Hottest Articles on BWW from Wednesday, May. 6

1) Patrick Swayze to Receive Rolex Dance Award November 2

Rolex presents ?AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage ? Broadway, TV & Film?- Career Transition For Dancers? 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC. It will be followed by an Anniversary Supper with the Stars at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York. The Rolex Dance Award will be given to Patrick Swayze. (more...)

2) 'IDOL' Update, Adam Lambert Heads to Top 3

The American Idol final Top 4 - Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta - performed rock songs on the Tuesday night show, with support from guest mentor, former Guns N' Roses guitarist, Slash. (more...)

3) Photo Coverage PREVIEW: 2009 Tony Awards 'Meet the Nominees' Press Reception

The 2009 Tony Awards Meet the Nominees Press Reception took place today and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there. Stay tuned for more exciting pictures and video right here on BWW! (more...)

4) Sofa Snark: American Idol Goes Rock of Ages

Save for Adam's always-stellar performance, American Idol failed to capture that classic rock energy it was shooting for. America would be better served by heading to Broadway's now Tony Award nominated Rock of Ages for a true taste of all things electric guitar and big hair... (more...)

5) Photo Coverage: Ebersole, Jackson, Lake and More at Birdland

Jim Caruso's Cast Party presented the return of Tony Award-winning actress/singer Christine Ebersole in concert on Monday, May 4 at 7pm. The evening was a continuation of the award-winning series, Broadway at Birdland. (more...)

6) Photo Coverage: Soho Rep 2009 Spring Gala

Academy Award-nominee Edward Norton and Award-winning actor/director Tim Blake Nelson co-hosted Soho Rep SPRING GALA '09 on Monday, May 4th at at The Park (118 10th Avenue btw. 17th &18th Streets). (more...)

7) Broadway Favorite Bebe Neuwirth Marries in NYC

PEOPLE reports that Bebe Neuwirth, best known to television audiences as the uptight ex-wife of TV's Frasier Crane on Cheers and Frasier and beloved by the Broadway community for her many stays on the New York Stage, has married Chris Calkins, founder of Napa Valley's Destino vineyard. (more...)

8) Photo Coverage: CANY Honors Latessa and Nash

Creative Alternatives of New York (225 West 99th Street), celebrating the use of theater to help New York's most vulnerable children and adults, honored Tony Award winner & Board Chairman, Dick Latessa, and Emily Nash, Artistic Director at this year's 25th Anniversary celebration, "Broadway at the Boathouse," which held at Loeb Central Park Boathouse (at East 72nd Street entrance) on May 4, 2009. (more...)

9) Photo Coverage: 'The Fantasticks' Celebrates 50 Years!

The theater community kicked off The Fantasticks 50th anniversary year with an early curtain of the show (7PM) and a post-performance cocktail reception at The Snapple Center on Monday May 4th. (more...)

10) Mamet's RACE to Run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Previews Begin Nov. 17

RACE, the new play written and directed by David Mamet will make its world premiere at the Ethel Barrymore THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) beginning on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 with the official opening night on Thursday, December 6, 2009. Rehearsals are set to begin on Monday, October 19, 2009. (more...)

11) Adrian Lester Joins Phylicia Rashad and James Earl Jones in West End 'CAT' 12/1

James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad are set to reprise their recent Broadway roles of Big Daddy and Big Mama in the West End production of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Debbie Allen will once again direct and acclaimed UK actor Adrian Lester will play the role of Brick. The production will begin December 1st at a theater yet to be announced. (more...)

12) Photo Flash: GOD OF CARNAGE At Playhouse Theatre, AU

Black Swan State Theatre Company and Queensland Theatre Company are presenting their production of God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. It will be running at The Playhouse Theatre between 13 and 28 June. (more...)

13) YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN & More Set For Broadway In Chicago 2009/2010 Season Series

Broadway In Chicago is proud to announce the complete 2009/2010 Broadway In Chicago Season Series. The 2009/2010 Season Series emphasizes Broadway In Chicago's long-standing commitment to bringing the best of Broadway to Chicago. (more...)

14) Legendary Talent Agent Sam Cohn Dies at 79

Sam Cohn, a powerful talent agent for some of Hollywood and Broadway's biggest stars as well as a pantheon of directors, writers and playwrights, has died. He was 79. (more...)

15) Les Cagelles 1.jpg" border="0" align="right" class="fotgal" width=75 hspace=5> LA CAGE AUX FOLLES With Allam, Quast Runs Thru 5/8 At Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory production of La Cage aux Folles is now starring Olivier Award Winners, Roger Allam (Privates on Parade, Les Misérables, City of Angels) and Philip Quast (Sunday in the Park with George, Evita, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum). (more...)

16) Ovation TV Presents The Premiere Of An Original Harold Prince Documentary 6/6

Just in time for Tony Award season, Ovation TV, the only television network dedicated to art and contemporary culture, will present the world premiere of an original documentary celebrating the life and career of one of Broadway's greatest producer/directors, Harold ("Hal") Prince. (more...)

17) 'Streisand - The Concerts' DVD Set Hits 1# Spot in US & UK

Barbra Streisand has now scored #1 debuts for her new DVD set, "Streisand The Concerts" in both the United Kingdom and the United States. (more...)

18) Lincoln Center Announces Their Out Of Doors '09 Season Performances, Runs 8/5-23

LINCOLN CENTER OUT OF DOORS 09 - AUGUST 5 - 23 39th Season of FREE Performances Announced! Opening Night Features Debut of BANG ON A CAN's Asphalt Orchestra with Works Commissioned for Lincoln Center's 50th Anniversary and concert FEATURING The Dave Brubeck Quartet with Guest Simon Shaheen and the NY Debut of amir Elsaffar's two rivers large ensemble. (more...)

19) 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Book Of A Musical'

BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Book of a Musical' (more...)

20) Anaheim's Honda Center Hosts International Singing Competition 6/28-7/5

The sounds you hear will be harmonious. They will be plentiful. And they will be uniquely American in their roots, but expansively international in their impact. They will come from thousands of people gathering to join in song in Anaheim, California June 28 - July 5. (more...)