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'...
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....
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...
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus to Present DAZZLE: BROADWAY...OUR WAY!, 6/25-27
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 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 Haye...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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'...
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!...
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....
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!'...
Photo Flash: Tom Kitt, Lin Manuel Miranda & More Win 2014 CREATIVE EMMY AWARDS
by BWW Special Coverage - August 18, 2014 A whopping 80 Creative Arts Emmy Awards were presented over the weekend at the Nokia Theater at LA LIVE!...
Twitter Watch: Christopher Walken Begins Rehearsals for NBC's PETER PAN!
by BWW Staff - October 10, 2014 On Twitter Watch, Neil Meron wrote ' #TheLostBoys of #PeterPanLive rehearsing I Won't Grow Up'...
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'...
NBC Developing Pediatrician Comedy Series With Craig Zadan & Neil Meron
by TV News Desk - September 23, 2014 According to Deadline, NBC is developing a comedy based on Beverly Hills pediatrician Dr. Scott W. Cohen's book "Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year"....
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus to Present DAZZLE: BROADWAY...OUR WAY!, 6/25-27
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 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 Haye...
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....
VIDEO: PETER PAN's Allison Williams Shares: 'I Hope Flying Will Come Seamlessly'
by Caryn Robbins - September 03, 2014 Williams appeared on the fourth hour of this morning's TODAY where she shared that she dreamed of playing the iconic role since she was a child. 'I hope flying will be seamless,' joked the star. Check out the appearance below!...
Photo Flash: Tom Kitt, Lin Manuel Miranda & More Win 2014 CREATIVE EMMY AWARDS
by BWW Special Coverage - August 18, 2014 A whopping 80 Creative Arts Emmy Awards were presented over the weekend at the Nokia Theater at LA LIVE!...
TV: Chatting with the 2014 Drama Desk Musical Nominees- Idina Menzel, Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale & More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 08, 2014 Nominations for the 2014 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last month at 54 Below, and this morning, the honorees appeared at the 2014 Drama Desk Nominees Reception. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there and caught interviews with some of the actors nominated in the Play categories, includin...
TV: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Spoofs LES MIZ, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More at Barnes & Noble!
by Nicole Rosky - July 26, 2014 DRG Records just kicked off the release of Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway: Comes Out Swinging! (2014 Un-Original Cast Album), produced by Grammy Award winner Hugh Fordin, yesterday at Barnes & Noble (150 East 86 Street). The cast along with writer/creator and director Gerard Alessandrini a...
Tony Winner Laura Benanti Set for Orlando Cabaret Festival, 5/9-10
by Tyler Peterson - May 06, 2014 Laura brings her highly acclaimed show In Constant Search of the Right Kind of Attention to the Orlando Cabaret Festival May 9 & 10....
LADY DAY's Audra McDonald Wins Historic Tony for Best Lead Actress in a Play
by BWW Special Coverage - June 08, 2014 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. This year's Tony nomination marked McDonald's 8th. She now holds the record for most Tonys won by an actor, surpa...
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.... |