Pat Cerasaro - Page 172

While a visit from the Queen of England is something few of us could ever dream of experiencing, it would be nearly as big a pipe dream to imagine rubbing elbows with Hollywood and theatre royalty like Helen Mirren - yet, that is precisely the wish that 10-year-old cancer patient Oliver Burton expressed and the starry substitute player he received.

Today we are talking to a five-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer celebrated for her stupendous work on CRAZY FOR YOU, THE PRODUCERS, CONTACT, THE FROGS, THOU SHALT NOT, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS and many more - the master musicals director Susan Stroman. In discussing a vast array of topics, Stroman and I touch upon many of her past projects as well as look ahead to her current and future endeavors - that is: the forthcoming Broadway bow of the new musical BIG FISH, starring Norbert Leo Butz, as well as the world premiere of Ahrens & Flaherty's LITTLE DANCER next year. Most importantly, Stroman shines a light on her enduring artistic partnership with Mel Brooks in bringing to life the screen-to-stage musical adaptations of both THE PRODUCERS and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, with BLAZING SADDLES on the way - their rich collaboration also being highlighted in this week's AMERICAN MASTERS tribute to Mel Brooks on PBS. Additionally, Stroman reflects on some of her lesser-known entities and casts a light on some of her foremost influences as well as candidly discusses her specialty work for a bevy of major stars - such as at SONDHEIM: A CELEBRATION AT CARNEGIE HALL in 1992 - and the finer points of working with Stephen Sondheim and Nathan Lane on Sondheim's most recent original Broadway musical, THE FROGS. Plus, Stroman shares first details of her upcoming collaboration with comedy master Woody Allen on the musical stage adaptation of Allen's Academy Award-winning BULLETS OVER BROADWAY and also offers the 411 on the upcoming Los Angeles and West End productions of Kander & Ebb's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS - including the real-life role the musical has played in the pardoning of the originally accused nine just last month. Stroman also comments on her work with Hal Prince on the career revue PRINCE OF BROADWAY, opening in Japan in 2015, and also touches upon her ongoing desire to pursue a film adaptation of her multi-Tony Award-winning and genre-redefining 2000 Best Musical, CONTACT. All of that and much, much awaits in this wide-ranging conversation!

Broadway regular and Hollywood star Liev Schreiber headlines Showtime's new series Ray Donovan and he discusses his leading role on the action-packed new crime-themed drama in a new promotional featurette, as does recognizable co-star Jon Voight.

Due to overwhelming demand, last month cabaret showplace 54 Below added two new dates to the upcoming venue debut of LES MISERABLES breakout star and Broadway marquee name Aaron Tveit and tonight he plays his final show there after a stupendously well-received series of shows.

Legendary Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Bea Arthur may be best remembered by fans around the globe for her unforgettable performances onstage and onscreen in MAME, MAUDE and GOLDEN GIRLS, yet to an annonymous bidder at an auction at famed Christie's auction house last night Bea Arthur in the altogether was worth nearly $2 million.

GLEE star and Broadway favorite Matthew Morrison has come out in support of marriage equality and joined with the Human Rights Campaign in support of LGBT equality.

HARRY POTTER mega-star and Broadway stalwart Daniel Radcliffe discusses his new role in Martin McDonagh's THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN in the West End as well as shows off some period-apropos duds befitting of his character in the prickly comedic drama in the June issue of Vogue magazine, available now.

Ramping up the excitement for the new Stratford Festival revival production of The Who's seminal rock opera TOMMY even more, festivities are just coming to a close for Pinballapalooza - an attempt to break the world record for simultaneous pinball play.

Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist and rock icon Pete Townshend attended the revival production of his seminal rock opera TOMMY at the Stratford Festival in Canada last night and joined the cast onstage for the curtain call.

Jack's Mannequin lead singer and SMASH song contributor Andrew McMahon has taken to YouTube to perform one of his most well-received and popular songs written for Season Two of the NBC musical drama series, 'I Heard Your Voice In A Dream'.

A plethora of new details about acclaimed director Mary Zimmerman's new stage reimagining of the classic 1967 Disney film THE JUNGLE BOOK have now been released, including a first look at the costumes and information about the score and overall visual inspiration for the new production trying out at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago starting next month.

The iconic stars of the Radio City Spectacular - the one and only Rockettes - have been holding Spring auditions this month and the official Facebook page of the unforgettable New York landmarks themselves has been showing us the cutthroat process of selecting the headliners of the biggest show in the Big Apple, from 500 to 50 to a mere few.

New behind the scenes photos and video of the season finale of FOX's mega-hit musical dramedy series Glee have been revealed, featuring guest star Patty Duke as well as series showstoppers Darren Criss, Chord Overstreed, Chris Colfer, Lea Michele and more.

In a new entry in the Masterworks Broadway LEGENDS OF BROADWAY web series, Tony-winning director/lyricist Richard Maltby Jr. discusses the inception of the idea through to conception, casting, enaction and reception of the Fats Waller revue AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'.

A sure-to-be spectacular new concert special showcasing the alluring and enchanting musical world of internationally renown recording artist and performer Sarah Brightman will be filmed in June according to a new post by Brightman's official Facebook page.

Broadway/Hollywood crossover star Kerry Washington appeared on ELLEN yesterday and talked all about her mega-hit ABC TV series SCANDAL as well as her new Tyler Perry-produced comedy PEEPLES, while also finding the time to show off her dancing skills in a game of dance charades.

Official character cards depicting the central figures in Zack Snyder's new SUPERMAN feature film reboot MAN OF STEEL have been released, showcasing stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe and more, offering new facts and insights into the characters they portray.

Internationally recognized music star Linda Eder has hinted that a country album could very well be in her future via a fan question she recently replied to on Fanbridge.

The first set pictures and stills from acclaimed actress and director Liv Ullmann's upcoming stage-to-screen adaptation of August Stringberg's MISS JULIE have just been leaked, showcasing film stars Jessica Chastain and Colin Farrell in full costume and in action.