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STAGE TUBE: Christian Borle, Debra Messing, Megan Hilty & More Talk SMASH!
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 7, 2011

The show, which is about a group of people who come together to put on a Broadway musical was developed by NBC's Robert Greenblatt, Steven Spielberg, and Broadway producing team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. Broadway's Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (HAIRSPRAY, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN), wrote the music for the show. Michael Mayer directed the project, and playwright Theresa Rebeck penned the script. Hear what the stars of the show had to say below!

STAGE TUBE: SMASH Star Katherine McPhee Talks About the Upcoming Show
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 14, 2011

NBC's upcoming anticipated show SMASH will be premiering on February 6, 2012 on Mondays at 10/9 C. The show will star Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston, Katherine McPhee, Brian d'Arch James and Megan Hilty. Watch Katherine McPhee speak about the upcoming show!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at NBC's Upcoming SMASH
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 14, 2011

NBC's upcoming anticipated show SMASH will be premiering on February 6, 2012 on Mondays at 10/9 C. The show will star Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston, Katherine McPhee, Brian d'Arch James and Megan Hilty.

AUDIO: Katharine McPhee Sings 'Let Me Be Your Star' from NBC's SMASH
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 27, 2011

The soundtrack to the highly anticipated NBC drama series SMASH on Columbia Records will include an original song by SMASH leading lady and American Idol alum Katharine McPhee titled, 'Let Me Be Your Star'. The duet features SMASH co-star Megan Hilty.

STAGE TUBE: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Takes its Final Bows
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 5, 2011

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN played its final performance yesterday, September 4, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street. The musical has played 32 preview and 170 regular performances. The first national tour will launch in the Fall of 2012 at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI.

STAGE TUBE: Jay Armstrong Johnson Sings CATCH ME IF YOU CAN's 'Goodbye'
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2011

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN gave special performance last week, post-security at Terminal 5 (T5) at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Click below to check out Frank Abagnale Jr. understudy Jay Armstrong Johnson singing 'Goodbye.'

STAGE TUBE: Marc Shaiman Talks CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2011

The producers of the Tony Award Nominated Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN announced yesterday, August 9, that the show will play its final performance on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street. The musical will have played 32 preview and 170 regular performances. The first national tour will launch in the Fall of 2012 at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI. In the video below, composer Marc Shaiman chats about the score for his newsest production. Click below to check it out!

TV: Harvey Fierstein on HAIRSPRAY and ebay - Full Interview!
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 5, 2011

Yesterday, BroadwayWorld brought you an overview of HAIRSPRAY rehearsal and clips of interviews with the company. Today we are bringing you the full interviews with select stars! CLICK HERE to watch (or rewatch!) the rehearsal and click below to hear more from everyone's favorite Mama, Harvey Fierstein.

TV: Marissa Jaret Winokur on Resurrecting 'Tracy' - Full Interview!
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 5, 2011

Yesterday, BroadwayWorld brought you an overview of HAIRSPRAY rehearsal and clips of interviews with the company. Today we are bringing you the full interviews with select stars! CLICK HERE to watch (or rewatch!) the rehearsal and click below to hear more from Tracy herself, Marissa Jarret Winkour!

TV: Nick Jonas Talks Hollywood Bowl's HAIRSPRAY - Full Interview!
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 5, 2011

Yesterday, BroadwayWorld brought you an overview of HAIRSPRAY rehearsal and clips of interviews with the company. Today we are bringing you the full interviews with select stars! CLICK HERE to watch (or rewatch!) the rehearsal and click below to hear more from Nick Jonas.

STAGE TUBE: More from HAIRSPRAY's Diana DeGarmo!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2011

HAIRSPRAY is hitting the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Original (and Tony-winning) Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur lead the cast, which additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos. Click below for Matthew Rodrigues' extended interview with Diana DeGarmo!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Hollywood Bowl's HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2011

HAIRSPRAY is hitting the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Original (and Tony-winning) Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur lead the cast, which additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos. Go behind the scenes of the production by clicking below!

TV: BroadwayWorld Goes Inside Rehearsal for Hollywood Bowl's HAIRSPRAY; Meet the Company!
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 3, 2011

HAIRSPRAY is hitting the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Original (and Tony-winning) Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur lead the cast, which additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos. It is no wonder, then, that BroadwayWorld's Matthew Rodrigues sang (literally) his enthusiasm when offered the opportunity to visit the company in rehearsal. Click below to meet the crew and watch Matt get his own hair coiffed by the stars of HAIRSPRAY!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Engeman's HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2011

The John W. Engeman Theater presents Hairspray, the first show of their 5th Season. Playing now through August 28, 2011. Hairspray is based on the film written and directed by John Waters, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan.

STAGE TUBE: John Stamos Talks HAIRSPRAY & More With Jimmy Kimmel!
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 21, 2011

John Stamos is best known for his TV roles - 'Uncle Jesse' on Full House and Carl on GLEE, to name just two - but the actor also has a distinct presence on stage with four Broadway credits under his belt. Next up for Stamos is the Hollywood Bowl production of HAIRSPRAY. View Stamos discussing his upcoming role, find out what television personality he compares HAIRSPRAY's Corny Collins to, and more below!

STAGE TUBE: SMASH Cast Dishes at NBC Upfronts!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 12, 2011

The cast of the highly anticipated musical drama SMASH, recently visited NBC's upfronts, where they chatted up the new series. In the video below, Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston, Raza Jeffery and more talk about what to expect from the series!

TV: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Promotes New Cast Album Release!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 30, 2011

On Tuesday, June 28, the stars of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN celebrated their cast album release at Barnes & Noble with an in-store performance and CD signing. The cast album is out under Ghostlight Records. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you complete coverage of the event, including the performances by Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz, Kerry Butler and Marc Shaiman!

STAGE TUBE: Katharine McPhee Visits THE VOICE to Preview SMASH!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 29, 2011

Katharine McPhee visited NBC's Finale of THE VOICE to offer a preview of her new musical drama SMASH, premiering in early 2012. We can't wait!

STAGE TUBE: Aaron Tveit and CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Ladies Jam to Adele
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2011

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN captures the astonishing true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer, and a jet pilot-all before the age of 21. With straight-arrow FBI agent Carl Hanratty on Frank's trail, we're off on a jet-setting, cat-and-mouse chase, as a jazzy, swinging-sixties score keeps this adventure in constant motion. In the end, Agent Hanratty learns he and Frank aren't so very different after all, and Frank finds out what happens when love catches up to a man on the run. Click elow to watch a new promo for the show, which features leading man Aaron Tviet, his female co-stars, and Adele!

STAGE TUBE: Norbert Leo Butz Thanks CATCH ME Company Post Tony Win
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 15, 2011

Last night, Norbert Leo Butz took a moment during the CATCH ME IF YOU CAN curtain call to thank the company for all of their support and assistance in helping him deliver his Tony-winning performance. Click below to hear the heartfelt speech!

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