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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Jennifer Westfeldt, Lorenzo Pisoni and John McMartin Complete Cast of MTC's The Explorers Club by Beth Stevens

Jennifer Westfeldt, John McMartin and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Lorenzo Pisoni have joined the cast for the world premiere of Nell Benjamin’s The Explorers Club. The pl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:29PM
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Caught! See Murder Ballad Stars Caissie Levy and Will Swenson's Steamy Elevator Session by Beth Stevens

The cast of Murder Ballad was just announced, but co-stars Caissie Levy and Will Swenson are already at it! See the hotter-than-Alabama-asphalt actors get it on in this promotional and very …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:28PM
Friday, March 29, 2013

Tony Winner Richard Griffiths, Known for Harry Potter and The History Boys, Dead at 65 by Beth Stevens

Tony winner Richard Griffiths died following complications after heart surgery, according to London’s Telegraph newspaper. The Olivier Award-winning British actor is best known fo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06AM
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Faded Feathers in Their Hair! Five Stars Who Could Fill In for Ailing Barry Manilow on Broadway by Beth Stevens

What a bummer! The one and only Barry Manilow has had to cancel performances of his new Broadway gig as he battles a bout of bronchitis. As we pondered how to spend our suddenly free evening…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:59PM
Thursday, January 17, 2013

It Was a Ball! Watch Two-Time Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz Belt a Dirty, Rotten Song with Composer David Yazbek by Beth Stevens

It was a blast! Sparks flew when two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz joined David Yazbek for the composer’s monthly jam session at 92YTribeca on January 7. Butz donned the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:30PM
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Broadway.com's Picks for the Top Five Shows of 2012 by Beth Stevens

Broadway.com editorial staffers put our heads together and had a powwow about the best Broadway shows of the year. After stating our cases, we voted and agreed on the top five shows of 2012.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06AM
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Don't Cry for Them! Watch Five People Who Will Not Be the Next Star of Broadway's Evita by Beth Stevens

Now that the leads of the Broadway revival of Evita have announced their final performance in the show, theater lovers are buzzing about who will be next to play the juicy role of Eva P…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:51PM
Monday, October 29, 2012

Hunger Games' Stanley Tucci and Family Set Sail with Peter and the Starcatcher by Beth Stevens

Who knew that Broadway alum Stanley Tucci has a thing for moustaches? The talented actor, who recently appeared in the blockbuster The Hunger Games, took a break from preparing for the impen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM
Sunday, October 28, 2012

Tony Winner Idina Menzel’s Carnegie Hall Concert Rescheduled Due to Hurricane Sandy by Beth Stevens

Idina Menzel’s concert at Carnegie Hall has been rescheduled due to the impending storm caused by Hurricane Sandy. The Tony winner’s sold-out solo show, which was originally sche…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Broadway's Bring It On Cuts Extension Short; Sets New Closing Date by Beth Stevens

Bring it On: The Musical has set a new closing date at the St. James Theatre. The musical will now play its final performance on December 30, 2012 instead of the previously announced January…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06PM
Saturday, October 13, 2012

Our One-Week Anniversary Gift to Newlyweds Audra McDonald & Will Swenson: A Love Timeline by Beth Stevens

It’s been a week since Audra McDonald and Will Swenson, one of our favorite acting couples, got hitched. Since we feel like we’ve had a front row seat to the couple’s bloss…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:52PM
Saturday, October 6, 2012

Beloved Broadway Couple Audra McDonald & Will Swenson Tie the Knot by Beth Stevens

The wee posse must be going wild! Five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald married Broadway fave Will Swenson on October 6 at their home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. "The couple look…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:33PM
Friday, September 21, 2012

Robsten on Broadway? Five Romantic Roles for Twilight's Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart by Beth Stevens

They’re on, they’re off, they’re…on? Headlines are blaring this week that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, the smoldering stars at the center of Twilight, are m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:15PM
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Rosie O'Donnell in Wicked, Chicago or Sister Act? Five Broadway Roles to Entice the Talk Show Queen by Beth Stevens

News broke this week that Oprah Winfrey’s network OWN has canceled Rosie O’Donnell’s talk show, which means that Broadway’s biggest cheerleader is coming home to New …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:49PM
Monday, March 19, 2012

Let Bernadette Entertain You, Marilyn's Big Chance and Other Smash Highlights by Beth Stevens

Light the lights, Smashers! "The Workshop" episode of NBC's Broadway-loving drama is finally here. Yes, the Marilyn musical by Julia (Debra Messing) and Tom (Christian Bor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:23PM
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Mad Men Fever! Here's a Dream Cast for a Musical Version by Beth Stevens

We are so giddy for the return of Mad Men! After a year and a half break, the AMC drama returns on March 25. In anticipation of (finally!) sitting down for an evening with Don Draper and co.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:13PM

Mad Men Fever! Here's a Dream Cast for a Broadway Musical Version by Beth Stevens

We are so giddy for the return of Mad Men! After a year and a half break, the AMC drama returns on March 25. In anticipation of (finally!) sitting down for an evening with Don Draper and co.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:13PM

Broadway Schemers, Bar Mitzvah Mumblers and Other Smash Moments by Beth Stevens

The fifth episode of NBC’s drama Smash is called “Chemistry,” and though the title likely refers to the illicit romance heating up between Julia (Debra Messing) and Michael…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:21AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Broadway.com's Picks for the Top Five Shows of 2011 by Beth Stevens

We discussed, voted, re-discussed and re-voted—and finally the Broadway.com editorial staff agreed on our top five shows of 2011. Take a look at our favorites of the year below. 1…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:28PM
Friday, June 10, 2011

Bottoms Up! Broadway.com's Official 2011 Tony Awards Drinking Game by Beth Stevens

Not to get all frat boy on you, but there are some things that deserve a drinking game, and the 2011 Tony Awards is one of them. Of course, we at Broadway.com don't really need an excuse…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:49PM
Friday, May 6, 2011

Mama Said! Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Moms of Broadway by Beth Stevens

Mother’s Day is traditionally a time for breakfast in bed, crayoned love notes and bouquets of spring flowers. Sure, all of that is lovely, but it’s not exactly memorable. We res…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:58PM
Friday, February 25, 2011

'Go Rent!' Original Star Jesse L. Martin on the Musical's Return to the New York Stage by Beth Stevens

Rent, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Jonathan Larson, is officially headed back to the New York stage. The production, which is being helmed by original Rent director Michael…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:20PM

'Go Rent!' Original Star Jesse L. Martin on the Musical's Return to the New York Stage by Beth Stevens

Rent, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Jonathan Larson, is officially headed back to the New York stage. The production, which is being helmed by original Rent director Michael…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:20PM

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