New Preview Of PENNY DREADFUL With Reeve Carney & MoreMay 2, 2014We were recently offered a grisly First Look at Broadway standout and SPIDER-MAN: Turn OFF THE DARK headliner Reeve Carney in his new role playing a classic literary character on Showtime's upcoming horror-themed series Penny Dreadful and a behind the scenes featurette revealing even more about the new horrorshow is now available to view.
THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: TV's First Tony AwardsMay 1, 2014In honor of the 2014 Tony Award nominations this week, we are shining a special spotlight on the first national broadcast of the Tony Awards, which occurred way back on March 26, 1967, with CABARET becoming the big winner of the night (and back on Broadway this season, as a matter of fact).
InDepth InterView Exclusive: Kevin Spacey Talks New RICHARD III Documentary NOW, Plus HOUSE OF CARDS, Future Musical? & MoreMay 1, 2014Last night I had the particular privilege of discussing the intricacies and intrigue of William Shakespeare's legendary history play RICHARD III with one of the greatest actors of our age and a true patron of the arts - two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey. Discussing the finer points of his characterization of the hunchback antihero, Spacey paints a vivid portrait of his experiences in reteaming with his AMERICAN BEAUTY collaborator, director Sam Mendes, on bringing a truly 21st century take on the classic play to the stage - and then bringing the production all the way from the hallowed ground of Spacey's own The Old Vic in London, to the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City to a whirlwind worldwide tour spanning the globe. NOW, a compelling new documentary following the project from rehearsal through to opening night and ensuing world tour is set to be released next month and is highlighted by the fly-on-the-wall intimacy and access it provides viewers, as well as offering copious performance footage of Spacey and company in action onstage. Additionally, Spacey and I address and analyze the undeniable connections between RICHARD III and his super-successful Netflix dramatic series HOUSE OF CARDS, touching upon not only the dramatic parallels, but the lucky sequence of events that made the entire endeavor possible in the first place. After all, Frank Underwood is the modern Richard III in many ways - bloodlust, ambition, ego, humor and darkness included; but, also, the humanity. Plus, Spacey expresses his enthusiasm for starting work on Season Three of the series now that they have been granted Maryland filming tax breaks once again, which was holding up production until this week. Besides all of that, Spacey also clues us in on his future endeavors of interest, mentioning his spate of recent musical performances and his desire to pursue a musical role once again sometime soon following his acclaimed turn as Bobby Darin in musical biopic BEYOND THE SEA. FOLLIES, perhaps?! A wide-ranging conversation with a stage and screen mega-star like none other awaits in today's special spotlight.
SOUND OFF: GLEE's Back-Up & Break-Up PlansApril 30, 2014Navigating the treacherous territory of super-stardom - well, at least on Broadway, headlining FUNNY GIRL - GLEE's 'The Back-Up Plan' gave us a generous dose of showbiz razzle dazzle and flash, while also showing some of the ugly side. Plus, Shirley MacLaine and Darren Criss rock Janis Joplin!
Shirley MacLaine Talks Fosse, Rat Pack, PIPPIN & More Backstage At GLEEApril 30, 2014Multi-award-winning Broadway and Hollywood legend Shirley MacLaine is set to appear in multiple episodes of FOX's hit musical dramedy series Glee later this season and a first look at the actress in action on a sure-to-be showstopper alongside series star Darren Criss is now available to view in a new featurette now available.
Behind The Scenes With Shirley MacLaine On GLEEApril 29, 2014Multi-award-winning Broadway and Hollywood legend Shirley MacLaine is set to appear in multiple episodes of FOX's hit musical dramedy series Glee later this season and a first look at the actress in action on a sure-to-be showstopper alongside series star Darren Criss is now available to view in a new featurette now available.
Cast & Creative Team Discuss New JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Arena TourApril 29, 2014A first look at the talented cast of the new arena tour production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR was presented last week and *N SYNC's JC Chasez opens up about his role of Pontius Pilate in a new interview now available.
Idina Menzel Duets With Billy Joel On THE HOWARD STERN SHOWApril 28, 2014Tony Award-winning Broadway headliner and internationally recognized vocalist Idina Menzel teamed up with iconic rock n roll legend Billy Joel for a duet on THE HOWARD STERN SHOW today and Menzel took to social media to share her enthusiasm for the teaming.
All Songs From GLEE's 'The Back-Up Plan' Now AvailableApril 28, 2014All songs from this week's 'The Back-Up Plan' episode of GLEE are now available to hear, including song selections originally popularized by Janis Joplin, Lauryn Hill, One Direction, Bette Midler and more.
Shirley MacLaine & Darren Criss Rock Janis Joplin's "Piece Of My Heart" On GLEEApril 27, 2014Multi-award-winning Broadway and Hollywood legend Shirley MacLaine is set to appear in multiple episodes of FOX's hit musical dramedy series Glee later this season and a first listen to the actress in action on a sure-to-be showstopper alongside series star Darren Criss is now available to hear in full.