Hottest Articles on BWW from Tuesday, Sep. 1

1) Photo Flash: Zadan And Meron Host An All-Star Cast Reception For Their Lifetime Hit DROP DEAD DIVA

On August 30th, Oscar Winning producers Craig Zadan And Neil Meron hosted a truly "All-Star" cast reception for Lifetime Network's hit series DROP DEAD DIVA. Zadan and Meron are executive producers of the show which was recently picked up for a second season. (more...)

2) 'Frank Wildhorn & Friends' with Eder, Salonga, Evan And Sills Cancels Las Vegas Engagement

BroadwayWorld.com has received word that 'Frank Wildhorn & Friends' which was scheduled to play a very special series of performances at Las Vegas' Judy Bayley Theater to benefit The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV has been cancelled. Performer Linda Eder posted the following update on her official web site, while the other stars have relayed the same news both online and off. (more...)

3) 'Good Rockin' Tonight', MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET To Open On Broadway Spring 2010

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the new musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history of rock 'n' roll - Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley - will open on Broadway in the Spring of 2010 in a theatre to be announced. (more...)

4) RIALTO CHATTER: Work To Resume On SPIDER-MAN's Hilton Home

The New York Times reports today that "modest construction work is expected to resume on Wednesday morning at Broadway's Hilton Theater to prepare for the new musical production "SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark," even though the ultimate fate of the show is still in limbo, three people involved with the production said this afternoon." (more...)

5) ROCK OF AGES Cast Extends Through Summer 2010, Lenk Joins 9/14

The cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, will continue to rock eight times a week through summer 2010. Tom Lenk joins the cast as "Franz," the role he originated in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions, beginning Monday, September 14, 2009 for a six month limited engagement. Mr. Lenk is best known for his portrayal as "Andrew Wells" on television's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Mr. Lenk is taking over for Wesley Taylor, who will play his final performance on Sunday, September 13. Mr. Taylor is leaving to join the cast of the upcoming production of The Addams Family. (more...)

6) Angela Lansbury To Host 'CELEBRATING Bea Arthur' Memorial Service 9/14

On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury will host a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.). (more...)

7) Variety On Disney, Marvel And Stage 'SPIDER-MAN'

Variety reports on the announcement yesterday of The Walt Disney Co. buying Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock. That move will now bring such iconic characters as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse, Goofy and WALL-E. They also highlight the subject of the upcoming Broadway musical "SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark" and its web of confusion regarding its current status. (more...)

8) Photo Flash: Saycon Sengbloh Featuring Kojo Modibo Sun at Joe's Pub

Saycon Sengbloh featuring Kojo Modibo Sun rocked Joe's Pub on Sunday, August 30th with a thrilling concert full of passionate song. (more...)

9) Sofa Snark: Disney & Marvel's Latest Creations

As news broke Monday that the Walt Disney Co. would purchase Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion the Internet flared up with speculation and wonderment. Could Pixar team up with Marvel and produce a string of eye-popping action films? After all, the deal will bring upwards of 5,000 Marvel characters under the Disney umbrella... (more...)

10) STAGE TUBE: RENT Tour: 'La Vie Boh...MMM' - 'Savoring Seattle'

Broadway favorite Andy Señor Jr, who is currently playing "Paul and Others" in Tokyo for RENT: The Broadway Tour has created an incredible food blog during his journey with the show. (more...)

11) GLEE Star Lea Michele Talks Stage And Screen To NY Daily News

GLEE star Lea Michele talks to The New York Daily News about her leap from stage to screen in the new Fox series. (more...)

12) STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - ABC's 'THE DEEP END' Featuring Norbert Leo Butz

Broadway favorite Norbert Leo Butz will be featured among the cast of ABC's new fall drama 'THE DEEP END', you can watch a sneak peek of it right here on STAGE TUBE! (more...)

13) Michael McKean Will Host 'BROADWAY ON BROADWAY 2009' On 9/13

Michael McKean, star of the upcoming Broadway play Superior Donuts, will host Broadway on Broadway 2009 (www.broadwayonbroadway.com) on Sunday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m., it was announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance. (more...)

14) Official Statement From Wildhorn Representative On 'Frank Wildhorn & Friends' Cancellation

BroadwayWorld.com has received word yesterday evening that 'Frank Wildhorn & Friends' which was scheduled to play a very special series of performances at Las Vegas' Judy Bayley Theater to benefit The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV had been cancelled. (more...)

15) Applications Now Being Accepted For IN THE HEIGHTS' 'Graduate To New Heights' Scholarship Program

Based on the struggles that many families face to afford college, and inspired by Nina's story in the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, In the Heights has partnered with CLEAR CHANNEL NY to create the "Graduate To New Heights Scholarship." (more...)

16) TWITTER WATCH: THE 39 STEPS - 'THE HUNT IS ON!'

BroadwayWorld.com presents it's newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter! (more...)

17) BROADWAY SESSIONS Welcomes '9 to 5' Players Liff, Fitzgerald, Patterson, Bohon and Karl 9/1

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome cast members from '9 to 5' September 1st. (more...)

18) 'SEX AND THE CITY 2' Begins Production In NYC

Stage and screen Sarah Jessica Parker has hit the busy streets of Manhattan as shooting begins for the sequel to 'Sex and the City.' (more...)

19) Nick Spangler Leads 'Fantasy Football: The Musical?' At NYMF 10/1-10/8

The New York Musical Theatre Festival is proud to present the World Premiere of David Ingber's Bromatic Comedy, Fantasy Football: The Musical?, directed by Adam Arian with musical direction by Brian Usifer and choreography by Nancy Renee Braun. Performances will begin on October 1 -October 8 at The Barrow Group Theatre (312 West 36th Street). (more...)

20) SHREK THE MUSICAL Offers 'SHREKtember' Savings, Valid 9/1-10/4

SHREK THE MUSICAL invites audiences to take advantage of the all-new "SHREKtember" savings offer. Valid for evening performances only from September 1st - October 4th, with "SHREKtember" savings anyone can buy 1 full prIce Ticket and get a second ticket for free. (more...)