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VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paper Mill's THE STING Starring Harry Connick, Jr
by Alan Henry - Apr 5, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse is diving into the world of high stakes cons with the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting. Check out the video below for a first look at the cast in action!

Steve Kazee, Patrick Page & Cady Huffman Lead Reading of THE STING Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2017

An industry reading is underway for a new musical adaptation of The Sting!

VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Lifetime's Britney Spears Movie BRITNEY EVER AFTER
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2017

Below, check out a first look at Lifetime's BRITNEY EVER AFTER, the Britney Spears Movie starring Peter Benson, Natasha Bassett and Nicole Oliver. The movie premieres on Lifetime on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

STAGE TUBE: Watch THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase Prepare for the Tonys!
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2013

Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood closed on Broadway in March and was recently nominated for five 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical and nods for stars Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase. Watch the video below to see how Block and Chase are preparing for Tony night - coming up in just a few weeks on June 9!

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- DROOD's Scott Ellis on the Thrill of a Sixth Nomination!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Scott Ellis, a nominee for Best Direction of a Musical for The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Check out what he had to say below!

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Anna Louizos on Her Fresh Take on DROOD's Set
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Anna Louizos, a nominee for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Check out what she had to say below!

TV: Chatting with the Cast of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD on Opening Night- Block, Chase, Rivera & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Droodopened last night, Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at Studio 54 on Broadway. BroadwayWorld's Richie Ridge was there to bring you all the excitement of opening night and you can check out his interviews with the cast below!

TV: Sneak Peek of Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, and More in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 8, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Broadway production ofThe Mystery of Edwin Drood began previews on October 19th. The show opens officially on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th St.). This is a limited engagement through February 10th, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released highlights from the show below!

TV Exclusive: Backstage at the Music Hall Royale with the Cast of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD- Outtakes!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 27, 2012

BroadwayWorld.com has obtained some exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the actors of the Music Hall Royale preparing for their performance of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. This footage didn't make the cut of Roundabout Theatre Company's new television commercial. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Commercial Released for THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood begins previews tonight, Friday, October 19th at 8:00PM. The Mystery of Edwin Drood stars Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Gregg Edelman, Jim Norton, and Chita Rivera with Andy Karl, Jessie Mueller, Betsy Wolfe, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Benson, and Robert Creighton. Check out the just-released commercial for the show below!

STAGE TUBE: A Backstage Glimpse at THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD - Stephanie J. Block and More!
by Stage Tube - Oct 15, 2012

You choose the murderer in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the whodunit smash based on the unfinished novel by Charles Dickens and adapted by Tony Award?-winning writer/composer Rupert Holmes (Curtains). Scott Ellis (Harvey, She Loves Me) directs this rollicking musical in its first-ever return to Broadway since winning the Tony 'Triple Crown' (Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score)!

TV: Roundabout Announces THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Cast with Video Promo - Block, Chase, Edelman, Rivera, Karl, Mueller, Norton & More!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 30, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced casting for the new Broadway production of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award® winning musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The Mystery Of Edwin Drood will star Stephanie J. Block (Edwin Drood), Will Chase (John Jasper), Gregg Edelman (Reverend Mr. Crisparkle), Jim Norton (Chairman) and Chita Rivera (Princess Puffer) with Andy Karl (Neville Landless), Jessie Mueller (Helena Landless), Betsy Wolfe (Rosa Bud), Nicholas Barasch (Deputy), Peter Benson (Bazzard), Robert Creighton (Durdles), Alison Cimmet, Nick Corley, Justin Greer, Shannon Lewis, Kiira Schmidt, Eric Sciotto, Jim Walton, Cody Williams. Additional casting will be announced shortly.

TV: Jim Parsons and the Cast of HARVEY Reflect on Opening Night!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 16, 2012

Harvey officially opened last night, June 14, 2012 for a limited engagement through August 5th, 2012, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to celebrate with the cast. He spoke with Jim Parsons, who said opening night ws fun but he's glad the pressure is over, as well as Jessica Hecht, Charles Kimbrough, Morgan Spector, Holly Fain, Larry Bryggman, Peter Benson, Angela Paton, Tracee Chimo, Rich Sommer and Carol Kane. Watch the video below, which includes highlights from the production along with the interviews!

TV: Jim Parsons Opens in Roundabout Theatre's HARVEY Tonight, 6/14!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 14, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, is presenting the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey, starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), and Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.). The production is directed by Scott Ellis. The production officially opens tonight, June 14, 2012 for a limited engagement through August 5th, 2012. Previews began May 18. Excited? Revisit the sneak peek photo and video coverage below!

STAGE TUBE: HARVEY's Jim Parsons on THE DAILY SHOW with Jon Stewart!
by Stage Tube - Jun 13, 2012

Jim Parsons, who is starring in the Broadway production of HARVEY, appeared May 31st on Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'. Watch the Broadway and 'Big Bang Theory' TV star in the episode below!

TV: First Look at Jim Parsons & More in HARVEY - Production Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 6, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, is presenting the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey, starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), and Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.). The production is directed by Scott Ellis. Production highlights have been released and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look!

STAGE TUBE: Ellen Helps Jim Parsons Prepare for Broadway's HARVEY!
by Stage Tube - May 26, 2012

Ellen helps Jim Parsons prepare for Jim Parsons, who is starring in the Broadway production of Harvey, recently appeared on Ellen, where the host decided to help him out by preparing him for the onslaught of Broadway distractions, complete with air horns, wind machines, feathers, or whatever else he might encounter on the Great White Way. Watch the video below!

STAGE TUBE: Jim Parsons, Scott Ellis, and More Talk HARVEY!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company presents Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.) and directed by Scott Ellis.

STAGE TUBE: HARVEY's Jim Parsons Visits LATE SHOW!
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2012

Jim Parsons, who is starring in the upcoming Broadway production of Harvey, appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman" last night, May 8th. While he was there, he chatted about looking young, quitting smoking, and more. Check out the full appearance below!

TV: Jim Parsons Talks Roundabout's HARVEY!
by Jessica Lewis - May 3, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory will present the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), and Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.). The production is and directed by Scott Ellis. Today, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Jim Parsons to hear all about the new production. Click below to hear directly from the star!

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