Hottest Articles on BWW from Wednesday, Mar. 6

1) BREAKING NEWS: James Franco to Make Broadway Debut in OF MICE AND MEN!

James Franco stopped by last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central to promote his upcoming film 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' In the interview, the actor revealed that he will soon be coming to the Broadway stage in a revival of 'Of Mice and Men.' Watch the appearance below! (more...)

2) Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside CINDERELLA's Gypsy Robe Ceremony!

The company of A CINDERELLA just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Linda Mugleston. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below! (more...)

3) Valerie Harper Diagnosed With Terminal Brain Cancer

ABC News is reporting today that Broadway and TV veteran Valerie Harper has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. According to the report, the actress received the tragic news on January 15th and has as little as three months to live. (more...)

4) IDOL WATCH: Top 20

Tonight on American idol, the top 10 guys had their chance to light up the stage to win their spot in the top 10. (more...)

5) Photo Coverage: TALLEY'S FOLLY- Opening Night Arrivals!

Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play Talley's Folly, directed by Michael Wilson, features Danny Burstein as 'Matt Friedman' and Sarah Paulson as 'Sally Talley.' Performances began February 9th, 2013 and it opened last night, March 5, 2013 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This is a limited engagement through April 28, 2013. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and you can check out photos from the star-studded arrivals below! (more...)

6) Scoop: Jeff Richmond Reveals Details on MEAN GIRLS Musical!

Now in a recent interview with Vulture, Fey's husband, Jeff Richmond revealed: 'It's actually becoming a thing! We're taking meetings with people; I've profiled Broadway folks, who are talking to us about it. It's a long process - a year, two years, however long it might take. We watch Smash, so we know how it works!' (more...)

7) Featured Performer of the Week: David Armanino

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present its latest feature series: The Performer of the Week! Get to know these amazing talents as they share a bit about themselves, their work and life! Today, we chat with PACE University BFA Acting major David Armanino! (more...)

8) Twitter Watch: Shia LaBeouf Tweets More Baldwin ORPHANS Emails!

It was announced late last month that due to creative differences, the producers of Orphans and Shia LaBeouf would part ways and he would not continue with the production. LaBeouf revealed additional details on why he dropped out of the production via Twitter, including emails with Alec Baldwin, Tom Sturridge and more. Now he's posted even more emails from the on-going saga that imply that Baldwin was unprepared for rehearsals. (more...)

9) SMASH is Most 'Upscale Drama' in Tuesday Ratings

NBC's SMASH remains the most upscale drama on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox so far this season in its concentration of adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes. (more...)

10) Photo Coverage: Inside TALLEY'S FOLLY Opening Night Curtain Call & After Party with Danny Burstein and Sarah Paulson!

Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play Talley's Folly, directed by Michael Wilson, features Danny Burstein as 'Matt Friedman' and Sarah Paulson as 'Sally Talley.' Performances began February 9th, 2013 and it opened last night, March 5, 2013 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This is a limited engagement through April 28, 2013. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and you can check out photos from the curtain call and after party below! (more...)

11) SMASH's 'The Read-Through' Ratings Mark Series Low

NBC's SMASH fell in ratings again last night, dropping 22 percent- a new series low for the show. The musical drama, which aired 10-11pm, brought in 2.6 million viewers overall and a 0.7/2 rating in 18-49. (more...)

12) Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Breaks Into Top 50 Longest-Running Shows!

The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages - which in its record-breaking fourth year on Broadway has celebrated its one-millionth customer, its 1500th performance and seven Box Office Records - takes their place on the Top 50 Longest Running Broadway Shows in History this week- with 1,544 performances surpassing the original production of Jekyll & Hyde. The show celebrated the milestone after last night's performance and you can check out complete photo coverage below! (more...)

13) STAGE TUBE: Broadway-Bound James Franco Gives OF MICE AND MEN New Ending on SNL!

As BroadwayWorld previously reprted, James Franco revealed on last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central that he will soon be coming to the Broadway stage in a revival of 'Of Mice and Men'- but this won't be the first time that he has taken on the role of 'George.' When Franco hosted SNL back in 2008, he starred in a hilarious sketch revolving around the classic Steinbeck work alongside Bobby Moynihan. Check out their hilarious alternate ending below! (more...)

14) STAGE TUBE: Kristin Chenoweth on Her Oscars Closer!

Last week, star of stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth joined Oscars' host Seth MacFarlane to close out last night's ACADEMY AWARDS ceremony, singing a snappy duet titled 'Here's to the Losers' to comfort those who did not end up with an Oscar trophy. The Broadway favorite just visited Piers Morgan to chat about her appearance and what she thought of MacFarlane's hosting skills. (more...)

15) Win Tickets to Caissie Levy at 54 Below; Contest Ends Tomorrow!

Broadway's Caissie Levy makes her NYC cabaret debut at 54 Below on Sunday, March 10 at 9:30pm! Enter here for your chance to win a pair of tickets and $25 each towards food and beverage for Caissie's show. Hurry, contest ends tomorrow! (more...)

16) VIDEO: Trailer - Patti LuPone: A YOUNGARTS MASTERCLASS on HBO

HBO will continue its educational MASTERCLASS series with a spotlight on two-time Tony Award-winning theater legend Patti LuPone, who mentors four young students aspiring to become musical theater performers. The episode will air April 1, 2013. Check out the trailer below! (more...)

17) Mandy Gonzalez, Judy Kuhn and More to Perform at Vineyard Theatre Gala, 3/18

Vineyard Theatre's annual Gala, this year celebrating the institution's 30th Anniversary, will take place at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Monday, March 18, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. (cocktails at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm and performance at 8:30pm). Single tickets (starting at $750) and tables of 10 are available by contacting The Vineyard's Development Office at 212-353-3366 x242 or development@vineyardtheatre.org. Balcony-level tickets to the performance only are $125 each (which includes an open bar) and are available by contacting (212) 353-3366 x227 or development@vineyardtheatre.org. (more...)

18) IDOL WATCH: Top 20

Last night on American Idol, the top 10 girls laid down the law when they performed for the first time for America's vote. (more...)

19) BWW TV: Meet the Cast of THE NANCE- Nathan Lane, Jenni Barber, Andrea Burns & More!

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 star Nathan Lane, Jenni Barber, Andrea Burns, Cady Huffman, Jonny Orsini and Lewis J. Stadlen. The cast met the press earlier today and you can check out what they had to say about the play below! (more...)

20) BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast of TALLEY'S FOLLY on Opening Night- Sarah Paulson, Danny Burstein and More!

Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play Talley's Folly, directed by Michael Wilson, features Danny Burstein as 'Matt Friedman' and Sarah Paulson as 'Sally Talley.' Performances began February 9th, 2013 and it opened last night, March 5, 2013 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This is a limited engagement through April 28, 2013. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang and you can check out what they had to say below! (more...)