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VIDEO: Kevin Bacon Makes Epic 'Footloose' Entrance on JIMMY FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 22, 2014

After Jimmy Fallon announced that The Tonight Show has banned dancing, Kevin Bacon breaks the rules with an epic entrance.

VIDEO: Kris Jenner Wants to Appear on Broadway in CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2014

Kris Jenner, star of Keeping Up With the Kardashians on E!, admitted on Sunday to friend Jonathan Cheban and her daughter Kim Kardashian that she loves the song 'All That Jazz' and has been taking singing and dancing lessons in hopes of starring on Broadway in Chicago. Check out the clip below!

VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone in Never-Before Aired PBS Soap Operetta
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2014

Below, watch Broadway star Patti LuPone like you've never seen her before as we present: 'Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta', a 'mini'musical' made for PBS in 1984 which was never broadcast.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 10/22- FOOTLOOSE
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2013

Today in 1998, Footloose opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 709 performances. Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow (among others), the lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins), and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. It starred Jeremy Kushnier as Ren McCormack, Stephen Lee Anderson as Reverend Shaw Moore, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Ariel Moore, Tom Plotkin as Willard Hewitt, and Dee Hoty as Vi Moore.

TV: Meet the Cast of Vineyard Theatre's THE LANDING- David Hyde Pierce, Julia Murney & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2013

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor David Hyde Pierce along with fellow cast membersJulia Murney, Paul Anthony Stewart and Frankie Seratch joined director Walter Bobbie and the creators of the Vineyard Theatre's new world-premiere musical The Landing earlier today to meet the press. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the festivities and you can check out what the whole gang had to say below!

TV: Chatting with CHICAGO's New Matron 'Mama' Morton, Wendy Williams, on Her Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2013

Wendy Williams began her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash Chicago last week on Friday, June 28. Williams, who was originally set to begin performances at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) on Tuesday, June 25, was sidelined with a sinus infection earlier last week. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for her opening night and you can check out highlights from the curtain call and interviews with Williams and the cast below!

TV Exclusive: Sneak Peek of Karen Ziemba, Christine Baranski and More in Encores! ON YOUR TOES!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2013

Christine Baranski, Kelli Barrett, Walter Bobbie, Jeremy Cohen, Dalton Harrod, Randy Skinner, Shonn Wiley, Karen Ziemba, New York City Ballet Principal dancer Joaquin De Luz and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Irina Dvorovenko will star in Rodgers and Hart's On Your Toes, the final Encores! presentation of the 2012-13 New York City Center season. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below!

TV EXCLUSIVE: Chatting with the Cast of Encores! ON YOUR TOES - Kelli Barrett, Walter Bobbie, Performance Preview & More!
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 1, 2013

New York City Center Encores! presents Rodgers & Hart's ON YOUR TOES, May 8-12, 2013. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge visited the cast in rehearsals and stopped to chat with Artistic Director Jack Vertel, music director Rob Fisher, director and choreographer Warren Carlyle and cast members Karen Ziemba, Randy Skinner, Walter Bobbie, Joaquin De Luz, Irina Dvorovenko, Christine Baranski, Kelli Barrett and Shonn Wiley. Click below to watch the interviews, plus a sneak peek of the show!

STAGE TUBE: Opening Night Interviews at Mercury Theater's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by Stage Tube - Feb 5, 2013

The Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport, begins its highly anticipated 2013 season with the exhilarating Broadway musical revue A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, now through March 10, 2013. The Tony Award-nominated musical showcases Richard Rodgers' timeless music and the incomparable lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein. A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING is directed and choreographed by multiple Jeff Award winner Kevin Bellie, who previously served as Artistic Director at Circle Theatre. Click below to watch interviews with the cast and creative team on opening night!

TV: Sneak Peek of Lee Pace, Bebe Neuwirth, and More in GOLDEN AGE- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 4, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Golden Age the new play by four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie opens tonight at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 10/22- FOOTLOOSE
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2012

Today in 1998, Footloose opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 709 performances. Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow (among others), the lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins), and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. It starred Jeremy Kushnier as Ren McCormack, Stephen Lee Anderson as Reverend Shaw Moore, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Ariel Moore, Tom Plotkin as Willard Hewitt, and Dee Hoty as Vi Moore.

STAGE TUBE: Testa, Fraser Star in JACK IN THE BOX Web Series
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 23, 2012

Two Time Tony Award Nominees Alison Fraser and Mary Testa return for the 29th episode of Michael Cyril Creighton's critically acclaimed web sitcom "JACK IN A BOX." Check out the clip below!

TV: Nina Arianda - 'When They Called My Name My Body Had An Earthquake!'
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 11, 2012

Nina Arianda is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for VENUS IN FUR. The shellshocked star did her best to describe her elation in the winners room and below, we bring you highlights of our talk!

STAGE TUBE: Hugh Dancy Talks VENUS IN FUR on CBS NEWS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the new play by David Ives, directed by Walter Bobbie stars Tony Award nominee Nina Arianda and Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy. VENUS IN FUR star Hugh Dancy was just featured on 'CBS2 News Sunday,' and you can check out what he had to say about the show below!

STAGE TUBE: Hugh Dancy Talks VENUS IN FUR on LATE NIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2012

VENUS IN FUR, the acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie starring Tony Award nominee Nina Arianda and Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy began performances at its new home at the Lyceum Theatre earlier this month. Star of the show, Hugh Dancy visited 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' last night as a part of Broadway Week, and you can check out his full interview below!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at VENUS IN FUR's Hot New Trailer!
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 16, 2011

VENUS IN FUR is currently playing at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production will end its limited engagement at the Friedman on Sunday, December 18 and resume performances at the Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday, February 7. Tickets for the transfer of VENUS IN FUR went on sale yesterday and the production is a limited engagement through Sunday, June 17.

TV EXCLUSIVE: GYPSY OF THE YEAR - Original Cast of GREASE Highlights
by Robert Diamond - Dec 6, 2011

The opening number featured the original Broadway cast of Grease reuniting for a special 40-year anniversary tribute. Among the stars returning to the stage from one of the most popular musicals in Broadway history are Barry Bostwick (Danny), Carole Demas (Sandy), Adrienne Barbeau (Betty Rizzo), Alan Paul (Teen Angel/Johnny Casino) and Walter Bobbie (Roger). Also joining the opening number reunion are original cast members Don Billett (Vince Fontaine), James Canning (Doody), Daniel Douglas (Burger Palace Boy), Katie Hanley (Marty), Tom Harris (Eugene Florczyk ), Ilene Kristen (Patty Simcox), Joy Rinaldi (Pink Lady) and Mews Small (Frenchy). Grease, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and WarRen Casey, garnered seven Tony Award nominations and played 3,388 Broadway performances before closing April 13, 1980.

TV: Go Inside the Steamy VENUS IN FUR Opening Night Party!
by Broadway Beat - Nov 9, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the new play by David Ives, directed by Walter Bobbie opened last night, November 8 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Broadway Beat was there for the after party to speak with the company about the hot new show!

TV: Hot! Hot! Hot! Sneak Peek at Nina Arianda & Hugh Dancy Heating Up the Stage in VENUS IN FUR
by Robert Diamond - Nov 5, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR is an acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and starring Tony nominee Nina Arianda reprising her acclaimed breakthrough performance and Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy. The show opens on Tuesday night, October 8 - but, we've got a sneak peek. Check out video highlights below!

STAGE TUBE: WABC Presents BROADWAY BACKSTAGE Fall Preview
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 23, 2011

On October 22, ABC-7 aired a half-hour special on the best of the new Broadway season, including AN EVENING WITH Patti LuPone AND Mandy Patinkin, Hugh Jackman ON BROADWAY, MAN AND BOY, PRIVATE LIVES, RELATIVELY SPEAKING and VENUS IN FUR. To watch the special, 'Broadway Backstage: Fall Preview,' click below.

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