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Sunday, February 24, 2013

Duh! Anne Hathaway Wins the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Les Misérables by Michael Mellini

Surprising absolutely nobody (except perhaps herself), Anne Hathaway is now the owner of a shiny Oscar for her performance as Fantine in the hit Les Misérables movie. The actress took…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:20PM

It's Official! Oscar Nominee Quvenzhane Wallis to Star in Annie Remake by Michael Mellini

Even if Quvenzhane Wallis doesn’t take home the Best Actress Oscar, the adorable youngster will still have had one stellar weekend for a nine-year old. As previously speculated the Bea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Watch Barbra Streisand's Oscar Night Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch as She Gracefully Tackles 'The Way We Were' by Michael Mellini

It's been 36 years since Barbra Streisand last performed at the Academy Awards, and Babs made a triumphant and classy return to Hollywood's biggest night on February 24. Streisand to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:09PM
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Which Famous Movie Stars Are Clive Davis' Top Choices for the Broadway Return of My Fair Lady? by Michael Mellini

If music mogul Clive Davis has his way Anne Hathaway will finally make her Broadway debut. Davis told USA Today he would love to see the Oscar-nominated Les Miz star play Eliza Doolittle in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:25PM

Broadway Grosses: Cinderella Hits $1 Million Over Holiday Weekend by Michael Mellini

Broadway shows saw a healthy boost in ticket sales over the President's Day weekend, especially family-friendly musicals like Cinderella and Mary Poppins. The currently-previewing fairy …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:25PM

Ahoy, Black Stache! Cast Announced to Light Up Off-Broadway Return of Peter and the Starcatcher by Michael Mellini

Star stuff is stirring at New World Stages, where Peter and the Starcatcher has firmed up a cast for its return run off-Broadway this spring. Ensemble members from the show…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:04AM
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Tony Committee Makes Eligibility Rulings on Annie, Edwin Drood & More by Michael Mellini

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the second time this season to decide the eligibility of 14 Broadway productions from the 2012-13 season. The 14 productions discussed includ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:21PM
Monday, February 11, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Winter Storm Nemo Chills Broadway by Michael Mellini

The snow came, but the shows went on! Every Broadway show saw their ticket sales drop this week as Winter Storm Nemo dumped snow on New York leading into the weekend. Despite the inclement w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM
Sunday, February 10, 2013

Once Takes Home Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album by Michael Mellini

Raise a pint to the cast of Once! The hit musical took home the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album on February 10. The Dublin-set musical beat out the cast albums of Newsies, Nic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42PM
Friday, February 8, 2013

NBC Pulls the Plug on Medical Thriller Do No Harm, Starring Steven Pasquale & Phylicia Rashad by Michael Mellini

Well, that was quick! NBC has canceled its new thriller Do No Harm, starring Broadway vet Steven Pasquale, after just two episodes, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series tumbled ou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM
Monday, February 4, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Cinderella Pulls in Crowds During Early Previews by Michael Mellini

Many shows saw a slight dip in their numbers this week as The Book of Mormon remained in the top spot. Cinderella is getting off to a fairy tale start as the musical cracked the top fiv…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:02PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Sebastian Arcelus Talks Uncovering Political Secrets on His 'Thrilling' New Series House of Cards by Michael Mellini

Sebastian Arcelus has some dirt on the president. Worry not, Mr. Obama: the Elf and Jersey Boys alum plays Lucas Goodwin, deputy editor at the fictional Washington Herald, in Netflix’…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Tom Sturridge to Join Alec Baldwin and Shia LaBeouf in Broadway's Orphans by Michael Mellini

Tom Sturrdige will join previously announced stars Alec Baldwin and Shia LaBeouf in the upcoming Broadway production of Orphans. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, the Lyle Kessler play will run a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:15PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Aladdin to Play Pre-Broadway Engagement in Toronto in November by Michael Mellini

Disney's Aladdin is officially headed to Broadway. The musical will play a pre-Broadway engagement at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre from November 13 through January 12, 2014. The musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:28PM

Barry Manilow Cancels January 22 Performance of Manilow on Broadway by Michael Mellini

Barry Manilow has canceled the January 22 preview performance of his concert engagement, Manilow on Broadway. The concert series is scheduled to officially open on January 24 and p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:08PM

Broadway Grosses: Al Pacino Takes His Final Bow as Hit Glengarry Glen Ross Revival Ends Broadway Run by Michael Mellini

Wicked returned to the top spot this week as many theatergoers had a long weekend for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Broadway bid farewell to Al Pacino as the hit revival of Glengarry G…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:52PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Merrily We Roll Along, Simon Russell Beale & More Win London's Critics' Circle Theatre Awards by Michael Mellini

Winners have been announced for London's Critics' Circle Theatre Awards, with the Menier Chocolate Theatre's revival of Merrily We Roll Along and Lucy Prebble's The Effect ta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:34AM
Monday, January 14, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Once Plays to Standing-Room-Only Crowds by Michael Mellini

Blockbuster musical The Book of Mormon reclaimed the top spot at the box office, followed by long-running hits The Lion King and Wicked. Audiences are still clamoring to see last year's …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:28PM
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Les Misérables Wins Three Golden Globe Awards Including Best Motion Picture by Michael Mellini

Les Miserables continued its triumphant award season run as the movie took home the Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy award at the Golden Globes. Film stars Hugh Jackman and Anne Hatha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:57PM
Friday, January 11, 2013

What's Up, Andrew Rannells? The Girls and New Normal Star on Giving Lena Dunham a Makeover and His Newfound TV Fame by Michael Mellini

When Tony-nominated Book of Mormon alum Andrew Rannells first appeared as Elijah on HBO's hit comedy Girls, his ex-girlfriend Hannah (played by show star/producer/director/writer Le…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

What's Up, Andrew Rannells? The Girls and New Normal Star on Giving Lena Dunham a Makeover and His Newfound Fame by Michael Mellini

When Tony-nominated Book of Mormon alum Andrew Rannells first appeared as Elijah on HBO's hit comedy Girls, his ex-girlfriend Hannah (played by show star/producer/director/writer Le…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:43PM
Thursday, January 10, 2013

What's Up, Josh Gad? The 1600 Penn Star on Hanging Out With the Obama Daughters and the Genius of Ashton Kutcher by Michael Mellini

After scoring a Tony nomination as The Book of Mormon’s lovable doofus Elder Cunnigham, Josh Gad is refocusing his career in the political arena...on TV, at least. Gad stars as Skip, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:29AM

Les Misérables Nabs Eight Academy Award Nominations, Including Best Picture; Jessica Chastain & More Also Earn Nods by Michael Mellini

Forget storming the barricades, those singing French revolutionaries are heading to the Oscars! The movie adaptation of Les Misérables scored eight Academy Award nominations on Januar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:35AM
Monday, January 7, 2013

Bette Midler to Play Famed Hollywood Agent Sue Mengers in John Logan's I'll Eat You Last on Broadway by Michael Mellini

As previously speculated, Bette Midler is headed back to Broadway for the first time in 30 years. The actress will star as famed publicist Sue Mengers in the solo show I'll Eat You Last:…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:45PM
Thursday, January 3, 2013

First Broadway Revival of Pippin Sets Dates at the Music Box Theatre by Michael Mellini

There will be magic to do on Broadway once more! The American Repertory Theater's production of Pippin will transfer to Broadway this spring, marking the first-ever Mainstem revival for …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:57PM

Fan Alert! 14th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Set for May 5 by Michael Mellini

Mark your calendars! The 14th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards will be held on May 5 at the Allen Room in Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. The invitation-onl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:00PM

Wicked Remains Broadway's Top Show for a Record-Breaking Nine Years in a Row by Michael Mellini

Elphaba's makeup isn't the only green item coming in to the Gershwin Theatre these days. Wicked just broke a new record by becoming the first show to remain the highest-grossing…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:44PM

Wicked Beats Phantom with New Box Office Record by Michael Mellini

The Gershwin Theatre is green with more than leading character Elphaba. Wicked just broke a new record by becoming the first show to remain the highest-grossing production on Broadway f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:44PM
Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Wicked Smashes Broadway Record By Grossing Nearly $3 Million During Healthy Holiday Week by Michael Mellini

It was definitely a happy new year for Wicked and many other Broadway shows. The long-running musical once again broke the record for highest-grossing week in Broadway history, taking in jus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:55PM
Monday, December 31, 2012

Fans Name Evita Their Favorite Show of 2012 by Michael Mellini

As 2012 comes to an end, Broadway.com's editorial staff revealed our picks for the best shows of the year. Then we asked for your say! So which shows did fans name as their favorites? Vo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:20PM
Friday, December 28, 2012

Russell Harvard and Susan Pourfar to Lead Los Angeles Run of Tribes by Michael Mellini

Original Tribes stars Russell Harvard, Susan Pourfar, Will Brill and Gayle Rankin will reprise their roles when Nina Raibes' family drama plays Los Angeles' Mark Taper Forum this spr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:22PM

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