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Helena Bonham Carter to Reprise Role as 'Red Queen' in Disney's THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
by Movies News Desk - March 12, 2014

Variety writes that Helena Bonham Carter will be heading THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, reprising her role as the Red Queen in Disney's upcoming 'Alice in Wonderland' sequel, directed by James Bobin....


Brilliant MUPPET CHRIST SUPERSTAR Parody Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - April 16, 2014

The furry and rambunctious cast of Jim Henson's iconic The Muppets lend their unique talents to JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR via an impressively inventive new album experiment titled MUPPET CHRIST SUPERSTAR....


Anne Hathaway, Johnny Depp & More Being Filming on Disney's ALICE IN WONDERLAND: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2014

Disney's 'Alice In Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass' begins principal photography this week, featuring an award-winning production team and all-star ensemble cast, including Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen....


Ryan Hamilton Set for Comedy Works Landmark Village, 10/1-4
by Tyler Peterson - September 10, 2014

Named one of Rolling Stone's 'Five Comics to Watch,' Ryan Hamilton has a bright future. With appearances on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Conan and Comedy Central's Live at Gotham,...


FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD
by Pat Cerasaro - February 18, 2014

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.Spectacular Sandy Hook benefit concert FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE is now available on DVD and Blu-ray and you can now own...


Off-Broadway's STOMP Featured on WAMC Radio
by Tyler Peterson - February 26, 2014

STOMP cast members Jason Mills and Penelope Wendtlandt were on WAMC Radio this morning. Listen here: STOMP on WAMC Radio....


VIDEO: Watch Brock Baker Sing 'Rainbow Connection' as All the Muppets!
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2014

To celebrate the release of the new comedy MUPPETS MOST WANTED, Brock Baker has created a video of himself singing 'Rainbow Connection' in the voice of nearly every Muppet....


STOMP to Be Featured on NY1, 2/28; Show Celebrates 20th Anniversary Today
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014

STOMP will be featured on NY1 tomorrow Friday February 28 in a segment in which intrepid reporter Stephanie Simon visits the cast and gets a few lessons in how to STOMP. The segment will air first in the 11 AM hour and then be rebroadcast several times over the weekend....


Ken Jeong to Star in New ABC Medical Pilot
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2015

According to Deadline, Ken Jeong's ABC medical pilot DR. KEN has been picked up by ABC after it was originally developed for NBC in 2013....


VIDEO: Check Out New Clips From MUPPETS MOST WANTED
by Courtnie Mele - March 29, 2014

Disney's “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe's most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an internat...


FROZEN, ALADDIN & More Set for 'NOW That's What I Call Disney 3', Out 10/27
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2014

NOW That's What I Call Music! and Walt Disney Records have once again teamed up for a special NOW album collection showcasing beloved Disney music classics. NOW That's What I Call Disney 3 will be released on CD and digitally on Monday, October 27....


BWW Reviews: An Original Christmas Twist with MR. DICKENS CHRISTMAS CAROL at Henley Street Theatre and Richmond Shakespeare
by Bruce Levy - December 01, 2014

This one act marvel truly embodies the heart of the season...


MUPPETS Movie Memorabilia to Be Auctioned Off to Benefit VH1 Save The Music
by Caryn Robbins - July 30, 2014

In celebration of the upcoming home entertainment release of Disney's "Muppets Most Wanted" on August 12, Yamaha Entertainment Group is auctioning off an incredible Yamaha Disklavier grand piano that has been signed by 18 cast members...


Haus of Mimosa Coming to CM Performing Arts Center, 4/26
by Tyler Peterson - April 14, 2014

CM Performing Arts Center presents a Girls Night Out with The Haus of Mimosa on Saturday, April 26, 2014....


EDM Remixes of FROZEN, LION KING & More Set for Disney's DCONSTRUCTED, Out Today
by Pat Cerasaro - April 22, 2014

The Walt Disney Company recently announced a unique new endeavor via the release of a teaser trailer for a new music compilation titled DCONSTRUCTED, which will feature EDM renditions of a vast assortment of Disney classics crafted by many of the world's top DJs, and the collection is out today....


VIDEO: 'Adele Dazeem' Gives The Muppets a Glowing Review
by Movies News Desk - March 06, 2014

Jumping on the bandwagon, Disney's MUPPETS MOST WANTED just used John Travolta's Oscars flub in its latest trailer, in which the infamous 'Adele Dazeem' gives the movie a great review. Check it out below!...


Review Roundup: MUPPETS MOST WANTED Sings, Dances into Theaters Friday
by Matt Tamanini - March 21, 2014

The world's favorite felt-covered entertainers are back in Disney's MUPPETS MOST WANTED. The big-screen sequel, which opens today, takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe's most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London....


STAGE TUBE: The Muppets Take Broadway? Watch Performances with Minnelli, Vereen, Merman & More!
by Nicole Rosky - July 16, 2014

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Disney might bring the beloved characters from 1984's THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN to the Great White Way. The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports that the Walt Disney Company, which has had the rights to the Muppets since 2004, is 'exploring the possibility' o...


Amy Adams in Talks for Denis Villenuve's STORY OF YOUR LIFE
by Courtnie Mele - April 02, 2014

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amy Adams in talks with director Denis Villeneuve about starring Story of Your Life, which is based on a short story by award-winning author Ted Chiang. The story has been adapted for the screen by Eric Heisserer....


Josh Groban Discusses Broadway Desires & Teases MUPPETS MOST WANTED
by Pat Cerasaro - March 19, 2014

Versatile vocalist Josh Groban discusses his desire to pursue his big Broadway dreams as well as clues us in on his appearance in the upcoming MUPPETS MOST WANTED feature film as part of a new interview....


STOMP Celebrates 20 Years Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014

STOMP, the international phenomenon, celebrates 20 years at New York's Orpheum Theatre this year tonight, February 27. It will also be honored that day when the Empire State Building lights up red and white to honor this monumental achievement....


STAGE TUBE: Seth Meyers & Lester Holt Bring 'Forced Friendship' to Off-Broadway's STOMP
by Tyler Peterson - April 28, 2014

STOMP brings people together. Or it tries to. Last week "Late Night with Seth Meyers" featured a clip called "NBC Forced Friendship: Seth and Lester Holt" in which the show talk show host and the serious newsman were - well - forced to be friends, which included a trip to see STOMP. Does it work o...


STAGE TUBE: Seth Meyers & Lester Holt Bring 'Forced Friendship' to Off-Broadway's STOMP
by Tyler Peterson - April 28, 2014

STOMP brings people together. Or it tries to. Last week "Late Night with Seth Meyers" featured a clip called "NBC Forced Friendship: Seth and Lester Holt" in which the show talk show host and the serious newsman were - well - forced to be friends, which included a trip to see STOMP. Does it work o...


VIDEO: Cast of STOMP Featured on CNN International's QUEST MEANS BUSINESS
by Tyler Peterson - June 06, 2014

See STOMP on CNN International's "Quest Means Business" in a story that aired yesterday about "unconventional instruments" in the context of international banking. Click here to check it out!...


Annex Theatre & The Libertinis Present GONE WILD!, Now thru 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2014

Annex Theatre and burlesque ensemble The Libertinis join forces to bring this sexy late-night nature documentary to the Annex stage. If David Attenborough, Bettie Page, and the Muppets all mated and spawned a stage show, it would a lot like GONE WILD!...






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