Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, Nov. 6

1) SPIDER-MAN Update: Reeve Carney to Play Peter Parker; 'Show Will Open in 2010'; Cohl Lead Producer

The producing team of the Broadway-bound SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark met with the show's key creatives today to confirm the following. (more...)

2) STAGE TUBE: HAIR Visits CBS's The Early Show

The entire cast and all-star band of HAIR, the Tony-Award Winning Best Musical Revival, performed live in-studio on CBS's "The Early Show" this morning, Friday, November 6th. The cast guested as part of the show's "Time Machine" Series. Friday's show took viewers back in time to - you guessed it - 1967, the year HAIR had its world premiere at the Public Theater. You can watch Tony nominated stars Will Swenson and Gavin Creel talk about the smash hit musical's timeless message right here on STAGE TUBE! (more...)

3) 'SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK' Secrets Revealed in The LA Times

Listen up "true believers" as Stan Lee would say, The Los Angeles Times is revealing a "web-filled" tale of excitement about 'SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK.' Story elements, casting news and schedule updates are all covered in this very detailed new look at the production. (more...)

4) Photo Coverage: THE UNDERSTUDY Opens at the Laura Pels Theatre - Curtain Call

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to present the New York premiere ofTheresa Rebeck's new comedy The Understudy, directed by Scott Ellis featuring Mark-Paul Gosselaar (TNT's "Raising the Bar") as "Jake", Justin Kirk (Showtime's "Weeds") as "Harry" and Tony® Award winner Julie White as "Roxanne". (more...)

5) Photo Coverage: THE UNDERSTUDY Opens at the Laura Pels Theatre - After Party Time!

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to present the New York premiere ofTheresa Rebeck's new comedy The Understudy, directed by Scott Ellis featuring Mark-Paul Gosselaar (TNT's "Raising the Bar") as "Jake", Justin Kirk (Showtime's "Weeds") as "Harry" and Tony® Award winner Julie White as "Roxanne". (more...)

6) BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: How I Got My Equity Card - by Aaron Lazar

BroadwayWorld.com is proud to present its newest weekly feature, presented in association with and to celebrate the importance of the Actors' Equity Association. "AEA" or "Equity", founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 48,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans, for its members. (more...)

7) RIALTO CHATTER: 'SPIDER-MAN' Now Set to Swing This Summer?

Michael Riedel in this morning's New York Post reports that SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark looks to be swinging a more positive web after recent weeks and months of negative drama. (more...)

8) STAGE TUBE: John Tartaglia's IMAGINOCEAN Sneak Peek!

When she makes her debut in December 2009, Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, Oasis of the Seas, will introduce the most unique and varied collection of entertainment and activities ever offered for guests of the global cruise line. (more...)

9) TWITTER WATCH: Bobby Steggert - 'RAGTIME photo call today'

BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter! (more...)

10) BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: Ken Fallin Illustrates - Bernadette Peters

BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to introduce illustrator Ken Fallin, who will be bringing to you original illustrations of everyone's favorite Broadway stars each week. This week's feature: Bernadette Peters in Special Concert BROADWAY BARKS Because BROADWAY CARES at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre. (more...)

11) SHREK to Bump SISTER ACT and Play the Palladium in the West End?

Reports are circulating that Jeffrey Katzenburg, who runs Dreamworks Animation, has been looking around the London Palladium with the creative team of Shrek: The Musical. (more...)

12) Only Make Believe Charity Auction Features A Steady Rain, Jackman, Radcliffe, Shrek & More

Current auctions items include: a photo-op with Hugh Jackman and house seats to the last performance of A Steady Rain; a New York Weekend Escape with two nights at the Carlyle Hotel and haircut by owner of Mark Garrison Salon; Four house seats and backstage tour to Broadway's Shrek; Harry Potter Boxed Set autographed by Daniel Radcliffe; and an exclusive private tour of the Sotheby's Auction House. (more...)

13) Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton Set for New West End Production of SWEENEY TODD, 2011

In big news from the U.K. today, Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton have teamed up to star in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at the Chichester Festival Theatre, prior to leading the show to the West End, according to a report from Baz Bamigboye in the U.K.'s Daily Mail. (more...)

14) JERSEY BOYS Featured On NY1's "On Stage" 11/7, 11/8

Tune in to NY-1's "On Stage" this weekend to watch a segment on the global success of the smash hit JERSEY BOYS. The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical is playing to sold-out houses on 3 continents with 7 productions worldwide: New York, London, Toronto, Melbourne, Las Vegas, Chicago and the US Tour. (more...)

15) JERSEY BOYS Celebrate Four Years on Broadway and Yankees Victory Today, 11/6

Today, November 6, is one of celebration for JERSEY BOYS everywhere. Four years ago to the day, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning monster hit musical opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre, launching an international empire. The famous foursome will also be celebrating the Yankees World Series win this week with a special performance at City Hall between 12pm & 1pm. (more...)

16) SHREK Celebrates 1st Broadway Anniversary, 11/8

The cast and crew of SHREK THE MUSICAL®, the Tony Award®-winning production, will celebrate the show's one year anniversary on Broadway with a reception on stage at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, November 8th after the matinee performance. Cupcakes will be provided to the cast by CRUMBS Bake Shop. (more...)

17) Ragtime's Terrence McNally To Guest On NY-1's 'The New York Times Close Up' 11/7

Tune in to NY-1 News' "The New York Times Close Up" tomorrow, Saturday November 7th at 10:00PM to watch an interview with RAGTIME's Tony Award-winning book writer Terrence McNally and The New York Times' writer Larry Rohter as they discuss a recent trip with the entire creative team of RAGTIME to Ellis Island, exploring the continuing relevance of this epic American story. (more...)

18) Hairspray & X-Men Star James Marsden Reveals His 'Dream and Fear' of Performing on Broadway

Hairspray, Enchanted and X-Men film star James Marsden revealed his Broadway "dreams" and "fears" to ContactMusic.com. (more...)

19) BWW Reader Feedback - 11/6/09

BWW Reader Feedback for 11/6/09. (more...)

20) WICKED Named As Visit London's People's Choice Award Winner And Announces Christmas Matinees

Award-winning musical announces extra Christmas dates (more...)