Saturday, May 25, 2013

Which Tony Nominee Did Vanya Star Kristine Nielsen Go to School With? by Broadway.com

Tony-nominated Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike star Kristine Nielsen reveals her Tony date, her number-one dream role (just don’t make her sing!) and the nominee she’s got he…

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Friday, May 24, 2013

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Producers Receive ‘Serious Warning’ from Tony Awards Administration Committee by Lindsay Champion

The Tony Awards Administration came to a decision regarding the possible infraction committed by the producers of the Tony-nominated Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? revival o…

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Krysta Rodriguez Looks for Love, Laura Osnes Is a Worrywart & More Lessons of the Week by Josh Ferri

As the sun sets on another week of Broadway buzz, we look back on big stars and big news. From Carol Burnett’s texting habits to divas who really know how to plan, we’re spotligh…

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Three-Time Tony Nominee Tim Curry Suffers Major Stroke by Lindsay Champion

Tony-nominated stage and screen favorite Tim Curry is recovering in Los Angeles after suffering a major stroke, according to U.K.’s Daily Mail. Curry reportedly collapsed in his home, …

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See Caissie Levy, Will Swenson & the Cast of Murder Ballad Heat Up Opening Night by Broadway.com

The steamy new musical Murder Ballad is rocking out at the Union Square Theatre! Broadway.com chatted with stars Caissie Levy, Will Swenson, John Ellison Conlee and Rebecca Naomi Jones on op…

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Exclusive Video! Tricks, Spirit Animals & Silliness with Old Hats Clowns Bill Irwin & David Shiner by Broadway.com

Broadway.com headed to the Signature Center for some fun and games with Old Hats stars Bill Irwin and David Shiner! Catch their silly antics off-Broadway through June 9.

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Which Fellow Tony Nominee is Pippin Star Patina Miller’s Mentor? by Broadway.com

In our Tony confession booth, Pippin nominee Patina Miller reveals a dexterous secret talent, the Broadway powerhouse she idolizes and "the best thing ever."

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What’s Up, Audra McDonald? The Five-Time Tony Winner Previews Her New CD and PBS Special Go Back Home by Kathy Henderson

After a seven-year wait, Audra McDonald fans finally have a new solo CD to enjoy, Go Back Home (Nonesuch), and the five-time Tony winner is previewing the eclectic collection in a PBS concer…

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Weekend Poll: Which Smash Character Deserves a Spin-Off Show? by Marc Snetiker

With just one more evening of Smash-y goodness left before the curtain falls on the canceled Broadway-centric series, we’re finally coming to terms with leaving some of our favorite ch…

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Cheyenne Jackson, Kate Walsh, Tom Felton and More Join Neil LaBute Drama Full Circle on DirecTV by Marc Snetiker

The cast has been set for Neil LaBute’s upcoming debut TV series Full Circle (airing on DirecTV), and it’s a doozy! Tom Felton (Harry Potter series), Minka Kelly (Friday Night…

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CSC's The Caucasian Chalk Circle Extends Before Opening; Lea DeLaria Joins Cast for Two Weeks by Ryan Gilbert

Classic Stage Company's production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle, which was originally schedule to play through June 9, will now run through June 23. Starring Chri…

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The Princess Diary: Backstage at Cinderella with Laura Osnes, Episode 10: Herman the Fish Gets a Nemesis by Broadway.com

Cinderella stars Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana reimagine “Ten Minutes Ago” as a present-day Central Park love song, and Greg Hildreth introduces Herman the Fish's nemesis, …

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Lucky Guy Indeed! Tony Nominee Tom Hanks Joins the Portrait Wall at Sardi’s by Marc Snetiker

You may not believe that mega-celeb Tom Hanks didn’t already have a portrait of him hanging at iconic NYC hotspot Sardi’s, but now the Lucky Guy star and newly minted Tony nomine…

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The Threepenny Opera Revival, an Ethan Coen Comedy & More On Tap for Atlantic Theater’s 2013-2014 Season by Josh Ferri

Atlantic Theater Company will produce world premiere plays by Oscar winner Ethan Coen (No Country for Old Men) and Tony nominee Stephen Adly Guirgis (The Motherf**ker with the Hat), an Ameri…

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Kinky Boots Tony Nominee Annaleigh Ashford Is Taking Your Questions! by Broadway.com

Musical fans have watched with pride as Annaleigh Ashford climbed the Broadway and off-Broadway ladder from Legally Blonde, Wicked and Hair to Rent, Dogfight and now a Tony-nominated perform…

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Top 10! Hottest Stories Center on TV & Stage Faves Matthew Morrison, Megan Hilty, Zachary Levi & More by Broadway.com

Broadway.com reporters and photographers are on the town almost every night, and fans can't get enough of our exclusive photo ops and other stage-centric news items and features. If you …

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What's the Best Thing Lucky Guy Star Tom Hanks Has Ever Won? (Hint: It’s Not an Oscar!) by Broadway.com

At the 2013 Tony nominee luncheon, Lucky Guy’s Tom Hanks revealed his dressing room fantasy, the greatest award he ever won, and why he considers himself the most 'perfect driver&#…

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Matthew James Thomas, Patina Miller & the Cast of Pippin Make Magic on Good Morning America by Lindsay Champion

The cast of Pippin woke up bright and early on May 23 to bring their dazzling brand of circus-inspired magic to TV’s Good Morning America! After Matthew James Thomas’ powerf…

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Squigs Sketches the Scottish Play! See His Portrait of Alan Cumming’s Spooky, Reimagined Macbeth by Lindsay Champion

A thrilling new production of Macbeth is haunting the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, with Tony winner Alan Cumming playing nearly every role in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. The show is…

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Tony-Winning Les Miserables Star Frances Ruffelle Returns to NYC with a Sultry Show at 54 Below by Broadway.com

Frances Ruffelle won a Tony for warbling "On My Own" in Les Miserables, and 26 years later, Broadway's original Eponine still knows how to wow an audience. The West End and cab…

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Jenny Bacon Headed Back to Off-Broadway’s My Name Is Asher Lev by Broadway.com

Original cast member Jenny Bacon is set to return to the off-Broadway production of My Name Is Asher Lev on June 10, replacing Ilana Levine in the play’s female roles, including A…

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The Stars of Off-Broadway's Rocking New Musical Murder Ballad Are Dressed to Kill on Opening Night by Lindsay Champion

The cast of the sexy new musical Murder Ballad is heating things up at the Union Square Theatre, and on May 22, stars Caissie Levy, Will Swenson, John Ellison Conlee and Rebecca Naomi J…

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CBS Picks Up Ari Graynor’s Bad Teacher to Series by Marc Snetiker

CBS has given the greenlight to The Performers alum Ari Graynor’s star vehicle comedy series Bad Teacher, reports TVLine. The late-in-the-game pick-up is a rarity, considering that …

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Vanya’s Billy Magnussen on Soap Operas, Underwear Scenes & What He Really Wants To Do With His Life by Josh Ferri

Age & Hometown: 28; Queens, NY Current Role: Giving a Tony-nominated performance as Spike, the simple, lovable and nearly naked boy-toy to Masha (Sigourney Weaver) in Christopher Dura…

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Laura Benanti Goes Zen, Reveals Her Wackiest Halloween Costume & Mocks Her Family on Side by Side by Broadway.com

Tony-winning stage and screen star Laura Benanti gets her meditation on with Susan Blackwell in the latest installment of Side by Side. See the ladies go Zen, play iPhone photo roulette…

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Sorry, Hit List! Smash Fans Predict a Big Bombshell Win at the Tonys by Marc Snetiker

Put down the gimlet and get your speech ready, Eileen! In anticipation of Smash’s two-hour series finale on May 26, we asked readers to make their prediction for how the show’s l…

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How I Met Your Mother's Cristin Milioti on YouTubing Beyonce, Crying Over RuPaul & Singing Bon Iver at Joe's Pub by Broadway.com

How I Met Your Mother’s newly minted title star Cristin Milioti is heading to Joe’s Pub on May 26 for a one-night-only concert event. Below the adorable Once Tony nominee jo…

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Tony-Nommed Drood Director Scott Ellis Remembers Roller-Skating on TV With Chita & Liza by Broadway.com

In the weeks leading up to the 2013 Tony telecast, Broadway.com is posting video clips of favorite Tony memories of this year’s nominees, with their own commentary. Scott Ellis, who re…

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CSC's The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Starring Christopher Lloyd, Extends Before Opening; Lea DeLaria Joins Cast for Two Weeks by Ryan Gilbert

Classic Stage Company's production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle, which was originally schedule to play through June 9, will now run through June 23. Starring Chri…

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Glee Star Lea Michele Will Write a Memoir/Style Guide Titled Brunette Ambition by Josh Ferri

Dying to know Lea Michele’s secret to her fabulous hair? How about what it was like growing up on Broadway? Well now you can, thanks to the Glee star’s upcoming book Brunette Amb…

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Hot Diggity! Brooklyn Diner Dedicates Its 15-Bite Hot Dog to Kinky Boots Scribe Harvey Fierstein by Broadway.com

"Let's make a pit stop at the wiener stand!" Edna Turnblad said in Hairspray, and on May 22, Edna's originator Harvey Fierstein got to do it in real life, when the Brooklyn…

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