Hottest Articles on BWW from Thursday, Apr. 9

Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles from Thursday, April 9, 2009. Catch up below on anything that you might have missed from today on BroadwayWorld.com!

1) Photo Coverage: 'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - April 09, 2009
Coming directly from its critically acclaimed run at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre comes a work of monumental passion and epic sensuality. An intense erotic journey. An experience you will not soon forget...Eugene O'Neill's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, starring two-time Tony Award winner BRIAN DENNEHY, stage and screen star CARLA GUGINO, and Tony nominee PABLO SCHREIBER, under the direction of Tony Award Winner ROBERT FALLS. (more...)

2) BWW TV: Broadway Beat Special Sneak Peek - ROCK OF AGES Hits Broadway!
by Broadway Beat - April 09, 2009
Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. (more...)

3) BWW WEST END: 'A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC' Meets the Press!
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 09, 2009
The critically acclaimed, sell-out Menier Chocolate Factory production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical A Little Night Music, directed by Trevor Nunn, transfers to the Garrick Theatre for a strictly limited season. (more...)

4) Country Music Star Joe Nichols Cast As Lead In New Musical PURE COUNTRY
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
Country music star, CMA Winner, ACM Winner and four-time Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols has been offered the role made famous by George Strait in the Broadway production of the hit movie, Pure Country. According to producer Randall L. Wreghitt, the musical is in the process of securing the remainder of its financing and casting, and plans to open in early 2010. (more...)

5) Photo Coverage: 'TOXIC AVENGER' Opens at New World Stages
by Peter James Zielinski - April 09, 2009
The Toxic Avenger, the brand new musical about New Jersey's first superhero, features a score by Bon Jovi's David Bryan and Joe Di Pietro. The cast includes Nancy Opel, Sara Chase, Nick Cordero, Demond Green and Matthew Saldivar. Tony Award-winner John Rando directs. (more...)

6) Photo Flash: Roundabout Theater's WAITING FOR GODOT
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Waiting for Godot began previews Friday, April 3rd at 8:00PM. Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot stars (in order of speaking) Nathan Lane (Estragon), Bill Irwin (Vladimir), John Goodman (Pozzo), John Glover (Lucky) and is directed by Anthony Page at Studio 54 on Broadway. (more...)

7) Final Episodes Of Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone and Dirty Sexy Money To Air On ABC
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
Entertainment Weekly columnist Michael Ausiello is reporting that ABC has confirmed the final episodes of Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone and Dirty Sexy Money will air on consecutive Saturdays beginning May 30 an ending August 8. (more...)

8) STAGE TUBE: SETH'S '30 Deconstructions in 30 Days!' Day 8 - 'JUDY KUHN'!
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 09, 2009
Seth Rudetsky-multi-talented actor, comedian, musician, radio host and published author has embarked on a breathless musical mission, his inspired new YouTube project: 30 Deconstructions in 30 Days! (more...)

9) 35% Discount Offered For GUYS AND DOLLS Tickets
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
GUYS AND DOLLS is back on Broadway in a dazzling new production. Now you can save over 35% when you visit Ticketmaster.com or call 877-250-2929 and use the code NICELY. (Valid for Tuesday-Friday evening performances only.) (more...)

10) BC/EFA Auction Offers IN THE HEIGHTS Walk-On Role
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
In-keeping with their series of once in a lifetime experience packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an online auction item that will put the lucky winner in front of the Broadway footlights of IN THE HEIGHTS. (more...)

11) STAGE TUBE: SETH'S '30 Deconstructions in 30 Days!' Day 9 - IN THE HEIGHTS' Andrea Burns
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 09, 2009
Seth Rudetsky-multi-talented actor, comedian, musician, radio host and published author has embarked on a breathless musical mission, his inspired new YouTube project: 30 Deconstructions in 30 Days! (more...)

12) RIALTO CHATTER: Minnelli Urges 'GET HAPPY' Filmmakers to Stay 'Positive'
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
While speaking to Canada's Citytv, Liza Minnelli commented on the planned Judy Garland bio film 'GET HAPPY' and urged filmmakers to avoid focusing on her late mother's drug addiction in the upcoming project. (more...)

13) Menzel, Rose, James & More Perform When NY Pops Honor Feinstein's 4/27
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
On Monday, April 27, at 7:00pm in Carnegie Hall, The New York Pops honors Feinstein's at Loews Regency on its tenth anniversary and congratulates Michael Feinstein and Jonathan Tisch for leading this great New York institution. (more...)

14) Durang's Why Torture Is Wrong... Extends Through May 3 at Public
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will extend Christopher Durang?s WHY TORTURE IS WRONG, AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM, directed by Nicholas Martin, through Sunday, May 3. The world premiere comedy recently opened to rave reviews. (more...)

15) REASONS TO BE PRETTY Website Offers 50% Off Thru 4/12 & $26.50 Student Rush Tix
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
Neil LaBute made his long-awaited Broadway debut with the new American play, reasons to be pretty, under the direction of Terry Kinney last week, and it's a smash hit. But that doesn't mean that young audiences can't get in to see the hippest, hottest and sexiest show on Broadway. (more...)

16) 'SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK' Spins Web of Open Casting Calls at Major Cities 4/9 - 5/27
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, featuring direction by Julie Taymor (Across The Universe, Frida, The Lion King on Broadway) with music and lyrics by 22-time Grammy Award-winners Bono and The Edge (from U2) will be holding open casting calls at major cities across the country starting next week. (more...)

17) MARY POPPINS Celebrates 1000th Performance on Bdwy 4/9
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
Award-winning musical MARY POPPINS celebrates its 1000th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Thursday, April 9 becoming one of a rare few musicals in Broadway's history to achieve this milestone. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher for Disney Theatrical Productions, the Broadway production has grossed over $ 132 million to date, recouped its initial Broadway investment within 52 weeks of its premiere and has been seen by over 1.6 million theatergoers. (more...)

18) New Episode Of Working In Theater, 'CRAFTING WORLDS: THEATRICAL DESIGN' To Air 4/12
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
The American Theatre Wing has announced its newest episode of the popular "Working in the Theater" series: "Crafting Worlds: Theatrical Design." The episode features scenic designer David Gallo, sound designer John Gromada, costume designer Susan Hilferty and lighting designer Peter Kaczorowski. The program, moderated by Variety theater reporter Gordon Cox, will air on CUNY TV beginning Sunday, April 12, at 5:00 pm. (more...)

19) ArkivMusic Releases 8 Classic Cast Recordings On Cd
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
On April 7, ArkivMusic released eight long-unavailable cast recordings on cd for the first time. New releases include DisinHAIRited, Hazel Flagg, Jimmy, The Last Sweet Days of Isaac, Let It Ride!, New Faces of 1952, New Faces of '56, and The Threepenny Opera. (more...)

20) National Memorial Day Concert, Featuring Holmes, Weist, Fishburne, Mitchell, To Air May 24
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2009
Katie Holmes, Diane Weist, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laurence Fishburne will be featured in the annual National Day Memorial Concert, broadcast live from the Nation's Capital. The special will air on PBS stations around the country May 24 beginning at 8 PM ET. (more...)