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Monday, May 25, 2015

Rapper Kanye West Lives the 'Good Life' at Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark by Bruce Glikas

With songs like "Stronger" and "Touch the Sky" in his Grammy-winning song catalog, rapper Kanye West can relate to the famed superhero of Broadway's newest blockbuster, Spider-Man, Turn Off …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Kelly Osbourne Checks Out Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark by Bruce Glikas

No stranger to musical theater herself, pop star Kelly Osbourne, who made her own musical debut in the West End production of Chicago in 2007, was the latest celebrity to swing in to the Fox…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

The Fabulous February Cast of Love, Loss and What I Wore Celebrates on Opening Night by Bruce Glikas

Another month, another fabulous brand new cast at off-Broadway's fashion-centric hit, Love, Loss and What I Wore. On February 17 the show welcomed a slew of new lovely ladies to the cast, in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

New York Jets Owner Robert 'Woody' Johnson Checks Out Lombardi by Bruce Glikas

With the NFL season under wraps, yet another football luminary, New York Jets owner Robert "Woody" Johnson, headed over to Circle in the Square Theatre to take in Broadway's hit football dra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Pop Star Kelly Clarkson Swoops In to Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark by Bruce Glikas

While she's hard at work on her upcoming fifth solo album, pop star Kelly Clarkson took some time from her busy schedule to check out the Broadway show that has everyone talking: Spider-Man,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

A Green Day for Gaga! Lady Gaga Goes Wild for Billie Joe and American Idiot by Bruce Glikas

While back in her hometown of New York City to perform a sold out show at Madison Square Garden, recent Grammy winner Lady Gaga couldn't pass up the opportunity to take in a Broadway show. W…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

American Idol Vet Sanjaya Malakar Joins Remy Zaken in Freckleface Strawberry by Bruce Glikas

There's a new American Idol vet in town: Sanjaya Malakar, the season six crooner with the shy smile and amazing head of hair, has joined the cast of the off-Broadway family musical Frecklefa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

What a View! Barbara Walters Takes in Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark by Bruce Glikas

Legendary TV anchor Barbara Walters has spent many Academy Awards Sundays face to face with the year's top nominees, but for the first year since retiring her long-running pre-Oscar specials…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane and More Honor Susan Stroman at Vineyard Theatre Gala by Bruce Glikas

Five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman was welcomed by a crew of familiar faces at the Vineyard Theatre's annual gala on February 28, held at the Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Kicks Off Previews With Special Guest Kathie Lee Gifford by Bruce Glikas

Broadway's fabulous new musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert played its first performance on February 28, and celebrities are eager to get an early glimpse at the outrageous show. Today Sho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Follow Reeve Carney and the Cast of Spider-Man Backstage at Late Show by Bruce Glikas

When Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark star Reeve Carney shot his web over to the Ed Sullivan Theatre on March 1 to perform on Late Show with David Letterman, Broadway.com tagged along for the a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Priscilla's Divas Step Into Some Fashionable Heels Courtesy of Manolo Blahnik by Bruce Glikas

As if Priscilla Queen of the Desert's three leading Divas weren't fierce enough already, high-end shoe designer Manolo Blahnik recently created a new shoe in honor of the flashy musical's Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

A Salute to Good People as Frances McDormand, Tate Donovan & Co. Celebrate Their Broadway Opening by Bruce Glikas

The first new play of the spring 2011 season, David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People, has made its Broadway bow. The story of an uneasy reunion between a middle-aged woman stuck in her working-c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Say Hello to Jim Belushi and the Cast of Born Yesterday Today! by Bruce Glikas

Garson Kanin's classic comedy Born Yesterday is headed to Broadway's Cort Theatre beginning March 31, and the Doug Hughes-directed revival has attracted a starry cast including Emmy nominee …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

John Stamos Buddies Up with the Beatles Backstage at Rain by Bruce Glikas

Hollywood heartthrob and Rialto vet John Stamos returned to his musical roots on March 9 when he stopped by the Brooks Atkinson Theatre to check out Broadway's Beatles tribute, Rain. Stamos …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Joan Rivers, Liz Smith & Andy Cohen Get a Special Delivery of Priscilla Cupcakes by Bruce Glikas

It wasn't enough that Magnolia Bakery introduced a cupcake honoring the big Broadway musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The show's creators felt compelled to share this piece of pistachi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Cactus Flower Revival Blossoms on Opening Night by Bruce Glikas

The '60s are back--onstage, at least, at off-Broadway's Westside Theatre, where a revival of Cactus Flower opened on March 10. Abe Burrows' 1965 romantic comedy has been given new life in a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor and Alice Cooper Rock Out at Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark by Bruce Glikas

Before he begins entertaining Broadway audiences nightly in the upcoming revival of The House of Blue Leaves, Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor headed to the Foxwoods Theatre on March 12…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Have Mercy! John Stamos and Jim Belushi Check Out The Book of Mormon by Bruce Glikas

Broadway's buzzing about South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone's new Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon, and celebrity fans have began descending upon the Eugene O'Neill Theatre t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM
Friday, August 2, 2013

Future Annie Star Quvenzhane Wallis Enjoys a Broadway Outing at The Lion King by Bruce Glikas

Young Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis is gearing up to star as little orphan Annie in the star-studded, contemporary movie remake of the Tony-winning musical. Before she begins filming, Wall…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:35AM
Monday, July 22, 2013

Billy Porter Wigs Out with Rock Star Alice Cooper Backstage at Kinky Boots by Bruce Glikas

It’s “no more Mr. Nice Guy” for Tony winner Billy Porter. After Kinky Boots July 21 matinee, the former Broadway.com video blogger rocked out backstage at the Al Hirschfeld…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:39AM
Thursday, April 4, 2013

‘Kinky Boots’ Walk Gotham Red Carpet | Variety by Bruce Glikas

Cyndi Lauper, Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Mitchell walked the red carpet for “Kinky Boots” Thursday at the Hirschfeld Theater. Guests included Liza Minnelli, Michael Feinstein, Joan River…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:46PM
Monday, October 31, 2011

Joan & Melissa Rivers Color Their World at Priscilla Queen of the Desert by Bruce Glikas

It had to happen: Fashion mavens Joan and Melissa Rivers made their way to Broadway’s most over-the-top musical spectacle Priscilla Queen of the Desert. On October 29, the mother-daugh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM
Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Backstage Pass! Complete Photo Coverage of Glee Star Matthew Morrison's NYC Concert by Bruce Glikas

It was a hot night on New York’s Upper West Side, but inside the Beacon Theatre, things were even hotter as Broadway vet and Glee star Matthew Morrison took the stage for a solo concer…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

On-the-Scene Photo Coverage of Ghost's Lavish London Opening Night by Bruce Glikas

In an opening night worth crossing the pond for, the musical adaptation of Ghost made its official bow on July 19 at London’s Piccadilly Theatre. Featuring a score by Dave Stewart and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:01PM
Thursday, July 7, 2011

Catch Me If You Can Welcomes Laura Linney & Susan Lucci at 100th Birthday Performance by Bruce Glikas

The cast of Catch Me If You Can was in a celebratory mood on July 6 as the show marked its 100th performance at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre. Making the evening even more festive was th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:26PM

Catch Me If You Can Welcomes Laura Linney & Susan Lucci at 100th Broadway Performance by Bruce Glikas

The cast of Catch Me If You Can was in a celebratory mood on July 6 as the show marked its 100th performance at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre. Making the evening even more festive was th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:26PM
Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Ladies (and Gents) of the Theater Unite to Honor MTC's Lynne Meadow at Lilly Awards by Bruce Glikas

Many of the theater world’s top names came out on June 6 to honor Manhattan Theatre Club artistic director Lynne Meadow, who received the Lilly Award for Lifetime Achievement. Founded …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:53PM
Monday, June 6, 2011

Nancy Sinatra & New York Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez Swing By Catch Me If You Can by Bruce Glikas

It was a starry weekend at Catch Me If You Can as pop legend Nancy Sinatra and New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez checked out the Tony-nominated musical. With its swinging 60s score, the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:41PM
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Broadway Stars Take the Stage at MTC's Spring Gala by Bruce Glikas

Manhattan Theatre Club knows how to throw a good party, and the company attracted some of Broadway’s finest for its Spring Gala, held on May 16 at Gotham Hall. In a benefit evening hos…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM
Friday, May 6, 2011

Smart Theater! Tony Kushner's Intelligent Homosexual's Guide Opens Off-Broadway by Bruce Glikas

The opening night crowd at the Public Theater cheered on May 5 when Tony Kushner’s mammoth family drama The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Capitalism and Socialism With a Key …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:31PM

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