First Trailer For Jackman & Davis In PRISONERSMay 30, 2013Tony Award winners and Broadway/Hollywood superstars Hugh Jackman and Viola Davis team up for PRISONERS, a new feature film co-starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Terrence Howard, Paul Dano, Mario Bello, Melissa Leo and Len Cariou.
2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #10 - Idina, WICKED & RENTMay 31, 2013Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on a triple-threat Tony-winning talent famous for originating starring roles in two Broadway mega-hits, RENT and WICKED - Idina Menzel!
Menzel Performs Touching Hamlisch TributeMay 30, 2013Just in time for her 42nd birthday, Broadway superstar and GLEE standout Idina Menzel is featured in a newly released clip from this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, with a stirring musical tribute to the late Marvin Hamlisch.
Branagh's MACBETH To Be Filmed & Broadcast On NT LiveMay 30, 2013Internationally regarded Shakespearean Sir Kenneth Branagh is making his mark on one of the Bard's most well-known roles at the Manchester International Festival in July - the Scottish Play itself, MACBETH - and it has now just been announced that the production will be filmed and broadcast as part of NT Live.
Nick Jonas Talks Sexy New Movie, On LocationMay 30, 2013Internationally recognized pop superstar and thespian Nick Jonas opens up about his risque new role in his first headlining feature film, CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR, as well as what we can expect from the Jonas-described 'sexy thriller.'
NYC PBS Thirteen Ads Mock Reality TVMay 30, 2013A series of attention-grabbing new advertisements celebrating 50 years of NYC PBS station Thirteen WNET have begun popping up throughout the Big Apple, all mocking the contemporary trend of disposable reality TV.
Banderas, Gaga, Gooding Jr. & More in MACHETE KILLSMay 30, 2013The first trailer for Robert Rodriguez's action-packed, shoot 'em up sequel MACHETE KILLS has finally been released and it showcases many featured stars in addition to lead Danny Trejo - among them, stage/screen stars Antonio Banderas, Lady Gaga, Cuba Gooding Jr. and more.
Patricia Kelly Presents GENE KELLY: THE LEGACY On June 1May 29, 2013Historian and executor of the Gene Kelly Estate, Patricia Ward Kelly, will present her fascinating solo show GENE KELLY: THE LEGACY on June 1 at Chapman University's Memorial Hall in Orange County, CA - an encore presentation of the two sold-out shows Kelly introduced at the Academy Of Motion Pictures at Lincoln Center in NYC last July.
Hugh Jackman, Billie Joe Armstrong & More On New Lonely Island LPMay 29, 2013Comedic music collective known as The Lonely Island have announced the special guests and revealed the full tracklist for their upcoming release, THE WACK ALBUM, and special guests include Broadway/Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman, as well as Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga and more.
McDonald Performs 'Baltimore' & Discusses New AlbumMay 29, 2013Five-time Tony Award-winning stage superstar Audra McDonald has been making the rounds promoting her newest solo recording, the exquisite GO BACK HOME, as well as her recent PBS special of the same title, and she recently stopped by WNYC's Soundcheck for an interview and performance, with clips now released.
Check Out The 2013 Tony Awards Commercials!May 28, 2013The 2013 Tony Awards will occur on June 9 at 8 PM on CBS and all of Broadway will be turning out for theatre's biggest night and some fabulous and quite funny new promos for the telecast have now been unveiled.
CBS has just released three uniquely adorable ads for the forthcoming awards ceremony, featuring nominees and current stars of MATILDA, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, ANNIE and more.
2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #12 - ANNIEMay 29, 2013Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on a beloved seven-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, ANNIE!
Fierstein Fires Off Fiery Boy Scouts EssayMay 28, 2013Multi-Tony Award-winning playwright and performer Harvey Fierstein has published a fiery screed denouncing the Boy Scouts Of America and the media handling of the recent debate over allowing out gay members and leaders to join the well-known youth organization, among other pressing GLBT issues in general.
Sarah Brightman Joins InstagramMay 28, 2013Internationally recognized performer and the world's best-selling soprano, Sarah Brightman, has now joined Instagram and has posted a short video message about it.
New ANNIE Cast Album Available NowMay 28, 2013The cast recording of the 2012 Broadway revival of James Lapine's new production of ANNIE will feature three bonus tracks by Glee star and replacement Miss Hannigan Jane Lynch in addition to showcasing original revival Hannigan Katie Finneran.
FLASH SPECIAL: Bonus Material From Audra McDonald's PBS Concert Just Released!May 27, 2013Five-time Tony Award-winning Broadway icon Audra McDonald presented an absolutely spectacular PBS concert as the conclusion of this year's 2012-2013 Live From Lincoln Center series on PBS with AUDRA MCDONALD: GO BACK HOME last Friday night, and, now, the official PBS site is offering even more material from the special that did not make the TV cut due to time constraints.