BWW TV Premiere: Christina Aguilera Performs 'Bound To You' from BURLESQUE

BroadwayWorld.com is VERY excited to premiere a never before seen video of Christina Aguilera performing 'Bound To You' from BURLESQUE! Yesterday, the film was nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards - including Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, and two nominations for Best Original Song - for 'Bound To You' and for 'You Haven't Seen the Last of Me'! (more...)

Photo Coverage: BURLESQUE Photocall at the Crazy Horse in Paris

Pictures from a photocall for the film Burlesque at the Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris on December 15, 2010. (more...)

Portman, Kidman, Franco et al. React to Golden Globe Nominations

The 68th Annual Golden Globe® Awards will air LIVE coast-to-coast on Sunday, January 16, 2011 on NBC from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST) /8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) from the Beverly Hilton Hotel with host Ricky Gervais. (more...)

2011 Golden Globe Award Noms - Morrison, Michele, BURLESQUE, GLEE, Falco, Linney, Moss & More

The 68th Annual Golden Globe® Awards will air LIVE coast-to-coast on Sunday, January 16, 2011 on NBC from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST) /8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) from the Beverly Hilton Hotel with host Ricky Gervais. (more...)

Photo Coverage: BURLESQUE Premiere in Madrid

Photos from the Burlesque premiere at Callao cinema on December 9, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Cher And Christina Aguilera Promote BURLESQUE in Spain

Here, the cast attends the Burlesque photocall at Villamagna Hotel on December 9, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (more...)

Photo Coverage: BURLESQUE Japan Premiere

Photos from the Japan premiere for the film BURLESQUE in Tokyo, Japan, on December 7, 2010. (more...)

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 24th, 2010

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. "Burlesque," "Tangled," Monday night's weekly showtune happenings, "Miracle On 34th Street," various holiday theater remounts, "Boojum!," more.... (more...)

Photo Coverage: Cher Honored at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Cher sprinkles golden glitter onto wet cement after placing her hand and footprint in it during a ceremony in the forecourt of the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California November 18, 2010. (more...)

Photo Coverage: BURLESQUE Premieres in LA!

Christina Aguilera makes her big screen debut alongside Cher and Stanley Tucci, who are additionally joined by Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Dianna Agron, and Kristen Bell. The soundtrack to "Burlesque" will be released November 16, 2010. The film will hit theatres November 24. The film is directed by Steve Antin, the brother of Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin. Antin wrote the script, which was revised by "Erin Brockovich" scribe, Susannah Grant, with Aguilera in mind. The movie is a contemporary musical about "an ambitious smalltown girl with a big voice who finds love, family and success in a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club." Cher's character will serve as Aguilera's mentor in the film. Donald De Line is producing through his De Line Pictures banner. Here are photos from the film's premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theater on November 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Christina Aguilera Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Singer Christina Aguilera celebrates as she is honored on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on November 25, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (more...)

Broadway To BURLESQUE: A Cher Special

This week, we are taking a special retrospective look at some clips from Cher's many musical performances over the years, including her fabulous take on Cole Porter's "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" from the 1982 Tony Awards and an exhaustive series of sequences from Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's WEST SIDE STORY sourced from a 1978 CBS television special event. Additionally, we have a sneak peak at her return to the silver screen - in an original movie musical co-starring Christina Aguilera no less - with a look at Thanksgiving's hotly anticipated star showcase BURLESQUE. Plus, some super special surprises - one co-starring none other than Raquel Welch - along the star-studded way! (more...)

Two Spotlights On One Big BURLESQUE

At long last. In less than a month, Broadway babies in the know will have the surefire showbiz salve of a brand spanking new movie-musical starring Cher and Christina Aguilera to sample - leaving us jubilant, giddy and breathless in its wake. All wrapped up with a pink satin ribbon with a leather and lace bow - it's BURLESQUE. The film also stars Stanley Tucci, Kristen Bell, Alan Cumming, Julianne Hough, Cam Gigandet, Peter Gallagher and Eric Dane and is, without a doubt, sure to be the entertainment event of the year for fans of Broadway and the movie musical genre. When was the last time an original movie musical was attempted on the big screen with two of the biggest stars in music industry history? That - and so much more, as we will soon see - is one step in the complex dance routine of reasons to get the celebration started a little early for the most excitedly awaited event this holiday season - BURLESQUE. Today, we will be taking a look at the story, some songs, the trailer and what exactly makes this tricky musical proposition and composition tick with such fabulous syncopation as we anticipate the world premiere of BURLESQUE in movie theaters nationwide on November 24th, Thanksgiving Day! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: BURLESQUE TV Spots!

Two television spots for the highly anticipated 'Burlesque' have been released. Christina Aguilera will make her big screen debut alongside Cher and Stanley Tucci, who are additionally joined by Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Dianna Agron, and Kristen Bell. Check out the TV spots below! (more...)

BURLESQUE Soundtrack Track List Announced, Album Released 11/16

The soundtrack tracklisting for the new musical film "Burlesque" has just been announced. (more...)

NSMT Adds Jazz, Comedy and Burlesque To The Fall Schedule

Bill Hanney’s all new North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is announcing many additional events for the fall schedule. Audiences will enjoy the iconic musical A Chorus Line and the return of the holiday favorite A Christmas Carol. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: New 'Burlesque' Trailer Released!

The theatrical trailer for the highly anticipated 'Burlesque' has been released. Christina Aguilera will make her big screen debut alongside Cher and Stanley Tucci, who are additionally joined by Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Dianna Agron, and Kristen Bell. (more...)

Photo Preview: BURLESQUE Poster Revealed

Screen Gems' movie musical, 'Burlesque,' is due out on November 24, 2010. Christina Aguilera headlines the film alongside Cher and Stanley Tucci, who are additionally joined by Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Dianna Agron, and Kristen Bell. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Christina Aguilera Sings Etta James for 'Burlesque!'

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Christina Aguilera will make her big screen debut with Screen Gems' movie musical, 'Burlesque,' due out on November 24, 2010. She headlines the film alongside Cher and Stanley Tucci, who are additionally joined by Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Dianna Agron, and Kristen Bell. Today, the clip of Aguilera singing Etta James' "Something's Got A Hold On Me' has been released! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: First Look at 'Burlesque!'

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Christina Aguilera will make her big screen debut with Screen Gems' movie musical, 'Burlesque,' due out November 24, 2010. Aguilera leads the film alongside Cher and Stanley Tucci, who are additionally joined by Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Dianna Agron, and Kristen Bell. Today, the trailer for the film has been released! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Promo Shots of 'Burlesque' Released!

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Christina Aguilera will make her big screen debut with Screen Gems' movie musical, 'Burlesque,' due out on November 24, 2010. She headlines the film alongside Cher and Stanley Tucci, who are additionally joined by Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Dianna Agron, and Kristen Bell. Today, the first promo shots were released and are brought to you below. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Christina Aguliera Does 'Burlesque'

Production for the upcoming musical drama film, 'Burlesque,' starring Cher, Christina Aguilera, Stanley Tucci and Alan Cumming is well underway in preparation for a 2010 Thanksgiving opening. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a promo clip of Christina Aguilera performing one of her burlesque numbers that appears in the film, courtesy of Access Hollywood. (more...)

Jules Fisher & Peggy Eisenhauer to Design Lighting for Movie 'Burlesque'

Award winning lighting designers and 8-time Tony Award winners JULES FISHER and PEGGY EISENHAUER, were set by producer Donald De Line and director Steven Antin to create the theatrical lighting designs for all the musical numbers in the feature film BURLESQUE (Screen Gems) starring Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet, Julianne Hough, Peter Gallagher, Alan Cumming, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci, which recently wrapped filming at Sony Studios. A dramatic musical, the film focuses on a young hopeful singer (played by Aguilera) who is befriended by the more seasoned nightclub proprietor and headliner (Cher) who owns the glamorous and once illustrious Burlesque Lounge where all of the films' musical numbers take place. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Entertainment Tonight Goes Behind The Scenes of BURLESQUE

Mark Steines of Entertainment Tonight goes behind the scenes of the upcoming film 'Burlesque' and speaks to its stars Cher, Stanley Tucci and Christina Aguilera about their experience in making the film. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Entertainment Tonight to Run BURLESQUE Trailer on February 4

Entertainment Tonight will preview the trailer and offer a behind the scenes look at the highly anticipated film 'Burlesque' on Thursday, February 4. The film stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Stanley Tucci and Alan Cumming. See a preview from ET below! (more...)