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The road to stardom is often paved with amazing and devastating public and private events. In hour-long episodes of The Price of Fame, see the heartfelt stories of Shania Twain, Johnny Depp, Carrie Fisher, Patrick Swayze, Prince and Robin Williams. Whether it's turbulent family drama, harrowing substance abuse, outlandish spending habits or a combination of those and more, these celebrities all paid a hefty price for their fame. Giving viewers an intimate perspective on each story are personal accounts from the celebrity's family members and friends in addition to entertainment journalists who covered the rise, fall and sometimes rise again of the stars.

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Espinoza, Ephraim, Ashley & More Set For NYTB At The Duplex 11/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 30, 2009

The New York Theatre Barn announces the latest installment of NYTB at The Duplex, New York Theatre Barn's monthly cabaret series highlighting new composers, lyricists and performers....


Jesse Cutler, Original 'Godspell' Member, to Release Memoir
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2008

Jesse Cutler, former child star and Grammy award winner for co-arranging the score (and performing) in the original Broadway production of Godspell, will his personal memoir of his life as a star in the 60's and beyond this fall....


Michael Urie to Lead Rattlestick's BUYER & CELLAR, Beginning 3/20
by Kelsey Denette - February 18, 2013

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that the world premiere of Buyer & Cellar, written by Jonathan Tolins, directed by Stephen Brackett, and performed by Michael Urie, will begin performances Wednesday, March 20 at Ratt...


THE DEVIL AND DAISY JANE Comes To Hollywood
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2011

The Devil and Daisy Jane-a new rock musical is a modern Faustian tale of reality TV, record deals and pop-culture mania. ...


Photo Coverage: Inside BUYER & CELLAR's Opening Night with Michael Urie!
by Walter McBride - April 04, 2013

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long present the world premiere of Buyer & Cellar, written by Jonathan Tolins, directed by Stephen Brackett, and performed by Michael Urie. Opening was last night, April 3, at Rattlestick Playwrights The...


Michael Urie to Bring BUYER & CELLAR to Broadway Playhouse, Begin. April 29, 2014
by Tyler Peterson - September 12, 2013

Broadway In Chicago has confirmed that the hit off-Broadway comedy BUYER & CELLAR, starring Michael Urie, written by Jonathan Tolins and directed by Stephen Brackett, will play Chicago for a limited engagement beginning April 29, 2014 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut)....


Michael Urie in BUYER & CELLAR, 'VANYA AND SONIA' & More Set for CTG's 2014 Season at Mark Taper Forum
by Tyler Peterson - August 27, 2013

A new season rich with laughter and compelling drama was announced today for the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum by Michael Ritchie, CTG Artistic Director....


BUYER & CELLAR, Starring Michael Urie, Transfers to Barrow Street Theatre, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2013

Producers Darren Bagert, Dan Shaheen, and Ted Snowdon have announced that the hit comedy Buyer & Cellar, starring Michael Urie ('Ugly Betty'), written by Jonathan Tolins, and directed by Stephen Brackett, will transfer to the Barrow Street Theatre for a ten-week engagement beginning tonight, June 18...


THE DEVIL AND DAISY JANE Comes To Hollywood
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 24, 2011

The Devil and Daisy Jane-a new rock musical is a modern Faustian tale of reality TV, record deals and pop-culture mania. ...


Country Music Star Joe Nichols Cast As Lead In New Musical PURE COUNTRY
by Charlie Piane - April 09, 2009

Country music star, CMA Winner, ACM Winner and four-time Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols has been offered the role made famous by George Strait in the Broadway production of the hit movie, Pure Country. According to producer Randall L. Wreghitt, the musical is in the process of securing the remainder of ...


Miracle Theatre Group Announces 30th Anniversary Season: A WAKE!, ARDIENTE PACIENCIA & More!
by Tyler Peterson - June 11, 2013

Miracle Theatre Group, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, announces its 2013-2014 season featuring an exciting line-up of four stage productions, including one world premiere, a national touring production and a play in Spanish with easy-to-follow supertitles in English....


STAGE TUBE: Liza Minnelli On Michael Jackson's Death and Fame To ET
by Eddie Varley - August 31, 2009

Michael Jackson, music industry icon, passed away on June 25th. Liza Minnelli spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the death of her good friend Michael Jackson and the price of fame. ...


New Musical PURE COUNTRY by Theatre and Country Vets Aims for Spring 09 on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2008

Producers Randall L. Wreghitt, Chris Presley and Ellen Rusconi announced today that PURE COUNTRY, a brand-new original musical, will have its World Premiere as part of the 2008-2009 Broadway Season....


Photo Coverage: Michael Urie Celebrates Birthday at Tony's Di Napoli with Portrait Unveiling!
by Jennifer Broski - August 08, 2013

Yesterday, August 8, Tony's Di Napoli (147 West 43 Street) hosted a birthday party for Buyer & Cellar star Michael Urie and celebrated by unveiling his very own portrait. BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion and you can check out photo coverage below!...


Dick Cavett To Appear in NYC Today
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2011

Socrates in the City presents What Is the Price of Fame? Eric Metaxas interviews TV Talk Show Legend and New York Times Columnist Dick Cavett on "Celebrity, Fame, and other small topics."...


Dick Cavett To Appear in NYC June 23
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 06, 2011

Socrates in the City presents What Is the Price of Fame? Eric Metaxas interviews TV Talk Show Legend and New York Times Columnist Dick Cavett on "Celebrity, Fame, and other small topics."...


Photo Coverage: Michael Urie Celebrates Opening Night of BUYER & CELLAR!
by Walter McBride - June 25, 2013

The hit off-Broadway comedy, Buyer & Cellar, starring Michael Urie ('Ugly Betty'), written by Jonathan Tolins, and directed by Stephen Brackett, opened last night at the Barrow Street Theatre, and is scheduled to run through September 1 only. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night festivitie...


THE UNSPOKEN Staged Reading Set for Josiah Theatre Works, 9/22
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2012

Josiah Theatre Works, celebrating four years of World Premiere dramas and musicals, continues its anniversary gala with a staged reading of the upcoming world premiere drama with music, The Unspoken, as well as a webseries acting as a continuation of the original world premiere play airing in Janua...


ATC Presents MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, 10/16-11/28
by Nicole Rosky - September 21, 2010

It's 1927 and Ma Rainey, the Mother of the Blues, strides into a rundown Chicago recording studio to join a battling quartet of musicians. The great playwright August Wilson places this formidable artist at the center of a captivating drama of flamboyant personalities, professional jealousy, and sha...


FINIAN'S RAINBOW Director/Choreographer Warren Carlyle Set for Broadway-Bound PURE COUNTRY
by Jessica Lewis - December 16, 2009

Producers Randall L. Wreghitt, Chris Presley and Ellen Rusconi announced today that Warren Carlyle, the director/choreographer of the current acclaimed Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow, has joined the creative team of the Broadway-bound musical PURE COUNTRY. Carlyle will handle Musical Staging a...


Soldier's Wife: Fighting For Their Marriage
by Michael Dale - February 26, 2006

Rose Franken's 1944 comedy tests a couple's marriage after wartime separation...


BUYER & CELLAR to Give Away 2 Tickets to Opening Night at Barrow Street Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - June 14, 2013

Michael Urie, star of the off-Broadway comedy, Buyer & Cellar, has announced that the hit play is offering one lucky fan an opportunity to win two tickets to the opening night performance and party. Mr. Urie made the announcement via his Twitter account....


THEATRE TALK: A sense of deja-vu at La Cage
by Miriam Zendle - December 03, 2009

Miriam Zendle takes a look at the London theatre scene and recommends shows and actors to see and to avoid....


CLTC Presents THE WHO'S TOMMY 7/16 Through 8/23
by Ali Leskowitz - July 01, 2009

City Lights Theater Company of San Jose proudly presents the epic rock musical THE WHO'S TOMMY by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. The production previews on Thursday, July 16th and Friday, July 17th, 2009, with the Gala Opening Performance on Saturday, July 18th, 2009. A post-show discussion will be...


Jeff Goldblum, Robin De Jesus, Mary Beth Peil & More to Join Laurie Metcalf in LCT's DOMESTICATED
by Tyler Peterson - July 21, 2013

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Andre Bishop) has announced that Vanessa Aspillaga, Mia Barron, Robin De Jesus, Jeff Goldblum, Lizbeth Mackay, Emily Meade, Mary Beth Peil, Karen Pittman and Misha Seo will join Laurie Metcalf in the cast of DOMESTICATED, a n...






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