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VIDEO: Disney's MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2012

The Charles Dickens-inspired classic holiday story "The Muppet Christmas Carol," rings in its 20th anniversary with the Blu-ray™ debut of this family favorite today. Check out the clip from the special collection below!...


THE EXISTENTIAL VARIETY HOURS Comes to The Tank
by Samantha Vega - February 08, 2013

In one hour you can experience surreal puppetry, clown and magic, celebrate life with wonderful strangers, and discover the meaning of existence. There are also free cookies. The Existential Variety Hour is performed by the licensed metaphysicians of Doppelskope....


Ricky Gervais in Talks to Lead THE MUPPETS Sequel
by Tyler Peterson - December 17, 2012

English comedian Ricky Gervais is reportedly in talks to star in THE MUPPETS sequel as the film's lead character, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The Disney film is set to begin production in January with Gervais potentially tackling one of the three 'human main characters,' and MODERN FAMILY'...


Disney Theatrical Productions Bringing THE MUPPETS to Broadway in Live Stage Show?
by Nicole Rosky - June 11, 2013

According to Variety, Disney Theatrical Productions is exploring the idea of briging a live stage show featuring the Muppets to Broadway. A showcase was held on May 31 at the New Amsterdam Theatre with direction by Alex Timbers. Over 85 Muppets were used in the experimental project, which was held t...


Rock Band MY MORNING JACKET to Visit CBS Sunday Morning, 6/30
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2013

Serena Altschul goes back to the Kentucky farm where the rock band My Morning Jacket formed their signature sound and learns they take cues from an unlikely source - "The Muppets" - in an interview for this week's CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD,...


FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE Now Available For Pre-Order
by Pat Cerasaro - July 02, 2013

Spectacular Sandy Hook benefit concert FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE will be released on CD, DVD and Blu-ray this September and you can now pre-order the star-studded one night only event....


Rock Band MY MORNING JACKET Visits CBS Today Morning Today
by TV News Desk - June 30, 2013

Serena Altschul goes back to the Kentucky farm where the rock band My Morning Jacket formed their signature sound and learns they take cues from an unlikely source - 'The Muppets' - in an interview for this week's CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD,...


My Morning Jacket Segment To Run On CBS Sunday Morning With Charles Osgood; Tour Kicks Off Today
by Robert Diamond - June 29, 2013

Serena Altschul goes back to the Kentucky farm where My Morning Jacket formed their signature sound and learns they take cues from an unlikely source – “The Muppets” – in an interview for this week's CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD, to be broadcastJune 30, 2013 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Televi...


Disney Prepping HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, FATHER OF THE BRIDE, FREAKY FRIDAY, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE & More For the Stage!
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2013

Last week BroadwayWorld reported that Disney Theatrical Productions has been experimenting with bringing a live stage version of THE MUPPETS to Broadway, but according to the New York Times, that's not the only project in the works. Many other shows based on animated Disney classics are being create...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - ABC's LADY GAGA & THE MUPPETS Holiday Spectacular!
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2013

The Muppets stopped by ABC's The View yesterday and gave a sneak peek at their upcoming special LADY GAGA & THE MUPPETS Holiday Spectacular airing on Thanksgiving night, NOVEMBER 28 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET), the ABC Television Network. Check it out below!...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Scott Langdon Plays All the Roles in Media Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stage Tube - November 12, 2013

Philadelphia actor Scott Langdon, who recently received rave reviews as King Arthur in The Media Theatre's production ofSpamalot, will perform his all of the roles in the original Charles Dickens masterpiece, "A Christmas Carol" every weekend November 24 - December 22, 2013, at The Media Theatre. Cl...


VIDEO: New Clip from Disney's FROZEN Features Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2013

USA Today has shared an exclusive sneak peek from Walt Disney Animation's FROZEN. In the clip, Olaf the Snowman (voiced by Josh Gad) meets Kristoff (voiced by Jonathan Groff) and explains why he's yearning for days of summer!...


COMMUNITY'S Ken Jeong to Produce, Star in Medical Comedy Based on His Life for NBC
by TV News Desk - September 21, 2013

Ken Jeong (Community) is set to produce and star in a new medical comedy for NBC. The show is based on Jeong's life as a licensed physician before joining the entertainment business....


VIDEO: First Look - Teaser Trailer for MUPPETS MOST WANTED, Coming Spring 2014
by Caryn Robbins - August 06, 2013

The Muppets find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper in Muppets Most Wanted, coming to theaters in Spring 2014. Below, get a first look at the just-released trailer for the sequel!...


VIDEO: Watch Clip From Classic Disney Short GET A HORSE, Premiering in Theaters w/ 'Frozen'
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2013

Below, sneak a look at the Mickey Mouse short 'GET A HORSE', then catch the whole thing playing in theaters before Frozen beginning November 27th!...


VIDEO: CeeLo Green, Rod Stewart Team Up for 'Merry Christmas Baby' Duet
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2012

CeeLo Green and Rod Stewart teamed up to record 'Merry Christmas, Baby' for Green's 2012 Christmas album, 'CeeLo's Magic Moment.' The duo reunited to sing the track as part of the 'CeeLo & Friends' holiday special in Las Vegas. Check out the performance below!...


Photo Flash: NEWSIES Casts Gets FROZEN at NYC Screening
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2013

Just last night, the cast of Broadway's Newsies gathered for a special ealry screening of Disney's newest animated film- Frozen. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast before they headed inside to check out the movie!...


Rock Band MY MORNING JACKET to Visit CBS Sunday Morning, 6/30
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2013

Serena Altschul goes back to the Kentucky farm where the rock band My Morning Jacket formed their signature sound and learns they take cues from an unlikely source - "The Muppets" - in an interview for this week's CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD,...


TV Exclusive: Get FROZEN! Behind the Scenes of Disney's Animated Movie Musical with Directors Jennifer Lee & Chris Buck
by Nicole Rosky - November 10, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge got to chat with the film's directors, Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, about bringing the musical to the big screen, recruiting Bobby and Kristen Lopez to create the music, how they went about casting the movie and more. Check out what they had to say about the process bel...


POLL: Which Disney Project Are You Most Excited For?
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013

New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Which Disney project are you most excited for?...


Jason Segel to Pen Children's Book Series for Random House
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2013

Random House Children's Books has acquired NIGHTMARES!, an engaging new middle-grade fiction series from actor and multi-talented creative artist Jason Segel and New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Miller....


The Muppets to Appear on Season Premiere of Disney's GOOD LUCK CHARLIE
by Tyler Peterson - March 05, 2013

Season four of Disney Channel's hit family comedy 'Good Luck Charlie' premieres SUNDAY, APRIL 28 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) with a special performance by Disney's The Muppets. Guest stars Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Animal join series stars Bridgit Mendler and Leigh-Allyn Baker to pe...


Rock Band MY MORNING JACKET Visits CBS Today Morning Today
by TV News Desk - June 30, 2013

Serena Altschul goes back to the Kentucky farm where the rock band My Morning Jacket formed their signature sound and learns they take cues from an unlikely source - 'The Muppets' - in an interview for this week's CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD,...


Placido Domingo & More Featured on 'Great Voices Sing John Denver'; In Stores Today
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2013

Legendary music producer, Milt Okun along with composer Lee Holdridge are bringing some of the most famous names in opera to John Denver's famous hit songs on the new album 'Great Voices Sing John Denver'....


Walt Disney Records to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of The Muppet Movie Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2013

The Rainbow Connection is going digital, as Walt Disney Records celebrates the upcoming 35th Anniversary of the classic frogs-to-riches story, 'The Muppet Movie,' with the re-release of its Grammy-winning soundtrack album....






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