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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Soloist Showdown! Lea Michele and Chris Colfer Channel Broadway Divas for Glee's Nationals Auditions by Broadway.com Staff

McKinley High's glee club is Broadway-bound as they head to New York City to compete in the nationals competition on the show's second season finale. When Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39PM

Brooke Shields Shows off Her Sexy Morticia Makeover For The Addams Family on Access Hollywood by Broadway.com Staff

The Addams Family is gearing up to welcome a new member to the kooky clan as Brooke Shields readies to join the cast of the hit musical as Morticia on June 28. Access Hollywood recently caug…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:22PM

David Hyde Pierce to Helm World Premiere Musical It Shoulda Been You, Starring Tyne Daly by Broadway.com Staff

Tony winners David Hyde Pierce and Tyne Daly will join forces on the world premiere musical It Shoulda Been You at New Jersey’s George Street Playhouse. Pierce will direct the tuner an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:08PM
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Frump Tower Starring Christopher J. Hanke #7: Tony Talk, Speaking Swedish With Ellen Harvey & More by Broadway.com Staff

In the week after the announcement of the 2011 Tony nominations, our video blogger chats with happy nominees John Larroquette and Tammy Blanchard in part seven of Frump Tower: Behind the Sce…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

Book of Mormon Stars Greet Devout Followers at Cast Recording Signing by Broadway.com Staff

As Mormon missionaries in the Tony-nominated musical The Book of Mormon, Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad are used to going door to door to greet strangers, but on May 17, Mormon fans came to th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:34PM

The Normal Heart’s Jim Parsons Stops By The Late Show to Talk Telethons and Having the Time of His Life on Broadway by Broadway.com Staff

With both Golden Globe and Emmy Awards under his belt for his work on The Big Bang Theory, Jim Parsons is no stranger to late night talk shows, but the charming actor stopped by The Late Sho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:45PM

Relatively Speaking, Triple Bill by Woody Allen, Ethan Coen & Elaine May, Headed for Broadway by Broadway.com Staff

A triple-bill of one-act comedies by the all-star team of Woody Allen, Ethan Coen and Elaine May is headed for Broadway. Collectively titled Relatively Speaking, the plays will begin preview…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:29PM

Kristin Chenoweth's Country Album Some Lessons Learned Gets Release Date by Broadway.com Staff

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth's fourth studio album, Some Lessons Learned, will be released on September 13 by Sony Masterworks. Chenoweth will channel her southern roots for the country…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

Celebrating with the Winners of the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards by Broadway.com Staff

With so many new shows arriving on Broadway,  it’s been a busy season for New York’s drama critics. After many nights out and much deliberation, these pros selected the reci…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:40PM

Clifton Oliver Takes the Throne in Broadway's The Lion King by Broadway.com Staff

Clifton Oliver has joined the cast of Broadway's The Lion King as Simba at the Minskoff Theatre. Dashaun Young played his final performance in the role on May 7. Oliver previously pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:08PM

The Voca People Set to Invade Off-Broadway's West Side Theatre by Broadway.com Staff

The Voca People, the internationally renowned a cappella group whose members dress as aliens and claim to hail from another planet, are set to take over off-Broadway's Westside Theatre. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Kelli O'Hara, Sherie Rene Scott, Gavin Creel & More Sing for Charity as the League of Broadway Super Friends by Broadway.com Staff

Five super-talented singers have formed a super-group to raise money for organizations in need. Calling themselves “the League of Broadway Super Friends,” Kelli O’Hara, She…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:14PM

A Haunting First Look at the New West End Musical Ghost by Broadway.com Staff

The classic 1990 Oscar-nominated film Ghost will come to life at the West End's Piccadilly Theatre this summer, starring Caissie Levy and Richard Fleeshman as lovers Molly and Sam. Featu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Julie Halston, Dan Butler & More Set for Charles Busch's Olive and the Bitter Herbs at Primary Stages by Broadway.com Staff

Julie Halston, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Dan Butler and Richard Masur will star in Primary Stages' forthcoming world premiere production of Charles Busch's Olive and the Bitter Herbs. The c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:37PM

London's Mamma Mia! Gets New London Cast, Led By Sally Ann Triplett by Broadway.com Staff

Sally Ann Triplett will lead a new cast in the West End production of ABBA musical Mamma Mia! beginning June 13. The peppy tuner, which follows the escapades of a young bride searching …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:00PM

Mamma Mia! Gets New London Cast, Led By Sally Ann Triplett by Broadway.com Staff

Sally Ann Triplett will lead a new cast in the West End production of ABBA musical Mamma Mia! beginning June 13. The peppy tuner, which follows the escapades of a young bride searching …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:00PM

Glee's Matthew Morrison to Join Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block Summer Tour by Broadway.com Staff

Glee star Matthew Morrison was set to headline his own summer tour in support of his first self-titled album, but looks like the actor will get back to his boy band roots (he was a member of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

CBS Picks Up A Gifted Man, Starring Broadway Vets Patrick Wilson and Jennifer Ehle by Broadway.com Staff

CBS has added A Gifted Man, the previously untitled pilot, starring Tony nominee Patrick Wilson and Tony winner Jennifer Ehle, to its upcoming TV season, according to the Hollywood Repo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

A Month of Mormon Day 6: Preview 'The Music' of Morman by Broadway.com Staff

Can't get enough of Broadway's newest hot ticket musical The Book of Mormon? Broadway.com's got you covered with our month-long Book of Mormon video series tracing the show's…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:57PM

A Month of Mormon Day 6: Preview 'The Music' of Mormon by Broadway.com Staff

Can't get enough of Broadway's newest hot ticket musical The Book of Mormon? Broadway.com's got you covered with our month-long Book of Mormon video series tracing the show's…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:57PM

Unleash the Beiste! Glee Coach Dot Marie Jones Checks Out Priscilla by Broadway.com Staff

Glamorous Broadway musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is all about acceptance and the importance of self-love, so the show's cast was thrilled to welcome Dot Marie Jones, who plays Gl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:29PM

Jonathan Groff Talks Playing Glee's 'Not So Nice' Jesse St. James on Good Day New York by Broadway.com Staff

Tony nominee Jonathan Groff has returned to Glee as bad boy singer Jesse St. James, and the adorable actor swung by Good Day New York on May 17 to talk all about his guest spot on the hit se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:26PM

Mama Drama! Watch Tony Winner Katie Finneran in I Hate My Teenage Daughter Trailer by Broadway.com Staff

Add two-time Tony winner Katie Finneran to the list of familiar Broadway faces headed to TV this season. The Promises, Promises actress will co-star with Emmy winner Jaime Pressly and Broadw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:23PM

Ethan Hawke, Laurie Metcalf, Chad Deity & More Win 2011 Obie Awards by Broadway.com Staff

The 2011 Obie Awards were presented on May 16 at a ceremony held at Webster Hall hosted by David Hyde Pierce and S. Epatha Merkerson. Administered by The Village Voice, the awards honor off-…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:05AM
Monday, May 16, 2011

Watch Tony Winner Laura Benanti Bunny Hop in The Playboy Club Trailer by Broadway.com Staff

As if NBC weren't showcasing enough Broadway talent in the new TV season (thanks to its new musical-centric Smash), the network will also introduce TV viewers to Tony winner Laura Benant…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:39PM

Blue Leaves Star Ben Stiller Visits Mom Anne Meara at Love, Loss and What I Wore by Broadway.com Staff

The off-Broadway hit Love, Loss and What I Wore is a celebration of the importance of friends and family, so it's no surprise that the current roster of stars wanted their nearest and de…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:33PM

Roll Out the Red Carpet! Rub Elbows With the Stars at the 12th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway’s brightest stars headed uptown to the Allen Room at the Time-Warner Center on May 15 to celebrate the latest and greatest event of the 2011 theater awards season, the 12th an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olivo, Audra McDonald & More Tweet Love For Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway.com wasn't the only Twitter page blowing up during the first ever Audience Choice Awards ceremony on May 15. Presenters Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra McDonald, nominee Kerry Butl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:59PM

You Are There! A Photo Scrapbook of the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Ceremony by Broadway.com Staff

Ready to enjoy a ringside seat at the 2011 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards? Staff photographer Jenny Anderson was front and center (at the Sister Act table, no less!) in the Allen Room o…

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Audra McDonald, Vanessa Williams and More Tweet Love For Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway.com wasn't the only Twitter page blowing up during the first ever Audience Choice Awards ceremony on May 15. Presenters Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra McDonald, nominee Kerry Butl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:44PM

Tony-Nominated Piaf Playwright Pam Gems Dies at Age 85 by Broadway.com Staff

Tony-nominated playwright Pam Gems passed away on May 13 at age 85 in England. Gems received Tony Award nominations for her 1997 play Stanley and for the book of 1999 musical Marlene. Her…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:07PM

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