Hottest Articles on BWW from Wednesday, Dec. 2

1) STAGE TUBE: Nick Adams Chats Broadway with GAYLIFENYC.ORG

Broadway favorite Nick Adams sat down with GAYLIFENYC.ORG to talk about his stage career, modeling on the runway and his passionate dedication in the fight against AIDS. (more...)

2) Matthew Hydzik is WEST SIDE STORY's New Tony, December 15

The smash hit revival of WEST SIDE STORY announced today that Matthew Hydzik will officially take over the role of "Tony," beginning Tuesday, December 15. After having understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Monday, February 23, 2009 at Broadway's Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway), Mr. Hydzik will star as "Tony" opposite Tony Award nominee Josefina Scaglione. Jeremy Jordan (Rock of Ages) will play the role of "Tony" on Wednesday evenings and Sunday matinees. (more...)

3) Photo Coverage: GOD OF CARNAGE's Starry New Cast Meets the Press!

Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE welcomes Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winnerChristine Lahti Christine Lahti ("Chicago Hope") as 'Veronica,' Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Annie Potts ("Designing Women") as 'Annette,' Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Jimmy Smits ("The West Wing") as 'Alan,' and Olivier Award-nominee Ken Stott (original cast member of West End productions of God of Carnage and Art) as 'Michael' to the cast. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). (more...)

4) STAGE TUBE: MEMPHIS Performs on Today Show

The original cast of MEMPHIS performed the finale number "Steal Your Rock and Roll" live on Wednesday, December 2, in the 8am (EST) hour on NBC's "The Today Show." (more...)

5) STAGE TUBE: Kristin Chenoweth Appears on THE VIEW

Kristin Chenoweth appeared on ABC's hit talk show, THE VIEW on December 2, 2009 to talk about her new Lifetime fim, "12 Men Of Christmas". (more...)

6) People.com Premieres First Photo of Catherine Zeta-Jones in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

People.com is premiering the first Joan Marcus shot photo of Catherine Zeta-Jones as Desiree in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. (more...)

7) Photo Coverage: Photo Coverage: Past & Present 'Harvey Johnsons' Meet at BYE BYE BIRDIE!

Original Bye Bye Birdie cast member Gary Giocomo, who played "Harvey Johnson" in the 1960 production, came to see Bye Bye Birdie and visit current cast member Paul Pilcz who plays "Harvey Johnson" in the Roundabout Theatre Company production. BroadwayWorld.com was there for the fun meet and greet! (more...)

8) STAGE TUBE: Kids in 101 Dalmations Cast Talk About Rachel York as Cruella

The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith launched at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009, The 101 Dalmatians Musical features an impressive cast made-up of Broadway veterans and newcomers that will bring to life this one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family. (more...)

9) Grammy Nominations Concert and Announcement to Air on CBS Dec. 2

"The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®" once again will set the stage for the annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. This year, the one-hour special will be broadcast live from Club NOKIA n Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 8 - 9 p.m. ET/PT, on the CBS Television Network, and will announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees. (more...)

10) Photo Coverage: Shoshana Bean: A Happening Concert

Shoshana Bean, best known for her star turns on the Broadway stage in Wicked and Hairspray and Off-Broadway's Godspell made her concert debut in New York City with a one-night only performance. Presented by Upright Cabaret, Shoshana returned to New York fresh from her summer concert at Hollywood's Ford Amphitheater. On Monday, November 30th, 2009,at 7:30 PM, Shoshana took to the stage at the Fredrick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City, singing from the Streisand songbook and selections from her debut album, Superhero. A Happening was directed by Upright Cabaret Artistic Director Billy Porter with musical direction by James Sampliner. (more...)

11) Photo Coverage: 'A Very MARY Holiday' Benefit Concert

A Very MARY Holiday, a benefit for Broadway Speaks OUT & The Ali Forney Center, took place on November 30th at Dixon Place (161 Chrystie Street, NYC). (more...)

12) BYE BYE BIRDIE's John Stamos To Appear On 'The Howard Stern Show' 12/3

Tomorrow, Thursday, December 3rd, Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos will appear live on Sirius XM's "The Howard Stern Show." (more...)

13) 'BIRDIE' Star John Treacy Egan's Holiday Recording 'ON CHRISTMAS MORNING' Now Available

Broadway performer John Treacy Egan's new holiday recording, ON CHRISTMAS MORNING celebrates the season with old and new yuletide Classics. With favorite holiday tunes by composers Styne, Loesser, and Torme, and modern composers like Carey, Foster, and Menken, John Treacy Egan's soaring tenor brings in the warmth of the season under the musical direction of Mr. David Shenton. (more...)

14) TWITTER WATCH: Adam Lambert - 'ABC has cancelled my appearances on Kimmel and NYE'

American Idol winner and WICKED alum Adam Lambert tweeted Wednesday that "Yes, sadly friends, ABC has canceled my appearances on Kimmel and NYE. :( don't blame them. It's the FCC heat." (more...)

15) Ain't Misbehavin', Hair, 9 to 5, Shrek, West Side Story, Liza Nominated for GRAMMY Awards

Nominations for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest over the past year in music, as determined by the voting members of The Academy. (more...)

16) LOVE NEVER DIES Songbird Nicole Scherzinger to Judge NBC's 'The Sing Off'

Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls) has been added as the third and final judge on NBC's upcoming a cappella singing competition series, "The Sing-Off," a four night holiday event premiering Monday, December 14 (8-10 p.m. ET). Hosted by multi-platinum recording artist Nick Lachey, the one-of-a-kind battle of voices will continue on December 15 and 16, culminating in a live finale on December 21 (each night 8-10 p.m. ET). Scherzinger joins previously announced judges Ben Folds (Ben Folds Five) and Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men). (more...)

17) STAGE TUBE: Sophia Loren Chats with Today Show About Return to Acting

NINE will have a limited release on December 18th in New York and Los Angeles and will then go on wide release on December 25th. A third official trailer has been released for the film and we've got it right here! (more...)

18) Ruthie Henshall Returns as Roxie with 'Hart' in West End's CHICAGO, Dec. 14

Ruthie Henshall will return to "CHICAGO" to reprise the role of ‘Roxie Hart' from Monday 14 December for nine weeks only (14 December - 28 February). Ruthie Henshall originated the role of ‘Roxie Hart' in 1997 - for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award - when "CHICAGO" first conquered the West End. As Ruthie Henshall is contracted to other commitments for selected performances between 28 December - 2 January, Bonnie Langford will play the role of ‘Roxie' for these performances. Bonnie comes to London direct from playing the role of ‘Roxie' on Broadway. (more...)

19) Photo Flash: More Penelope in NINE!

NINE will have a limited release on December 18th in New York and Los Angeles and will then go on wide release on December 25th. Today, yet another sneak peak production photo has been released of Penelope Cruz. (more...)

20) Photo Flash: GLEE - Fall Finale Episode Sneak Peek - 'Sectionals'

The GLEE 'fall finale' episode "Sectionals" airs, Wednesday, December 9nd, (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. You can see some sneak peek images of the upcoming episode of the hit show right here on BWW! (more...)