Hottest Articles on BWW 10/4/2009 - 10/11/2009

1) Photo Coverage: Tony Winner Kiril Kulish Bids Farewell to Broadway's BILLY ELLIOT

Kiril Kulish, one of the original three Billys who won a Tony award for his performance played his final performance as Billy on Saturday, October 3rd at 8pm. BroadwayWorld.com was there to wish him the best as he took his final curtain call! (more...)

2) UPDATED: Tony Roberts Takes Ill During ROYAL FAMILY Matinee; Understudy to Step In Tonight

BroadwayWorld.com has just received the sad word that Tony Roberts 'took ill' on stage during today's matinee of The Royal Family, resulting in the curtain coming down and the cancellation of the rest of the performance. An ambulance was called and Roberts has brought to the hospital, with no further word on his condition at this time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Roberts, his family and to the production. (more...)

3) PHANTOM Sequel LOVE NEVER DIES to Premiere March 2010 in London, November 2010 in New York

Today, Thursday 8 October, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils his brand new production "LOVE NEVER DIES" at a global launch in London. Andrew Lloyd Webber's long awaited new show will have its World Premiere in London at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 9 March 2010 followed by New York on Thursday 11 November and in Australia in 2011. (more...)

4) Photo Flash: John Stamos, Gina Gershon, and Nolan Gerard Funk in BYE BYE BIRDIE

Bye Bye Birdie will open officially on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at the new Henry Miller's Theatre on Broadway. Today, new preview photos have been released. (more...)

5) BWW TV: Standing Ovations V Featured Performer Day 2: Laura Bell Bundy

Laura Ashley Bell Bundy most recently starred in Legally Blonde: The Musical on Broadway as "Elle Woods" and stepped into the tour for multiple stops as well. Prior to that she played Sherrie Christian in the musical "Rock of Ages". However, Miss Bundy is no stranger to the stage, having starred in both Hairspray (Tony Award-winning Musical) and Wicked. In Hairspray, she originated the role of Amber Von Tussle, and in Wicked, she was a standby for the role of Glinda The Good Witch. (more...)

6) Photo Coverage: 'HAMLET' Starring Jude Law - Opening Night Curtain Call

Preview performances began Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage. The production officially opened last night, October 6th, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only. (more...)

7) Photo Coverage: HAIR's Special Finale to Honor the Upcoming National Equality March

A new version of HAIR's iconic dance-party finale, created to motivate New Yorkers to join in the National Equality March, was presented at the matinee performance on Wednesday, October 7th at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre - 302 West 45th Street. The producers of the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR previously announced that, in an unprecedented move, they are canceling the show's Sunday, October 11th performance so that the entire cast can join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. (more...)

8) Photo Coverage: HAMLET Opening Night on Broadway - Arrivals

Preview performances began Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage. The production officially opened last night, October 6th, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only. (more...)

9) Photo Coverage: The Third Annual 'The New York Times Great Children's Read'

Bernadette Peters, Gregory Jbara, Cheyenne Jackson, Matt Cavenaugh, Constantine Maroulis and Linda Eder were among the participants of the third annual New York Times 'Great Children's Read.' The day-long event was a free celebration of reading featuring live entertainment for children and families, presented by Target. (more...)

10) Photo Coverage: Broadway's RAGTIME Revival Meets the Press!

The John F. Kennedy Center's new production ofTerrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award® winning musical RAGTIME, based on the E.L. Doctorow novel, features direction and choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, and a majestic 28-piece orchestra led by musical director James Moore. The production held a rehearsal sneak peek of the anticipated Broadway revival and BroadwayWorld's cameras were there. (more...)

11) STAGE TUBE: So You Think You Can Dance's Ryan Kasprzak - A Dance for Life

So You Think You Can Dance contestant Ryan Kasprzak created a very special video for Dancers Responding to AIDS, we are proud to bring it to you here on STAGE TUBE. (more...)

12) Lloyd Webber's 'LOVE NEVER DIES' Officially 'Reveals' Itself 10/8

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical sequel to his mega hit musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will take a giant leap forward tomorrow morning in London as "Love Never Dies" reveals itself to a very hungry media. At 10.30am London time, the official launch press conference will be held at Her Majesty's Theatre, home of the original 'PHANTOM' since it premiered 23 years ago this very week. (more...)

13) STAGE TUBE: GLEE's Lea Michele Guests on The Late Show with David Letterman

GLEE star Lea Michele visited the CBS "Late Show with David Letterman" yesterday, October 5th, and you can watch the segment right here on STAGE TUBE! (more...)

14) Lloyd Webber's 'LOVE NEVER DIES' Officially "Reveals" Itself 10/8

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical sequel to his mega hit musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will take a giant leap forward tomorrow morning in London as "Love Never Dies" reveals itself to a very hungry media. At 10.30am London time, the official launch press conference will be held at Her Majesty's Theatre, home of the original 'PHANTOM' since it premiered 23 years ago this very week. (more...)

15) Daniel Radcliffe Set For 'HOW TO SUCCEED' Reading, Ashford to Direct, Zadan & Meron Produce

Variety reports that 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe will lead the cast of an upcoming New York reading of 1961 musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," marking the first musical turn for the "Harry Potter" star. Producers Broadway Across America, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will guide the reading, seen as a set up for a potential Broadway revival. (more...)

16) BWW TV: Stage Tube - LOVE NEVER DIES Press Launch

Today, Thursday 8 October, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils his brand new production "LOVE NEVER DIES" at a global launch in London. Andrew Lloyd Webber's long awaited new show will have its World Premiere in London at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 9 March 2010 followed by New York on Thursday 11 November and in Australia in 2011. (more...)

17) Photo Coverage: Wishful Drinking

Wishful Drinking at Broadway's Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street) celebrated its official opening last night, Sunday, October 4th, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras captured the celebrated crowd as they arrived to cheer Carrie Fisher on! (more...)

18) BWW WEST END: 'LOVE NEVER DIES' - Exclusive Interviews

Our West End video partners, Reelkandi.tv were there to bring you all the excitement as Andrew Lloyd Webber announced his upcoming 'Phantom' sequel, LOVE NEVER DIES - right here on BWW TV! (more...)

19) NEXT TO NORMAL Announces New Student Rush Policy

Beginning Monday, October 12, the Broadway musical Next to Normal will replace its current rush policy with a new ticket lottery. Beginning 90 minutes before each performance, patrons are invited to enter a lottery drawing to purchase a limited number of $25.00 tickets to that day's performance. Names will be drawn at random. There is a limit of two tickets per person and winners must be present with valid identification at the time of the drawing. (more...)

20) BWW TV: Stage Tube - 'Run This Tour' IN THE HEIGHTS Video

As previously reported, Kyle Beltran, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Natalie Toro and Shaun Taylor-Corbett are set to star in the upcoming National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS, which will launch October 27 at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. (more...)