Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend

1) Review Roundup: THE ANARCHIST on Broadway Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger - Updating Live!

THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet opened tonight on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say! (more...)

2) BWW TV Exclusive: Chita Rivera Uncut Part 2- Talks CHICAGO, THE RINK, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN & More!

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...)

3) BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW- Ricky Martin, Barbra Streisand & More!

It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow! In this week's episode, Randy chats with Ricky Martin about this week's biggest events, including his departure from EVITA, DEAD ACCOUNTS' upcoming opening night, and more! Click below to watch episode 18! (more...)

4) THE ANARCHIST, Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, Opens Tonight at Broadway's Golden Theatre

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...)

5) Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 1, Part 2 - Alan Menken Visits NEWSIES and More!

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...)

6) Alan Cumming to Appear on CBS SUNDAY MORNING Today

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. (more...)

7) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/2- Ron Raines

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...)

8) Loni Ackerman, Margery Cohen and George Lee Andrews Reunite for STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW at York Theatre Company Tonight

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...)

9) BWW Special: 25 Years Later - Sharing LES MISERABLES with the Masses

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...)

10) President Obama Talks David Letterman, Dustin Hoffman, Natalia Makarova, Led Zeppelin & Buddy Guy

Here's what President Obama had to say today at the Kennedy Center Honors Reception in the East Room. This years honorees are Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, guitarist Buddy Guy, ballerina Natalia Makarova and British rockers Led Zeppelin. (more...)

11) AUDIO: First Listen - Sara Niemietz's CHRISTMAS FAVORITES Album

Broadway alum, film and TV actress Sara Niemietz released last month her new Christmas album titled "Christmas Favorites". Get a first listen below! (more...)

12) Broadway's Original 'Sandy' Carole Demas Set for Benefit Tonight

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...)

13) Broadway's Richard Kline Hosts BROADWAY AT THE MET ROOM Benefit Tonight

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...)

14) Upcoming Broadway DVD Releases for December 2012

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related DVDs for December 2012. (more...)

15) New York Foundling Children and Supporters Attend ANNIE Today

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...)

16) Broadway Sings for Pride Presents 102nd Birthday Benefit for Hurricane Relief Tonight

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. (more...)

17) BWW's On This Day - December 2, 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! (more...)

18) Ethan Haberfield and More Set for A TIME TO SHINE Kidz/Teen Cabaret at Broadway Comedy Club, 12/16

On December 16th, A Time To Shine Kidz/Teen Cabaret will be celebrating the Youth of Broadway on the Main Stage at The Broadway Comedy Club 318 West 53rd Street at 5:30PM. (more...)

19) Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Andrew Rannells and More Join TREVOR LIVE, Honoring Katy Perry, Today

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...)

20) Jake Boyd, Jenna Leigh Green, Gregory Haney and More Join IT'S A BRAD, BRAD WORLD at Laurie Beechman Theater Tonight

"It's A Brad, Brad World: the Music and Lyrics of Bradford Proctor" will be presented tonight, December 2nd at 7:00pm at the Laurie Beechman theatre. (more...)