STEPHEN WARD Recording Release Date Moved Up To 12/30; Preview Two TracksNovember 19, 2013The cast recording for the highly anticipated new West End musical STEPHEN WARD by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Christopher Hampton and Don Black is now available for pre-order, with its release date now officially moved up to the tail-end of December according to a new announcement.
Behind The Scenes Of THE LION KING's SceneryNovember 19, 2013Long-running Broadway mega-hit THE LION KING is currently playing around the world, as well, with a new production opening in Sydney, Australia, next month and in honor of the opening Disney has unveiled a new behind the scenes look at the staging, story, scenery and success of the musical titled 'Setting The Scene'.
Michael Crawford Discusses Benjamin Britten & NOYE'S FLUDDENovember 18, 2013Multi-award-winning internationally adored stage and screen star Michael Crawford sheds some light on his notable connection to the world of British composer Benjamin Britten as part of a new retrospective interview which also contains rare footage of the star as a mere teenager premiering an opera by one British music master.
WICKED Cast Countdown 2013/14 With Willemijn VerkaikNovember 18, 2013The incoming West End cast of international stage sensation WICKED is highlighted in a series of new featurettes promoting the upcoming major company changeover of many of the lead roles, with a new clip introduced today highlighting Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba,
WICKED Cast Countdown 2013/14 With Savannah StevensonNovember 18, 2013The incoming West End cast of international stage sensation WICKED is highlighted in a series of new featurettes promoting the upcoming major company changeover of many of the lead roles, with a new clip introduced today highlighting Savannah Stevenson as Glinda.
Stephen Sondheim, Paul Simon & Michael Chabon Set For RoundtableNovember 18, 2013A roundtable with three of the most notable and accomplished figures in their respective fields is set for the Museum of Contemporary Art in New York City on December 3, with musical theatre master Stephen Sondheim, pop/rock icon Paul Simon and acclaimed novelist Michael Chabon all set to participate in the discussion.
First Listen To Idina Menzel's 'Let It Go' From Disney's FROZENNovember 18, 2013Broadway superstar and GLEE standout Idina Menzel along with Broadway and Hollywood notable Kristen Bell lead the new Disney animated feature film FROZEN and a first listen to the complete central anthem for the character of Elsa, portrayed by Menzel is now available to hear in full.
Josh Groban & Bernadette Peters Pose For A Photo At A BED AND A CHAIRNovember 18, 2013International superstar recording artist Josh Groban attended the final performance of the spectacular specialty Stephen Sondheim revue A BED AND A CHAIR last night and posed for a photo with noted Sondheim interpreter, stage and screen star Bernadette Peters backstage following the performance.
Barbra Streisand Performs 'You're The Top' From BACK TO BROOKLYN DVD & PBS SpecialNovember 18, 2013The very first complete song performance sneak peek from international icon Barbra Streisand's upcoming CD, DVD and PBS special is now available to view, featuring the incomparable stage and screen legend lending her characteristic brilliance to Cole Porter's 'You're The Top' - with a few Brooklyn-ese alterations!
FOLLIES & SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Coming To DVD?November 18, 2013The recent French premiere Opera de Toulon production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's FOLLIES as well as the spectacularly elaborate, visually and aurally resplendant English-language Theatre du Chatelet production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE will both be arriving on DVD in 2014 according to a new announcement.
InDepth InterView: Billy Magnussen Talks Reserved For Rondee UK Gigs, INTO THE WOODS Movie, VANYA, 50 SHADES & MoreNovember 18, 2013Today we are talking to one of Broadway's biggest recent breakout stars all about his wide range of recent roles, from Broadway comedies to TV dramas to big screen movie musicals and beyond - the amiable and versatile Billy Magnussen. Discussing the finer points of his recent Broadway run in Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning Best Play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, Magnussen imparts stories of sharing the stage with stalwarts Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce and expresses his enthusiasm for the piece. Furthermore, Magnussen offers up the exclusive 411 on his newest venture, the big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS and reveals fascinating new details about the production, as well as recounts co-starring with Meryl Streep and more. Most importantly, Magnussen gives us a preview of what we can expect from his upcoming UK rock shows with band Reserved For Rondee, opening up about the roots of the band, the types of shows they put on and specifics about the two shows coming up later this month. Plus, Magnussen comments on some of his most notable recent film and TV appearances - ranging from his stupendous character arc of HBO's BOARDWALK EMPIRE to his brief but memorable role in the indie THE EAST - and also looks ahead to his role on the new David Milch-penned HBO series THE MONEY as well as the upcoming Mary Pickford biopic THE FIRST. All of that, recollections of his recent audition for the big screen 50 SHADES OF GREY feature film and much, much more awaits in this engrossing conversation with a major Broadway and Hollywood talent on the rise.
Charlie Sheen & Laura Bell Bundy Decorate For Holiday ANGER MANAGEMENTNovember 16, 2013Broadway headliner and rising small screen star Laura Bell Bundy joins with her controversial co-star on the hit FX comedy series ANGER MANAGEMENT, none other than Charlie Sheen, to pose for a jolly holiday shot and the pic has now made its way onto the internet via social media.
PIPPIN's Pigs Try To Escape & Take The SubwayNovember 15, 2013The colorful cast of characters comprising the company of the hit Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's beloved medieval musical PIPPIN boasts performers of all shapes and sizes, including a few who occasionally oink, and some of those plucky pigs recently took it upon themselves to try to sneak away from the farm... and, they got about as far as the subway!
New Promo For Barbra Streisand's BACK TO BROOKLYN CD & DVDNovember 15, 2013An alluring new promotional spot showcasing legendary stage and screen star Barbra Streisand's eagerly anticipated new CD and DVD based on her recent worldwide smash hit BACK TO BROOKLYN tour is now available to view.
WICKED Cast Countdown 2013/14 With Jeremy Taylor As FiyeroNovember 15, 2013The incoming West End cast of international stage sensation WICKED is highlighted in a series of new featurettes promoting the upcoming major company changeover of many of the lead roles, with a new clip introduced today highlighting Jeremy Taylor as Fiyero.