Tony Winner Tommy Tune To Guest On ABC's 'UGLY BETTY' This SeasonAugust 31, 2009One of the most prolific theatre men of the Twentieth Century, Tommy Tune, will guest star on an episode of ABC's 'Ugly Betty' this season BroadwayWorld has learned. His star turn on the show is being kept under wraps for now, but we do know some of his scenes were filmed in the Times Square area!
STAGE TUBE: THE WEDDING SINGER National Tour Vlogs - QUESTIONAIREAugust 31, 2009Get a glimpse into the backstage life of the National Touring Company of the hit Broadway musical The Wedding Singer. The online vlogs created by cast member, Kyle Kleiboeker (Hell's Kitchen, The Musical, NBC's Lipstick Jungle) give you a unique inside look on what its like to travel across the country. You'll find everything from exclusive backstage clips that reveal pre-show rituals, interviews with cast members to music videos and other crazy adventures.
STAGE TUBE: Vanessa Williams Opens The Daytime Emmy Awards TelecastAugust 31, 2009'Ugly Betty' star and Broadway favorite Vanessa Williams hosted the 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. The show was telecast on the CW Television Network last night Sunday, August 30th, 2009 from the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
ABC's 'The View' Wins 2009 Daytime Emmy AwardAugust 30, 2009ABC's 'The View' took home the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host at the event this evening. After years of coming up empty handed in the Daytime Emmy's talk show host category, the ladies of 'The View' won the day.
HAIR's Saycon Sengbloh Will Join Bdwy's FELA!, Previews Begin 10/19August 30, 2009Fela!, the critically acclaimed musical that had audiences on their feet during its world premiere last summer at Off-Broadway?s 37 Arts, will arrive on Broadway this fall where it begins performances at the Eugene O?Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) on Monday, October 19. The official opening is set for Monday, November 23.
A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - September OfferingsAugust 29, 2009There are two things you should know about me: I am a musical theatre lover, and I love to schmooze with actors and composers. I am very fortunate to live in the DC area where our theatre community is growing by leaps and bounds. There are so many productions opening in September in DC, Maryland and Virginia theatres, my head is spinning trying to figure out which ones I will see.
TV: 'SPAMALOT' Star Rick Holmes 'FLIPS-A-LOT' For BroadwayWorld - The Final FlipAugust 31, 2009'Monty Python's Spamalot,' the popular musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' openedCenter Theatre Group's 2009-2010 at the Ahmanson Theatre of the Los Angeles Music Center on July 7th. 'Monty Python's Spamalot' plays through September 6, 2009. The Ahmanson production marks the first time the international hit comedy has been presented in Los Angeles. John O'Hurley stars as King Arthur.
'She's Just A Broadway Britney'; Spears' Stage Visit Wrap-Up!August 28, 2009Britney Spears recently performed three nights of her 'CIRCUS' Tour to sell out crowds at Madison Square Garden. In her spare time, Britney has become a 'Broadway Baby,' hitting the town with her children - Sean, age 3, and Jayden, age 2 - to see Rialto family favorites 'The Little Mermaid' and 'SHREK The Musical.' Word even has it that Spears quietly snuck in to a performance of 'Wicked.'
STAGE TUBE: THE WEDDING SINGER National Tour Vlogs - 'Too Early To Function'August 28, 2009Get a glimpse into the backstage life of the National Touring Company of the hit Broadway musical The Wedding Singer. The online vlogs created by cast member, Kyle Kleiboeker (Hell's Kitchen, The Musical, NBC's Lipstick Jungle) give you a unique inside look on what its like to travel across the country. You'll find everything from exclusive backstage clips that reveal pre-show rituals, interviews with cast members to music videos and other crazy adventures.