Hottest Articles on BWW 1/15/2013 - 1/22/2013

Jessica Chastain stars in the top two films at this weekend's box office, the horror film 'Mama' and the Oscar-nominated 'Zero Dark Thirty.' The actress, who recently picked up a Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Drama, is currently starring on Broadway in the 'The Heiress.' (more...)

Jessica Chastain, currently starring in Broadway's 'The Heiress', stopped by Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW WITH Jon Stewart last night to discuss her latest film 'Zero Dark Thirty'. Check out the appearance in full below! (more...)

MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary little girl who decides that despite a bad beginning filled with rotten parents, a terrifying school and a vicious head mistress, her story is going to be an astonishing one. With the help of her teacher, her friends and a little bit of imagination, Matilda proves that even if you're little, you can do big things. Tickets for MATILDA THE MUSICAL on Broadway are available at www.telecharge.com. It will open on April 11, 2013; previews begin on March 4 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld is excited to premiere the latest television spot for the new musical below! (more...)

According to Daily Mail, the cast of the Academy Award nominated LES MISERABLES will be performing at the Oscars this February. The song that will be performed is still undecided, but rumors are circulating that it will likely be either be a medley, or one of the ensemble numbers such as 'One Day More' or 'Do You Hear The People Sing.' (more...)

Grammy Award-winning superstar Barry Manilow's hometown concert event, Manilow on Broadway, began its limited Broadway engagement on January 18, 2013, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Opening Night is set for Thursday, January 24, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Manilow greeting his fans at the stage door following first performance on the 18th. Check them out below! (more...)

Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, starring Scarlett Johansson as Maggie, Ciarán Hinds as Big Daddy, Benjamin Walker as Brick and Debra Monk as Big Mama, directed by Rob Ashford, will begin tonight, January 17, and will play a limited engagement through March 30, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

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...)

Jessica Chastain stopped by the TODAY show this morning to talk about her latest film 'Mama.' The actress recently picked up a Golden Globe Award for her role in 'Zero Dark Thirty,' and admitted she has to fight the temptation to show off her prize everywhere she goes. Check out the appearance below! (more...)

The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Company, Inc., will welcome Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess to the New York cast this month for a limited engagement as leading lady Christine Daaé. Ms. Boggess, whose long history with the musical began when she originated the role in the revised Las Vegas production in 2006, has been specifically chosen by the creative team to join the cast in time for the production becoming the first Broadway show ever to celebrate 25 Years. Get a first look below! (more...)

See Lucky Guy's newly revamped marquee below! Lucky Guy stars two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, making his Broadway debut, in the final work by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe. Lucky Guy will play a strictly limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), with an opening night on April 1, 2013. Previews will begin March 1. (more...)

On January 11, 2013, the New Venture Players performed a flashmob of 'One Day More' from Les Miserables in the foyer of NVP's local Cineworld, Newport, to promote the release of the LES MISERABLES movie. Check out their performance below! (more...)

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the 1st National Tour cast of JERSEY BOYS celebrating their 2,500th performance, GOLDEN BOY documenting its last days on Broadway, the cast of NICE WORK channeling DOWNTON ABBEY, EVITA's Max von Essen giving a tribute to DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES, plus photos from NEWSIES, THE FANTASTICKS, SPIDER-MAN, THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, LES MISERABLES, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, MARY POPPINS, FLASHDANCE, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour, several pics from our friends in the Netherlands, and much more! (more...)

Below, watch the Polish cast of LES MISERABLES perform a flash-mob version of 'One Day More' in Warsaw to promote the release of the LES MIS movie! (more...)

A once in a lifetime event took place on January 14th, when original Broadway cast members and creators from the landmark musicals GREASE, NINE and GRAND HOTEL reunited to help one of their own in Kathi Moss' RAMA-LAMA-DING DONG REUNION! The Actor's Fund Benefit was held at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42nd Street. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive highlights from the special concert below! (more...)

On Twitter, Broadway veterans Clay Aiken and Constantine Maroulis are having a twitter battle, after Aiken posted a photo of the Jekyll & Hyde set, but apparently never showed up for the show. Aiken tweeted @clayaiken A night at the theatre. Breaking photo rules @dpac Maroulis responded @ConstantineM: wow pretty corny..Say ur comin, tix arranged, then you send ur mama and asst instead? Lol. @pklittle: @ConstantineM @clayaiken @dpac so....who took the pic?' His mama/asst - his team made a BIG deal he was comin and wanted M/G when u post PICS from the free seats ur sposed to be in and its your mom? Ehh. :) (more...)

Tonight, Monday, January 21, 2013, the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Company, Inc., will welcome Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess to the New York cast. Ms. Boggess will play a strictly-limited engagement as leading lady Christine Daaé for 6 weeks through Saturday, March 2. BroadwayWorld tributes the Broadway favorite with some of our favorite Boggess perfromances below! (more...)

Votes are cast, polls are closed, and results have been tabulated! This was our BIGGEST year yet! After a record number of voters in over 30 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is VERY excited to announce the 2012 Las Vegas Winners! Thanks to all who voted and HUGE congrats to all the winners! (more...)

Executive Producer Mike Isaacson announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2013 Season, which opens on June 17 with Monty Python's Spamalot. 'This is a phenomenally talented group of artists, and I'm thrilled to be working with all of them. Last season our audience inspired us to take many risks and push ourselves far. These directors and choreographers are already working on ways to top last season's level of excitement and excellence.' (more...)

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all of the excitement and glamour of the evening. Check out photos from the opening night party below! (more...)

Thea Sharrock's production of new musical The Bodyguard, opened on 5 December 2012 at the Adelphi Theatre in London to great reviews and is aiming for Broadway in spring of 2014. Go on the star-studded red carpet below! (more...)