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Monday, October 21, 2013

Start Spreading the News: Yankees Drama Bronx Bombers Heads to Broadway by Beth Stevens

Bronx Bombers is coming to the major leagues this winter: Broadway. The new play, written and directed by Eric Simonson (the scribe behind the sports dramas Lombardi and Magic/Bird…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:01AM
Sunday, October 20, 2013

Mary-Louise Parker Lets It Snow, Ed Harris Heads South & Rachel Weisz Cheats on Daniel Craig in This Week’s Datebook by Beth Stevens

Start gulping espresso, theater lovers! You’ll need to be wide-awake for this jam-packed week of exciting offerings. From Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker’s latest Broadway outing …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Exclusive! Get a Taste of Idina Menzel Singing the Opening Number from If/Then by Beth Stevens

Right now Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp and the cast of the upcoming Broadway musical, If/Then are on a bus barreling toward Washington, D.C. for their world premiere. Though the star…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:37PM

See Broadway Hoofers Tap Out a New Spin on Anna Kendrick's 'Cups' by Beth Stevens

It's been more than a year since movie musical it girl Anna Kendrick busted out her percussive plastic cup routine on the big screen in Pitch Perfect, and the hit, "When I'm Gon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:15AM
Friday, October 11, 2013

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth Joins Indie Teen Movie Hard Sell by Beth Stevens

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth has signed on to join Katrina Bowden and Skyler Gisondo in director Sean Nalaboff’s indie teen flick Hard Sell, according to Deadline.com. The movie ce…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:11PM

See Lea Michele's Gut-Wrenching Goodbye Song to Cory Monteith on Glee by Beth Stevens

Need a good cry? Grab a box of tissues because Lea Michele's soulful solo on Glee's October 10 episode, "The Quarterback," will definitely have you in tears. Michele's …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:08PM

Gotta Go?! Richard Fleeshman, Jenna Russell & More Set for U.K. Premiere of Urinetown by Beth Stevens

Richard Fleeshman, Jenna Russell and more are going to have to pay to pee! The Broadway alums (Fleeshman starred in Ghost the Musical on Broadway, and Russell garnered a Tony nomination for …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM
Thursday, October 10, 2013

Crystal Bowersox Talks Starring in Always...Patsy Cline on Broadway: 'I'm Honored They Picked Me' by Beth Stevens

Although summer plans for Crystal Bowersox to make her Broadway debut opposite Oscar nominee Annette O’Toole in the musical Always…Patsy Cline fell apart, the American Idol alum…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:00PM
Wednesday, October 9, 2013

So Far Away (But Not For Long)! Jessie Mueller and the Stars of Beautiful Celebrate Their Pre-Broadway Opening by Beth Stevens

It would be so fine to see their faces at our door, but for now the stars of the new musical Beautiful are celebrating their pre-Broadway run in San Francisco. The tuner, which explores the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:37PM

Live's Michael Strahan Grooves Backstage at Motown The Musical by Beth Stevens

It was almost like a homecoming on October 8 when Live with Kelly and Michael co-host Michael Strahan ventured to the Lunt Fontanne Theatre to reunite with the uber-talented cast of the hit …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:15AM
Sunday, August 25, 2013

Stage Great Julie Harris, Winner of Five Tony Awards, Dead at 87 by Beth Stevens

Virtuosic acting legend Julie Harris, who won a record-breaking five Tony Awards (in addition to a Special Lifetime Achievement Award), three Emmys and a Grammy Award and was nominated for a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11AM
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Spider-Man Actor in 'Serious Condition' After Accident; Show Canceled Mid-Performance by Beth Stevens

An actor was reportedly hurt during the August 15 evening performance of Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre, according to local NBC News. The show was stop…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:21PM
Sunday, August 11, 2013

Glee's Lea Michele Dedicates Teen Choice Win to Cory Monteith, Promises Fans 'We're Going to Get Through This Together' by Beth Stevens

An emotional Lea Michele thanked fans for "all of their love and support" as she accepted the Choice TV Actress: Comedy Award for her work on the FOX TV series Glee. The Teen Choic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:25PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Lea Michele Thanks Fans for Support Following 'Profound Loss' of Boyfriend and Glee Co-Star Cory Monteith by Beth Stevens

Broadway alum Lea Michele released a statement on July 16 about the death of her boyfriend and Glee co-star Cory Monteith at the age of 31, according to Us Weekly. Michele’s public ack…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:14PM
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Murder Ballad, Starring Caissie Levy and Will Swenson, to Take Final Bow Earlier Than Expected by Beth Stevens

Sultry musical Murder Ballad is taking its final breath earlier than expected. The show, which stars  Caissie Levy, Will Swenson, Rebecca Naomi Jones and&n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:45PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Tony Nominee and Emmy-Winning Sopranos Star James Gandolfini Dead at 51 by Beth Stevens

Tony nominee and three-time Emmy winner James Gandolfini, best known for his long run as mobster Tony Soprano on The Sopranos has died, according to The New York Daily News. The actor report…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:14PM
Friday, May 10, 2013

NBC Cancels Broadway-Themed Drama Smash After Two Seasons by Beth Stevens

NBC has officially canceled its Broadway-centric drama Smash, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show, which features many Broadway vets, including Megan Hilty, Broadway.com Audience C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:57PM
Thursday, May 9, 2013

Neil Patrick Harris Confirmed as the 2013 Tony Awards Host by Beth Stevens

As previously speculated, Emmy-winning TV star and Broadway alum Neil Patrick Harris will host the 67th Annual Tony Awards, which CBS will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 9…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:26AM

Neil Patrick Harris Confirmed as 2013 Tony Awards Host; Promises Show Will Be '267 Times Bigger' by Beth Stevens

As previously speculated, Emmy-winning TV star and Broadway alum Neil Patrick Harris will host the 67th Annual Tony Awards, which CBS will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 9…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:26AM
Friday, May 3, 2013

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Matilda & More Honored by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle by Beth Stevens

Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike was named Best Play and Matilda, which features music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly, won Best Musical at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:45PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Noooooo! Which 2013 Tony Nomination Snub Makes You Mad? by Beth Stevens

Tony nomination day is so exciting…and brutal. The announcement of the Tony nominations brings cheers for those included and gasps of disbelief for those left out. The 2013 noms are n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:19AM
Sunday, April 28, 2013

Rocky Set for Broadway Bout! New Musical to Begin Performances in February 2014 by Beth Stevens

It’s official: As previously speculated, Rocky, the musical version of Sylvester Stallone’s blockbuster boxing movie, is coming to Broadway in 2014. The new musical will beg…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:28PM

Jennifer Westfeldt, Lorenzo Pisoni and John McMartin Join 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

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