Breaker & More Talk LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, Preview SongsJuly 24, 2013The new Shakespeare In The Park production of William Shakespeare's LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST kicks off tonight in Central Park at the Delacorte Theater and the star of the show and creative team discuss the fresh musical adaptation of the classic in a new interview as well as preview some of the rockin' new tunes penned precisely for this Public Theater production.
Tim Minchin Teases Details On New Stage MusicalJuly 24, 2013Charismatic stage performer and acclaimed MATILDA songwriter Tim Minchin drops some hints about his new stage musical in a new interview, confirming it will be yet another collaboration with director Matthew Warchus, among other tidbits.
Carrie Underwood Visits Austria Ahead Of SOUND OF MUSICJuly 23, 2013Country music superstar and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood is setting her sights on another medium to conquer later this year with the December live broadcast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC and the star is currently soaking up the sights of her real-life forbearer, Maria Von Trapp, on vacation in Austria.
Don Black Previews DOWNTON ABBEY Theme SongJuly 23, 2013Legendary lyricist Don Black discusses penning lyrics to the iconic theme song of international period-set hit series DOWNTON ABBEY and previews the atmospheric and moody new song before its premiere on the first episode of Season Four in a new interview.
Don Black Speaks On STEPHEN WARD, Lloyd Webber & MoreJuly 23, 2013Multi-award-winning stage and screen lyricist Don Black talks about his current collaboration with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Christopher Hampton on the new historically-based West End musical STEPHEN WARD and much more in a new interview.
Hal Prince Discusses Set Design & MoreJuly 23, 2013Theatrical titan Hal Prince details the finer points of the importance of set design and more in a new interview clip posted by Masterworks Broadway.
SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE Revival Indiegogo Kicks OffJuly 23, 2013A grassroots online fundraising campaign has begun for a New York City revival of Michael John LaChiusa's 2005 Off-Broadway musical SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE, spearheaded by producer Colby Levin.
Fierstein Comments On Russian Anti-Gay Op-EdJuly 23, 2013Theatrical luminary, multi-Tony Award-winner and activist Harvey Fierstein published an eloquent op-ed piece in the New York Times earlier this week decrying Russia's recent anti-gay legislation and opens up about the essay and the issue at large in an informative new interview.
First Promo For Sarah Brightman's PBS DREAMCHASERJuly 23, 2013The first official video promotional advertisement for internationally celebrated soprano Sarah Brightman's forthcoming PBS concert presentation of DREAMCHASER has been released in anticipation of the premiere early next month.
Gothic & Gruesome New DRACULA Series PromoJuly 22, 2013Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as Bram Stoker's infamous imbiber of plasma, Count Dracula, in NBC's moody and atmospheric new reboot of the horror classic in the form of a weekly TV series and an attention-grabbing new music video promotional spot for the series has been released in anticipation of the premiere later this year, just in time for Halloween.
Mary Louise Parker Featured In New MCC AdJuly 22, 2013Versatile stage and screen star Mary-Louise Parker returns to the theatre this season in the new drama THE SNOW GEESE, written by Sharr White and directed by Daniel Sullivan, and an ad boasting the popular headliner's appearance frontlines MCC's new subscription campaign.
Cattrall & Company Switch Roles For Special SWEET BIRDJuly 22, 2013Internationally recognized stage and screen superstar Kim Cattrall and rising Broadway headliner Seth Numrich currently star in the West End in the rapturously received Old Vic production of the Tennessee Williams classic SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH and the stately leading players switched roles with their cast-mates for a recent special one-off performance.
Idina Menzel & Taye Diggs Present A BROADER WAY Karaoke TodayJuly 22, 2013Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar Idina Menzel and popular Broadway-Hollywood crossover star Taye Diggs - husband and wife in real life - host a special fundraising event for their kids' charity, A BROADER WAY, tonight, July 22, hosted by the one and only Whoopi Goldberg.
InDepth InterView Exclusive: Baillie Walsh Focuses In On SPRINGSTEEN & I Fathom Event, Plus Upcoming Projects & MoreJuly 22, 2013Today, BroadwayWorld presents an exclusive look behind the scenes at the innovative new Bruce Springsteen documentary SPRINGSTEEN & I, presented by Fathom-equipped movie theaters nationwide for two special showings on July 22 and 30 only, by talking to the talented creator and director of the project, Baillee Walsh. Walsh has previously displayed his musical documentary skills with the Oasis project LORD DON'T SLOW ME DOWN, as well as shown off his cinematic skills with the feature film FLASHBACKS OF A FOOL, starring frequent collaborator Daniel Craig. In addition to film work, Walsh also enjoys success as a music video director - having helmed a dozen Massive Attack videos, among others - as well as a designer commercial director, for brands such as Cartier, all of which he touches upon in this expansive chat. Most of all, Walsh examines the many layers of the new Springsteen salute, featuring fan-submitted footage and never-before-seen vintage and recent live concert captures of The Boss himself live, onstage, in action - and in charge, as always. Walsh discusses Springsteen's support of the film as well as master director/producer Ridley Scott's instructive involvement, as well as what fans can expect from the LIFE IN A DAY-esque music/film experience. Plus, Walsh expresses his enthusiasm for Fathom Events in general and expounds upon the role of technology in entertainment today. All of that and much, much more in this spotlight on one of the most unique and electric music films of the 21st century.
First Look At Rose & Grier In THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAMJuly 19, 2013Broadway/Hollywood notable and Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose stars alongside frequent stage and screen presence David Alan Grier in the new Hallmark original film THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM, directed by Kenny Leon, and a first trailer and poster for the film have been released.
CHICAGO In Rehearsal With Simpson, Barks & MoreJuly 19, 2013Pop star and former Broadway/West End CHICAGO lead Ashlee Simpson returns to the celebrated role for the upcoming Hollywood Bowl production, directed by Brooke Shields, and a first look at the cast in rehearsal has been revealed.
First Look At Ejiofor, Paulson & More In 12 YEARS A SLAVEJuly 18, 2013Charismatic Olivier Award-winning stage and screen superstar Chiwetel Ejiofor leads the new drama from acclaimed director Steve McQueen, 12 YEARS A SLAVE, and an impressive new trailer has been released for the upcoming feature film.
Parsons Remarks On NORMAL HEART & EmmysJuly 18, 2013Recent Broadway headliner and popular TV star Jim Parsons discusses his Emmy nomination earlier today as well as the Emmy chances for the forthcoming HBO film adaptation of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART in which he co-stars next year, as well.