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Monday, May 16, 2011

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

Sutton Foster, Norbert Leo Butz & Susan Stroman Win 2011 Astaire Awards by Broadway.com Staff

Sutton Foster and Norbert Leo Butz were named Broadway’s Best Female and Male Dancers at the 25th annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, held on May 15 at NYU’s Skirball Center …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Lea Michele and Chris Colfer to Visit the Wicked Stage in Glee Season Finale by Broadway.com Staff

The cast of Glee recently made their way to New York City to film the series' upcoming season finale, and cast members were spotted at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre, home to the long-r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM

Broadway Grosses: Spider-Man Flies Back to Foxwoods Theatre; Wicked Remains on Top by Broadway.com Staff

Few shows saw a drastic change at the box office this week as long-running hits Wicked, The Lion King and red hot newcomer The Book of Mormon claimed the top three spots. After a three week …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:37PM

Boo! Afraid of the Dark to Play Off-Broadway's Little Shubert Theatre Beginning September 8 by Broadway.com Staff

Things are going to get spooky over at off-Broadway's Little Shubert Theatre this fall. Afraid of the Dark, a new thriller with an anonymous author, will begin performances September 8 w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:34PM

Catch Megan Hilty Channel Marilyn Monroe Alongside Debra Messing in Trailer of New TV Show Smash by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway is hitting the airwaves as NBC recently picked up the Great White Way-themed new series Smash. Starring Debra Messing and Angelica Huston alongside Broadway regulars Megan Hilty, Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:11PM

Fans Crown Priscilla's Bernadette and Bob Prom Queen and King of Broadway by Broadway.com Staff

It's prom season, and Broadway.com asked fans to choose an unofficial Prom King and Queen from stars of the season's hottest shows. The votes are in, and Priscilla Queen of the Deser…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:56PM

A Month of Mormon Day 5: Trey Parker on 'Getting the Band Together' by Broadway.com Staff

May is Mormon month at Broadway.com as we bring you exclusive daily videos all about the history of Broadway's newest sensation, The Book of Mormon. In the latest video, Mormon's com…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:52PM

Gimme Gimme! Sutton Foster & Gavin Creel Reteam at the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway buddies Sutton Foster and Gavin Creel took home the 2002 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite Onstage Pair for their work in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and when these old …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:19PM

Lombardi's Judith Light Reunites With Ugly Betty Co-Star Vanessa Williams After Audience Choice Win by Broadway.com Staff

Judith Light and Vanessa Williams may have played enemies on TV's hit series Ugly Betty, but the beautiful Broadway ladies had nothing but love for each other at this year's Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:10PM

How to Succeed Star Daniel Radcliffe Shows Off His Broadway.com Audience Choice Award by Broadway.com Staff

Even before the 2011 ceremony, Daniel Radcliffe proudly touted his 2009 Broadway.com Audience Award (for Favorite Breakthrough Performance in Equus) in his How to Succeed bio. Now Radcliffe …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

How to Succeed Star John Larroquette Talks ‘Lapping the Gravy’ Off Daniel Radcliffe’s Plate After Audience Choice Wins by Broadway.com Staff

How to Succeed star John Larroquette had the audience cracking up as he accepted his Audience Choice Award trophy for Favorite Funny Performance at this year’s ceremony, but the actor …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:34PM

Stars, Surprises & Jesus Jokes: On the Scene at the 2011 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com Staff

It was an awards ceremony like no other: Broadway’s best gathered at the Allen Room in the Time-Warner Center on May 15 for the 2011 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. Arriving from …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:20PM

A Wonderland Wedding! White Knight Darren Ritchie Pops the Question On Stage by Broadway.com Staff

Nothing takes the bitter out of a bittersweet final show like a real-life Broadway love story! On May 15, Wonderland, Frank Wildhorn’s Alice in Wonderland tuner, played its final perfo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:51PM

The Book of Mormon, War Horse and Anything Goes Top 2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Broadway.com Staff

The Book of Mormon, War Horse and Anything Goes took top honors at the 2010-2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards, which were announced on May 16 and will be presented on May 26 at Sardi’s.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:59AM
Sunday, May 15, 2011

2011 Broadway.com Audience Choice Winners Announced by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway fans have had their say, picking their favorites of the 2010-2011 season at the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. The winners were announced live at the Allen Room at Jazz at Lin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:05PM

2011 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Winners Announced by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway fans have had their say, picking their favorites of the 2010-2011 season at the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. The winners were announced live at the Allen Room at Jazz at Lin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:05PM
Saturday, May 14, 2011

Bitches to Belles: Kristin Chenoweth Pilot Set for ABC, With Name Change by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway darling Kristin Chenoweth is heading back to the small screen. The Tony and Emmy winner will headline the new ABC drama Good Christian Belles, formerly titled Good Christian Bitches…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12AM

A Month of Mormon Day 4: Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Go on a 'Religious Mission' by Broadway.com Staff

Ready for more Mormons? Broadway.com's daily The Book of Mormon video series marches on as Trey Parker and Matt Stone welcome the show's Tony-nominated stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rann…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:00AM
Friday, May 13, 2011

Feast Your Eyes On a First Look at Off-Broadway's Sphinx Winx by Broadway.com Staff

Artists from William Shakespeare to Elizabeth Taylor have told the tale of the love triangle between Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, and now off-Broadway musical Sphinx Winx is add…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM

Picture Perfect! A Day in the Life of The People in the Picture's Nicole Parker by Broadway.com Staff

In her comedy career, Nicole Parker has played everyone from Ellen Degeneres to Kim Kardashian, so it’s no surprise that this MadTV alum made her Broadway debut opposite a fellow comed…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:23PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Early Version of In the Heights by Broadway.com Staff

Before In the Heights became a Tony-winning Broadway phenomenon, the show began as a love letter to composer Lin-Manuel Miranda's native Washington Heights. The musical had many pre-Broa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM

Welcome Back, Spidey! Revamped Spider-Man Flies Back to Broadway by Broadway.com Staff

Like any superhero, the title character of Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark has faced a few challenges, but after a month-long hiatus the show rose above its difficulties and triumphantly resum…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:51PM

He Can’t Fight This Feeling! Alec Baldwin Back on Board Rock of Ages Film by Broadway.com Staff

Reports that 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin is abandoning his role in the upcoming film adaptation of Rock of Ages are false, according to Deadline.com. Baldwin reportedly showed up in Miami for …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:47PM

Audra McDonald, Sierra Boggess & Jackie Hoffman Join Starry Roster at Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com Staff

Three more of Broadway’s talented ladies have signed on for the 2011 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, hosted by Vanessa Williams. Tony winner Audra McDonald will present alongside …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:56PM

Tony Nominee Sutton Foster and Anything Goes Set Sail on The View by Broadway.com Staff

Sutton Foster, who stars as Reno Sweeney Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Anything Goes, stepped out early on May 12 to captain her talented cast in an appearance on The View. Co-host W…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:38PM

Play Ball! Catch Me If You Can’s Aaron Tveit Kicks Off Softball Season with 'The Star-Spangled Banner' by Broadway.com Staff

There’s one sure sign that spring has sprung: softball season! On May 12, Catch Me If You Can charmer Aaron Tveit started things off in true theater style, and delivered a killer rendi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:37PM

A Month of Mormon Day 3: The Men Behind Mormon Head to Salt Lake City for a Mormon Field Trip by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway.com's daily The Book of Mormon video series continues with the third entry in A Month of Mormon. After South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone decided to collaborate on a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:44PM

Weekend Poll: Which Couple Should Be Crowned Broadway's Prom King and Queen? by Broadway.com Staff

It's prom season and across the country teenagers are dress shopping, picking out tuxes, ordering corsages and planning all the other arrangements that come with the high school rite of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Will Five-Time Tony Winner Angela Lansbury Join the Ticket for Broadway’s The Best Man, Starring James Earl Jones? by Broadway.com Staff

Will Angela Lansbury join fellow legend James Earl Jones in Gore Vidal's The Best Man on Broadway? It looks like the actor spilled some casting news for the upcoming Broadway show, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Santino Fontana and Tracee Chimo Win 2011 Clarence Derwent Awards by Broadway.com Staff

The Importance of Being Earnest's Santino Fontana and Bachelorette's Tracee Chimo have won the 2011 Clarence Derwent Awards. The awards, which are given by the Actors Equity Associat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:35PM

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