Hottest Articles on BWW from Sunday, Nov. 8

1) Photo Flash: GLEE Cast CD Signing in Paramus, New Jersey

To celebrate the release of the album members of the Glee cast is traveling to certain locations to greet the fans who purchase "Glee: The Music, Vol. 1." The Glee cast visited Best Buy on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 in Paramus, New Jersey and you can see some pictures of the meet and greet below! (more...)

2) STAGE TUBE: Reeve Carney Confirms 'SPIDER-MAN' Casting

After an exhaustive search that included a casting call tour spanning six cities and thousands of candidates, the producers and creative team of SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK, have selected Reeve Carney to play the role of Peter Parker, The Amazing Spider-Man. (more...)

3) Stephen Sondheim In Negotiations for Film Adaptations of FOLLIES, 'WOODS'

Nine time Tony Award winner Stephen Sondheim will hold an onstage discussion about his life and works at Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas. (more...)

4) 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 today, Sunday, November 8th after the matinee performance. Cupcakes will be provided to the cast by CRUMBS Bake Shop. (more...)

5) Making RAGTIME a Revival, Not a Reproduction Featured in NY Times

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...)

6) IN THE SPOTLIGHT: THE UNDERSTUDY Opening Night

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to present the New York premiere of Theresa 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...)

7) A STEADY RAIN Supports the Actors Fund: Hosts Benefit Performance, 11/8

A STEADY RAIN, currently playing at The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Broadway starring Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman, will dedicate the November 8th performance to The Actors Fund, granting proceeds to the fund in support of their programs and services. The curtain rises at 7:00pm. (more...)

8) 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...)

9) BWW Reader Feedback - 11/8/09

BWW Reader Feedback for 11/8/09. (more...)

10) STAGE TUBE: Susan Boyle's First 'Broadway/West End Show'

Taking questions from fans through her official web site, Susan Boyle was asked "What was the first Broadway/West End Show you remember seeing?" Well, she hasn't been to a Broadway show (yet), but click on the video below to see her answer... (more...)

11) SoW Workshop Series Classes to Feature HAIR Cast Members

[SoW] is a series of classes designed to give you the skills you need to get into auditions, book jobs, and maintain your career and lifestyle as an artist. [SoW] will offer a wide range of classes taught by Broadway and Film & Television actors who experience this process on a daily basis and will expose you to all the tools you need to achieve your goals with confidence and endurance. [SoW] will serve as a community and a support system as you travel through a volatile industry. (more...)

12) The New Group Presents CONCEIVING THE KID: Adapting A Book Into A Musical On 11/8

The New Group is proud to present Conceiving The Kid: Adapting A Book Into A Musical as the next offering in its Sunday evening Dark Nights Series. This one-night-only special event takes place Sunday, November 8 at 8:00 PM. (more...)

13) Bill Cosby Brings his One Man Show to London for 1 Day Only!

Bill Cosby, a legendary entertainer who has been performing for decades, brings his one-man show to London's John Labatt Centre for one day only, and it's today! With two performances scheduled, this promises to be an exciting event! (more...)

14) Musicals Tonight! Continues Its Salute To Broadway 11/9 At The McGinn/Cazale Theatre

Musicals Tonight! Continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance...TM to be held on Sunday, November 8th and Monday, November 9th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, (above the Promenade Theatre- Broadway at 76th Street), 3rd Floor at 8 PM. (more...)

15) DVR Alert: Talk Show Listings Wednesday, November 11 - Finian's Rainbow, Martin Short & More

(more...)

16) Victor VictorIA1.jpg" border="0" align="right" class="fotgal" width=75 hspace=5> VICTOR/VICTORIA Asian Premiere Opens 11/9

Zebra Crossing Singapore raises the curtain for the Asian premiere of acclaimed composer and conductor Henry Mancini’s VICTOR/VICTORIA at the Esplanade Theatre on November 9, 2009. It stars international jazz songstress Laura Fygi as Victor/Victoria, and Filipino theatre stalwart Jake Macapagal as King Marchan. (more...)

17) 'FAMILY GUY PRESENTS: SETH & ALEX'S ALMOST LIVE COMEDY SHOW' Airs 11/8

Microsoft Corp. and FOX One have announced an ambitious, unique marketing collaboration that will showcase the best of Windows 7, the newest version of Microsoft's operating system that will be available in market on Oct. 22. The cornerstone of the effort is the exclusive Windows 7 sponsorship of an upcoming television event devoted to the comedy of Seth MacFarlane, creator of FAMILY GUY, AMERICAN DAD and THE CLEVELAND SHOW. (more...)

18) ELOQUENT PROTEST Against War Returns to the West End, November 8

ELOQUENT PROTEST - a human response to war - returns to the West End on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November 2008 at 3 pm. This year's event will be held at the prestigious Duke of York's Theatre in St. Martin's Lane with the aide of the Ambassador Theatre Group. (more...)

19) Stratford Shakespeare Festival Extends WEST SIDE STORY And FORUM Through 11/8

Thanks to the phenomenal success of West Side Story and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival is extending the runs of both shows until November 8. (more...)

20) HAIRSPRAY Begins Sunday Performances On November 8

The producers of "HAIRSPRAY" have announced that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke have all signed to join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The new cast open on Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November. (more...)