Hottest Articles on BWW from Thursday, Oct. 29
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles from Thursday, October 29, 2009. Catch up below on anything that you might have missed from today on BroadwayWorld.com!
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 Photo Coverage: 2009 'BROADWAY WISHES' Benefit Concert After-Party
by Michael L. Quintos - October 29, 2009
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, threw a star-studded benefit concert that showcased unforgettable performances by some of the hottest talents on Broadway. The concert, BROADWAY WISHES, took place at the beautiful OC Pavilion Performing Arts Theater located in Santa Ana,CA. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: 2009 'BROADWAY WISHES' Benefit Concert in O.C.
by Michael L. Quintos - October 29, 2009
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, threw a star-studded benefit concert that showcased unforgettable performances by some of the hottest talents on Broadway. The concert, BROADWAY WISHES, took place at the beautiful OC Pavilion Performing Arts Theater located in Santa Ana,CA. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: Aaron Tveit Guests on CW's 'Gossip Girl' - Preview Promo
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 29, 2009
Aaron Tveit is reprising his Gossip Girl role as Nate's wealthy cousin, Tripp Vanderbilt, this November for at least six episodes. The politically minded Tripp will announce that he's running for office and Nate will get involved with his campaign. "Gossip Girl" airs at 8:00p.m. on The CW (channel 11 in NYC). (more...)
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 Advocacy Groups Challenge THE MIRACLE WORKER Casting
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2009
According to a report in the New York Times this morning, members of advocacy groups such the Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts - an advocacy group for blind and deaf actors - are none to pleased with the casting of Abigail Breslin as Hellen Keller in the upcoming Broadway revival of The Miracle Worker. (more...)
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 Neil Simon & Michael Riedel Talk Theater, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2009
Theater Talk, a weekly expose of American theater that airs on PBS Friday nights (PBS/Thirteen) and 5 times weekly on CUNY TV will feature Broadway heavyweights Michael Korie, Arthur Perlman, Neil Simon and more in it's upcoming broadcasts this fall. (more...)
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 BC/EFA Presents 21st Annual 'Gypsy of the Year' Competition, 12/7 & 12/8
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2009
Throughout the years, the GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION has become one of the hottest and most anticipated tickets of the fall season. New York's most talented "gypsies," chorus members from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, join in a competition/variety show as six weeks of intensive fundraising to benefit Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) come to a close with the 21st ANNUAL GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION. (more...)
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 GLEE Cast's Rendition of Journey's Don't Stop Believin' Goes Gold
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2009
In yet another sign that Glee has gone from smash comedy hit to cultural phenomenon, the cast's rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" has just been certified Gold for digital sales in excess of 500,000 downloads, and to date, over two million Glee songs have been purchased online. Seven songs from Glee now occupy spots in the top 200 of iTunes' Top Songs chart and Newsweek recently observed that the FOX series' "rabid online fanbase has given the show's music a life of its own." (more...)
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 Liz Smith Chats Broadway with Jujamcyn Theaters' New President Jordan Roth on WowOWow
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2009
Producer Jordan Roth has succeeded Rocco Landesman as President of Jujamcyn Theaters, the owner and operator of five major Broadway theatres. Roth, 33, has taken over leadership of the organization which Landesman presided over from 1987 until his recent confirmation as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts on August 7. Roth is also acquiring a 50% ownership interest in the privately held company. Gossip maven Liz Smith spoke to Roth about his new position and what excites and inspires him in the world of theatre. (more...)
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 Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis at Metropolitan Room, 11/3
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2009
Jenna Esposito - the 2008 and 2009 MAC (Manhattan Association of Clubs) Award Nominee for "Best Female Vocalist" - will bring poodle skirts and puppy love back into fashion with her second CD "To Connie, Love Jenna - Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis," the world's first-ever tribute CD to one of the most beloved and best-selling female vocalists of the 20th Century. The disc will be available at iTunes, Amazon.com and CDBaby.com. (more...)
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 Jamie deRoy Hosts 'MAC/ASAPC Songwriters' Showcase,' 10/31; Features Melissa Manchester, Mark Winkler & More
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2009
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy will host a special edition of the acclaimed "MAC/ASAPC Songwriters' Showcase," an ongoing series exploring the role of Songwriters in America on Saturday, October 31st from 2pm to 4Ppm at the Metropolitan Room. The afternoon program will focus on Songwriters from the West Coast with participants including Melissa Manchester, Mark Winkler, Shelly Markham and Geoffrey Leigh Tozer. (more...)
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