BWW Student Center: A Unique Approach to THE SEA HORSE Promises a Unique Evening

'We have probably all felt broken and unlovable at some point, just as these characters have, but this show offers a message of hope that we can all take to heart' remarks Carlie Young, who plays Gertrude in Westminster College's production of The Sea Horse opening tomorrow(3/7/13). (more...)

InDepth InterView Exclusive : Nikki Blonsky Talks New SMASH Role, HAIRSPRAY, Upcoming Projects & More

Today we are talking to a tremendously talented triple-threat who headlined the 2007 feature film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical HAIRSPRAY as Tracy Turnblad and who will be appearing in a recurring role on SMASH Season Two starting tonight - the spunky and adorable Nikki Blonsky. In this all-encompassing conversation, Blonsky and I dissect the HAIRSPRAY phenomenon and she reveals her affection for collaborators such as director Adam Shankman, co-stars John Travolta and Christopher Walken, as well as two more pairs of instrumental creative team members: songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman as well as producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, all four of whom serve the same roles on SMASH. Of course, Blonsky reveals details about her new SMASH character and what we can expect from her multi-episode arc, as well as her experiences sharing the small screen with Anjelica Huston, Christian Borle, Debra Messing and more. Additionally, Blonsky opens up about her exciting upcoming film projects, namely: THE ENGLISH TEACHER, co-starring Julianne Moore and Nathan Lane, as well as GEOGRAPHY CLUB, co-starring GLEE's Alex Newell. Plus, all about her collaboration in the recording studio with Duncan Sheik, her thoughts on HAIRSPRAY 2 and much, much more! (more...)

Tennessee Rep Presents Regional Premiere of THE COLUMNIST, Opening 4/20

Tennessee Repertory Theatre will present the regional premiere of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer-winning playwright David Auburn. The Columnist runs April 20 through May 4 at TPAC's Johnson Theater (with preview performances April 18 - 19). (more...)

WB Halts Tina Fey & Steve Carell Comedy MAIL ORDER GROOM

Just when the re-teaming of Tina Fey and Steve Carell seemed too good to be true, it turns out it was. For now, at least. According to Deadline, Warner Brothers has postponed production on the duo's upcoming comedy, MAIL ORDER GROOM, until 2014, due to scheduling conflicts. (more...)

Amanda Quaid, Frank Wood and More Join Larry Pine in Lucas Hnath's Disney Play at Soho Rep; Full Cast Announced!

Soho Rep has announced casting and an official opening date for the world premiere of Lucas Hnath's play A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Eden Sher Chats Being in (and on) THE MIDDLE

The actress spoke exclusively with BWW about her wacky, well-meaning character who oftentimes fails, yet always makes sure she goes down with gusto! (more...)

VIDEO: Claudia Jordan Talks 'Apprentice' Co-Star Omarosa on WENDY WILLIAMS

Claudia Jordan and Omarosa used to be friends In Real Life, but had a falling out after Michael Clarke Duncan's funeral. On today's THE WENDY WILLAIMS SHOW, Claudia tells Wendy her side of the story and reveals why she didn't take Omarosa into the boardroom with her on "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice." Check out the clip below! (more...)

Patti Callahan Henry Talks About New Novel, AND THEN I FOUND YOU, 4/17

Patti Callahan Henry will talk about her newest novel, "And Then I Found You," inspired by a Facebook "Friend" request in 2010 that set off a life-changing series of events, profoundly affecting her family. (more...)

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Introduces Area Students to Cyber Bullying as Part of 2013 Education Tour

In its latest educational production on bullying titled "Winning Juliet," a bullied girl named Julie, afraid to audition for a part in the school play because of student harassment, sends the director her audition tape -- Juliet's suicide scene -- in a YouTube link. The video is hacked and goes viral because her classmates think the video is real; Julie is expelled. Performances, which are scheduled April 27 through May 5 at Clayton High School, will feature teenagers from four area middle and high schools who are participating in SFSTL's annual semester-long MetroYouth Shakespeare residency program. (more...)

New PBS KIDS App Provides Interactive Activities to Help Parents Make Anytime Learning Time

Building on the research and experience that has informed decades of children's programming, PBS KIDS has launched its first app designed specifically for parents to help them build early math and literacy skills for children 4 and under. The app provides more than a dozen games parents can play with their kids, each themed around a familiar location, including the grocery store, restaurant or home. The app not only provides games, but gives parents advice on adapting these games in real-life settings and the option to receive push notifications with more tips for building skills. PBS Parents Play & Learn for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is available on the App Store. The app is also available for Android on Amazon, and now on Google Play and on the NOOK Store. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - 'Heroes' Episode of TNT's SOUTHLAND

Below, check out photos from the next episode of TNT's SOUTHLAND titled 'Heroes.' The series airs Wednesdays at 10/9c on TNT. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Language and Love Take Over The Gamm in Sparkling THE REAL THING

Writers spend their entire careers, perhaps their entire lives, trying to find the right words. The perfect words. Those which will elevate their writing from something ordinary and dull to a lofty place among the great works of literary art. Some concepts, though, can't be so easily put into words. Cannot be defined or explained in any way that truly does them justice. Loves is one of those things and the attempt to put it into words is at the center of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing, currently running at the Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre. (more...)

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York Little Theatre's CABARET

Come to the Cabaret...York Little Theatre (YLT) invites you to join them at the Kit Kat Club in Berlin for a rompish, wild time -and a history lesson - in CABARET. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in the photos below! (more...)

Emma Watson Denies '50 SHADES' Casting Rumors on Twitter

BWW reported last week that Emma Watson may have been officially confirmed to star in the upcoming film adaptation of the bestselling novel 50 SHADES OF GREY. Now the 'Harry Potter' star has taken to Twitter to respond to false rumors of her casting. (more...)

BBC America Reveals DOCTOR WHO Details Ahead of March 30th Premiere

The action grows and the Doctor's oldest secret threatens to be revealed as the world's longest running science fiction series builds toward its explosive 50th anniversary in November 2013. Doctor Who premieres Saturday, March 30, 8:00pm ET/PT on BBC AMERICA as part of Supernatural Saturday. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Actor/Director Ben Rimalower Talks About PATTI ISSUES

Actor/director Ben Rimalower brings his critically acclaimed show Patti Issues (about his infatuation with Patti LuPone) to Casita del Campo for two performances only Friday March 29 and Saturday March 30. Gravelly, yet sexy-voiced Rimalower, reminding me somewhat of a young Harvey Fierstein, is outspoken, frank and funny about his association with LuPone which began long before this show was ever written. (more...)

Review Roundup: PIAF by Atlantis Productions; Show Closes 3/23

Atlantis Productions (Disney's "Aladdin," "Rock of Ages") kicks off its new theater season with British playwright Pam Gem's reworked version of her original late '70s play 'Piaf,' which is a bio-drama with music based on the life and career of Edith Piaf, one of France's most popular performers during World War II. (more...)

Paul Giamatti-Led HAMLET Begins at Yale Rep Tonight

Yale Repertory Theatre presents Paul Giamatti in HAMLET by William Shakespeare, directed by James Bundy, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), tonight, March 15-April 13. Opening Night is Thursday, March 21, at 7:30PM. (more...)

Atlanta's Alliance Theatre Announces Upcoming Season: Barry Manilow's HARMONY - A NEW MUSICAL and More

Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced the 2013/14 Season for the Alliance Stage, Hertz Stage and Theatre for Youth and Families series. (more...)

Rita Wilson Performs At 54 Below April 14-20

CHICAGO onBroadway's recent Roxie Hart, Hollywood notable Rita Wilson, will headline a week of shows at 54 Below in April. (more...)

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