InDepth InterView: Rita Moreno Talks New Memoir, Broadway, Hollywood, Upcoming Projects & More

Today we are talking to a legendary triple-threat performer who over the course of her unique career has become one of a select few in show business to have attained the entertainment quadruple crown - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, that is; commonly referred to as the EGOT - the exceptionally gifted Rita Moreno. Exploring many aspects of her revealing and absorbing new autobiography RITA MORENO: A MEMOIR, Moreno opens up about her unique and boundary-breaking career in Hollywood and on Broadway, having appearing in three of the greatest movie musicals of all time - SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, THE KING & I and WEST SIDE STORY - as well as in the Mike Nichols classic CARNAL KNOWLEDGE, in addition to an impressive list of TV and theatre credits. Additionally, Moreno reveals her insights into the creative process itself and the strides she made in the industry as the first Latin American actress to win an Academy Award. Plus, memories of starring in Terrence McNally's THE RITZ on Broadway and its subsequent film adaptation, as well as a rich recounting of her time starring in the original West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD as the one and only screen icon Norma Desmond. Also, Moreno reveals plans to revisit her one woman show from which sprung her stupendous new book, titled LIFE WITHOUT MAKE-UP, as well as shares her thoughts on Broadway today, remarks upon favorite recent films, shows and performers as well as offers an update on her new family-friendly film MICKEY DEUCE and touched upon her current small-screen role in HAPPILY DIVORCED - and much, much more! (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Atlanta - Week of 5/05/2013

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Now Playing Onstage in Fort Lauderdale - Week of 5/05/2013

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Photo Flash: First Look at CHEMISTRY OF LOVE Premiere at La MaMa

La MaMa presents the World Premiere of Chemistry of Love, written by Jill Campbell and directed by George Ferencz. Chemistry of Love runs now through May 19, 2013 in a limited engagement at La MaMa's First Floor Theatre, located at 74A East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue & the Bowery in New York City. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

This Week in Pictures: April 27-May 3

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: The Oliviers sweep through London, Megan Hilty sings at NY Pops and Matilda shows off its Revolting Children. (more...)

First Look At SMASH's 'The Transfer' Episode

NBC has revealed the first look at another new SMASH episode, this one coming up in two weeks, 'The Transfer'. (more...)

BWW Reviews: BARE: THE ROCK MUSICAL, The Union Theatre, April 30 2013

The Union Theatre has proved once again how excellent fringe theatre can be, with this superb presentation of a challenging musical. Bare: the rock musical runs at the Union Theatre until 25 May 2013. (more...)

Owen Teale, Samantha Bond, Oliver Cotton and More Join Zoë Wanamaker in PASSION PLAY at Duke of York's Theatre, Beg. Tonight

Owen Teale, Samantha Bond, Oliver Cotton, Sian Thomas and Annabel Scholey join star Zoe Wanamaker in a new production of Peter Nichols' Passion Play, Peter Nichols' celebrated black comedy about love and infidelity. Directed by David Leveaux, Passion Play opens on 7 May at the Duke of York's Theatre with previews from tonight, 1 May. (more...)

ROCK OF AGES Comes to Richmond, 6/9

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80's. It's ROCK OF AGES, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more. This 5 time Tony nominated musical, with a star studded motion picture in the works, is rockin' its way across the USA. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on! (more...)

MEGA STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 11- Brandon Victor Dixon, Brynn O'Malley & More!

If It Only Even Runs A Minute 11 is the eleventh edition of the Bistro Award-winning series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The most recent show featured a cast reunion of the entire original cast of Maltby & Shire's Starting Here, Starting Now: Loni Ackerman, George Lee Andrews, and Margery Cohen, who shared stories about creating the show and singing numbers that they originated in 1977. BroadwayWorld brings you concert highlights below! (more...)

Chicago Shakespeare Presents HENRY VIII, Now thru 6/16

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents Henry VIII, for the first time in CST's history, staged by the masterful hand of Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, whose vision provides audience members the opportunity to discover Shakespeare's unparalleled insight into the collective human condition. As the sordid tale unfolds of England's most opulent king-notorious for his habit of wedding and beheading-Anne Boleyn rises to power, Queen Katherine is ousted from her throne, and the political machinations and exploits of a king's reign are laid Bare. Chicago Shakespeare's Henry VIII plays in CST's Courtyard Theater tonight, April 30-June 16, 2013. (more...)

RLT Opens THE BREMENTOWN MUSICIANS This Friday

A musical based on The Grimm Brothers' tale, The Brementown Musicians opens May 3 for a three-week run in the Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre at Raleigh Little Theatre. Donny the donkey and his fellow animals, including a cat, a dog and a rooster, are discarded by their owners. They follow their dreams of becoming famous musicians and in the process, save Brementown. (more...)

Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre Presents MOBY DICK-REHEARSED,5/3-5/12

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2013 season with a site specific production of Moby Dick -- Rehearsed, Orson Welles' adaptation of the classic Melville novel. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Vinsen, Ross William Wild and More in Union Theatre's BARE

Thirteen years after its Los Angeles debut, the cult musical Bare will get its European premiere at the Union Theatre, running now through 25 May 2013, directed by Paul Taylor-Mills. Opening night is set for April 30 at 7.30pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below! (more...)

Photo Flash: HANDS ON A HARDBODY's Allison Case, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More at broadwayUNLOCKED

Broadway's Andrew Keenan Bolger and other outstanding artists from the worlds of Broadway, television, film and other mediums came together on April 22 for the third annual broadwayUNLOCKED (formerly known as 'The Bridge'), a benefit concert celebrating the work of the Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) of St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital. The event took place at WNYC / New York Public Radio's The Greene Space. Scroll below for photos from the concert! (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Dallas - Week of 4/28/2013

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Now Playing Onstage in Los Angeles - Week of 4/28/2013

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Now Playing Onstage in Seattle - Week of 4/28/2013

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Now Playing Onstage in Miami - Week of 4/28/2013

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Now Playing Onstage in Baltimore - Week of 4/28/2013

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