Hottest Articles on BWW from Saturday, Oct. 24

1) Knightley Will Be 'Loverly' in Wright Helmed 'MY FAIR LADY' Film, Craig Mentioned as 'Higgins'

The UK Telegraph's Mandrake reports that Keira Knightley been cast her in the lead for the big screen remake of My Fair Lady. Mandrake reveals that the actress beat out Scarlett Johansson for the part. (more...)

2) Michael Longoria & Annaleigh Ashford Cut from Cirque du Soleil's BANANA SHPEEL

Stars from Broadway's Jersey Boys and Wicked will join the distinctive cast of comedic and dance talent in the brand new theatrical production, Banana Shpeel, presented by Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment. Banana Shpeel will perform at The Beacon Theatre for a limited engagement from February 4 through April 30, 2010. (more...)

3) GLEE Cast to Release Solo Albums Next with Lea Michele First?

Billboard is reporting this morning that while plans are already underway for the GLEE cast to do a concert tour of the country in the summer of 2010, that also part of Columbia Records deal with FOX is that the label has options to sign the cast members to solo deals, though they aren't immediately rushing to do this. (more...)

4) Kristin Chenoweth Reveals Favorite Cartoon Tunes in This Week's People Magazine

Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth has announced several upcoming concert performances. (more...)

5) Photo Coverage: The Broadway Cast of David Mamet's 'RACE' Meets the Press

RACE, starring James Spader, David Alan Grier, Kerry Washington, and Richard Thomas, just started rehearsals on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009. The RACE cast took a quick break from rehearsal and "met the press" at the Atlantic Theatre Company Studios and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there (more...)

6) Amanda Seyfried Says MAMMA MIA! 2 On the Way...

Now however, she's told the BBC that She told Newsbeat: "I've been talking to some insiders and it's not something that they haven't been working on. I don't actually know anything other than that. "I know it's still going to be Abba music, because what else would it be. Come on, I wouldn't do Mamma Mia 2 without Benny and Bjorn." (more...)

7) Josh Groban Planning Return to GLEE

Josh Groban has revealed to Access Hollywood that he'll be returning to GLEE to do one more episode. "I had a great time with that cast, coming from a theater background," he said. "It's so nIce To see so many theater actors being hired for mainstream television. And also, being a member of the choir club as a kid, just to see that group of people being represented in mainstream culture is really, really so great." (more...)

8) BWW TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of AFTER MISS JULIE Opening Night

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of After Miss Julie officially opened on Thursday, October 22nd. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand to welcome Sienna Miller (making her Broadway debut), Jonny Lee Miller and Marin Ireland along with Director Mark Brokaw to Broadway! Catch these interviews and clips from the show, right here on BroadwayWorld.com! (more...)

9) Glenn Close Writes About Mental Illness in Sunset Boulevard; Streetcar and Other Projects

Glenn Close, who won the 2009 Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series has penned a piece for the Huffington Post, entitled "Mental Illness: The Stigma of Silence" in which the actress writes about her many characters who have "deep psychological wounds" ranging from Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard to Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction and Blanche Dubious in A Streetcar Named Desire. (more...)

10) RIALTO CHATTER: 'SPIDER-MAN' Producers to The New York Times: 'It Is Going To Happen'

The New York Times reports that the producers of the upcoming new mega-dollar Broadway musical "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" have given their first official statement in light of the recent financial "web-slinging" and media gossip regarding the production's status. (more...)

11) Rialto Chatter: Jackman and Craig Auction Undershirts on Stage for BC/EFA

Audience members in the audience on Friday night at A Steady Rain have reported to BroadwayWorld.com that with Hugh Jackman acting as auctioneer, along with Daniel Craig, the pair auctioned off their undershirts for a total of $10,000 for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, with two matching $5,000 bids. Jackman did the same thing during his BOY FROM OZ days as part of BC/EFA's fundraising efforts. (more...)

12) Neil Patrick Harris Dons Fat Suit for 'How I Met Your Mother'

In the newly released photo from 'How I Met Your Mother', it depicts Neil Patrick Harris in a fat suit, which he'll wait on the November 9 episode of the show. (more...)

13) New Concert Dates Announced For Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth

Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth has announced several upcoming concert performances. (more...)

14) 'Twilight: New Moon' to Launch 15 City Cast Tour, Kicks Off 11/6 in LA

This November, Summit Entertainment will invite TWILIGHT fans to meet the stars with THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON cast tour. The TWILIGHT tour is visiting 15 cities nationwide. The nationwide tour will kick off in Los Angeles, CA at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Friday, November 6th with a special event open to the public where fans will be treated with performances by several bands featured on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack scheduled to include Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina, Sea Wolf, and Band of Skulls, giving fans a brand-new way to experience the album. Fans can also attend a Question & Answer forum with many of the movie's cast members. (more...)

15) Laura Bell Bundy Joins Roster for 'Broadway Wishes' Benefit, 10/24

On Saturday, October 24, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions, will benefit from the proceeds raised at an unforgettable evening filled with music and performances by some of the hottest and brightest stars on Broadway. The concert will take place at the beautiful OC Pavilion Performing Arts Theater located in Santa Ana on the evening of October 24, 2009. (more...)

16) WABC-7 TV Presents BROADWAY BACKSTAGE: FALL PREVIEW 10/24

WABC-7 TV PRESENTS "BROADWAY BACKSTAGE: FALL PREVIEW" SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 7:30PM-8:00 PM. Hosted by BYE BYE BIRDIE's John Stamos and WABC-TV's Lori Stokes (more...)

17) Faye Dunaway Reportedly to Begin Filming 'Master Class' This Week

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Faye Dunaway is set to start filming 'Master Class' in Detroit next week, as both the star and director of the movie. The paper reports that she's been in town for a month in pre-production and that reports of the movie having stalled were false. Dunaway has been trying to put together a feature film adaptation of the Tony-winning play "Master Class" for the past five years after previously starring in a 1997 tour. (more...)

18) A Tribute to David Merrick at Town Hall

The Abominable Showman got his due in a rousing celebration at Town Hall last week. (more...)

19) BWW TV: LE REVE - Behind the Scenes!

Wynn Las Vegas and DRAGONE have redefined the traditional theatrical experience with "Le Reve" (The Dream), the evocative aqua spectacle in-the-round. The show features an ambitious blend of aerial acrobatics, provocative choreography and outrageous antics from the colorful characters. (more...)

20) BWW TV: Broadway Beat - RAGTIME in Rehearsal, OLEANNA Opens and Carrie Fisher in 'WISHFUL'

The all new 20th Anniversary Season of Broadway Beat has begun! This week catch up with OLEANNA, Wishful Drinking and RAGTIME. (more...)