Stacy Keach Hospitalized with Mild StrokeMarch 18, 2009Stacy Keach, who had been hospitalized earlier today has been diagnosed as having suffered a very mild stroke, according to a statement released by Center Theatre Group, which can be read below.
TV STAGE TUBE: The Official WICKED Tour TrailerMarch 18, 2009WICKED has 'cast quite a spell' throughout North America, breaking box office records in every city that it has played, including Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Boston to name a few.
TV STAGE TUBE: MTV's TAKING THE STAGE Sneak PeekMarch 18, 2009A reality musical series executive produced by feature film and theatre producer Marc Platt who also serves as creative consultant (Honey, Legally Blonde, Nine, Broadway Musical Wicked), the show is the first of its kind to be scored with music performed by cast members in-scene. Each episode of Taking The Stage will feature songs and dance routines written and choreographed by the cast.
No Official Word on Richardson, Media Outlets Reach Out to Medical ExpertsMarch 18, 2009The New York Times is updating that Natasha Richardson's family is with her at the Lenox Hill Hospital, while the relatives continue the emotional vigil, the media continues to grapple with how to follow the story, several news outlets are reaching out for medicial opinion on her fall and resulting condition.
Photo Flash: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at the BelascoMarch 19, 2009Previews begin Thursday, March 19 for the Lincoln Center Theater production of August Wilson's JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, directed by Bartlett Sher at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44 Street). Opening night is set for Thursday, April 16 at 6:45 pm. The cast features Marsha Stephanie Blake, Chad L. Coleman, Michael Cummings, Aunjanue Ellis, Danai Gurira, Andre Holland, Arliss Howard, Ernie Hudson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Amari Rose Leigh and Roger Robinson.
TV: Natasha Richardson RememberedMarch 18, 2009Tony-winning Natasha Richardson, actress, wife, mother, sister and daughter, has passed away at the age of 45. Richardson was at home on the stage and screen, full of bright energy and limitless passion, her star was dimmed too soon.
Laurents Talks WEST SIDE STORY to the LA TimesMarch 18, 2009West Side Story has returned to Broadway as it began preview performances, Monday, February 23, 2009, in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. Laurents dicusses the musical with the Los Angeles Times, in the feature he reveals the evolution of the classic musical as it makes its return to Broadway.
TV: Behind The Swamp - Recording the Cast Album of SHREK!March 18, 2009The talented cast came together to bring the magic of the stage show to the recording studio, BWW TV is excited to bring you 'behind the swamp' as the fairy tale score comes to life right here on BroadwayWorld.com!
TV STAGE TUBE: RENT - Telly on Tour - Day 26March 17, 2009Broadway favorite Telly Leung is currently on the National Tour of RENT, as the cast travels across the country Telly has been serving up a wonderful series of webisodes detailing the adventures of 'life on the road'.