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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, January 20, 2013 - Sunday, January 20, 2013. Catch up below!
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 BWW Flashback: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Flies from Broadway Today; Lands in a 'New World'
by BWW Special Coverage - January 20, 2013
Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony Award-winning play by Tony Award-nominee Rick Elice, will play its final Broadway performance today, January 20, 2013, ending its nearly year-long run. Directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher began performances on March 28, 2012, and opened April 15, 2012, and is playing at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Before the production lands in its new home at off-Broadway's New World Stages this March, BroadwayWorld takes you on a journey through Starcatcher's beginnings (and ending) on Broadway! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Jan 19, Part 2 - 'One Week More' to See EVITA, Farewell to NEWSIES' Ryan Steele and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our January 19th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured the cast of EVITA taking a page from LES MISERABLES and announcing there's just 'One Week More' to see the show before it closes on Broadway, last intermission pics with NEWSIES' Ryan Steele, plus photos from THE BOOK OF MORMON, MARY POPPINS, FLASHDANCE, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, WEST SIDE STORY, THE LION KING, FUNNY GIRL at Riverside Theatre and lots of regional shows! (more...)
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 BWW TV Exclusive: OUTSIDE THE BOX- Season 2, Episode 5 - Kay Cole, Michael Donovan, and More!
by OUTSIDE THE BOX - January 20, 2013
The Outside the Box Musical Theater Group is casting a new musical. Choreographer Kay Cole (the original Maggie in A Chorus Line) and veteran casting director Michael Donovan are behind the table with director Stephen Findle. Who's auditioning? What's the show? Who will be cast? Stay tuned. The episode also features Calvin Remsberg (Sweeney Todd), Barry Pearl (Grease, the movie, Baby It's You), and many others. (more...)
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 GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Plays Final Performance on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, which began previews on Friday, October 19, 2012, and officially opened on Saturday, December 8, 2012, will close today, January 20, 2013, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Upon closing, the production will have played 92 performances. (more...)
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 TCM Celebrates 100th Birthday of DANNY KAYE Today
by TV News Desk - January 20, 2013
TVGuide.com reports that Turner Classic Movies will honor legendary entertainer Danny Kaye on what would have been his 100th birthday, today, January 20th. The channel will air a 24-hour marathon of his films beginning at 6am/5c. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/20- THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stage Tube - January 20, 2013
Today in 1903, The Wizard of Oz opened at the Majestic Theatre, where it ran for 293 performances. Based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, which was originally published in 1900, much of the original music was by Paul Tietjens and has been mostly forgotten, although it was still well-remembered and in discussion at MGM in the late 1930s, when the classic film version of the story was made. The main plot of the show, as recounted in newspapers of the time, is Pastoria's attempts to regain the throne from the Wizard of Oz. The original protagonists' search for the Wizard puts them on the wrong side of the law. Since then, many new incarnations have been created, including the 1939 film, and the 2011 West End musical. (more...)
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 BWW's On This Day - January 20, 2013
by - January 20, 2013
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 20 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 BROADWAY IN HOBOKEN Benefits Rebuild Hoboken Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013
Tonight, January 20, 2013, the Monroe Theatrespace is set to host the 'Broadway in Hoboken' benefit. An impressive collection of Broadway performers will come together in Hoboken for an incredible evening of song and dance with proceeds going to aid Hoboken residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Every dollar from ticket sales will go directly to Rebuild Hoboken. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: First Look at Diane Cary, Jane Kaczmarek and Sharon Sharth in Odyssey Theatre's THE SNAKE CAN
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013
Welcome to middle age... proceed with caution! Diane Cary, Jane Kaczmarek and Sharon Sharth star as three successful women who challenge themselves to find love and personal fulfillment in the middle years of life. Steven Robman directs the ensemble cast, which also includes Gregory Harrison, James Lancaster and Joel Polis, in the world premiere of The Snake Can by Kathryn Graf (Hermetically Sealed). Performances run now through February 24, presented by Indie Chi Productions at the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below! (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, January 13, 2013 - Sunday, January 13, 2013. Catch up below!
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 70th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS - All the Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 13, 2013
Golden Globe winner Tina Fey (30 Rock) and Golden Globe nominee Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) host the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, live tonight, January 13, 2013. The show airs live on NBC coast-to-coast from 5-8 p.m (PT) and 8-11 p.m. (ET) from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
BWW will be keeping you updated with the evening's winners below! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Jan 12, Part 2 - Triumphant Cast of GOLDEN BOY, WICKED in Hawaii and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2013
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our January 12th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured a triumphant cast shot from GOLDEN BOY, WICKED in Hawaii, a sexy SIP from EVITA's Max von Essen, WEST SIDE STORY's own Miss America Pageant, and pics from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chicago's BOOK OF MORMON, Riverside's FUNNY GIRL, additional shots from the Netherlands and more! (more...)
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 Review Roundup: PICNIC Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - January 13, 2013
Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Picnic, in association with Darren Bagert and Martin Massman, opens officially today, Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)
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 Sebastian Stan, Maggie Grace and More Star in PICNIC, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2013
Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Picnic, in association with Darren Bagert and Martin Massman, opens officially today, Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement through February 24, 2013. (more...)
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 Scarlett Johansson Visits CBS SUNDAY MORNING Today
by TV News Desk - January 13, 2013
Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson, now starring in the Broadway production of “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof,” tells CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD that she hates the nickname “ScarJo” which she's acquired in the media as her popularity has risen. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/13- Gwen Verdon
by Stage Tube - January 13, 2013
Today in 1925, the late Broadway legend Gwen Verdon was born. Verdon was an actress and dancer who won four Tony awards for her musical comedy performances. With flaming red hair and an endearing quaver in her voice, Verdon was a critically acclaimed dancer on Broadway in the 1950s and 1960s. She is also strongly identified with her second husband, director-choreographer Bob Fosse, remembered as the dancer-collaborator-muse for whom he choreographed much of his work and as the guardian of his legacy after his death. Verdon is most remembered for starring in Sweet Charity, Chicago, and Damn Yankees. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - January 13, 2013
by - January 13, 2013
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 13 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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Introducing BWW Geeks World!
Back in November of 2012, we added 10 new web sites to the BWW family, covering TV, Movies, Fashion, Music, Dance, Opera, Classical Music, Comedy, Visual Arts and Books. I'm excited to report that all 10 are off to fantastic starts, each currently being staffed up with their own editorial teams that are as passionate about those areas of entertainment as we are about theatre here.
I've always been a (happily) self-proclaimed geek myself, always with a dual passion for theatre and technology (thus, BroadwayWorld.com). As the new sites ramped up with content, and traffic, it quickly became evident that we had room for 1 more BWW site.
Today we've officially launched BWW Geeks World, timed to the 2013 International CES in Las Vegas, for which our new geek gurus are covering left, right and center with hundreds of articles about the newest in consumer tech.
The new site will cover the geeky end of home entertainment, mobile, social media and more -- basically featuring all of the many devices and services on which our readers will be consuming entertainment over the years to come. We launched the other sites because the world of theatre continues to open up and to intersect with other areas of the arts. Today, as we're seeing more productions filmed, more technology making its way to the stage - well, it's another perfect fit.
If you're a fan of technology, I'd like to personally invite you to also check out the new BWW Geeks World here, otherwise, stay tuned for a SLEW of very exciting BroadwayWorld additions and upgrades that are being cooked up here in the virtual kitchen as I type. The Spring is shaping up to be a great theatre season and our continued, unmatched coverage is full steam ahead!
Happy 2013!
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, January 6, 2013 - Sunday, January 6, 2013. Catch up below!
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 DINER, BIG FISH, HONEYMOON & More Delayed Due to Financing
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2013
Approximately one in four Broadway shows will be profitable, and in a bid to join those ranks, the producers of several upcoming shows have delayed their opening nights on Broadway to work on improving the show and to raise additional funds. (more...)
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 BWW Interviews: Joanna Ampil Talks Grizabella, CATS 2013 UK/Europe Tour
by Oliver Oliveros - January 06, 2013
London-based stage actress Joanna Ampil seems to have all the luck having “Miss Saigon” (Kim), “Jesus Christ Superstar” (Mary Magdalene), “Les Miserables” (Fantine), and “Avenue Q” (Christmas Eve), among others under her belt. However, luck does not have anything to do with her success in musical theater because this hard-working thespian believes that her continuous drive to learn more, and her quest to be the best that she can be are responsible for every good thing that comes her way. (more...)
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 Chris Colfer's STRUCK BY LIGHTNING Premieres in Theaters Today
by Movies News Desk - January 06, 2013
Tribeca Film, in a partnership with Emerging Pictures, will be bringing Glee star, Chris Colfer's film debut, Struck by Lightning, to theaters nationwide for a one night only special interactive Q&A screening. This special theatrical event will be hosted by cinemas across the country today, January 6th, the same night as the film's red carpet premiere. Fans all over the U.S. will be virtually united and given the unique chance to see the high school comedy in theaters before its January 11th release date. (more...)
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 Flashback: CHAPLIN, Starring Rob McClure, Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - January 06, 2013
The new musical CHAPLIN, depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, concludes its Broadway run today, January 6, at the Barrymore Theatre, after 24 previews and 136 regular performances. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you through the hit musical's traipse on Broadway with photos, videos, and more. (more...)
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 BWW Flashback: Tony Award-Winning WAR HORSE Concludes Broadway Run Today
by BWW Special Coverage - January 06, 2013
War Horse, the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play and international sensation seen by more than 2 million people worldwide, will conclude its Broadway run today, January 6, 2013, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as the longest-running, Tony Award-winning Best Play of the last decade. At time of closing, the production will have played 718 performances and 33 previews. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you through War Horse's battle onto Broadway and beyond with photos, video and more. (more...)
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 BWW Flashback: DEAD ACCOUNTS, Feat. Katie Holmes & Norbert Leo Butz, Concludes Broadway Run Today
by BWW Special Coverage - January 06, 2013
DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, and starring two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes, concludes its Broadway run today, January 6, at the Music Box Theater. As of today, Dead Accounts has played 27 preview performances and 44 regular performances. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you through the star-studded show's Broadway journey with photos, video and more. (more...)
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 BWW Flashback: ELF Wraps Holiday Broadway Run Today
by BWW Special Coverage - January 06, 2013
ELF, based upon the hit movie starring Will Ferrell, returned to Broadway this holiday season at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on November 9, 2012. The seasonal production wraps up its 9-week limited engagement today, January 6. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you through the show's joyous journey to Broadway with photos, videos, and more. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/6- OLIVER!
by Stage Tube - January 06, 2013
Today in 1963, Oliver! opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 774 performances. Oliver! is a British musical, with script, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. It premiered in the West End in 1960, enjoying a long run, a successful Broadway production in 1963 and further tours and revivals. It was made into a musical film in 1968. Major London revivals played from 1994-1998 and again from 2008-2011. (more...)
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 WAR HORSE Ends Toronto Run Today, January 6
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2013
The Canadian production of The National Theatre of Great Britain's international phenomenon War Horse will conclude its Toronto run today, January 6, 2013 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The production has set a record in Canada as the longest-running professional drama of all time. At the time of closing, the production will have played 368 performances. (more...)
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 Alena Watters to Perform at DIVA Industry Bar, 1/7
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2013
Marty Thomas presents DIVA is a weekly show at Industry Bar in midtown Manhattan. Featuring a cast of Alexa Green (Wicked, Company), Kelly King (Babyface, Michael Bolton) and Marissa Rosen (My Big Gay Italian Wedding), it is hosted and produced by Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden and Wicked). DIVA celebrates fabulous female vocalists paying tribute to some of histories most over the top icons! The cast performs a brand new show every week with exciting new guests rotating. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - January 6, 2013
by - January 06, 2013
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 6 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, December 30, 2012 - Sunday, December 30, 2012. Catch up below!
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 BWW's Best of 2012: Curtain Call Countdown!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 30, 2012
2012 is coming to a close, and from BILLY ELLIOT's final curtain call in January to this season's holiday hit A CHRISTMAS STORY - and everything in between - BroadwayWorld has you covered. Take a look back at some of the memorable curtain calls from Broadway and beyond below! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 29, Part 2 - BRING IT ON and A CHRISTMAS STORY Say Farewell & More!
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our December 29th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured final Saturday Intermission Pics from the casts of BRING IT ON and A CHRISTMAS STORY, a first SIP for FLASHDANCE, CHICAGO's mad woman with a hammer, and shots from EVITA, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE FANTASTICKS, Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, MARY POPPINS, ELF and quite a few regional shows! (more...)
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 BWW Flashback: BRING IT ON - THE MUSICAL Leads Last Cheer on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - December 30, 2012
Bring It On: The Musical will play the final performance of its limited engagement today, December 30, 2012, after 21 previews and 173 regular performances at Broadway's St. James Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a multimedia flashback with highlights from the musical's run on the Great White Way! (more...)
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 BWW Flashback: A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL! Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - December 30, 2012
Christmas Story, The Musical! arrived on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre just in time for the 2012 holiday season. The new musical, based on the 1983 movie perennial, began November 7, opened November 19, and runs through today, December 30, 2012. BroadwayWorld takes you on a flashback through the new musical's beginning on Broadway with photos and video below! (more...)
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 Photos: In Remembrance - 2012 Passages
by Walter McBride - December 30, 2012
2012 is coming to a close, and BroadwayWorld's senior photographer Walter McBride takes a moment to look back at some of the many influential people we've lost this year. 2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/30 - KISS ME KATE
by Stage Tube - December 30, 2012
Today in 1948, opened at the Shubert Theatre. Kiss Me, Kate is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. It is structured as a play within a play, where the interior play is a musical version of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. The original production starred Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, Lisa Kirk and Harold Lang. Kiss Me, Kate was a response to Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and other integrated musicals, and it proved to be his biggest hit and the only one of his shows to run for more than 1,000 performances on Broadway. It won the first Tony Award presented for Best Musical, in 1949. (more...)
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 In the Spotlight Series: Tom Hooper
by Walter McBride - December 30, 2012
Following the smash Christmas debut of Tom Hooper's LES MISERABLES motion-picture adaptation, BroadwayWorld brings you images of the film's acclaimed director in our 'In The Spotlight' series by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride. Check out photos of Tom Hooper below! (more...)
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 ORPHANS, Starring Alec Baldwin and Shia LaBeouf, Goes On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2012
Tickets for Broadway's Orphans, starring Alec Baldwin and Shia LaBeouf, will go on sale to the general public today, December 30. Lyle Kessler's play will be directed by Daniel Sullivan. This production will begin performances on March 19 and open on April 7 2013 at the Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street); this will be the first Broadway staging of the play. Frederick Zollo and Robert Cole are the producers. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - December 30, 2012
by - December 30, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 30 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, December 23, 2012 - Sunday, December 23, 2012. Catch up below!
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 What's Playing on Broadway Christmas Week 2012, Dec. 24-30
by BWW Special Coverage - December 23, 2012
Whether you're escaping the hustle and bustle of the holiday season or simply feel the need to unwind and take in a show, Broadway is the perfect holiday treat for tourists and locals alike! Check out what's playing during Christmas Week 2012, December 24-30! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 22, Part 2 - Holiday Edition - DROOD's Bieber Christmas Wish and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our December 22nd SIP round-up! Yesterday evening's photos featured holiday-themed shots from EVITA's Max von Essen, A CHRISTMAS STORY, Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS tour, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, WHITE CHRISTMAS tour, HELLCAB in Chicago, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD--all the Men's Ensemble wants for Christmas is Justin Bieber, THE LION KING and lots of regional shows (more...)
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 ART's PIPPIN Honing Current Run; Still Eyeing Broadway in 2013?
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2012
Pippin began performances earlier this month at The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) surrounded by Broadway buzz. But according to a report by the Associated Press, the show's cast and creative team are keeping their focus to making the current run stand on its own before Pippin officially opens on January 3rd. (more...)
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 Hugh Jackman Hopes LES MISERABLES Film 'Leads to More Movie Musicals' - With Him!
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2012
In an interview with the New York Post, Hugh Jackman commented on the possibility of a forthcoming Miss Saigon movie adaptation saying, 'I hope 'Les Miserables' leads to more movie musicals — but, selfishly, only if I can be in them!' Read the full interview here, in which he discusses reading Victor Hugo's epic of a novel to prep for the film, his first experience seeing Les Mis on stage, Cameron Mackintosh's request for Jackman to play 'Javert' on stage, working with Joan Lader, the difficulties of singing 'Bring Him Home' for the movie, Anne Hathaway and more! (more...)
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 SOUND OFF: LES MISERABLES - On Film, On Its Own
by Pat Cerasaro - December 23, 2012
Christmas Day 2012 marks the biggest and best day of the year for many Broadway babies around the world, but the anticipatory fervor has little to do with the man with the beard in red and white from the North Pole - you see, the guy in question in this equation is more apt to be seen in red and black and his origins are decidedly a bit more Gallic than Jolly Old St. Nick. The man whom I speak of is, of course, Jean Valjean, the protagonist of Victor Hugo's spellbinding 1862 historical epic LES MISERABLES, a novel which was subsequently adapted into a 1980 concert spectacular and ultimately a 1985 full-fledged stage musical, painstakingly developed through the shepherding of uber producer Cameron Mackintosh, alongside the talents responsible for breathing song into the story - original French composer/lyricist team Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil (along with Jean-Marc Natel), to whom Mackintosh added English lyricist Herbert Kretzmer (and also contributor James Fenton). Through a special partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company, LES MISERABLES: THE MUSICAL premiered at the Barbican Theatre in the West End soon thereafter under the direction of Trevor Nunn and John Caird and opened to largely negative reviews, albeit ecstatic, ebullient audiences. Broadway was next, where it went on to win Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Actor, Best Featured Actress & Actor and even more (eight total). LES MISERABLES onstage was a hit like few others from then on and the rest, ze say, is history - or, in this case, l'histoire.
Yet, on Christmas Day, the next step in the evolution of the worldwide phenomenon commonly and colloquially known as LES MIZ will occur - just days after the Mayan-predicted end of days, no less - and the movie musical adaptation of the stage show will finally become a reality, featuring an all-star cast comprised of Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Aaron Tveit, Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter, among others. The time has come to hear the people sing onscreen at long, long last. But, first, how is the film? (more...)
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 BroadwayGirlNYC: Road Show: Broadway Music for Travel
by BroadwayGirlNYC - December 23, 2012
A night in the theatre can seem to go by in an instant. A fabulous cast album can have the same effect – which is why I never travel without an ipod loaded up with lots. I asked via twitter: 'What are your favorite cast albums when you're traveling?' Responses flowed in. Needless to say, I'm not the only one who depends on cast recordings when I have a long trip ahead of me! Depending on my mode of transportation, my listening criteria vary. Here are my favorites! (more...)
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 Countdown to Christmas 2012 (Broadway Style)- Day 2
by BroadwayWorld TV - December 23, 2012
It's December at last, and BroadwayWorld is celebrating the season with a special countdown which will include our favorite holiday-themed Broadway performances. Composed of Christmas songs from the very best performers of the Great White Way, this feature will get you into the holiday spirit just in time for December 25th . Don't forget to check back later to view the full list! (more...)
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 Exclusive Photos: ROCK OF AGES Cast Records 'Carols For A Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 23, 2012
CAROLS FOR A CURE is the annual two-disc holiday CD compilation of original songs and holiday classics which benefits BC/EFA. These CDs boast the best voices from the worlds of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. The cast of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES was already hard a work yesterday recording their track for the album. Check out our exclusive photos from their recording session below! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/23 - ROMEO AND JULIET
by Stage Tube - December 23, 2012
Today in 1935, Romeo and Juliet opened at the Martin Beck Theatre. Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately unite their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular archetypal stories of young, teenage lovers. (more...)
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 Roundabout Closes IF THERE IS I HAVEN'T FOUND IT YET Today
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2012
Roundabout Theatre Company's American Premiere of Nick Payne's If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet, directed by Michael Longhurst, will end its limited run today, December 23 at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, Laura Pels Theatre (111 West 46th Street). If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet features Annie Funke as “Anna,” Jake Gyllenhaal as “Terry”, Brían F. O'Byrne as “George' and Enid Graham as “Fiona”. (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, December 16, 2012 - Sunday, December 16, 2012. Catch up below!
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 AUDIO: Jason Robert Brown Writes 'Twenty-Six Names' Tribute to Newtown Victims
by Stage Tube - December 16, 2012
Renowned musical theatre composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New World, '13', Honeymoon in Vegas) posted on his website a tribute to the 26 lost in Friday's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. 'I will remember their names and I will sing them to a safer place,' he wrote. 'I'm sorry if I mispronounced anything.' Click below to listen. (more...)
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 FLASH SPECIAL: Top Ten EVITA Revival Replacements That Never Were
by Pat Cerasaro - December 16, 2012
One of the most deliciously juicy parlor games employed by Broadway babies the world round is fantasy casting - the man who made a mint off of sports fans and fantasy football was not too far off, after all, even when it comes to theatre lovers - and one of the most delectable of musicals to discuss, debate, dissect and deliberate upon insofar as its rich casting possibilities, now and then (and always), is Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's EVITA. With the news of producers announcing this week that the lucrative 2011 revival of the 1979 seven-time Tony Award-winning tuner would be closing at the end of January in lieu of replacing stars Elena Roger, Ricky Martin and Michael Cerveris, though they had previously announced forthcoming star replacements, the interest in what might have been reached a fever pitch. The New York Times reported Friday night that among the replacements considered for the role of fiery revolutionary Che - interpreted as more “an everyman” (their words) in this production as opposed to a Che Guevera homage like Hal Prince's original with Mandy Patinkin in the role (winning a well-earned Tony Award for his efforts; as did original Eva, Patti LuPone) - were no less than Broadway marquee name Raul Esparza and West End notable Ramin Karimloo, but also international pop star Enrique Iglesias, THE CAPEMAN on Broadway lead Marc Anthony and movie star/NINE revival headliner Antonio Banderas. Evidently, among the leading ladies considered or even outright offered for the role of Eva were GLEE star Lea Michele and LITTLE MERMAID and PHANTOM 25's Sierra Boggess, with the other candidates seemingly most likely for the role according to Broadway insiders to be former WICKED and GLEE superstar Idina Menzel (who purportedly turned down the West End revival upon which this Broadway edition was based), Tony Award-winning WEST SIDE STORY revival standout Karen Olivo (who is currently otherwise occupied with MURDER BALLAD) and AMERICAN IDOL winner and IN THE HEIGHTS replacement player Jordin Sparks (who appears to now be primarily concerned with her movie career). Whether or not any of these Ches or Evas would have ever actually materialized is anyone's guess, though the mere idea of many of these names in those roles certainly inspires some seriously enticing holiday day-dreaming, no? (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 15, Part 2 - More Heartfelt Newtown Tributes and Christmas Cheer!
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our December 15th SIP round-up! Yesterday evening's photos featured more heartfelt Newtown wishes from the casts of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Weathervane Playhouse, ELF's Jason Testa and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Jeremy Stolle, as well as pics from NEWSIES, THE GRINCH tour, BRING IT ON, THE LION KING, WHITE CHRISTMAS tour, THE ADDAMS FAMILY and a slew of regional productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, WHITE CHRISTMAS and more. (more...)
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 BWW TV Exclusive: Lin-Manuel Miranda Uncut Part 1- Talks BRING IT ON, IN THE HEIGHTS, DO NO HARM & More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 16, 2012
Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently being represented on Broadway with Bring It On- for which he is the co-composer and lyricist. In this first part of a two part interview, Richard chats with Miranda about collaborating on the new musical, his new gig on 'Do No Harm,' bringing a Spanish twist to West Side Story, and so much more. Click below to watch PART 1 and check back later for PART 2! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/16- Adam Guettel
by Stage Tube - December 16, 2012
Happy Birthday, Adam Guettel! Adam Guettel is an American composer-lyricist of musical theater and opera. He is best known for the musical “The Light in the Piazza,” for which he won two Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Orchestrations, and two Drama Desk Awards for Best Music and Best Orchestrations. His early works include 1996's “Floyd Collins,” “Love's Fire,” and “Saturn Returns.” Guettel's songs have been recorded by such artists as Audra McDonald and Brian d'Arcy James. He also contributed original scores to several documentary films, including “Arguing the World and Jack: The Last Kennedy Film.” In 1999, he performed a concert evening of his own work at New York's Town Hall. (more...)
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 In The Spotlight Series: Anne Hathaway
by Walter McBride - December 16, 2012
As the Christmas premiere of Tom Hooper's LES MISERABLES motion-picture adaptation approaches, BroadwayWorld brings you images of the film's stars in our 'In The Spotlight' series by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride. Check out photos of Anne Hathaway below! (more...)
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 THE ANARCHIST, Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, Closes on Broadway Today, December 16
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2012
The Anarchist, the new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET, which began previews at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, and opened on Sunday, December 2, 2012, will give its final performance today, Sunday, December 16, 2012, at 3:00pm. Upon closing, the production will have played 23 previews and 17 performances. (more...)
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 The Public Theater Closes GIANT Today
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2012
The Public Theater's acclaimed epic musical Giant closes today, December 16, after playing an additional two weeks. With book by Sybille Pearson, music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa, and directed by Michael Greif, Giant officially opened on Thursday, November 15 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 2. (more...)
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 BroadwayGirlNYC: Last-Minute BC/EFA Christmas Shopping
by BroadwayGirlNYC - December 16, 2012
The holiday season totally snuck up on me this year. I'm writing this on December 11, just TWO WEEKS before Christmas (and already three nights into Hannukah), and I'm more than a little bit panicked!! Two weeks to do all of my shopping? EEK to say the least. Luckily I have the BC/EFA Catalogue of Giving, which offers hundreds of Broadway-themed gifts, my favorite of which I'll share with you below. Proceeds to the wonderful causes supported by Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS, which this year includes help for victims of Hurricane Sandy and similar disasters. (more...)
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 Broadway Arts Factory Presents VERY PHANTOM CHRISTMAS Benefit Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2012
For one night only cast members from Broadway's Phantom of the Opera will take you on a musical sleigh ride accompanied by a three piece band and joined by Broadway Arts Factory student chorus. From carols to holiday classics, this is one night that is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. All proceeds will benefit Broadway Arts Factory, a 501(c)(3) triple threat educational institution. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - December 16, 2012
by - December 16, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 16 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 LES MISERABLES U.S. Tour Cast to Read Student-Written Plays at DC High School, 12/19
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2012
On December 19, 2012, at 10:20am, Ballou High School (3401 4thStreet SE) will host members of the LES MISERABLES U.S. tour cast. Students in the Young Playwrights' Theater (YPT) In-School Playwriting Program have spent twelve weeks writing original plays, and in their final playwriting workshop will have excerpts of their plays read by LES MISERABLES actors. (more...)
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 LaChanze and Ryan Silverman Join Frank Wildhorn for FRANK & FRIENDS at Birdland, 12/16 & 17
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2012
Broadway at Birdland has announced the continuation of the partnership with multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn with two holiday-themed “Frank & Friends” concerts. These evenings will celebrate the holiday songs and favorite performers from the composer's wide range of work in popular, theatrical and classical music. All profits will go to The Actors Fund, a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in the performing arts and entertainment. (more...)
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New Student Center - Elementary Edition
 BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre web site on the net, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its family of education centers with the launch of the BWW Student Center - Elementary School Edition, and the re-launch of BWW Classroom.
Modeled after BWW's College and High School Centers, the Elementary School Center features theatre related coverage of more than 1,000 K-9 schools nationwide, including such information as upcoming student productions, cast lists, photos, videos, ongoing stories featuring individual schools, and much more.
To visit the BWW Classroom, click here. To visit the new BWW Student Center - Elementary School Edition, click here.
In addition, the re-launch of BWW Classroom welcomes the return of the site's entertaining, informative behind-the-scenes video series, Stage Magic. The series includes exclusive features on WICKED, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and more, with many new episodes slated for 2013. Also new to BWW Classroom will be an ever-expanding selection of interactive study guides for Broadway and touring shows, presented by content partner StageNotes.net. These expertly composed resources will entertain, educate, and foster greater comprehension, and appreciation of stage productions for students, educators, and general show goers.
"Arts education is one of the things that we're most passionate about here at BWW" said CEO Robert Diamond "and we couldn't be more excited to launch these new additions to the web site, as well as introduce new content by the equally passionate StageNotes.net and CampBroadway.com".
"StageNotes® has been publishing authorized study guides for Broadway shows for over 10 years," says Lauren Sagnella, content manager for StageNotes.net. "We are excited to work with BroadwayWorld.com to help make this enriching content readily available to parents and educators.
"For nearly two decades, Camp Broadway® has been providing the authentic Broadway experience to children ages 8-17," says Melissa Caolo, Executive Director. "We are proud to collaborate with StageNotes.net and BroadwayWorld.com in presenting and promoting the theatres performing arts to audiences of all ages. By working together we can help Broadway retain a vital and relevant artform.
In 2010, BroadwayWorld.com launched its BWW Student Center - College Edition which features fully detailed information on more than 350 Universities, and over 2,500 upcoming student productions. In 2011, the BWW Student Center - High School Edition launched to include upcoming show listings for more than 1500 high schools nationwide. The Student Center also features a complete database of every University across the United States that offers performing arts programs, including searchable degrees, well-known alumni, web sites, social networking and more.
Across all of the student centers, schools can register for 'enhanced' listings on the site - adding in photos, cast lists, videos, links and more. Productions that take advantage of this will receive highlights on our listing pages, extra editorial mentions and potential spotlight features.
About BroadwayWorld.com
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About Camp Broadway and Stagenotes.net
Founded in 1995, Camp Broadway® has worked at the intersection of entertainment and education to become the industry leader in theatre arts youth programming, special events and educational publishing. The company serves the Broadway industry by being an authorized channel for families, schools and social organizations that believe in the essential value of the arts as a means of life-long learning. In 2000, Camp Broadway LLC introduced StageNotes®: A Field Guide for Teachers, a study guide series that features standards-based activities and discussion questions for dozens of Broadway shows from classic musicals such as 42nd Street and Kiss Me Kate to contemporary works including Wicked, Legally Blonde, In The Heights, Billy Elliot: The Musical and The Addams Family. Camp Broadway has worked collaboratively with dozens of Broadway productions, estates and authors to develop and present interactive workshops that have enabled over 350,000 school children to attend Broadway shows. In 2002, Camp Broadway received the Educational Theatre Association's Standing Ovation Award for Leadership in Education.
StageNotes.net is sponsored in part by Camp Broadway LLC. The development of this online resource furthers the company's long-standing commitment to restore performing arts education in schools by opening lines of communication between professionals in the industry and the teachers around the nation who are inspiring future artists and audiences.
To visit the BWW Classroom, click here. To visit the new BWW Student Center - Elementary School Edition, click here.
Posted by Robert Diamond
on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 @ 3:37 PM
Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, December 9, 2012 - Sunday, December 9, 2012. Catch up below!
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 Tweet for Chance to Win Tickets to BROADWAY BLOWS BACK on 12/10!
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2012
CITY OF HOPE: BROADWAY BLOWS BACK, a benefit concert to raise funds for New York and New Jersey communities affected by Hurricane Sandy, is set to take place tomorrow, December 10 at 7:30 PM. BroadwayWorld is giving away a pair of tickets to the FIRST 10 READERS to tweet @bwayblowsback. To be eligible, just mention you saw this contest on BWW. Good luck! (more...)
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 Review Roundup: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opens on Broadway
by Review Roundups - December 09, 2012
Glengarry Glen Ross opened last night, Saturday, December 8, 2012, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The limited run has been extended through Sunday, January 20, 2013. Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: Bonus! Hugh Jackman Sings 'The Letter' at Joe's Pub
by Stage Tube - December 09, 2012
Near the end of the Inddor Garden Party 3 NYC Show at Joe's Pub featuring Russell Crowe and Alan Doyle, Russell called up Hugh Jackman from the audience. He lead the rest of the performers on stagein singing the Box Tops 1967 hit song, The Letter.
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 8, Part 2 - SCANDALOUS Says Farewell, EVITA's Secret Santa, Elves on Shelves, and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our December 8th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured farwells from SCANDALOUS, EVITA's littlest cast member and NICE WORK's Robert Hartwell, as well as pictures from SPIDER-MAN, NEWSIES, BRING IT ON, A CHRISTMAS STORY - THE MUSICAL! (bringing new meaning to 'elf on the shelf'), the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JERSEY BOYS, MARY POPPINS, Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, a few productions of WHITE CHRISTMAS and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and many more! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/9- Mario Cantone
by Stage Tube - December 09, 2012
Happy Birthday, Mario Cantone! He made his Broadway debut in 1995 as replacement for the role of Buzz in the Tony Award–winning play, Love! Valour! Compassion!. Later that year, he returned to Broadway again in the revival of The Tempest. In 2004, Cantone starred in the Stephen Sondheim musical Assassins as Samuel Byck. His latest Broadway credit was in his second one-man show, Laugh Whore, which he also wrote. Laugh Whore ran from October 24, 2004, to January 2, 2005, at the Cort Theatre and received a Tony Award nomination for Best Special Theatrical Event. (more...)
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 FLASH SPECIAL: Twenty Takes Of Triple-Threat Patrick Wilson
by Pat Cerasaro - December 09, 2012
As a companion column to this weekend’s extensive, exclusive InDepth InterView with Broadway and Hollywood star Patrick Wilson, today, let’s take a look at twenty takes (or so) of this versatile and multi-talented stage and screen star in a vast array of impressive roles - everything from showing off his vocal chops with a live duet of an Andrew Lloyd Webber anthem from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with SHAMELESS star Emmy Rossum to showing it all with a fully-bared FULL MONTY performance to trailers for some of his most impressive film performances (ANGELS IN AMERICA, LITTLE CHILDREN, HARD CANDY, WATCHMEN and INSIDIOUS among them) to his most recent work in PROMETHEUS, YOUNG ADULT and the forthcoming THE CONJURING. Plus, a charming GAP ad with Claire Danes, a hilarious College Humor Clip, the National Anthem and much, much more! (more...)
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 BARE Opens at New World Stages Today
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2012
The original musical BARE, which began previews Off-Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Monday, November 19, 2012, opens today, Sunday, December 9, 2012. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - December 9, 2012
by - December 09, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 9 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Classic Stage Company's IVANOV, Starring Ethan Hawke, Ends Off-Broadway Run Today
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2012
Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, presents Anton Chekhov’s IVANOV, starring Ethan Hawke, Joely Richardson and Juliet Rylance. Directed by Austin Pendleton, the show ends its limited run today, December 9, 2012. (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, December 2, 2012 - Sunday, December 2, 2012. Catch up below!
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 BWW TV Exclusive: Chita Rivera Uncut Part 2- Talks CHICAGO, THE RINK, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN & More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 02, 2012
Broadway legend Chita Rivera is currently starring alongside Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Jim Norton, and more in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which opened, November 13 at Studio 54. In this second part of the interview, Richard chats with Chita about playing her iconic role in Chicago, starring alongside friend Liza Minnelli in The Rink, earning her second Tony for Kiss of the Spider Woman, and so much more! Watch PART 2 below! (more...)
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 THE ANARCHIST, Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, Opens Tonight at Broadway's Golden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2012
THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet is presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). The production stars two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone, who has previously appeared in Mamet’s The Woods, All Men are Whores, The Blue Hour, The Water Engine, Edmond and The Old Neighborhood; and three-time Academy Award nominee Debra Winger, whose previous stage credits include How I Learned to Drive and Ivanov at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts and The Exonerated in New York. Winger will be making her Broadway debut in The Anarchist. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 1, Part 2 - Alan Menken Visits NEWSIES and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our December 1st SIP round-up! Yesterday evening's photos featured a surprise #SIP cameo by NEWSIES' Alan Menken, the casts of BRING IT ON, THE BOOK OF MORMON, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, NEWSIES, ELF, SCANDALOUS, JERSEY BOYS, ANYTHING GOES, SILENCE! THE MUSICAL and more supporting webseries "Submissions Only", plus pictures from EVITA, ANNIE, THE LION KING, LES MISERABLES and tons of great regional shots! (more...)
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 Alan Cumming to Appear on CBS SUNDAY MORNING Today
by TV News Desk - December 02, 2012
Actor-writer-director Alan Cumming has few memories of his childhood – the result of a troubled household, he tells Serena Altschul in a wide-ranging interview to be broadcast on CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH Charles Osgood.
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/2- Ron Raines
by Stage Tube - December 02, 2012
Happy Birthday, Ron Raines! His Broadway credits include Follies (Tony Award nomination), Chicago, Show Boat, Teddy and Alice. he has performed with over fifty symphonies including Chicago, Cleveland, BBC, Royal Philharmonic, Boston Pops, Philly Pops. National Tours & Regional credits include: The Unsinkable Molly Brown, A Little Night Music, Annie, The King and I, Kiss Me Kate, South Pacific, Kismet, etc. (more...)
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 Loni Ackerman, Margery Cohen and George Lee Andrews Reunite for STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW at York Theatre Company Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2012
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), following the recent successful five month run of Closer Than Ever, continues the celebration with a one-night only performance of the hit Off-Broadway musical revue, Starting Here, Starting Now, with lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire, this evening, December 2, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at The York Theatre at Saint Peter’s (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). (more...)
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 BWW Special: 25 Years Later - Sharing LES MISERABLES with the Masses
by Kelly Cameron - December 02, 2012
The musical Les Miserables has been a worldwide phenomenon for the past quarter of a century, and this Christmas it gets the big screen treatment as Tom Hooper's film adaptation hits cinemas across the country. Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and more, the big screen version features all of its actors singing live for the first time in a motion picture. Advance buzz has been extremely positive, with many proclaiming it could be this year's big Oscar winner. For me, Les Miserables was the reason I fell in love with theatre and the powerful story has served me well throughout my life. For that reason, I'm excited to share the story with the world at large - in the hopes that Jean Valjean's tale will help us all to dare to dream this holiday season and hope for a more compassionate tomorrow. (more...)
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 Broadway's Original 'Sandy' Carole Demas Set for Benefit Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 02, 2012
ITHT has announced the triumphant return of the incredibly gifted actress and singer, Carole Demas in a concert created to benefit Irvington Town Hall Theater. Star of Broadway, television, cabaret, concerts and more, Ms. Demas, best known as the originator of "Sandy" in Broadway's Grease, was Luisa in NYC's The Fantasticks, introduced the title role in Stephen Schwartz's The Baker's Wife and starred in TV's iconic Magic Garden, PBS's Great Performances and other shows. (more...)
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 Broadway's Richard Kline Hosts BROADWAY AT THE MET ROOM Benefit Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2012
The Group Theatre Too (GTT), in association with Paul Michael’s The Network, NYC, presents a star-studded benefit performance, Broadway at the Met Room, at New York’s premier cabaret venue, The Metropolitan Room, tonight, December 2nd at 7pm. The performance is raising funds for GTT’s Broadway Performance Project and will unveil the “Nicole Fosse Scholarship”. (more...)
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 New York Foundling Children and Supporters Attend ANNIE Today
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2012
Among the 500 New York Foundling friends and supporters expected at today's December 2nd 3:00 PM performance of “Annie the Musical,” will be Staten Island based Foundling families, many of whom have never seen a Broadway show, and who have been trying to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (more...)
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 Broadway Sings for Pride Presents 102nd Birthday Benefit for Hurricane Relief Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2012
Tonight, December 2, 2012, more than 10 of Broadway Sings for Pride's Broadway and theater luminaries will take part in a very special 102nd birthday celebration benefiting victims of Hurricane Sandy. In honor of Msgr. Marinacci's 102nd birthday, The Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral will be hosting a fundraiser on behalf of the victims of Hurricane Sandy from 1:30-4:00pm at the Saint Patrick's Youth Center.
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BWW's On This Day - December 2, 2012
by - December 02, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 2 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Andrew Rannells and More Join TREVOR LIVE, Honoring Katy Perry, Today
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2012
Today, Dec. 2, 2012, The Trevor Project will present its annual benefit event, “Trevor Live” presented by Audi of America and Wells Fargo and directed by celebrated director, producer and choreographer Adam Shankman. This high-profile evening of music, comedy and entertainment will honor Audi of America with the Trevor 2020 Award and international superstar Katy Perry with the Trevor Hero Award. (more...)
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Voting Open for 2012 BWW Regional Awards
After a record number of nominations in 30 regions worldwide, and careful proofing by our local editors, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Regional Awards. It's our BIGGEST EVER!
Voting is now open and in most regions will run through Dec. 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. You can only vote once, so make your vote count! As always, we'll provide open live statistics throughout the awards so make sure to check back often.
Click the link below to vote for your favorites!
Posted by Robert Diamond
on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 @ 8:20 AM
Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, November 25, 2012 - Sunday, November 25, 2012. Catch up below!
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 Exclusive Stage Tube: Go, Farr, Santos et al. Pay Tribute to MISS SAIGON
by Oliver Oliveros - November 25, 2012
Fresh off their successful auditions for the still unclear London revival production of Cameron Mackintosh’s mega-musical “Miss Saigon,” Rachelle Ann Go (Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”), Frencheska Farr (“Emir”), and Aicelle Santos, who made it to the very final audition phase, conducted by Mackintosh’s creative team — Trevor Jackson, Laurence Connor, Stephen Brooker, Geoffrey Garratt — that travelled to Manila last week, performed a medley of songs from "Miss Saigon" in GMA’s noontime musical variety show “Party Pilipinas” early today. (more...)
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 BWW TV Exclusive: Chita Rivera Uncut Part 1- Talks DROOD, WEST SIDE STORY, SWEET CHARITY, and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 25, 2012
Broadway legend Chita Rivera is currently starring alongside Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Jim Norton, and more in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which opened, November 13 at Studio 54. In this first part of a two part interview, Richard chats with Chita about playing the 'Princess Puffer', how she won her role in WEST SIDE STORY, her friendship with Gwen Verdon and so much more. Click below to watch PART 1 and check back later for PART 2! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Nov 24, Part 2 - EVITA's Max von Essen Bares All and More!
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our November 24th SIP round-up! Yesterday's evening photos featured the cast of NEWSIES, EVITA's Max von Essen revealing a little more than we've ever seen, images from SPIDER-MAN, MARY POPPINS, SCANDALOUS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PETER PAN, LES MISERABLES, three regional productions of SPRING AWAKENING and more! (more...)
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 Megan Hilty Performs on NBC's Holiday Special PANDORA Today
by TV News Desk - November 25, 2012
Megan Hilty, star of NBC’s musical drama SMASH has signed on to joining Mannheim Steamroller, the #1 selling Christmas music group of all time, as a special musical guest for NBC’s special PANDORA Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice. (more...)
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 BWW Blog: Molly Tynes of A.R.T.'s PIPPIN - Welcome to Cambridge!
by Guest Blogger: Molly Tynes - November 25, 2012
This week we traveled to Cambridge, MA, home of the American Repertory Theater. Now we begin “Tech,” or the part of the creative process when we move the show out of the rehearsal studio and onto the stage. This is often one of the most tedious parts of the process – long hours spent setting light cues, figuring out set moves, spacing dance numbers on the stage, etc. However it is also one of the most exciting parts of the process because we get to see the real sets, costumes, and props for the first time and begin to incorporate them into the show. It is a time of exploration and discovery and a time when the world of the show really starts to come alive! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: First Look at Johanna Day and Daniel Gerroll in MISERY at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2012
Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Castle Rock Entertainment and Playhouse Productions present the world premiere of MISERY at Bucks County Playhouse. Tony Award nominee JohAnna Day (Proof, August: Osage County) stars as writer Paul Sheldon’s number-one fan, ‘Annie Wilkes’ alongside Daniel Gerroll (Enchanted April, High Society) as ‘Paul Sheldon’ and James Demarse (The Orphans’ Home Cycle, Dividing the Estate) as ‘Buster.’ BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below. (more...)
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 BROADWAY BLOWS BACK Benefit Moves to Dec. 10 at Gershwin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2012
CITY OF HOPE: BROADWAY BLOWS BACK, a benefit concert to raise funds for New York and New Jersey communities affected by Hurricane Sandy, will now take place on Monday, December 10 at 7:30 PM. The concert, which will feature performances by members of the Broadway theatre community, will take place at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st St.) and is sponsored by Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored for the new date and are available at www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877- 250-2929.
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 SCANDALOUS' Roz Ryan Debuts New Concert at 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2012
Tonight, November 25, 2012, celebrated stage veteran Roz Ryan, longtime star of Broadway's worldwide smash hit Chicago and currently co-starring in this season's new musical Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson, will debut her newest concert act "A One Night Stand of Eternal Love" at midtown Manhattan's newest nightclub experience, 54 Below. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - November 25, 2012
by - November 25, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 25 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, November 18, 2012 - Sunday, November 18, 2012. Catch up below!
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 Voting Open for 2012 BWW Regional Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 18, 2012
After a record number of nominations in 30 regions worldwide, and careful proofing by our local editors, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Regional Awards. (more...)
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 InDepth InterView: Karen Olivo Talks MURDER BALLAD, THE GOOD WIFE, Upcoming Projects & Looks Back
by Pat Cerasaro - November 18, 2012
Today we are talking to one of Broadway’s brightest new marquee names all about her Tony Award-winning work in the recent revival of WEST SIDE STORY, as well as originating roles in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s IN THE HEIGHTS and BROOKLYN before that, with a special emphasis on her work in the new Manhattan Theater Club rock musical MURDER BALLAD - the engaging and emotive Karen Olivo. In this career-spanning chat, besides filling us in on the themes, style, story, music, characters, casting and overall creation of the original musical she is currently co-starring in with Will Swenson Off Broadway, MURDER BALLAD, now in previews and running through December 16, Olivo also opens up about many of her other most memorable roles in past productions, ranging from her work in the Broadway production of RENT all the way to last season’s straight comedy BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK to her current work on MURDER BALLAD and her plans for the future, near and far. Plus, Olivo shares details about her upcoming featured role in the Lifetime Christmas-themed movie HOLIDAY SPIN, choreographed by recent InDepth InterView participant Paul Becker, as well as her long-awaited return to the hit CBS legal drama THE GOOD WIFE this Sunday. All of that, memories of legendary collaborators such as Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Laurents, Marvin Hamlisch, Kathy Bates, a preview of her upcoming robot-themed sci-fi indie RISE, details on her participation in the new FUGITIVE SONGS recording and much, much more awaits! (more...)
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 BWW TV First Look: ELF Hits Broadway for 2012 Holiday Season - Kritzer, Gelber & More!
by BroadwayWorld TV - November 18, 2012
ELF returns to Broadway this holiday season at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Performances began on Friday, November 9, 2012. The production plays a limited engagement of 9 weeks for the holiday season through Sunday, January 6, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the show's new video montage below!
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 BWW Flashback: Farewell to THE PERFORMERS, We Hardly Knew Ye
by BWW Special Coverage - November 18, 2012
Robyn Goodman, Amanda Lipitz and Scott R. Delman, producers of the new Broadway comedy The Performers by David West Read, announced earlier this week that the production would conclude its Broadway run today, November 18, 2012, following the evening show at the Longacre Theatre (220 W 48 St.). THE PERFORMERS will have played 23 previews (2 previews were lost to the hurricane) and 7 performances at the time of closing. In the flashback below, BroadwayWorld takes you along The Performers' abbreviated, albeit successful, run on the Great White Way. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Nov 17, Part 2 - EVITA Channels THE PERFORMERS, PHANTOM Does TWILIGHT & More!
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our November 17th SIP round-up! Yesterday's evening photos featured shots of the cast of EVITA paying homage to THE PERFORMERS, PHANTOM taking on TWILIGHT, plus peeks backstage at The Public's GIANT, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, NEWSIES, BRING IT ON, ELF, THE BOOK OF MORMON, MARY POPPINS, THE LION KING, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, ANYTHING GOES, INNER VOICES, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 8 MILLION PROTAGONISTS, EMOTIONAL CREATURES, and possibly the most regional SIPs we've collected yet! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/18- Daphne Rubin-Vega
by Stage Tube - November 18, 2012
Happy Birthday Daphne Rubin-Vega! Rubin Vega is a two-time Tony and Drama Desk nominee and recipient of the Theater World, Obie, Blockbuster awards and was recently nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for her role in Jack Goes Boating. She is perhaps best known for the roles she originated, including Mimi (RENT) and Conchita (Anna in the Tropics), both Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway shows for which she was nominated for the Tony award. She also originated the role of Rahmi (Gum), Sofia (Nilo Cruz' Two Sisters and a Piano), Canary Mary (Suzan-Lori Parks' Fucking A, Lucille Lortel nomination) and Lucy (Jack Goes Boating) at the Public Theater, as well as starred in the Broadway revivals of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Magenta) and Les Mis, ("Fantine") and most recently, The New Group's Blood From a Stone ("Yvette") opposite Ethan Hawke." (more...)
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 Cyndi Lauper, Backstreet Boys and More Present at 40th Anniversary American Music Awards Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2012
dick clark productions (dcp) has announced the presenters for “The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards.” The roster includes 50 Cent, Ashley Benson, Backstreet Boys, Brandy, Colbie Caillat, Cyndi Lauper, Elisha Cuthbert, Eric Stonestreet, Florida Georgia Line, Gavin DeGraw, Ginnifer Goodwin, Hayden Panettiere, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Morrison, Jenny McCarthy, Karmin, Kerry Washington, Lady Antebellum, Lucy Hale, Luke Bryan, Neon Trees, Ne-Yo, Paula Abdul, Phillip Phillips, Ryan Seacrest, Stacy Keibler and will.i.am in addition to some surprise appearances. (more...)
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 Kelli O'Hara, David Hyde Pierce and More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2012 Benefit Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2012
On the heels of its record-breaking 2012 Summer Season, Williamstown Theatre Festival will pay tribute to Abe Burrows, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and director, at its 2012 Benefit, to be held tonight, November 18th at 6:30 p.m. at the Edison Ballroom in New York City (240 West 47th Street), it was announced today. The evening will feature performances by recent Williamstown Theatre Festival alumni David Hyde Pierce (director of last season’s The Importance of Being Earnest), Steven Pasquale and Kelli O’Hara (WTF’s Far From Heaven), Greg Naughton, Malcolm Gets (WTF’s Ten Cents a Dance) and more. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - November 18, 2012
by - November 18, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 18 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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New Sites for Movies, TV, Fashion, Books, Opera & More
 10 New Sites Launch Devoted to Arts, Culture, Fashion & Entertainment
Wisdom Digital Media, parent company of BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre web site on the net, today announced the official spinoff and launch of 10 new entertainment web sites including BWWMoviesWorld.com, BWWTVWorld.com, BWWFashionWorld.com, BWWBooksWorld.com, BWWMusicWorld.com, BWWArtWorld.com, BWWComedyWorld.com, BWWDanceWorld.com, BWWClassicalWorld.com and BWWOperaWorld.com.
"We launched many of these sites as subsections of BroadwayWorld.com" explained CEO Robert Diamond "because of the increasing intersection between the stage and other areas of entertainment. After witnessing explosive traffic growth across the board, we decided to tap into, and exploit each market's full potential by launching them as their own comprehensive websites. We will take what we've learned from nearly 10 years of leading theatre coverage and apply it to these other major areas of entertainment."
Each site will have a dedicated Editor-in-Chief, fully supervising content along with a team of newsdesk managers, photographers, photo editors, video crews, advertising sales teams, and more. Already, new site teams are working closely together, offering both media and sales opportunities across different outlets with distinct audiences, demographics, and targets.
"We've already begun to run both editorial exclusives and advertising programs" said Miles Silverman, VP of Sales and Marketing "that target a more general TV or Film audience focused on big stars and pop culture, as well live theatre's coveted upscale, highly affluent consumer audience. The response thus far has been extraordinarily positive as advertisers are increasingly interested in reaching multiple audiences via one reliable publisher for maximum cost efficiency."
All of BroadwayWorld.com's market-leading features including Mobile Sites, Message Boards, Twitter Watch, Photo Flashes, Video Coverage, Exclusive Interviews and more, along with the best news team in the business will be launched across the board to service each individual entertainment category. Additionally, the sites will share a registration system, so one login will work across all the web sites, allowing fans to seamlessly jump into conversations across the board.
Over the coming weeks, BWWComedyWorld.com, BWWDanceWorld.com, BWWMusicWorld.com and BWWClassicalWorld.com will offer regional subsections devoted to the top 25 markets around the world for each genre.
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Sunday, November 11, 2012. Catch up below!
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 BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BARE Cast Discusses Religion's Role in the Show
by BroadwayWorld TV - November 11, 2012
BARE begins previews Off-Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Monday, November 19, 2012. Opening Night is set for Sunday, December 9, 2012. The cast and creative team recently chatted about the religious aspect of the show and how it has affected them in their daily lives. BroadwayWorld is excited to premiere the video below! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/11- Jackie Hoffman
by Stage Tube - November 11, 2012
Happy Birthday Jackie Hoffman! Hoffman was seen on Broadway as Grandma in The Addams Family. Her other Broadway credits include Xanadu and Hairspray (for which she received the Theatre World Award). Off-Broadway she has been seen in Regrets Only, Pride & Joy, Book of Liz (Obie Award), Straightjacket, Incident at Cobbler’s Knob, and One Woman Shoe. Regional credits include Second City (Jeff Award), Sisters Rosensweig. (more...)
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 CHICAGO to Celebrate 16 Years on Broadway, November 13
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2012
On Tuesday, November 13, the record-breaking, Tony Award-winning worldwide musical smash Chicago celebrates 16 razzle-dazzle years on the Great White Way. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Chicago is now the No. 1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: CHAPLIN's Lil' Bravest Inc. Charity Performance
by Walter McBride - November 11, 2012
The Friday, November 9th performance of Broadway’s Chaplin at the Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47th Street, benefited the NYC Firefighters’ charity, Lil’ Bravest Inc., which raises money for children with diseases. BroadwayWorld was there and, below, brings you photos from last night's curtain call and check presentation! (more...)
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 Kelli O'Hara Honored at 2012 NYMF Gala Today, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2012
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) honors Broadway star and multiple time Tony Award and Drama Desk nominee Kelli O’Hara for her work in the theater at the NYMF 2012 Annual Gala taking place tonight, November 11th at The Hudson Theatre (145 W. 44th Street) beginning at 6:00pm. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: First Look at Kirsten Holly Smith and More in FOREVER DUSTY at New World Stages!
by Jennifer Broski - November 11, 2012
The world premiere of Forever Dusty, a new musical about the life and times of legendary icon Dusty Springfield, by Kirsten Holly Smith and Jonathan Vankin, begins performances today, November 11, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), with an official Opening Night set for Sunday, November 18, 2012. BroadwayWorld recently got a sneak peek at the show and brings you a first look at Smith as 'Dusty Springfield', Christina Sajous as 'Claire' and more in the photos below! (more...)
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 IVANOV, Starring Ethan Hawke, Opens Tonight, November 11
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2012
Classic Stage Company opens Anton Chekhov’s Ivanov today, Sunday, November 11. Directed by Austin Pendleton, Ivanov stars Ethan Hawke, Joely Richardson and Juliet Rylance. The cast also features Glenn Fitzgerald, Annette Hunt, Stephanie Janssen, Roberta Maxwell, George Morfogen, James Patrick Nelson, Anthony Newfield, Austin Pendleton, Jonathan Marc Sherman, and Anne Troupe. Ivanov will play a limited engagement through Sunday, December 9. (more...)
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 Laura Osnes, Kerry Butler and More to Headline 2012 TRU Love Benefit Tonight, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2012
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU), now celebrating its 21st year as a not-for-profit service organization, has announced a lineup of Broadway stars performing at their annual TRU Love Benefit, Making the Impossible Possible!. The previously announced honorees include producer Van Dean of The Broadway Consortium; director-choreographer Jerry Mitchell for his work with Broadway Bares; and legendary downtown entrepreneur Edith O'Hara and the 13th Street Repertory Company. The event will take place tonight, November 11th at the brand new midtown Lucky Cheng's at 240 W. 52nd Street, with generous sponsorship support from Peroni Beer, The Players Theatre, Pure Audio Systems and open captioning for people with hearing loss provided by C2 Caption Coalition. The festivities begin at noon with wine, drinks and appetizers served as only the Lucky Cheng's girls can serve them, followed by a luncheon at 1pm and the awards ceremony and performances at 2pm. (more...)
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 New York City's Cultural Community Responds to Hurricane Sandy
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2012
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, New York City cultural organizations have provided crucial support for communities in need and continue to offer services and programs to aid and inspire New Yorkers. Artists and arts groups have presented free or discount exhibitions and performances, opened their spaces for people to warm up and charge electronics, developed benefit events, and supported their fellow cultural organizations whose collections and facilities were damaged by the storm. These remarkable relief efforts are helping neighborhoods and New Yorkers in all five boroughs. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - November 11, 2012
by - November 11, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 11 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, November 4, 2012 - Sunday, November 4, 2012. Catch up below!
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 Subway & Mass Transit Update 11/4: F, Q, 1, 2, 3, D, 4-7, J & More
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2012
Additional subway service is operating on several additional lines today, and Monday morning service on both the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad will offer close to regularly scheduled service as possible as the MTA rail and subway network continues to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. (more...)
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 Hurricane Sandy Sunday Update: Broadway is Back, Some Off-Broadway Shows Still Delayed, Subway Recovery Underway!
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2012
Hurricane Sandy has caused the cancellation of much of New York's theatre over the past few days. All Broadway shows are back up and running as of today, Sunday, November 4th, with many offering post-hurricane discounts and special offers. Many of the city's off-Broadway and off-off Broadway theatres are still struggling. BroadwayWorld has compiled a list of what's on and what's not, plus the latest subway recovery map from the MTA. (more...)
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 Sir Peter Hall Heckles Laura Carmichael at UNCLE VANYA's Opening Night on the West End?
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2012
According to The Telegraph, Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael took the stage to some harsh words from the audience in her debut in Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre on November 2nd. What's even more surprising is that the critical exclamation came from former director of the National Theatre Sir Peter Hall. (more...)
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 Ali Forney Drop-In Center Destroyed by Hurricane Sandy
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2012
Executive Director of the Ali Forney Center Carl Siciliano has announced that the organization's Drop-In Center on West 22nd Street in charge of medical care, HIV testing, mental health services, housing referrals, employment assistance and more, has been destroyed. (more...)
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 Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper's KINKY BOOTS Closes in Chicago Today, November 4; Preps for March 2013 Broadway Debut
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2012
The new musical Kinky Boots, from four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), ends its pre-Broadway run at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre today, November 4, 2012. Kinky Boots will begin preview performances on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, with an official opening night set for Thursday, April 4, 2013. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda and BRING IT ON Cast Celebrates CD Release at Barnes & Noble!
by Jennifer Broski - November 04, 2012
On November 3rd, the cast of BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL performed and signed copies of their cast album, which was released in stores last month, at Barnes & Noble. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amanda Green, Ariana DeBose, Gregory Haney, Adrienne Warren, Taylor Louderman, Nicolas Womack, Ryann Redmond, Dominique Johnson and more below! (more...)
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 NEUROSIS Opens Musical Mondays on Thursdays, Nov 8
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2012
Artistic Directors Bick Goss and Frank Evans and Board President Stephen Hanks announce the first presentation of their series of new musicals for 2012-2013: NEUROSIS: THE MUSICAL, with Book by Allan Rice (“New Adventures of Old Christine” CBS), Music by Ben Green, Lyrics by Greg Edwards (“White House Christmas” music by Marvin Hamlisch.) Director is Andy Sandberg (LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA; on Broadway and London’s West End as a producer of HAIR (2009 Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle Awards) and the recent revival of Gore Vidal’s THE BEST MAN (2012 Tony Award Nomination). (more...)
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 WRECK-IT RALPH Leads Weekend Box Office 11/4; Followed by FLIGHT & ARGO
by Movies News Desk - November 04, 2012
Rentrak's President of Theatrical Worldwide, Ron Giambra commented, "Skyfall continues at No. 1 worldwide, with a huge weekend gross of $156 million from 81 international markets. The 10-day cume now stands at $287 million. Madagascar 3 crossed the $500 million mark internationally last week and Hotel Transylvania reached $100 million overseas this weekend."
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 Stephen Carrasco, Andrea Goss and More Set for Concert to Benefit Artists for World Peace Today, 11/4
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2012
Today, November 4, 2012, a troupe of Broadway's most promising young performers will stage an evening of song and dance at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, New York City. Lee Godburn, an artist and a producer, and Mamma Mia! cast member Sharone Sayegh are producing the event. (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, October 28, 2012 - Sunday, October 28, 2012. Catch up below!
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 Hurricane Sandy Broadway Report: All Sunday Evening & Monday Performances CANCELLED
by BWW Special Coverage - October 28, 2012
According to a release by the MTA, MTA Chairman and CEO Joseph J. Lhota announced that service on NYC Transit subways will be curtailed beginning at 7 p.m. today, Sunday, October 28, and the bus network within the following two hours. As of right now, all Broadway shows are on as schdeduled for today. Stay tuned to BWW for any future updates. (more...)
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 Disney Broadway Performances Cancelled Tonight and Tomorrow, 10/28 & 29
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2012
In response to the announced closing of the New York City mass transit system, and in the interest of guest, cast and company safety, the following performances have been cancelled: Mary Poppins Sunday, October 28th 6:30 New Amsterdam Theatre, The Lion King Sunday, October 28th 6:30 Minskoff Theatre, Newsies Monday, October 29th 7:30 Nederlander Theatre. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - October 28, 2012
by - October 28, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 28 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Broadway Impact Phone Bank Cancelled 10/29 Due to Weather
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2012
Broadway Impact knows how much you care about equal rights, but with a hurricane about to hit New York City, the organization thought it might be best to cancel the marriage equality phone bank planned for tomorrow night, October 29th. (more...)
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 Understudies from BRING IT ON, ONCE and WICKED Get Challenged in 'Half Hour 2' Concert Tonight, 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2012
Tonight, October 28th at 8pm, BroadwayUnderstudies.com has once again invited some of Broadway's most talented understudies to the stage of the Laurie Beechman Theatre to share their rare talent—the ability to perform at a second's notice. They'll be thrown into the fire in "Half Hour 2: A Last Minute Concert," a show where even they don't know what they'll be singing before they step up to the microphone. The audience will get to vote on what song each performer will sing. (more...)
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 Lincoln Center Theater Cancels Performances of LCT3's DISGRACED, 10/28 & 29
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2012
Lincoln Center Theater has announced that is has been forced to cancel tonight’s (Sunday, October 28) 7pm performance of the LCT3 production of DISGRACED at the Claire Tow Theater due to the incoming storm and the shutdown of the New York City transit system tonight at 7pm. Today’s 2pm matinee of DISGRACED will be performed as scheduled. (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, October 21, 2012 - Sunday, October 21, 2012. Catch up below!
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 FLASH SPECIAL: Hallelujah! Broadway's Recent Religious Fervor, From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR To THE BOOK OF MORMON To SCANDALOUS
by Pat Cerasaro - October 21, 2012
To mark the start of previews for the Biblically-themed SCANDALOUS, subtitled “The Life And Trials Of Aimee Semple McPherson” and based on her impossible-to-believe, yet real-life story, today we are taking a look back at the recent religious fervor on the Great White Way, particularly given the faith-centered original musicals THE BOOK OF MORMON, SISTER ACT and LEAP OF FAITH, to say nothing of the recent revivals of the seminal 70s rock musicals JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and GODSPELL. Hell - ahem, heck - we even just got an Off-Broadway revival of CARRIE (and a new cast album, too)! (more...)
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 Photo Exclusive: ONCE Cast Records for 'Carols For A Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - October 21, 2012
CAROLS FOR A CURE is the annual two-disc holiday CD compilation of original songs and holiday classics which benefits BC/EFA. These CDs boast the best voices from the worlds of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. The cast of Broadway's ONCE was recently hard a work recording their track for the album. Check out our exclusive photos from their recording session below! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Saturday intermission Pics, Oct 20 - Part 2 - EVITA 'SkeleTONES', BOOK OF MORMON Playdates & More!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected all of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics to bring you Part 2 of our October 20th SIP round-up! Yesterday's evening photos featured the cast of EVITA's "SkeleTONES" workshopping for "Broadway Scares", a couple of strange "playdates" with the touring cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON, and photos from KINKY BOOTS, NEWSIES, BRING IT ON, ROCK OF AGES, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, JERSEY BOYS, MARY POPPINS, WICKED, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and a bunch of regional productions from across the US, plus one from New Zealand! (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: David Rossmer, Steve Rosen, Ted Sperling & More at THE OTHER JOSH COHEN Opening Night!
by Linda Lenzi - October 21, 2012
Amas Musical Theatre, in association with Scandobean Productions, LLC, presents a new musical with book, music and lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen entitled The Other Josh Cohen. It is directed by Tony Award-winning Ted Sperling, with choreography by Andrew Palermo and musical direction by Vadim Feichtner. The Other Josh Cohen opened last night, October 20, 2012. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you opening night coverage below! (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - October 21, 2012
by - October 21, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 21 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 JERSEY BOYS' Jeff Leibow Produces 2nd Annual NF Hope Concert at Harrah's Las Vegas, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012
Jeff Leibow of JERSEY BOYS announced the 2nd Annual NF Hope Concert set to take place today, October 21 at 1 p.m. at Harrah's Las Vegas. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to NF Network, a non-profit organization that serves families and individuals with neurofibromatosis, more commonly known as NF. The second rendition of the NF Hope Concert will include performances by some of the biggest names in Las Vegas as well as an impressive live and silent auction. (more...)
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 NEWSIES' Jack Feldman, Kara Lindsay and More Join Encompass New Opera's Celebration of Alan Menken, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012
Today, Nancy Rhodes, Artistic Director announced that the Honorary Chairs, Sheldon Harnick and Maury Yeston join Encompass New Opera Theatre in celebrating Alan Menken’s life in the American theatre, film and recording world tonight, October 21, 2012 at the National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York City. (more...)
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 Tonya Pinkins, Max Crumm, Lindsay Mendez and Elizabeth Stanley Join BROADWAY ORIGINALS! at Cabaret Festival, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012
Tonya Pinkins (Tony nominee for Caroline or Change), Max Crumm (Grease revival), Lindsay Mendez (Godspell), and Elizabeth Stanley (Million Dollar Quartet, Company revival), join the cast of Broadway Originals! today, October 21 at 3 p.m. at Town Hall. (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, October 14, 2012 - Sunday, October 14, 2012. Catch up below!
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 BWW TV Exclusive: Cast of AMERICAN IDIOT Preps for UK Tour!
by Randy Rainbow - October 14, 2012
Earlier this week, the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT set out for Southhampton, where they will launch the UK tour of Green Day’s explosive, award-winning Broadway rock musical, which will culminate in a London season at the legendary HMV Hammersmith Apollo from December 4 - 16. Before the company left for he UK, they invited BroadwayWorld's Randy Rainbow to a New Jersey salon, where they gathered to get haircuts, dye jobs and receive overall touch-ups on their punk rock looks. Check out exclusive interviews with the cast below! (more...)
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 Breaking News: Deal in Place for Movie Adaption of Tony-Winning MEMPHIS
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2012
Deadline.com reports that a deal is now in place for Belle Pictures and the Mark Gordon Company to head a film adaption of Memphis at Warner Brother's Aclon Entertainment.
The film will be produced by Mark Gordon, Molly Smith and Alcon's Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson with a new script by Tony-winner Joe DiPietro.
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 Photo Coverage: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Opening Night Curtain Call with Edward Albee!
by Jennifer Broski - October 14, 2012
Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? opened last night, Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street), exactly 50 years to the day of the play’s original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you images from the opening night curtain calls, featuring Carrie Coon, Tracy Letts, Amy Morton, Madison Dirks, director Pam MacKinnon and the legendary playwright himself, Edward Albee! (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Opening Night Arrivals!
by Jennifer Broski - October 14, 2012
Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? opened last night, Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street), exactly 50 years to the day of the play’s original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the show's starry opening night arrivals, including director Pam MacKinnon, plus James Earl Jones, Andre De Shields, Jenna Fischer, Laura Osnes, Alan Alda, Tommy Tune, David Henry Hwang, T.R. Knight, John Leguizamo and more! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Oct 13 - Part 2 - ANNIE's Lilla Crawford, PHANTOM Gets Halloween Fever and More!
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected all of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics to bring you Part 2 of our October 13th SIP round-up! Yesterday's evening photos featured a SIP from ANNIE's Lilla Crawford, the cast of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA going full-out Halloween, EVITA's George Lee Andrews celebrating his 70th birthday, and more from NEWSIES, KINKY BOOTS, MARY POPPINS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, JERSEY BOYS, CHICAGO, BRING IT ON, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, WICKED, ROCK OF AGES and tons of regional shows! (more...)
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 FREEZE FRAME: Linda Eder, Robert Cuccioli and Christiane Noll Perform 'A New Life' at Town Hall
by Walter McBride - October 14, 2012
The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) kicked off the Eighth Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival last night, October 13, with Linda Eder's concert "A New Life". For the performnace, Eder was joined by special guests Robert Cuccioli and Christiane Noll to share selections from Jekyll & Hyde, the musical that will forever link her to Broadway’s leading ladies. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a glimpse of Eder, Cuccioli and Noll performing onstage! (more...)
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 FREEZE FRAME: 2012 Broadway Cabaret Festival Reunites JEKYLL & HYDE's Linda Eder, Robert Cuccioli and Christiane Noll
by Walter McBride - October 14, 2012
The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) kicked off the Eighth Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival last night, October 13, with Linda Eder's concert "A New Life". For the performnace, Eder was joined by special guests Robert Cuccioli and Christiane Noll to share selections from Jekyll & Hyde, the musical that will forever link her to Broadway’s leading ladies. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a few photos of Eder with Cuccioli and Noll as they reunited backstage! Check back soon for more coverage. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: Broadway for Obama Says 'I'm in!' at BROADWAY GETS OUT THE VOTE Event
by Stage Tube - October 14, 2012
Broadway for Obama founders and Broadway siblings Celia Keenan-Bolger (Peter and the Starcatcher) and Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies) presented one-night-only event for Obama supporters, “Broadway Gets Out the Vote,” this evening, October 14th. Members of the broadway community and their friends and fans joined together to show their support, phone bank and fight the good fight. Watch their pledge to President Obama below! (more...)
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Understudies from BRING IT ON, ONCE and WICKED Get Challenged in 'Half Hour 2' Concert, 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2012
On October 28th at 8pm, BroadwayUnderstudies.com has once again invited some of Broadway's most talented understudies to the stage of the Laurie Beechman Theatre to share their rare talent—the ability to perform at a second's notice. They'll be thrown into the fire in "Half Hour 2: A Last Minute Concert," a show where even they don't know what they'll be singing before they step up to the microphone. The audience will get to vote on what song each performer will sing. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - October 14, 2012
by - October 14, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 14 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Andrew Rannells, Drew Carey & More Appear at 28th Annual AIDS Walk LA; Event Raises $2.9 Million
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2012
Today’s 28th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles saw a massive turnout, with 30,000 participants filling the streets of West Hollywood and Los Angeles. Celebrity supporters, elected officials, and notable AIDS activists addressed the crowd assembled in and around West Hollywood Park before the walkers set out on the route. The event also achieved strong fundraising results, which benefits AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and 29 other important L.A. County AIDS service organizations. (more...)
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 ONCE UPON A TIME IN NEW YORK CITY Actors Fund Benefit Concert Plays Joe's Pub Tonight, 10/14
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2012
For generations, musical theatre writers have come to New York City to change the world. "Once Upon A Time In New York City" is about the people who have changed THEM. This concert will feature musical theatre writers—ages 19 to 90—who were born everywhere from Kansas City to San Francisco to Montreal, established and emerging, each writing a song about someone who has changed their idea of New York City. The concert will benefit The Actors Fund. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Bill Nolte and More in Westchester Broadway Theatre's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2012
Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Fiddler On The Roof, with Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics Sheldon Harnick and Book by Joseph Stein. This production is directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford with musical direction by Leo P. Carusone. The show runs now through November 25, 2012, and returns January 3 – February 3, 2013, starring Bill Nolte as Tevye. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below! (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, October 7, 2012 - Sunday, October 7, 2012. Catch up below!
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 REBECCA Producer Says Now Clear That Four Investors 'Never Existed'
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2012
According to the New York Post, Ronald Russo , lawyer for producer Ben Sprecher has now said that "Sprecher had been led to “Abrams” by shadowy Long Island businessman, Mark Hotton, who told him Abrams died before he could hand over the dough, sources have said. There also were three other investors Hotton told Sprecher about who supposedly promised another combined $2 million for the show, the sources have said. But “following an extensive search over the last week, I can now confirm that there is no evidence whatever that “Paul Abrams” or any of the other three investors brought to this production by Mr. Hotton, ever existed,” said Sprecher’s lawyer, Ronald Russo. The lawyer said they conducted an investigation in both the US and England."
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 Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, October 6 - Part 2 - PHANTOM Supports PBS, Hello from Paper Mill's A CHORUS LINE and More!
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected all of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics to bring you Part 2 of our October 6th SIP round-up! Yesterday's evening photos featured the cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA supporting PBS, the NEWSIES' new fashion sense, Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE's first intermission pic, and EVITA's Max von Essen prepping for Halloween, plus pictures from ALLEGIANCE, KINKY BOOTS, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, THE BOOK OF MORMON National Tour, MARY POPPINS National Tour, BRING IT ON, WICKED and THE ADDAMS FAMILY National Tour and a slew of regional productions! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 10/7- Alfred Drake
by Stage Tube - October 07, 2012
Happy Birthday, Alfred Drake! He is best known for his leading roles in the original Broadway productions of Oklahoma!; Kiss Me, Kate; Kismet; and for playing Marshall Blackstone in the original production of Babes in Arms, (in which he sang the title song) and Hajj in Kismet, for which he received the Tony Award. His 1964 stage performance as Claudius in the Richard Burton Hamlet was filmed live on the stage of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. His final stage appearance in a musical was in 1973 as Honore LaChaisse in Lerner and Loewe's Gigi. Two years later he starred in a revival of The Skin of Our Teeth. (more...)
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 Exclusive Photos: SPIDER-MAN Cast Records 'Carols For A Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - October 07, 2012
CAROLS FOR A CURE is the annual two-disc holiday CD compilation of original songs and holiday classics which benefits BC/EFA. These CDs boast the best voices from the worlds of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. A full track list for this year's 14th edition has not yet been announced, but the cast of Broadway's SPIDER-MAN was already hard a work this week recording their track for the album. Check out our exclusive photos from their recording session below! (more...)
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 SOUND OFF: THE X FACTOR Boot Camp & GLEE's Big Break-Up(s)
by Pat Cerasaro - October 07, 2012
This week on Week Four of THE X FACTOR, the first round of contestants to make it into the competition for the $5 million recording contract were let go at boot camp - and, on GLEE, romantic walking papers were issued willy-nilly as four long-standing relationships between central characters came to a conclusion (at least for now). (more...)
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 THIRTEEN's Broadway: The American Musical Returns to PBS Tonight, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2012
Today, with musicals such as The Book of Mormon enjoying phenomenal box office success, revivals like The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess delighting new generations, and musical stage versions of popular films such as Once and Newsies dominating the Tony Awards, Broadway is proving yet again that its vitality and magic endure. Nominated for five 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards and winner of two, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series, THIRTEEN's landmark Broadway: The American Musical returns tonight, October 7 at 10 p.m., and continues on six consecutive Sundays through November 11 (check local listings). (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - October 7, 2012
by - October 07, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 7 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Tony Shalhoub, Roberta Reardon & More to Attend 2012 HOLA Awards Tonight, 10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2012
Attending the 13th Annual Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) Awards presented by Delta Air Lines tonight, October 8, 2012 will be SAG-AFTRA elected leadership reps that include national SAG-AFTRA Co- President, Roberta Reardon and national SAG-AFTRA Co-Treasurer and Co-Secretary, Amy Aquino. Also joining the celebration will be Tony Plana, Tony Shalhoub, Brooke Adams and CNN's Jane Vélez-Mitchell. A special tribute to the late Lupe Ontiveros will be given by Latin Heat Editor and co-host of "HOLA L.A." Bel Hernández. Odalys Molina and Jorge Ramos will serve as the Masters of Ceremonies of this year’s HOLA Awards. (more...)
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 Mitch Jarvis, Michael Cunio & More Set for THE ROCKAE Encore Performance at NY's Le Poisson Rouge, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2012
Prospect Theater Company, one of America’s leading producers of new musical theater, will kick off its 2012-2013 season with a one-night-only concert presentation of The Rockae, a hard rock musical based on Euripides’ The Bacchae featuring music and lyrics by Kleban and Fred Ebb, Award-winning writer Peter Mills, and a book by Mills and Cara Reichel (Illyria, Golden Boy of the Blue Ridge, upcoming Death For Five Voices). The performance will take place at New York's Le Poisson Rouge tonight, October 7th. (more...)
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 Holland Taylor, Luke Macfarlane, and More Set for '8' Reading at ACT Tonight, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2012
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), in association with the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, announced today the casting for the one-night-only staged reading of “8” taking place tonight, October 7, 2012, at 7 p.m., at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). The landmark marriage equality play, written by Academy Award–winning screenwriter (Milk) and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black, chronicles the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California’s Proposition 8. Proceeds from the reading benefit AFER and LGBTQ youth participating in A.C.T.’s ACTsmart (formerly known as ArtReach) program, which offers free student matinee tickets and theater-based pre- and postshow workshops at no cost to 23 public high schools in the Bay Area (including all 18 San Francisco public high schools) with large populations of underserved, low-income students who otherwise would have little exposure to the arts. Tickets range in price from $50 to $100. A limited number of $250 seats are available and include premium seating and access to a postperformance reception with the cast. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at act-sf.org or by calling 415.749.2228. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Another LES MISERABLES 'One Day More' Flashmob - in Poland!
Playwright Christopher Durang Hospitalized After Collapsing Onstage During KISS ME, KATE at Yale
BWW TV UK EXCLUSIVE: ROCKY Premieres in Hamburg - Talking With the Cast & Creative Team!
LES MISERABLES Soundtrack Tops UK Album Chart; Anne Hathaway's Rendition of 'I Dreamed A Dream' Hits No. 22
Over 100 Broadway Stars Set for FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE Sandy Hook Benefit Concert at Palace Theater in CT, 1/28
Chita Rivera, Rita Moreno and More Celebrate Latino Culture at Kennedy Center Tonight; Watch the Livestream!
PIPPIN Ends Run at A.R.T. Today, January 20; Heads to Broadway in March
LES MISERABLES: The View From The Original London Cast
Anne Hathaway Wins Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for LES MISERABLES
Chita Rivera to Lead Star Studded Benefit for Her 80th Birthday at Broadway Theatre on October 7
Hugh Jackman Wins Golden Globe for Best Actor in LES MISERABLES
LES MIS Wins Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Jessica Chastain Wins Golden Globe for Best Actress, Drama for ZERO DARK THIRTY
Justin Vivian Bond, Lea Delaria, Jackie Hoffman and Natalie Joy Johnson to Join Forces at Joe's Pub Tonight
Stone & Parker Form Production Studio; MORMON Movie on the Horizon?
INTO THE WOODS Will Not Transfer to Broadway; THE SUNSHINE BOYS Delayed to 2013-14 Season
BWW TV Exclusive: Lin-Manuel Miranda Uncut Part 2- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE & More!
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Jan 6, Part 2 - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Does LES MIS, FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL and More!
Jason Robert Brown's THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Will Headline Williamstown Theatre Festival, Starring Kelli O'Hara
PRINCE OF BROADWAY, BIG FISH and More Close in on Investor Goals
BWW TV Exclusive: OUTSIDE THE BOX - Season 2, Episode 4- John Sloman, Angel Reda, and More!
STAGE TUBE: THE GRINCH Channels 'Gangnam Style' with 'Who-Gam Style!' Spoof
Jessica Chastain to Skip Jan 10, 13 & 27 Performances of THE HEIRESS to Support ZERO DARK THIRTY
Hugh Jackman Approached by Cameron Mackintosh for MISS SAIGON Film Next?
BWW TV Exclusive: LES MIS Producer Eric Fellner on Chasing Tom Hooper, Watching the Finished Film, and More!
STAGE TUBE: MISS SAIGON's Lea Salonga, Joan Almedilla and Rona Figueroa Tribute Lyricist Richard Maltby, Jr.
Last Chance to Enter the LES MIS Essay Contest & Win the Ultimate Fan Prize Pack!
STAGE TUBE: ELF's Jason Testa Tips Hat to CHAPLIN
STAGE TUBE: Krysta Rodriguez Performs 'I Wish You A Merry Christmas' at JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
STAGE TUBE: VIVA FOREVER Writer Jennifer Saunders Talks About Meeting The Spice Girls!
STAGE TUBE: Cheyenne Jackson's Songwriting Series, Episode 1 - Holiday Edition!
STAGE TUBE: Harvey Fierstein Reads 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Lincoln Theater Center Closes Twice-Extended DISGRACED Today
Adam Lambert Hosts VH1 Diva's 2012 LIVE Tonight
VIDEO: SNL's Broadway-Themed 'Charlie Brown Christmas,' Sketch from Last Night!
Brian Stokes Mitchell & Elaine Stritch Host Garth Drabinsky Film SHOW STOPPER Premiere Screening Tonight
Ethan Haberfield and More Set for A TIME TO SHINE Kidz/Teen Cabaret at Broadway Comedy Club Tonight
STAGE TUBE: Russell Crowe & Hugh Jackman Sing 'The Confrontation' from Les Miserables LIVE at Joe's Pub!
STAGE TUBE: Watch Hugh Jackman on 60 Minutes - Tears & Chat About Career, LES MIS, BOY FROM OZ, Wolverine & More
BWW TV Exclusive: OUTSIDE THE BOX - Season 2, Episode 3 - Kevin Symons & More!
STAGE TUBE: On the Red Carpet - Michael Ball Hosts LES MISERABLES Movie World Premiere in London!
Kathie Lee Gifford's SCANDALOUS, Starring Carolee Carmello, Closes on Broadway Today
Photo Flash: First Look at BARE Opening Tonight Off Broadway!
SNL's Cheri Oteri Opens in NEWSical THE MUSICAL Tonight, December 9
Directory of Contemporary Theatre Writers Launches with Concert at Second Stage Theatre, 1/21
IF THERE IS I HAVEN'T FOUND IT YET Hosts Climate Change Talkback Following Today's Performance
SCANDALOUS' David Pomeranz Performs Solo Concert at 54 Below Tonight
Lilla Crawford and More Perform at New York Stage and Film's Winter Gala Honoring Roger Horchow and Tony Shalhoub Tonight
Review Roundup: THE ANARCHIST on Broadway Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger - Updating Live!
BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW- Ricky Martin, Barbra Streisand & More!
President Obama Talks David Letterman, Dustin Hoffman, Natalia Makarova, Led Zeppelin & Buddy Guy
AUDIO: First Listen - Sara Niemietz's CHRISTMAS FAVORITES Album
Upcoming Broadway DVD Releases for December 2012
Jake Boyd, Jenna Leigh Green, Gregory Haney and More Join IT'S A BRAD, BRAD WORLD at Laurie Beechman Theater Tonight
BWW TV Exclusive: OUTSIDE THE BOX - Season 2, Episode 2 - Euan Morton & More!
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Dog Trainer Bill Berloni on the Canine Co-Stars of ANNIE and A CHRISTMAS STORY
Photo Flashback: CYRANO DE BERGERAC Ends Limited Run Today
Austin Pendleton Directs Harold Pinter's ASHES TO ASHES at The Directors Studio, Now thru 12/3
Manhattan Theatre Club's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Closes Today, November 18
Photo Coverage: GLEE's Chris Colfer Visits Amber Riley Backstage at COTTON CLUB PARADE!
Photo Flash: First Look at Drew Sarich and More in ROCKY DAS MUSICAL
Chad Kimball, Saycon Sengbloh, Jason Gotay & More Set for THE MUSIC OF JEFF THOMSON at The Duplex Tonight
Photo Coverage: Amber Riley, Joshua Henry, Adriane Lenox and More in COTTON CLUB PARADE Curtain Call!
Hugh Bonneville, Miranda Hart, Julie Walters and Patrick Stewart Star in THE MOUSETRAP Charity Performance Tonight
Rachel Resheff, Aly Brier and More Set for A Time To Shine Kidz/Teen Cabaret at Broadway Comedy Club Tonight
Rebecca Luker, Marquee Five, Alysha Umphress and More Set for MAC Presents THEY WRITE THE SONGS Today
Kevin Kline Guest Voices on FOX's BOB'S BURGERS Tonight
Photo Coverage Exclusive: Inside the SCANDALOUS Gypsy Robe Ceremony
STAGE TUBE: Anne Hathaway's LES MIS Monologue on SNL!
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY - THE MUSICAL!
STAGE TUBE: Hal Linden and More in OUTSIDE THE BOX Season 2 Premiere!
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Bette Midler Visits OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER Today, 11/11
STAGE TUBE: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS' Richard Schiff Reveals Alexandra Silber's 'The West Wing Song'!
Renee Bang Allen, Billy Lewis, Ashanti J'aria and More Join Theatre C's '54' - the Musical in Concert Tonight
4th Annual BROADWAY CAN! Benefit Concert Set for Don't Tell Mama Tonight, 11/11
STAGE TUBE: Frank Wildhorn's RUDOLF Opens in Seoul!
Scott Coulter, Natalie Douglas and More Join BROADWAY SWINGS at 54 Below, 11/20-24
BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast of THE HEIRESS on Opening Night - Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens and More!
Courtney Love Denies Rumors of Nirvana-Inspired Broadway Musical
STAGE TUBE: THE BOOK OF MORMON's Gavin Creel and Jared Gertner Announce Backstage Experience!
STAGE TUBE: Natalie Weiss Sings 'Summer's Song'
Official: ALL Broadway Shows Cancelled for Sunday Night & Monday
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Drew Sarich and More Filming ROCKY - THE MUSICAL Trailer!
BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW - Randy Goes on a Broadway Date!
BC/EFA's BROADWAY SCARES Postponed Tonight Due to Weather
STAGE TUBE: Kris Allen Covers ONCE's 'Falling Slowly' at Joe's Pub
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Oct 27 - Part 2 - Trick-or-Treaters Backstage at NEWSIES and More!
Broadway-Bound ALLEGIANCE Ends Extended Run at the Old Globe Today, 10/28
54 Below Cancels Performances Today and Tomorrow, 10/28 & 29
Idina Menzel Reschedules Tomorrow's Carnegie Hall Concert for Nov 4
Tituss Burgess, Orfeh and The Vanity Belles Join Rachel Potter in Birdland Debut Tonight, 10/28
Linda Hart, Matt Cavenaugh, Jenny Powers & More Set for PRAISE! at Middle Church Tonight, 10/28
BROADWAY AFTER DARK Cancels Tomorrow's Concert, 10/29; Rescheduled for 11/5
Tonight's SENSEDANCE Cancelled Due to Weather
Anna Kendrick to Star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS Film Adaptation?
Annie Golden to Guest Star in Reading of New Musical FRIENEMIES at Underground Lounge, 10/27
Photo Coverage: Shoshana Bean's FRIDAY NIGHT SOUL SHAKEDOWN Opening at Rockwell Table & Stage
GHOST's Alison Luff, NEWSIES' Mike Faist and More Set for AT THIS PERFORMANCE..., 10/21
STAGE TUBE: Christina Applegate Tributes Bob Fosse on Saturday Night Live
Review Roundup: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
Photo Flash: First Look at Stephen Anthony, Merritt David Janes and More in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN National Tour
Photo Flash: Idina Menzel Performs 'Both Sides, Now' on UK's 'This Morning'!
Twitter Watch: Telly Leung-'Thrilled That Stephen Schwartz Came to ALLEGIANCE'
Max Von Essen, Kara Lindsay & More Set for BROADWAY GETS OUT THE VOTE Tonight, 10/14
Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Play Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Tonight, 10/14
Lifetime's Original Movie STEEL MAGNOLIAS Debuts Tonight, 10/7
Stephen Anthony and Merritt David Janes Lead CATCH ME IF YOU CAN National Tour, Opening in RI Today, 10/7
Donna McKechnie, Kelly Bishop, and More Set for Marvin Hamlisch Tribute at Paper Mill Playhouse Tonight, 10/7
Alice Ripley, Heidi Blickenstaff, Patrick Page and More Star in SING ALONG Short Film
Suzanne Vega, Cast of AVENUE Q and More Set for Lincoln Square BID's WINTER'S EVE, 11/26
AMERICAN IDOL and HAIR's Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young Set Wedding Date for June 1st
TAKEN 2 Leads Box Office Weekend of 10/7, Followed by HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA & PITCH PERFECT
'Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol. 3' Set for Release 12/4
Broadway's Tituss Burgess Performs His Songs from Gospel Album WELCOME at Middle Collegiate Church, 10/7
Farah Alvin, Adam Kantor, Corey Mach and More Set for Broadway Impact Hosts 2012 Marathon Team Fundraiser WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER, 10/7
Bea Arthur Nude Sells For Nearly $2 Million At Auction
Drama Desk Award Winners - MATILDA, VANYA AND SONIA, PIPPIN, VIRGINIA WOOLF & More!
John Bantay Talks to Richard Jay-Alexander About Musical Mondays Farewell
STAGE TUBE: Join Them! Watch the PIPPIN Cast on Letterman!
CHUCK Star Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez Set to Lead FIRST DATE
Photo Flash: First Look - Tomorrow's Season Finale of LAW & ORDER: SVU
VIDEOS: New Clips from Seth Rogen's THIS IS THE END Released
Rooney Mara is the Face for New Calvin Klein Scent
VIDEO: She & Him Release Music Video for 'I Could've Been Your Girl'
EA Announces Battlefield 4 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4
BWW Blog: Leah Edwards - Practice. Perform. Repeat
BWW Reviews: Blue Lapis Light's Encore Engagement of HEAVEN-EARTH-ONE is Heavenly
VIDEO: Must Watch - Mel Brooks AMERICAN MASTERS on PBS May 20!