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BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Special Honorees from the Career Transition for Dancers

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you special honorees Cynthia G. Fisher and Alexander J. Dube from Career Transition for Dancers. Check out what they had to say below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Mona Golabek and More at THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE Opening

Eighty-Eight Entertainment has announced that the Chicago Premiere of THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE, starring internationally-acclaimed storyteller and pianist, Mona Golabek, is extending through May 25 at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted Street. The production is adapted and directed by Hershey Felder and based on the book The Children of Willesden Lane by Golabek and Lee Cohen. The Chicago premiere follows successful productions in Los Angeles and Boston. Click below to watch interviews with the cast and creative team on opening night! (more...)

BWW TV: First Look at Gregory Wooddell, Christina Pumariega and More in CST's HENRY VIII - Highlights!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces William Shakespeare's Henry VIII, the first professional Chicago production in 400 years since its debut at Shakespeare's Globe in London. Staged by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines in CST's Courtyard Theater April 30-June 16, 2013, Henry VIII features a celebrated company of artists that includes Gregory Wooddell in the title role and Christina Pumariega as Anne Boleyn. The Acting Company features an ensemble of veteran CST actors which includes Kate Buddeke, David Darlow, Kevin Gudahl, Scott Jaeck, Ora Jones, David Lively and Mike Nussbaum. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production highlights below. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Ashley Brown, John Cudia and More in Highlights of Lyric Opera's OKLAHOMA

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! premiered at Lyric Opera of Chicago Saturday, May 4. The new production, which includes the original choreography by the legendary Agnes De Mille, will have 16 performances (including seven matinees) May 4 -19 at the Civic Opera House, with tickets ranging from $32 to $153. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights from the production below. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Vincent D'Onofrio!

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour career conversation with Vincent D'Onofrio moderated by Broadway World's own Richard Ridge, and you can check out highlights from the discussion below! (more...)

VIDEO: New Promo - Aaron Tveit in USA Network's GRACELAND

USA Network is currently offering a sneak preview of GRACELAND, the network's provocative new original series, for a limited two-week period for free on video-on-demand. GRACELAND, based on true events, premieres on Thursday, June 6 at 10/9c and focuses on the lives of undercover agents from the FBI, DEA and US Customs who reside and operate under one roof. The show stars Les Miserables' Aaron Tveit. Watch the latest promo for the series below! (more...)

VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein, Billy Porter Chat KINKY BOOTS on Wendy Williams

On today's 'The Wendy Williams Show', KINKY BOOTS creator Harvey Fierstein and star Billy Porter tell Wendy about their new Broadway musical, that just received 13 Tony nominations. Check out the clip below! (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Molly's Out of Town on CBS's MIKE & MOLLY

On the next episode of CBS's MIKE & MOLLY titled 'Molly's Out of Town,' Mike goes on a junk food binge to cope with missing Molly while she is out of town for a teacher's conference. Get a sneak peek below! (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Starz Reveals MAGIC CITY Season 2 Teaser

STARZ today released a teaser video for the 1950's drama MAGIC CITY. Check it out below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of TEA WITH EDIE AND FITZ

Dead Writers Theatre Collective presents the Chicago premiere of Adam Pasen's Tea with Edie and Fitz, directed by Jim Schneider, now playing through June 9, at the Greenhouse Theater Complex, 2257 North Lincoln Ave. Tea with Edie and Fitz chronicles the tempestuous meeting of literary icons Edith Wharton (Patti Roeder) and F. Scott Fitzgerald (Madison Niederhauser) at her estate for tea in the 1920s. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights from the production below. (more...)

VIDEO: Trailer - AVENUE Q's John Tartaglia in SILENT BUT DEADLY

In New York City in 2004, a fun and raunchy little Broadway musical called Avenue Q escalated to stardom across the entertainment industry, nabbing the Tony Award for Best Musical. Leading the way was Best Actor nominee, John Tartaglia, who then went on to grace NY stages in Beauty and the Beast and Shrek: The Musical. Now, fans and audiences of the multi-talented comedian can anticipate his breakthrough performance into the world of feature films as John plays 'Dale,' the quirky manager of an offbeat retirement home in the upcoming Silent But Deadly. The comedy/horror will be screening as an Official Selection of the 8th annual Hoboken International Film Festival at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown, NY on the evening of June 5, 2013. Check out the trailer below! (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...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - MTV's New Scripted Series 'ZACH STONE', Debuting 5/2

ZACH STONE IS GONNA BE FAMOUS is a new scripted comedy series starring comedian Bo Burnham as Zach Stone, a fresh-out-of-high school teenager who opts to pursue a life of fame and stardom instead of attending college. Get a sneak peek below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Teaser Poster, Video & Full Creative Team Revealed for ROCKY on Broadway

Stage Entertainment USA and Sylvester Stallone have announced that the new musical, ROCKY, will come to Broadway in 2014, beginning preview performances in February and officially opening in March at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre. ROCKY received its world premiere in fall 2012 in Hamburg, Germany. (more...)

AUDIO: First Listen - Little Boots' 'Broken Record (Ossie remix)'

Little Boots aka Victoria Hesketh became one of the most talked about new popstars around when she arrived with her Gold-selling debut Hands in 2009. Now the dance-pop songstress is preparing to release her highly-anticipated sophomore studio album, Nocturnes, May 7, on her new On Repeat Records imprint. Click below to listen to 'Broken Records (Ossie remix)'! (more...)

VIDEO: Radiation City's 'Foreign Bodies' Live Music Video

The new live video for Radiation City's single 'Foreign Bodies' was shot by Into The Woods under the awe-inspiring span of the Astoria-Megler Bridge in Astoria. Watch the video below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Brady Tutton and More at Drury Lane Theatre's OLIVER! Opening Night

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, begins its exciting 2013 season with a grand scale production of the Tony Award-winning musical OLIVER!, running through June 2, 2013. Click below to watch interviews with the cast and creative team on opening night! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Fulton Theatre's DREAMGIRLS

The Fulton Theatre continues its 160th Anniversary Season with the flashy, bold show business musical Dreamgirls, representing the first time the show will be produced or presented in the Lancaster region. Dreamgirls is a co-production with Maine State Music Theatre and is directed and choreographed by the Fulton's Artistic Director, Marc Robin. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at highlights of the production below. (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Mike Can't Read' Episode of CBS's MIKE & MOLLY

On the next episode of CBS's MIKE & MOLLY titled 'Mike Can't Read,' after learning that Joyce gave up her artistic talents when she became a mother, Molly decides that she and Mike need to pursue new hobbies before becoming parents, so they take up roller skating. Get a sneak peek below! (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Episode of CBS's VEGAS

On tonight's episode of CBS's VEGAS titled 'Past Lives,' as Sheriff Lamb and Jack investigate the murder of a Savoy craps dealer, a desperate suspect in the case takes Mia hostage, demanding a ransom for his getaway. Get a sneak peek below! (more...)