Craig Zadan and Neil Meron to Produce Knights Templar Miniseries
by TV News Desk - May 30, 2014 Deadline writes that Broadway, television and film producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are backing a miniseries centering on the beginnings of the medieval Christian order the Knights Templar. Keir Pearson (Hotel Rwanda) is writing the script....
UPDATE: Neil Meron Confirms Christian Borle Casting for NBC's PETER PAN!
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2014 Today, Peter Pan producer Neil Meron has confirmed the news on Twitter, posting last night: 'welcome to #PeterPanLive Christian Borle @craigzadan @nbc http://www'...
First Video Promo For PETER PAN LIVE! With Christopher Walken & Allison Williams
by Pat Cerasaro - October 19, 2014 See the stars of PETER PAN LIVE! in action for the first time!...
Photo Flash: First Look at Allison Williams & Christopher Walken in Promo for NBC's PETER PAN LIVE!
by Nicole Rosky - September 24, 2014 As BroadwayWorld previously reported, stage vets Taylor Louderman and Alanna Saunders most recently joined the cast as of NBC's upcoming PETER PAN LIVE! as Wendy Darling and Tiger Lily, respectively. The pair joins GIRLS' Allison Williams, Christopher Walken, Christian Borle and Kelli O'Hara for the...
Laura Benanti is 'Very Excited' About Possible 2016 Return to Broadway!
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2014 Broadway fav Laura Benanti talks about her guest starring role in the current season of ABC's NASHVILLE and also teases about a return to the Great White Way....
VIDEO: Watch Laura Benanti and Connie Britton Perform Duet on ABC's NASHVILLE!
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2014 Tony Award winner Laura Benanti performed a duet with Connie Britton on this week's episode of NASHVILLE on ABC. The actress is currently guest starring on this season of the musical drama as new recording artist Sadie Stone....
Breaking News: Tony Nominee Kelli O'Hara Heads to NBC's PETER PAN LIVE
by TV News Desk - September 09, 2014 Five-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara, who has become the toast of Broadway musical theater with a startling string of hits that have wowed audiences and critics alike, has been cast in NBC's highly anticipated Dec. 4 telecast of 'Peter Pan Live!'...
First Video Promo For PETER PAN LIVE! With Christopher Walken & Allison Williams
by Pat Cerasaro - October 19, 2014 See the stars of PETER PAN LIVE! in action for the first time!...
STAGE TUBE: Audra McDonald Makes History; Her Six Inspiring Tony Awards Moments!
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2014 As announced earlier this evening, Audra McDonald has just received her 6th Tony Award for Best Performance by and Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her role as Billie Holiday in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL. Below, BWW honors the Broadway legend by looking at her acceptance speeches, a...
Rema Webb Plays 54 Below Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - September 08, 2014 Rema Webb, most recently featured in Violet on Broadway performs at 54 Below tonight, directed by Tony Award Winner, Billy Porter....
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents DAZZLE: BROADWAY... OUR WAY!, 6/25-27
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014 In celebration of Gay Pride month, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) Artistic Director, Dr. Timothy Seelig announced today the final concert of the 2013/14 season, DAZZLE: Broadway...Our Way! on Wednesday, June 25; Thursday, June 26; and Friday, June 27, 2014 at 8 p.m. at Nourse Theatre (275 Ha...
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Six-Time Tony Winner Audra McDonald!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 15, 2014 Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special i...
Laura Benanti is 'Very Excited' About Possible 2016 Return to Broadway!
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2014 Broadway fav Laura Benanti talks about her guest starring role in the current season of ABC's NASHVILLE and also teases about a return to the Great White Way....
Twitter Watch: Neil Meron Shares More from NBC's PETER PAN Rehearsals!
by BWW Staff - October 07, 2014 On Twitter Watch, Neil Meron wrote 'Catherine Zuber costume sketch'...
Christopher Walken on PETER PAN Vocal Performance: 'Think Rex Harrison'
by Caryn Robbins - September 26, 2014 This week, the stage veteran told EW's Clark Collis that while singing isn't his strong suit, he's not worried about his performance in the live musical broadcast....
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents DAZZLE: BROADWAY... OUR WAY!, Now thru 6/27
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2014 In celebration of Gay Pride month, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) Artistic Director, Dr. Timothy Seelig announced today the final concert of the 2013/14 season, DAZZLE: Broadway...Our Way! today, June 25; Thursday, June 26; and Friday, June 27, 2014 at 8 p.m. at Nourse Theatre (275 Hayes Str...
TV: Chatting with the 2014 Drama Desk Creative Nominees- Susan Stroman, Michael Mayer, Andrew Lippa & More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2014 Nominations for the 2014 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last month at 54 Below, and earlier this week, the honorees appeared at the 2014 Drama Desk Nominees Reception. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there and caught interviews with some of the creatives nominated, including Susan Stroman...
Neil Meron Talks PETER PAN LIVE! & Oscars 2015 Host Neil Patrick Harris
by Pat Cerasaro - October 23, 2014 Academy Award-winning producer Neil Meron talks PETER PAN LIVE! and Oscars 2015!...
UPDATE: Audra McDonald 'Considering' Role in HELLO AGAIN Film Adaptation; No Deal in Place
by Tyler Peterson - September 18, 2014 Despite previous reports, six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald's involvement in the film adaptation of Michael John LaChuisa's HELLO AGAIN is not yet a done deal....
VIDEO: Tony Winner Audra McDonald Sings Actual Yahoo Answers on FALLON!
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2014 On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, 6-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald returned to once again sing some actual Yahoo! Answers. Watch the hilarity below!...
Photo Flash: NBC Reveals Poster for PETER PAN LIVE!
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2014 NBC has released key art for 'Peter Pan Live!' with Allison Williams starring in the title role and Christopher Walken as the villainous Captain Hook. This holiday musical event will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on NBC. Check it out below!...
Photo Flash: Newly Minted Emmy Winners Dori Berinstein, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Pose at Creative Arts Ceremony
by Tyler Peterson - August 19, 2014 A whopping 80 Creative Arts Emmy Awards were presented last weekend at the Nokia Theater at LA LIVE! ThePrimetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards are traditionally held the weekend before the live Primetime Emmys telecast and are largely dedicated to key technical disciplines and behind-the-scenes crafts ...
NBC's PETER PAN Finds Its Pirates, Lost Boys and Darling Children; Complete Casting Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - October 07, 2014 NBC's PETER PAN LIVE, the network special from executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, will air on December 4. Preparing to sprinkle fairy dust across America, NBC presents a bold new LIVE television production of the classic Broadway musical that will gather friends, families and anyone who...
Tony-Winner Laura Benanti Signs with Deraney Public Relations
by Matt Tamanini - September 29, 2014 Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti as signed with Deraney Public Relations. Laura, who won a Tony Award for the Patti Lupone-led revival of GYPSY, is set to begin her reported 10-episode run as songbird Sadie Stone in the hit ABC series NASHVILLE....
VIDEO: Watch Brian Williams Report Casting of Daughter Allison in NBC's PETER PAN
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2014 On the July 30th edition of NBC Nightly News, anchor Brian Williams had the pleasure of reporting the news that his own daughter Allison had been cast in NBC's highly anticipated live broadcast of PETER PAN.... |