters in a few months, but the first look at Josh Huterson in THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE has now been revealed, following the Victory Tour glimpse of Hutcherson and HUNGER GAMES franchise star Jennifer Lawrence last week. (more...)

11) STAGE TUBE: Megan Hilty Sings from FIRST DATE!

Click below to watch Megan Hilty sing 'Take a Chance' and 'First Impressions' as performed at the Kennedy Center's Broadway Today & Tomorrow series! (more...)

12) MEGA STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Broadway-Bound FIRST DATE!

BroadwayWorld brings you a collection of videos from previous productions below! (more...)

13) VIDEO: Official Trailer - SING ALONG, Starring Myles Erlick, Alice Ripley and More!

Sing Along, the short film musical with an all-star cast, has released its official trailer online. The movie centers on an introverted young man who escapes trepidation by envisioning his life in New York City as a musical. Watch the trailer below! (more...)

14) VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Katharine McPhee Sings 'Never Give All the Heart' on Next SMASH

Below, check out a sneak peek from next week's episode of NBC's SMASH. In the episode titled 'Fringe', with the future of Bombshell uncertain, Karen (Katharine McPhee) gives producers a taste of the all-new original song, 'Never Give All the Heart.' (more...)

15) BREAKING NEWS: Old Globe Postpones THE HONEYMOONERS Due to Scheduling Conflicts

The Old Globe today announced that its upcoming production of the The Honeymooners has been postponed due to a conflict with artist schedules. The world premiere musical by Dusty Kay and Bill Nuss (book), Stephen Weiner (music) and Peter Mills (lyrics) was originally set to run at the Globe from Sept. 8 - Oct. 27, 2013 under the direction of Jerry Mitchell. (more...)

16) Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey's IF/THEN Musical to Get April Developmental Lab

Now acccording to an Equity casting notcice, the new musical will get developmental lab in New York City, which will take place April 1-8. (more...)

17) STAGE TUBE: Daisy Eagan Joins The Skivvies in 'Like a Virgin' Medley!

The Skivvies just made their Los Angeles debut at the Rockwell Table & Stage on March 4 at with Tony Award Winning special guests, Laura Benanti and Daisy Eagan. In the video below, a very pregnant Eagan performs a hilarious medley that includes 'Like a Virgin', 'Wick', 'Don't cha', and 'Buttons.' Check it out below! (more...)

18) Photo Flash: First Look at Barrow Street Theatre's HIT THE WALL

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter present the New York premiere of the new play, Hit The Wall by Ike Holter, a theatrical exploration of the first night of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, at the Barrow Street Theatre. Directed by Eric Hoff, with original music & music supervision by Dan Lipton, Hit The Wall opens Sunday, March 10, 2013. Tickets for the production are now on sale. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast in action below! (more...)

19) Elizabeth Olsen to Star in Classic Stage Company's ROMEO & JULIET

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced today that they will kick off their 2013/2014 season with a new production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet next fall starring rising actress Elizabeth Olsen. Additional casting and creative team will be announced in the coming weeks. (more...)

20) VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Will Offer 'Youth Rush' Tickets

The Broadway Premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which comes on the heels of its sold-out run at Lincoln Center, has announced a youth rush ticket policy. A number of $37 tickets will be made available for each performance for patrons aged thirty-five and younger. These tickets must be purchased day-of, in-person at the box office and are subject to availability. Valid photo I.D. will be required, and patrons are limited to two rush tickets per performance. (more...)