Hottest Articles on BWW from Tuesday, Oct. 6

1) BWW TV: Standing Ovations V Featured Performer Day 2: Laura Bell Bundy

Laura Ashley Bell Bundy most recently starred in Legally Blonde: The Musical on Broadway as "Elle Woods" and stepped into the tour for multiple stops as well. Prior to that she played Sherrie Christian in the musical "Rock of Ages". However, Miss Bundy is no stranger to the stage, having starred in both Hairspray (Tony Award-winning Musical) and Wicked. In Hairspray, she originated the role of Amber Von Tussle, and in Wicked, she was a standby for the role of Glinda The Good Witch. (more...)

2) BWW TV: Broadway Beat - Wishful Drinking, AFTER MISS JULIE & NYMF 2009!

The all new 20th Anniversary Season of Broadway Beat has begun! This week catch highlights from "Wishful Drinking," "After Miss Julie," and a very special NYMF 2009 preview! (more...)

3) Photo Coverage: The Third Annual 'The New York Times Great Children's Read'

Bernadette Peters, Gregory Jbara, Cheyenne Jackson, Matt Cavenaugh, Constantine Maroulis and Linda Eder were among the participants of the third annual New York Times 'Great Children's Read.' The day-long event was a free celebration of reading featuring live entertainment for children and families, presented by Target. (more...)

4) STAGE TUBE: GLEE's Lea Michele Guests on The Late Show with David Letterman

GLEE star Lea Michele visited the CBS "Late Show with David Letterman" yesterday, October 5th, and you can watch the segment right here on STAGE TUBE! (more...)

5) Photo Flash: John Stamos, Gina Gershon, and Nolan Gerard Funk in BYE BYE BIRDIE

Bye Bye Birdie will open officially on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at the new Henry Miller's Theatre on Broadway. Today, new preview photos have been released. (more...)

6) HAMLET With Jude Law Opens on Broadway 10/6

Preview performances began Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed byMichael Grandage. The production officially opens tonight, October 6th, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only. (more...)

7) BWW WEST END: Barrowman & Burke Join 'LA CAGE'

John Barrowman leads the sparkling new cast in the West End production of La Cage aux Folles at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London. Our West End video partners, Reelkandi.tv were there to bring you all the excitement of as Barrowman and Simon Burke joined the cast- right here on BWW TV! (more...)

8) GREASE National Tour Welcomes Lauren Ashley Zakrin as 'Sandy,' 10/23

The producers of the Tony Award nominated new Broadway production of GREASE announced that Lauren Ashley Zakrin will assume the role of "Sandy" in the national tour of the show, as of October 23, 2009, at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, AZ. (more...)

9) HAIR To Alter Finale to Honor the Upcoming National Equality March 10/7

A new version of HAIR's iconic dance-party finale, created to motivate New Yorkers to join in the National Equality March, will be presented at the matinee performance on Wednesday, October 7th at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre - 302 West 45th Street. (more...)

10) STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES Stars Constantine Maroulis and Kerry Butler Visit FUSE TV

Tony nominees Constantine Maroulis and Kerry Butler, the stars of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES, sat down with Fuse TV to talk about their mega hit show. You can watch the segment right here on STAGE TUBE! (more...)

11) BWW TV: 'THE FOOTLIGHT FASHIONISTA' With Michael James Scott - Fashion Week Recap!

HAIR cast member Michael James Scott's fashion segments are back on BroadwayWorld.com and bigger and better than ever. Producer, Joseph Lucius, has teamed up with Michael and photographer Paris Remillard, also of HAIR, to bring you the all new "Footlight Fashionista with Michael James Scott." (more...)

12) Gattelli, Nolen, Arden Theatre, Martello Among 2009 Barrymore Award Winners

From the Equity Red Carpet entrance to a capacity crowd of theater and business celebrities, the stage was set for an evening of glamour and drama at this year's 15th Annual Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre Ceremony on Monday, October 5 at the Walnut Street Theatre. Presented by the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, the black-tie ceremony, directed by Karen DiLossi, celebrated the work of local theatre artists as well as the vibrancy of the region's theatrical offerings with 26 awards. (more...)

13) STAGE TUBE: Hugh Jackman Chats With CBS' Katie Couric

Jackman recently sat down with CBS's Katie Couric for her webshow "@katiecouric" and you can watch the segment right here on STAGE TUBE. (more...)

14) Nicole Roberts Comments on Her Father's Condition to The NY Times: 'He Experienced A Minor Seizure'

Tony Roberts, aged 69, 'took ill' on stage during this past Sunday's matinee of The Royal Family, resulting in the curtain coming down and the cancellation of the rest of the performance. An ambulance was called and Roberts has brought to the hospital, with no further word on his condition at the time. The actor was taken to St. Luke's-Roosevelt the last update was that Roberts was in stable condition. (more...)

15) PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Moves to Club Nokia at LA Live, Beginning 1/12/10

"The Pee-wee Herman Show," starring Paul Reubens, will begin a limited engagement starting January 12, 2010, at Club Nokia @ LA Live. This theatrical production is for grown-ups and appropriate for ages 16 to 106. (more...)

16) BWW TV: The Road to STANDING OVATIONS V on Nov. 1 - Melissa Errico & Richard Jay-Alexander

Welcome to another "sneak peek" of BroadwayWorld.com's new 'The Road to STANDING OVATIONS V' video series, where we'll be showcasing the behind-the-scenes work that goes into producing our largest benefit ever for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS yet! Here, director Richard Jay-Alexander, fresh off working with Barbra Streisand on her Village Vanguard performance, introduces you to stage and screen favorite Melissa Errico, soon to be seen on Broadway in Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS! (more...)

17) REVIEW: DORIAN GRAY, New Wimbledon Theatre, October 6 2009

Gary Naylor descends to the dark heart of temptation in Wimbledon. (more...)

18) WEMU 89.1 FM Presents Free Screening Of PBS' LATIN MUSIC USA 10/7

WEMU 89.1 FM presents a free screening of the first installment of the new PBS documentary "Latin Music USA" followed by a Q&A session with one of the series' major consultants, percussionist and jazz historian Bobby Sanabria, on Wednesday, October 7, at 7 pm. (more...)

19) SPAMALOT Tour To End in Costa Mesa, 10/18; John O'Hurley Stars

The national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best MusicAl Monty Python's Spamalot will end after its run at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, CA. The production will run from October 6 - October 18. John O'Hurley ("Seinfeld," "Dancing with the Stars") will reprise his role of King Arthur for the musical's final performances. (more...)

20) Photo Flash: Tony Winner Lea Salonga Visits Off-Broadway's IMELDA

On Sunday, October 4th, Broadway's Tony Award winning, Filipina leading lady Lea Salonga visited New York's first Filipino themed musical, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre's production of Imelda: A New Musical. (more...)