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Three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar Bernadette Peters reflects on one of the most memorable musicals on her impressive resume in a new essay - the pointillistic musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.

Today we are talking to a Broadway leading lady making a major mark in the gender-bending role of Yitzhak in the new Broadway production of John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's masterful rock musical HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH starring Neil Patrick Harris, the affable and idiosyncratically alluring Lena Hall. Discussing sharing the stage with NPH in the raucous and wild rock showpiece, Hall offers a vivid view of her participation in the Broadway iteration of the cult hit - ranging from polishing her vocals for a cover of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" to donning a prosthetic penis and much more. Additionally, Hall opens up about the larger themes of the prescient and timely musical, as well as shares her affection for the rock, pop and punk sound the score so evocatively emulates and recreates. On that note, Hall also sheds some light on her other ongoing endeavor, as lead singer of the band The Deafening, and shares some of her favorite songs to sing at gigs around town - including an upcoming show at Arlene's Grocery later this week. As if that were not enough, Hall also looks back on some of her most fondly remembered roles to date, reflecting on her time spent in the corps of CATS and the lace-ups of KINKY BOOTS through to a new jukebox musical project featuring the music of iconic rock songwriter Holly Knight. All of that, throwback tales involving NPH and much, much more in this wide-ranging conversation with one of the most uniquely compelling Broadway stars of the new season.

GLEE breakout star and Broadway notable Lea Michele dazzles with a whole new look for her role as Fanny Brice in the revival of the classic Jule Styne/Bob Merrill musical FUNNY GIRL on an upcoming episode of FOX's hit musical dramedy series GLEE and a first look at the actress in action showing off her new style is now available to view.

A 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.

Broadway superstar and internationally recognized vocal talent Idina Menzel appeared on long-running NBC morning show TODAY last week to perform two songs from her brand new Broadway musical IF/THEN as well as address the multiple pop culture moments she has experienced in the last few months - many FROZEN-related - as part of an interview, as well, and a new behind the scenes video is now available to view.

Broadway newcomer and Hollywood superstar James Franco opens up about his experiences as part of the new Broadway production of OF MICE AND MEN as part of a new interview.

The hugely talented national tour cast of Green Day-penned Broadway rock musical AMERICAN IDIOT showed off their penchant for contemporary music with a spectacular rock showcase earlier this month and an extensive collection of clips from the performance are now available to view.

Tony Award-winning Broadway star Karen Olivo recently kicked off a crowd-sourcing campaign to fund her new solo album project via Kickstarter and the current tally shows that the triple-threat has surpassed her original goal.

Two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar Donna Murphy is set to appear in the guest starring role of Judge Alice Adelson on CBS's his drama series THE GOOD WIFE this Sunday according to exclusive information obtained by BroadwayWorld.

Today we continue BroadwayWorld's newest column celebrating the classic clips from yesteryear featuring our favorite classic stage and screen stars with a spotlight on a legendary movie musical leading man and Broadway icon byway of the hit later-in-life revue SUGAR BABIES, Mickey Rooney.

World renown master magician Teller co-directs the new A.R.T. production of William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST along with Aaron Posner and the creative collaborators are featured in a new promotional video highlighting the recent Las Vegas opening of the new take on the classic.

An attention-grabbing new promotional campaign celebrating the West End's longest-running musical, LES MISERABLES, took to the streets of London and beyond this week as a fleet of new LES MISERABLES-themed cabs have been spotted on highways, byways and city streets throughout the city and surrounding territories.

This week's episode of FOX's hit musical dramedy series Glee was titled 'Bash' and the episode was highlighted by four songs penned by master Broadway songwriter Stephen Sondheim, so stars Darren Criss and Chord Overstreet discuss the work of Sondheim in an amusing new featurette.

What, dare say, is “the ultimate musical theatre challenge”? Well, Sondheim, that is! Otherwise known as the greatest living musical theatre dramatist and the subject of this week's GLEE - FOLLIES to SWEENEY TODD and INTO THE WOODS. And, touching, timely and terrific tribute it was.

Two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar Donna Murphy has just landed a recurring guest starring role on hit USA series ROYAL PAINS, BroadwayWorld can exclusively confirm.

Today, we are particularly pleased and grateful to announce that Tony Award winner Alice Ripley has agreed to join the starry roster of leading ladies and gentlemen already confirmed for the event and pay tribute to the classic composer.

Multi-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 according to a new report and a first look at the actress in action rehearsing an upcoming sure-to-be showstopper alongside series star Darren Criss is now available to view.

Two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway headliner Donna Murphy is set to discuss her remarkable career as part of an UP CLOSE interview to benefit the Drama League later this month and tickets are now on sale.

A 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 a first look at Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams performing the breakout hit 'I Don't Know How To Love Him' is now available to view.

A 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 a first look at Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams performing the breakout hit 'I Don't Know How To Love Him' is now available to view.