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BWW Interviews: XANADU's Chris Critelli and Gina Milo at Drury Lane

Xanadau's glitzy neon lights shine again with Drury Lane Theatre's production of the hit Broadway musical (more...)

The Grammy Museum Presents AN EVENING WITH DANNY ELFMAN, 6/8

Renowned film composer Danny Elfman will appear at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 8th to discuss his work, including a new box set that celebrates 25 years of creative collaboration between himself and the legendary film director Tim Burton, and to take questions from the audience. (more...)

Band on the Run takes you Inside the Creation of the Nike+ FuelBand

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The Grammy Museum Presents AN EVENING WITH DANNY ELFMAN, 6/8

Renowned film composer Danny Elfman will appear at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 8th to discuss his work, including a new box set that celebrates 25 years of creative collaboration between himself and the legendary film director Tim Burton, and to take questions from the audience. (more...)

RICHARD SKIPPER AS 'CAROL CHANNING' Extends Off-Broadway, Begins 1/31

RICHARD SKIPPER AS “CAROL CHANNING' IN CONCERT celebrates the career and persona of the unique theatrical legend. Accompanied by a three-piece band, Skipper blends Channing's standards with original material and other familiar songs sung to spot-on Channing-on-Broadway perfection. (more...)

Richard Skipper Brings CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT To Off-Broadway 1/12

Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues). (more...)

RICHARD SKIPPER AS 'CAROL CHANNING' Extends Off-Broadway, Begins 1/31

RICHARD SKIPPER AS “CAROL CHANNING' IN CONCERT celebrates the career and persona of the unique theatrical legend. Accompanied by a three-piece band, Skipper blends Channing's standards with original material and other familiar songs sung to spot-on Channing-on-Broadway perfection. (more...)

Richard Skipper Brings CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT To Off-Broadway 1/12

Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues). (more...)

Richard Skipper Brings CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT To Off-Broadway 1/12

Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues). (more...)

Photo Coverage: Backstage with Richard Skipper as 'Carol Channing'

Richard Skipper brings his critically-acclaimed show, Richard Skipper AS 'Carol Channing' IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre. BroadwayWorld was invited backstage for a pre-opening photo op and brings you coverage below. Opening night is Wednesday January 12th. The production will be directed by Mark Robert Gordon. A portion of the proceeds from this Off-Broadway premiere will benefit The Dr. Carol Channing & Harry Kullijian Foundation for The Arts. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Richard Skipper as 'Carol Channing' in Performance

Richard Skipper brings his critically-acclaimed show, Richard Skipper AS 'Carol Channing' IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre. BroadwayWorld was invited to the performance for a pre-opening photo op and brings you coverage below. Opening night is Wednesday January 12th. The production is directed by Mark Robert Gordon. A portion of the proceeds from this Off-Broadway premiere will benefit The Dr. Carol Channing & Harry Kullijian Foundation for The Arts. (more...)

Richard Skipper Brings CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT To Off-Broadway 1/12

Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues). (more...)

SOUND OFF: SMASH Casts Its Marilyn

Last night, SMASH cast Marilyn Monroe in the big Broadway musical based on her life at the show's center. Or, did they? While Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) may have done whatever it took to make an impression on the show's lothario director, Derek (Jack Davenport), it was Ivy's long-standing friendship with the songwriting team of Julia & Tom (Debra Messing & Christian Borle) and the belief in her readily apparent talent by the lead producer, Eileen (Anjelica Huston), that really sealed the deal. So, where does that leave Karen (Katharine McPhee)? In the chorus, it seems - at least for now. The drama escalated and reached an early peak along with the crescendos of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's smashing "Twentieth Century Fox Mambo" showstopper - the musical highlight of the impossibly strong second episode - as the heated fully-staged and fully-choreographed audition gave way to a dream reality which finally showed us all out there in the audience what a Karen/Marilyn could potentially be: a true blonde bombshell to beat the band. Of course, nothing is quite so cut and dry as it may appear and Karen may get her chance in the spotlight on the actual Marilyn musical's stage after all. Yet, for the next few episodes at least, Ivy is the star of the show - and she is going to wring every last wiggle, coo and peck out of the role. Plus, who can put over a number in true Broadway fashion - as Marilyn Monroe, perfectly played, no less - than Megan Hilty? Did you hear her line in the newly envisioned 'Let Me Be Your Star'? In much the same way as Hilty with the Broadway pizazz, McPhee effortlessly puts over treacherously tricky pop songs with smoothness, sweetness and near-tangible sincerety and conviction. Which way will the score ultimately go - and, furthermore, what shall be of the show that contains it? Will the musical be more Norma Jean or more Marilyn, thus more befitting of Karen or Ivy, respectively? Who knows, perhaps there ultimately will be two Marilyns required - as was proposed in this very column last week at this time and seems the logical ultimate conclusion of the casting dilemma at the show's core. We will certainly have to wait and find out what happens next on SMASH and what the show ends up requiring of its incredibly talented cast of hoofers and stars-to-be. Plus, Nick Jonas, Uma Thurman and Bernadette Peters make guest star debuts in the next several weeks! (more...)

RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Begins Off-Broadway

New York City is getting a very special Christmas "Carol" this year! Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, with performances set to begin December 22nd at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.) (more...)

RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Begins Off-Broadway

New York City is getting a very special Christmas "Carol" this year! Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, with performances set to begin December 22nd at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.) (more...)

RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Begins Off-Broadway

New York City is getting a very special Christmas "Carol" this year! Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, with performances set to begin December 22nd at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.) (more...)

RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Begins Off-Broadway

New York City is getting a very special Christmas "Carol" this year! Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, with performances set to begin December 22nd at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.) (more...)