Hottest Articles on BWW from Tuesday, Mar. 9

1) Photo Flash: LOVE NEVER DIES Opens Tonight!

After much hype and controversy, LOVE NEVER DIES opens tonight, 9 March, in London at the Adelphi Theatre. Previews began on 22 February and stars Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo with direction by Jack O'Brien. The show will subsequently open in New York on November 11, 2010 and then in Australia in 2011. The word in London is that the premiere will deliver the splashiest opening night party in West End history, with the party venue being turned into Coney Island. (more...)

2) Photos: Vineyard, Minnelli, Rivera, Chenoweth et al. Honor Kander - Part 1

Stars including Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, Jason Danieley, Norm Lewis, Debra Monk, Julia Murney, Karen Ziemba, Heidi Blickenstaff celebrated all things Kander and Ebb last night at the Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala yesterday evening, March 8. Lead by Tony Award-winning host David Hyde Pierce (Kander & Ebb's CURTAINS), the crowd paid tribute to the work of Kander and his late collaborator Fred Ebb. (more...)

3) Photo Coverage: Vineyard, Chenoweth, Minnelli, Rivera & More Honor Kander & Ebb - Part 2

Stars including Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, Jason Danieley, Norm Lewis, Debra Monk, Julia Murney, Karen Ziemba, Heidi Blickenstaff celebrated all things Kander and Ebb last night at the Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala yesterday evening, March 8. Lead by Tony Award-winning host David Hyde Pierce (Kander & Ebb's CURTAINS), the crowd paid tribute to the work of Kander and his late collaborator Fred Ebb. (more...)

4) LOVE NEVER DIES Blog: Ramin Karimloo Unmasked

To celebrate tonight’s opening at the Adelphi, we bring you an interview with Ramin Karimloo who takes to the stage this evening as The Phantom. (more...)

5) THE MIRACLE WORKER Not Closing Yet

The New York Times is reporting that despite a statement last Friday made by producers of Broadway's THE MIRACLE WORKER in which it was expressed that the show was in danger of closing early, producer David Richenthal has indicated that ticket sales will continue for now. (more...)

6) GLEE Adds 4th New York City Tour Date at Radio City, 5/30

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the cast of the FOX series hit GLEE is kicking off its live tour in May, with dates slated for Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix and New York. Today, it has been revealed that fourth New York City performance date at New York City's Radio City Music Hall is planned for Sunday, May 30 at 8PM. (more...)

7) BWW Interviews: SpotCo's Sara Fitzpatrick Chats About Broadway on the Web

Sara Fitzpatrick currently serves as the Director of Interactive for SpotCo, a leading full-service entertainment advertising and branding agency, working with Broadway and film productions to oversee the development and strategy of interactive operations. Her focus includes search engine marketing and optimization, media buying, viral marketing and website user functionality. We checked in with Sara to get the scoop on the current state of official Broadway sites on the web. (more...)

8) PROMISES, PROMISES' Hayes Comes Out in 'The Advocate'

Sean Hayes, set to make his Broadway debut with Kristin Chenoweth in the revival of PROMISES, PROMISES, talked to "The Advocate" in a recent interview about his sexual orientation. Hayes, who played the flamboyant Jack McFarland on the popular show "Will and Grace," has been somewhat cautious about the topic in the past. (more...)

9) GLEE Now to air 9:30pm 4/13 to Accommodate Idol Finale

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the cast of the FOX series hit GLEE is kicking off its live tour in May, with dates slated for Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix and New York. Today, it has been revealed that fourth New York City performance date at New York City's Radio City Music Hall is planned for Sunday, May 30 at 8PM. (more...)

10) Gambatese, Earley et al. to Lead Goodspeed's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, 4/16-6/27

Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, is fired up to announce the cast of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun. This wild west musical from the director who brought you Goodspeed's 1776 and Camelot will run from April 16 - June 27 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. (more...)

11) Photo Coverage: Kander Celebration @ Vineyard - Arrivals and Reception

Stars including Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, Jason Danieley, Norm Lewis, Debra Monk, Julia Murney, Karen Ziemba, Heidi Blickenstaff celebrated all things Kander and Ebb last night at the Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala yesterday evening, March 8. Lead by Tony Award-winning host David Hyde Pierce (Kander & Ebb's CURTAINS), the crowd paid tribute to the work of Kander and his late collaborator Fred Ebb. (more...)

12) Kander and Ebb's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Extends Thru April 18

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15 Street) has announced an additional two weeks will go on sale today for the world-premiere of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS: starting Tuesday, March 9, seats for the musical will be on sale through April 18. THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS was previously scheduled to run through April 4. Now in previews, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS has its official opening night on March 10. (more...)

13) FLASHBACK: The Olivier Awards 2009

Margaret Tyzack, Derek Jacobi, Black Watch and the Jersey Boys pick up their gongs... (more...)

14) Photo Coverage: Megan Mullally Joins Celebrity Autobiography

Dick Cavett and Megan Mullally joined the cast of the 2009 Drama Desk Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words on Monday, March 8 at New York's Triad Theater. (more...)

15) Terrence Howard and Patrick Wilson Cast in New Film, 'The Ledge'

According to "The Hollywood Reporter," Tony nominee Patrick Wilson and Broadway actor Terrence Howard will star in the new suspense film "The Ledge." The film, written and directed by Matthew Chapman, will also star Liv Tyler and Charlie Hunnam. (more...)

16) Signature Honors Sondheim w/ Weekend of Free Events

On March 20 and 21, The Signature Theatre will celebrate the life and work of composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, the man who has transformed the face of American musical theater with works such as A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Company, Follies, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Sunday in the Park with George. Sondheim turns 80 on March 22, and since he's Signature's "signature" composer, the theater company will honor him with a full weekend of free events including lobby performances, backstage tours, films, lectures, actor discussions, a critic forum, a sing-along, and a birthday cake. The schedule for the Signature's Sondheim Birthday Weekend is Saturday, March 20 from 12 - 7pm and Sunday, March 20 from12:45 - 10pm. (more...)

17) AMERICAN IDIOT Garners 12 SF Critics Circle Noms.

This year's Critics Circle Awards, sponsored by Actor's Equity Association, today announced is nominees for excellence in San Francisco Bay area theater. Berkeley Rep's production of American Idiot, which played in the fall of 2009, leads with 12 nominations and will open on Broadway this spring. (more...)

18) New Cast of Broadway's HAIR Debuts March 9, 2010

It was also announced that a completely new ‘Tribe' will debut in the Broadway production on Tuesday evening, March 9th. (more...)

19) Photo Flash: Vital Theatre Presents ISABELLE AND THE PRETTY-UGLY SPELL

The award-winning VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the production "ISABELLE AND THE PRETTY-UGLY SPELL ," with music and lyrics by Steven Fisher, book by Joan Ross Sorkin and Steven Fisher and directed by Vic Dimonda. Performances run Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 1pm, March 13th through April 25th. Tickets are $25. The show is appropriate for ages 3-12. School/Group performances are available at Vital Theatre or your location. (more...)

20) 25th Annual Bistro Awards Gala to Honor Mitzi Gaynor and Elaine Stritch, 4/13

More than 20 of cabaret's brightest stars will be honored at the 25th Annual Bistro Awards which will take place on Tuesday, April 13 at Gotham Comedy Club. Legendary singer-dancer-actress Mitzi Gaynor, star of such films as South Pacific, Les Girls, Anything Goes, and a longtime headliner in Las Vegas and the nightclub circuit, making her first NY night club appearance in years in May at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, will be honored with the Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award. Elaine Stritch, the uniquely sensational actress and singer and star of stage, film, and TV, will be recognized in the category of Extraordinary Cabaret Artist, noting her recent conquests of the cabaret stage. (more...)