KINKY BOOTS Launches Valentine's Day Kinky Kookie KompetitionFebruary 10, 20142013 Best Musical Tony Award winner KINKY BOOTS is spreading the love around this Valentine's Day by offering fans the chance to provide their most beloved cast members in the show a particularly sweet treat in honor of the holiday.
Sarah Brightman Discusses Singing In Space & Vocal HealthFebruary 10, 2014Internationally celebrated stage star, recording artist and concert performer Sarah Brightman opens up about her upcoming space travel mission as well as maintaining her vocal health and much more as part of a new interview in promotion of her ongoing DREAMCHASER world tour.
Tim Rice Confirms FROM HERE TO ETERNITY Cast RecordingFebruary 10, 2014Multi-award-winning master lyricist Tim Rice has officially confirmed that the cast of his current West End musical FROM HERE TO ETERNITY will enter the studio sometime soon to record a cast recording of the score according to a new social media message.
InDepth InterView: Randy Graff Talks New 54 Below Show MADE IN BROOKLYN, Plus LES MISERABLES, Broadway Memories & MoreFebruary 12, 2014Today we are talking to a legendary leading lady famous for a few of the most iconic roles in some of the most memorable musicals of the 1980s and 1990s as well as a versatile vocalist and concert performer set to make her cabaret debut later this month - the ingratiating and amusing Randy Graff. Looking back at originating the role of Fantine in the original Broadway production of mega-hit mega musical LES MISERABLES and singing the unforgettable 'I Dreamed A Dream' eight times a week (and on the best-selling cast recording) as well as recounting her Tony Award-winning work in the endlessly entertaining Cy Coleman/David Zippel musical comedy CITY OF ANGELS, Graff share stories from behind the scenes and gives us a rare look at theatrical history in the making and her elemental role in both productions. Additionally, Graff opens up about some of her other most fondly remembered work, including her fantastic turn in Ed Kleban's A CLASS ACT, William Finn's FALSETTOS, Cole Porter's HIGH SOCIETY, the stage play and documentary MOON OVER BUFFALO co-starring Carol Burnett, the most recent revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and much more. Most importantly, Graff generously outlines what we can expect from her upcoming solo shows at NYC hotspot 54 Below titled MADE IN BROOKLYN, in what will actually be the stalwart star's solo show premiere. In addition to all of that, Graff also touches upon some of her big screen and small screen work, ranging from LAW & ORDER to RENT, as well as recounts some theatrical tales involving theatre greats such as Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, John Simon and more. All of that and much, much more awaits in this rich resume recounting retrospective with one of Broadway's best!
InDepth InterView: Andrea McArdle Talks 54 Below Show DREAM ROLES, Plus New Album, ANNIE Memories, BWW VISITS OZ & MoreFebruary 10, 2014Today we are talking to a terrifically talented triple-threat diva known for her legendary Broadway performance as the title character in the iconic original production of ANNIE as well as notable appearances on Broadway since in STARLIGHT EXPRESS, LES MISERABLES, STATE FAIR and more - the engaging and passionate Andrea McArdle. Opening up about her life after 'Tomorrow' as well as sharing memories of her time in ANNIE, McArdle sheds some light on her idiosyncratic showbiz career and shares sensational stories from her past and present while also looking ahead to the future. Additionally, McArdle looks back on many of her most famous roles to date, including her roller skating days in STARLIGHT EXPRESS and her recent stint as MAME herself, as well as her various Judy Garland-related properties, too - the TV biopic RAINBOW and the stage adaptation of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS among them, not to mention her sensational star turn as the opener of the recent sold-out series of 10th anniversary concerts at Joe's Pub, BROADWAYWORLD.COM VISITS OZ, directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and MaryBeth Abel, where she exquisitely performed 'I'm Always Chasing Rainbows'. Plus, McArdle comments on her recent Broadway Records live album 70'S & SUNNY and the material and decade that inspired it. Most importantly, McArdle looks ahead to her new series of solo shows kicking off at 54 Below this week titled DREAM ROLES and previews some of the stupendous song selections she has chosen for the show - with material by Stephen Sondheim, Charles Strouse and more included! All of that and much, much more awaits in this career-spanning chat with one of Broadway's best and best-loved leading ladies.
Disney Launches THE PRINCESS BRIDE Stage Musical WebsiteFebruary 8, 2014A new website has been launched for an upcoming stage version of the beloved family-friendly adventure/romance THE PRINCESS BRIDE offering fans the chance to be provided with updates on the new project's development as it plays out.
TABOO 10th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below TonightFebruary 8, 2014Internationally recognized pop icon Boy George's biographical musical TABOO has had a particularly colorful history considering its original hit West End production, troubled and tumultuous 2003 Broadway bow and successful 2012 Brixton remounting and the show is now set for a splashy live New York re-evaluation and celebration this February.
Flashy New LES MISERABLES UK Promotional Ad Filmed In Trafalgar SquareFebruary 7, 2014The ensemble of actors making up the central cast of the West End's longest-running musical, LES MISERABLES, took to the streets of London to film an attention-grabbing new advertisement in Trafalger Square last week according to a new social media posting on the show's official Facebook page.
Matthew Morrison & Kristin Chenoweth Share Photos From GLEE SetFebruary 6, 2014Broadway headliners and recognizable screen stars Matthew Morrison and Kristin Chenoweth team up once again on FOX's hit musical dramedy GLEE in the episodes coming up following the return on the series later this month and a first look at the actors in action is now available to view.
Lea Salonga Offers Backstage Look At DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?February 5, 2014Multi-award-winning stage performer and celebrated vocalist Lea Salonga opens up about her experiences performing in the ongoing series of concerts highlighting the words and music of LES MISERABLES and MISS SAIGON creators Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil titled DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? as part of a new feature article.
GLEE Does FRIENDS & Darren Criss Arrives In GLEE NYCFebruary 5, 2014FOX's hit musical dramedy series GLEE pays homage to legendary ensemble comedy FRIENDS in a new sneak peek of an upcoming episode byway of a new social media post - also showcasing Darren Criss, Kevin McHale and Chord Overstreet and more.
Final AMERICAN HORROR STORY: Inside The Coven FeaturetteFebruary 4, 2014The many witchy women and malicious men making up the third season of FX's hit horror anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN are profiled in the final new behind the scenes featurette, titled Inside The Coven.
Denis O'Hare On AN ILIAD, THE GOOD BOOK & His Own PlaywritingFebruary 4, 2014Tony Award-winning Broadway and Hollywood notable Denis O'Hare opens up about his own creative process as a playwright and actor as part of a new interview in promotion of the Santa Monica bow of his recent performance piece AN ILIAD.