Hottest Articles on BWW 8/29/2010 - 9/5/2010

1) Photo Flash: 'Dancing with the Stars' Reveals Rehearsal Photos

The Season 11 star-studded cast and their professional partners get ready to break in their dancing shoes on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" for the long awaited two-hour season premiere, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Check out these rehearsal photos for the new contestants below. (more...)

2) BWW TV: 9 to 5 Tour - First Look!

BroadwayWorld.com got a sneak peek at the new tour cast's first rehearsal! Tune in to hear from director/choreographer Jeff Calhoun, producer Mike Isaacson and to get a tiny listen to the cast singing the title song for the VERY first time! (more...)

3) STAGE TUBE: New Trailer for 'Little Fockers' Featuring Streisand and Danner

The upcoming "Little Fockers" movie, featuring Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) and father-in-law Jack (Robert De Niro) has released a new trailer. The film is set to be released on Dec. 22 and will feature Tony and Academy award winner Barbra Streisand and Tony and Emmy Award winner Blythe Danner. (more...)

4) Bieber Eyes 'Grease' Remake with Cyrus

Bieber_Eyes_Grease_Remake_with_Cyrus_20010101 The U.K. Sun has reported that teen pop star Justin Bieber has his sights set on the big screen and would like to make his leading man debut in a remake of the movie musical, Grease, alongside contemporary Miley Cyrus. Bieber tells The Sun: "It would be a lot of fun. It's been talked about a lot over the years but it would be awesome to play Danny." When asked about a potential co-star Bieber was quick to respond: "I would go for Miley Cyrus without hesitation. She can sing, dance and act...I'd want some great people to star in it. Wouldn't Susan Boyle make an amazing Principal McGee? We'd just need to write it into the script that she broke into song." (more...)

5) 2010 Emmy Coverage - The Winners!

The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards is airing live coast to coast tonight, on August 29 (8-11 p.m. EST) on NBC, originating from the Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles. The awards are being produced by Don Mischer and hosted by Jimmy Fallon. (more...)

6) Photo Coverage: THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Curtain Call

The Actors Fund presented Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and Seth Rudetsky in a one-night-only concert performance of THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College (899 Tenth Ave.) (more...)

7) STAGE TUBE: First Promo for GLEE Season 2!

With GLEE coming back to television in a matter of weeks, check out the very first promo video for the new season! (more...)

8) GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Logan Keslar of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Logan is doing 'La Cage' for the third time in two years, but it's his first-ever show on Broadway! (more...)

9) Real Housewives of NJ To Return To MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING 10/20

After launching a limited engagement in the Off-Broadway comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding, September 1st - 4th, the stars of the hit Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" have announced that they will return to the production for four more performances. (more...)

10) STAGE TUBE: GLEE Opens the 2010 Primetime Emmys!

The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards is airing live coast to coast tonight, on August 29 (8-11 p.m. EST) on NBC, originating from the Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles. The awards are being produced by Don Mischer and hosted by Jimmy Fallon. The cast of GLEE opening the show in a musical skit with the help of Emmy host Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey and Kate Gosselin. Click below to watch! (more...)

11) STAGE TUBE: LEAP OF FAITH Promo Teaser Video

Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields and four-time Tony Award-nominee Raśl Esparza will star in the world premiere of the new musical LEAP OF FAITH, which begins performances at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in September. A promo video has been released for the production. (more...)

12) Edie Falco Wins 2010 Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy

Edie Falco is this year's recipient of the 2010 Primetime Emmy for Best Leading Actress in a Comedy for Showtime's Nurse Jackie. Falco last appeared onstage in New York in This Wide Night opposite Alison Pill and has starred on Broadway in 'night Mother, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, and Side Man. (more...)

13) Jordin Sparks Injured in IN THE HEIGHTS

The star posted on Twitter last night after being injured in the show that "Got my 1st broadway injury tonight. Hurt my hip in the first act. But I finished the show! Thank you so much to everyone who came tonight. Sorry I couldn't sign. :( It's hard to stand/walk. Hopefully the physical therapist can fix me! :) If you'd like, you can send your playbills/tkts/pics w/ a stamped return envelope to the theatre & I'll get them back to you. Thank you for understanding. It means the world. Love you guys. <3" (more...)

14) Photo Coverage: Gavin Creel Bids Farewell to HAIR

On Wednesday, September 1, HAIR's 'Claude,' Gavin Creel, bid farewell to the production at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End. Creel originated the role in the Broadway revival that transferred to London this spring, which opened officially on April 14th, 2010. BroadwayWorld's Francyne Carr was on hand for Creels final bow and brings you photo coverage of his farewell below. (more...)

15) Claire Danes Wins 2010 Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a TV Mini-Series or Movie

Claire Danes is this year's recipient of the 2010 Primetime Emmy for Best Actress in a Mini Series or a Movie for HBO's Temple Grandin. Theater vet Danes has appeared on Broadway in Pygmalion. Additional stage credits include The Vagina Monologues, the dance piece Edith and Jenny, among others. (more...)

16) Photo Flash: GLEE Cast Get Animated For The Simpsons

Glee's Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Amber Riley will all be guesting on The Simpsons- in animated form! (more...)

17) Musical Numbers Revealed for BROADWAY ON BROADWAY!

Musical numbers for the 2010 Broadway on Broadway concert (www.broadwayonbroadway.com) were announced today by The Broadway League and the Times Square Alliance. La Cage Aux Folles star Kelsey Grammer will host the 19th annual concert, which is presented by HUE Leggings and Continental Airlines and officially sponsored by The New York Times, to be held this Sunday, September 12th at 11:30am in Times Square. The annual free outdoor concert brings together stars and performances from current and upcoming Broadway productions to celebrate the beginning of the Broadway season. For the 3rd consecutive year, Alex Lacamoire will be the Musical Director of Broadway on Broadway. (more...)

18) Photo Coverage: THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG After Party

The Actors Fund presented Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and Seth Rudetsky in a one-night-only concert performance of THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College (899 Tenth Ave.) (more...)

19) RIALTO CHATTER: LOVE NEVER DIES Not Coming to Broadway; Headed to Toronto & Australia?

Michael Riedel adds some additional details in today's New York Post including that they now plan to bring the production first to Toronto (directed by Craig Revel Horwood) and Australia with the best production to then head to Broadway. (more...)

20) Sondheim Theatre Marquee to Be Unveiled 9/15

On Wednesday, September 15th at 6:30PM, the Broadway community will gather alongside Stephen Sondheim as the lights of the newly dedicated Stephen Sondheim Theatre marquee are lit for the first time. (more...)