Pat Cerasaro contributes exclusive scholarly columns including InDepth InterViews, Sound Off, Theatrical Throwback Thursdays, Flash Friday and Flash Special as well as additional special features, world premiere clips and extensive news coverage. His work for the site has appeared in The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, US Weekly, The Biography Channel, NBC and more. He also wrote and directed two sold-out 2014 BroadwayWorld charity concert events featuring all-star casts, EVERYTHING'S COMING UP BROADWAYWORLD.COM: A JULE STYNE TRIBUTE and THE LORD & THE MASTER: BROADWAYWORLD.COM SINGS THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER & STEPHEN SONDHEIM.
SOUND OFF Special Edition: CHICAGO's Roxie Is The Name On Everybody's Lips! Who Should Be Given A Shot Next?
August 12, 2015
August 12, 2015
The replacement star. One of the trickiest and most problematic facets of any production facing an enterprising producer and director is casting a fitting replacement, particularly for a star role. Of course, John Kander and Fred Ebb's vaudeville-based performance opportunity extravaganza CHICAGO allows for a copious amount of star turns, so the likely candidates for filling the famous shoes of the roles of Roxie, Velma, Billy Flynn and Matron Mama Morton are nearly overwhelming to consider. Furthermore, August 8 marked the momentous day in Broadway history when legendary Broadway and Hollywood superstar Liza Minnelli famously stepped in for an ailing Gwen Verdon in the original Bob Fosse production of CHICAGO on Broadway. Now, with notable pop star Brandy Norwood as the current Roxie and reality competition show standout Rumer Willis poised to take over in early September giving a slew of fresh buzz to one of Broadway's longest-running musicals of all time, the 1996 revival of CHICAGO, now is an ideal time to consider some familiar faces who have excelled in the role in the past and could continue the tradition and keep the momentum going for a production that has now played nearly 8,000 performances on the Great White Way. Time may have marched on, but these ladies certainly still have the stuff!
Lea Salonga On Gay Marriage In Eloquent New Q&A: 'I Have Way Too Many Gay Friends To Not Be Supportive!'
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
Lea Salonga offers her candid thoughts on several topics, including gay marriage in the Philippines!
Kristin Chenoweth Announces Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Concert In Early 2016, Tickets On Sale 8/14
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
Kristin Chenoweth is set to perform in Philadelphia!
Phylicia Rashad, Andre De Shields & More Original Cast Reunite for THE WIZ in Central Park Today
August 12, 2015
August 12, 2015
Ease on down to Central Park this week!
Meet Gaston's Horse, Magnifique! New Photos From Set Of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Film
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
Meet one of the furry stars of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL's Keala Settle Takes Over Official American Repertory Theater Twitter Saturday, 8/15
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL is set for a total Twitter takeover!
She's Back! Lily Rabe Confirmed For AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL & Ryan Murphy Reveals New Details
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
A fan favorite returns to AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL!
Sing For Us! THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA West End Celebrates 12,000 Performances In Group Photo
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA marks a major milestone tonight!
THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN, Starring Meryl Streep, Out on Criterion Blu-ray Today
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
Harold Pinter and Meryl Streep together onscreen!
THE WIZ Star Dee Dee Bridgewater Releases New Album DEE DEE'S FEATHERS Today
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
A Tony-winner with a jazz-tastic new solo album!
Have Faith! Mary Testa & Michael Starobin Set For 54 Below Shows, 11/2 & 11/9
August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015
Have faith in Mary Testa and Michael Starobin!
Must-See Video! Katie Ladner Performs Amazing LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS & WICKED Mash-Up At 54 Below
August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015
Two showstoppers as you've never heard them before!
BRING IT ON!'s Ariana DeBose & Kate Rockwell Reteam For 54 Below Show, 9/28
August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015
Two leading ladies re-team for a night of song!
'I Am Not A Crook!' Patrick Wilson Featured In New Video Teaser For FARGO Season Two
August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015
A Broadway headliner joins a TV hit!
SOUND OFF World Premiere Exclusive: Steve Lawrence Clip From THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES
August 12, 2015
August 12, 2015
A showbiz icon comments on a legendary TV institution!
SOUND OFF World Premiere Exclusive: Bernadette Peters Clip From THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES
August 14, 2015
August 14, 2015
A modern theatrical legend comments on an iconic TV institution!
SOUND OFF World Premiere Exclusive: Chita Rivera Clip From THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES
August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015
A legendary leading lady reflects on an iconic TV institution!
SOUND OFF World Premiere: Cheryl Freeman & More In 'Hard To Be Diva' Music Video From STARMITES At 54 Below
August 9, 2015
August 9, 2015
A standout showstopper from STARMITES at 54 Below!
Donna McKechnie Talks SAME PLACE, ANOTHER TIME At 54 Below, A CHORUS LINE & More
August 7, 2015
August 7, 2015
A living legend is coming to 54 Below!
Josh Young & Erin Mackey Talk AMAZING GRACE: 'He Was Lost, Now Is Found'
August 7, 2015
August 7, 2015
The leading man and leading lady discuss Amazing Grace!
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