TV EXCLUSIVE: Philip William McKinley Talks Creating SPIDER-MAN 2.0!
SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, the most ambitious production ever undertaken on Broadway with original direction by Julie Taymor and music by U2's Bono and The Edge, is currently in previews at the Foxwoods Theatre on West 43rd Street. After struggling to find its voice since beginning previews in the fall of 2010, director Philip William McKinley, writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, and choreographer Chase Brock were brought onto the creative team by lead producers Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris to help implement new staging, book rewrites, and additional choreography, respectively. The show is on track to open on June 14, 2011 after several delays. Yesterday, May 31, BroadwayWorld got some one-on-one time with McKinley, the newest captain of the SPIDER-MAN ship, entrusted with revamping Julie Taymor's original vision into the worldwide commercial success the team hopes the show will become. Speaking candidly, McKinley reveals the pros and cons of reworking the troubled project, his new approach, additions and changes audiences can expect, and why the cast has been the key to the show's longevity to date.
Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli Perform 'We Will Meet Once AgainDecember 23, 2024
In a new clip from Christmas with Andrea Bocelli and Friends: A Grammy® Holiday Special, Andrea Bocelli and Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban reunite for a performance of We Will Meet Once Again. Watch the clip ahead of the special, airing tomorrow. (more...)
Bowen Yang Performs 'Defying Gravity' From WICKED Dressed as a DroneDecember 22, 2024
During last night's episode of Saturday Night Live, Bowen Yang appeared on the Weekend Update segment dressed as a drone, before bursting into a performance of Defying Gravity from Wicked. Check out the video here! (more...)
The Avett Brothers Make Surprise Appearance at SWEPT AWAYDecember 22, 2024
Scott Avett, Seth Avett and Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers surprised the audience at the curtain call of Swept Away for a post-show performance of “We Are Loved” and “Ain‘t No Man,” ahead of the show’s final Broadway performance on Sunday, December 29. Watch in this video! (more...)
Grace VanderWaal Performs 'The Impossible Dream'December 23, 2024
During the 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, singer Grace VanderWaal paid tribute to director and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola with a performance of The Impossible Dream from the musical Man of La Mancha. Watch it here! (more...)
New Footage From Ariana Grande's WICKED Audition ReleasedDecember 26, 2024
ET has released new footage of Ariana Grande's audition for Glinda in the Wicked movie. In the video, Grande can be seen singing and acting in auditions for the role, alongside commentary from the performer and director Jon M. Chu. Watch the video! (more...)
'Defying Gravity' Sing-Along Clip From WICKEDDecember 23, 2024
Get ready to sing along with Elphaba and Glinda with a brand-new clip of Defying Gravity from Wicked. In the clip, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande sing a snippet of the familiar number which includes on-screen lyrics for viewers to easily join with the performance. (more...)
Meet the Broadway-Bound Cast of ENGLISHDecember 23, 2024
The next play to hit Broadway is the Roundabout Theatre Company production of English, which will begin previews at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Friday, January 3, 2025. Watch as we hang with the whole cast and creative team in this video! (more...)
Inside SMASH's Broadway PhotoshootDecember 20, 2024
Go inside the promotional photoshoot for the upcoming Broadway production of Smash in a new video featuring Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, Caroline Bowman, and more! (more...)
WICKED Movie 'Toss Toss' Deleted Scene UnveiledDecember 26, 2024
Ahead of the digital and physical releases of Wicked, TODAY has shared an exclusive clip of a deleted scene from the film. The scene, from an extended cut of 'Popular' sees Glinda attempt to teach Elphaba the art of Toss Toss- with mixed results. Watch the clip now! (more...)
Martin Short Performs a Musical Opening Monologue on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVEDecember 22, 2024
Martin Short returned to Saturday Night Live this past weekend for his fifth time hosting. In his opening monologue, he spread some holiday cheer with a Christmas carol. Check out the video here! (more...)
Inside the New York Public Library's Harvey Fierstein Theatre LabDecember 23, 2024
On Tuesday, December 17, the New York Public Library celebrated the opening of the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab. See interviews with Harvey Fierstein and more and get a look inside the space! (more...)
Exclusive: Watch Highlights from Broadway Sings Mariah Carey: A Holiday SpectacularDecember 24, 2024
For the third consecutive year following two sold-out runs, ring in the holiday season with a cast of Broadway stars belting out the original arrangements made famous by Mariah Carey’s two groundbreaking holiday albums. Check out exclusive video clips here. (more...)
Exclusive: Watch Grey Henson Sing 'World's Greatest Dad' in ELFDecember 23, 2024
Watch Tony Award nominee Grey Henson perform 'World's Greatest Dad' in Elf the Musical on Broadway! In the exclusive video, Buddy the Elf travels to New York City to find his long-lost father. (more...)
'Where You Are' Song from Disney Cruise Line's MOANA Stage MusicalDecember 26, 2024
Earlier this month, Disney Cruise Line officially debuted the Broadway-style stage show “Disney The Tale of Moana,” onboard the Disney Treasure ship. BroadwayWorld is excited to share now an exclusive clip from the show of the musical number 'Where You Are.' Watch it here! (more...)
NaTasha Yvette Williams Performs 'If Ever I Would Leave You' At MCC MISCAST23December 23, 2024
Check out a throwback video of NaTasha Yvette Williams taking on the sentimental classic, 'If Ever I Would Leave You' from the musical CAMELOT at MCC Theater's MISCAST23. (more...)
