TV: John Tartaglia's IMAGINOCEAN! Video BlogsNovember 23, 2009John Tartaglia's IMAGINOCEAN!, a new family musical set in the depths of the ocean, debuted November 20, 2009 on Royal Caribbean's newest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. Created and written specifically for the new vessel by Tony nominated actor, singer and puppeteer, John Tartaglia, IMAGINOCEAN! follows the adventure of a group of fish friends, who uncover a map which leads them to ultimately uncover the treasure of each other's friendship.
TWITTER WATCH: BYE BYE BIRDIE - 'So cool!'November 23, 2009BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!
TV: THE LAST SONG - Official TrailerNovember 21, 2009Based on best-selling novelist Nicholas Sparks' ('A Walk to Remember,' 'The Notebook') latest novel, THE LAST SONG is set in a small Southern beach town where an estranged father gets a chance to spend the summer with his reluctant teenaged daughter, who'd rather be home in New York. He tries to reconnect with her through the only thing they have in common-music-in a story of family, friendship, secrets and salvation, along with first loves and second chances. The film is directed by Julie Anne Robinson from a screenplay by Sparks & Jeff Van Wie.
TV: John Tartaglia's IMAGINOCEAN! Video Blogs - Meet the Cast!November 21, 2009John Tartaglia, Philip Katz of Broadway Theatrical and veteran musical theatre performer, Michael Shawn Lewis have teamed up to bring this innovative black light musical production to life on the high seas. BWW TV is excited to bring you John's IMAGINOCEAN! journey via his personal video blogs. In this segment John introduces us to the IMAGINOCEAN! cast. Get set to enjoy the 'ride' and venture on this very creative trip! Stay Tuned for many more videos right here on BWW TV!
STAGE TUBE: West End's LEGALLY BLONDE - Children In Need PerformanceNovember 21, 2009College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law! Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.
STAGE TUBE: GLEE - 'Hairography' Sneak PeekNovember 21, 2009The upcoming GLEE episode 'Hairography' airs Wednesday, Nov. 25th (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. You can watch a sneak peek of the hit show right here on BWW! The episode features a guest appearance by R&B/Rap artist and actress Eve.
Photo Flash: PHANTOM, JERSEY BOYS & More Participate in McHappy Day 2009November 20, 2009On Friday, November 20, Aubrey O'Day and Josh Strickland of PEEPSHOW, and cast members from Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular and JERSEY BOYS became honorary crew members at local McDonald's restaurants in celebration of Ronald McDonald House Charities McHappy Day 2009.
Photo Flash: The Active Theater Company's TWO ROOMSNovember 20, 2009The Active Theater Company proudly presents TWO ROOMS, by Lee Blessing, the company's first show for their 2009-1010 season. Directed by Glory Sims Bowen, the show will play a limited-run December 3-13 at The Workshop Theater Company (312 W. 36th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues).
Photo Flash: Melinda Doolittle Debuts at FEINSTEIN'SNovember 20, 2009FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will continue its star-studded Fall 2009 season with the New York debut MELINDA DOOLITTLE in her first-ever nightclub engagement from November 17 - 21. The 'American Idol' finalist will perform an intimate evening of jazz standards, pop hits and Broadway classics, in addition to selections from her CD, Coming Back To You. All shows are at the Regency Hotel.
BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: How I Got My Equity Card - by Brian Stokes MitchellNovember 20, 2009BroadwayWorld.com is proud to present its newest weekly feature, presented in association with and to celebrate the importance of the Actors' Equity Association. 'AEA' or 'Equity', founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 48,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans, for its members.
STAGE TUBE: 'SPIDER-MAN' Stars Carney and Wood Heat Up 'Love Me Chase Me'November 20, 2009After an exhaustive search that included a casting call tour spanning six cities and thousands of candidates, the producers and creative team of SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK, have selected Reeve Carney to play the role of Peter Parker, The Amazing Spider-Man. Carney joins previously announced cast members Evan Rachel Wood as Mary Jane Watson, Peter Parker's girlfriend and Alan Cumming as Norman Osborn (aka Green Goblin).
All-Star CARRIE Reading is 'Out For Blood' 11/20November 20, 2009Producers, Jeffrey Seller and Kevin McCollum, will resurrect the infamous flop musical CARRIE for a 29-hour Equity of the musical that had a notoriously short 3 night, 5 performance run on Broadway in 1988. The CARRIE reading will take place today, Friday, November 20th. The hope is to bring 'Carrie' and her supernatural powers back to the Broadway stage.