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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Muscles & Mascara with Priscilla's Nick Adams: Performances Begin at the Palace by Broadway.com Staff

It's a busy time for Nick Adams over at the Palace Theatre. The flashy new musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is now officially in previews, and Adams brought along his trusty camera …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:08PM

Metal Musical Rock of Ages Set for Summer London Debut by Broadway.com Staff

Break out the air guitars, London: Broadway’s favorite 80s tuner Rock of Ages will begin wailing at the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre on August 31. No casting or official opening …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:34PM

Gavin Creel Shirtless! A Video Preview of the Buzzy New Musical Prometheus Bound by Broadway.com Staff

The buzzy new musical Prometheus Bound is currently running at Boston’s American Repertory Theater in a production that reunites Tony nominee Gavin Creel (in the title role) and his Ha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:27PM

Venture In a Forest Dark and Deep With Lost Hunk Matthew Fox by Broadway.com Staff

Television heartthrob Matthew Fox hasmoved on from the mysterious island of Lost to In a Forest Dark and Deep on the London stage. The actor is making his West End debut in the world premier…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:08PM

Squigs Shoots and Scores at That Championship Season by Broadway.com Staff

The stars have aligned at the Broadway revival of Pulitzer Prize-winner That Championship Season, bringing together a cast that includes Emmy-winner Kiefer Sutherland, Chris Noth, Jim Gaffig…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:05PM

First Look! Van Hughes, Davey Havok and Justin Guarini Lead the New Cast of American Idiot by Broadway.com Staff

There's a new crew rocking out at the St. James Theatre, as the Green Day musical American Idiot welcomes several fresh faces to its cast. Van Hughes (who plays aspiring musician Johnny)…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:55PM

Aaron Tveit, Catch Me If You Can's 'Star on the Rise,' Featured in Vanity Fair by Broadway.com Staff

When Vanity Fair decided to spotlight Aaron Tveit of Catch Me If You Can in the April 2011 issue, the magazine tapped an expert to comment on Tveit's performance as charming con man Fran…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:31PM

Tony Kushner & the Cast of His Intelligent Homosexual's Guide Meet the Press by Broadway.com Staff

A new play by Angels in America scribe Tony Kushner is definitely a must-see. Heck, the title alone—The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton to Host the 2011 Olivier Awards by Broadway.com Staff

Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton are set to host the 2011 Olivier Awards at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on March 13. As previously reported, the West End’s most prestigious theater aw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:58PM

Angela Lansbury and Friends to Salute Terrence McNally at Acting Company Benefit by Broadway.com Staff

A starry salute to Terrence McNally, Angela Lansbury and Friends, will be held on March 28 at the Longacre Theatre, with proceeds benefitting The Acting Company. The evening will be written …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:07PM

From Idol to Idiot: Justin Guarini Is Taking Your Questions! by Broadway.com Staff

TV audiences know Justin Guarini as the first season runner-up of American Idol, but these days he's taken up with the Broadway crew of American Idiot. As Will, the slacker best friend t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Get In the Broadway Habit with Whoopi Goldberg and the Cast of Sister Act by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway’s New 42nd Street Studios were filled with the spirit of Sister Act on March 2, when the cast of this divine new musical performed a few numbers for the theater press. Whoopi …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39PM

The Book of Mormon Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone on 'Charlie Sheening' at the Oscars by Broadway.com Staff

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are hard at work as their first Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon, previews at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. The hilarious duo took a brea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:19PM
Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Disco Diva! Watch Sister Act Star Patina Miller Wail 'Fabulous, Baby' by Broadway.com Staff

After a smash run on London’s West End, Sister Act is preparing to open on Broadway. In a press preview on March 2, we got a sneak peek at star Patina Miller (as Deloris Van Cartier) w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:08PM

Let's Talk About Sex! Gwyneth Paltrow to Dish Out Love Advice to John Stamos on Glee by Broadway.com Staff

Looks like Gwyneth Paltrow may engage in a bit of dirty talk with fellow Glee guest star John Stamos when the duo returns to the show later this season. As substitute teacher Holly Holiday, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:39PM

Spidey Serenade! Reeve Carney and the Cast of Spider-Man Perform on Letterman by Broadway.com Staff

Spider-Man usually spends his nights fighting crime in New York City, but on March 1 the famed hero shot his web over to the Ed Sullivan Theatre to visit show host David Letterman. Reeve Car…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:37PM

Katori Hall Wins 2010 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Hurt Village by Broadway.com Staff

The 2010 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to Katori Hall for her play Hurt Village. Now in its 33rd year, the prize is given annually to recognize outstanding works written by wo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:05PM

Flash Mob at Memphis! Watch 1,100 Kids 'Steal Your Rock 'n' Roll' by Broadway.com Staff

Ready to be inspired by the power of live theater? Take a look at this clip filmed at a recent performance of the Tony-winning musical Memphis, when 1,100 New York schoolchildren were in the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:16PM

Steven Pasquale Will be Taking Bets on USA Pilot Over/Under by Broadway.com Staff

Broadway vet Steven Pasquale has landed the lead in upcoming USA Network pilot Over/Under, according to Deadline.com. He will play Paul, a day trader with a massive gambling problem who is f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:49PM

Get On the D-List! Tickets Now on Sale for Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony by Broadway.com Staff

She’s got an Emmy, and now ferocious funny lady Kathy Griffin has her eyes another prize: Tickets are now on sale for the raunchy comedienne's Broadway debut, Kathy Griffin Wants a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14PM

William Petersen, Sally Murphy, John Mahoney & More Sign On for Steppenwolf's 2011-2012 Season by Broadway.com Staff

The 2011-2012 season at Steppenwolf Theatre Company will include productions featuring C.S.I. original star William Petersen, company members including Sally Murphy and John Mahoney, and a s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:16AM

Patrick Wilson and Jennifer Ehle to Co-Star in Pilot for Supernatural CBS Series by Broadway.com Staff

A pair of Broadway favorites will co-star in an untitled pilot for CBS described as a supernatural medical drama, according to Deadline.com: Two-time Tony nominee Patrick Wilson and two-time…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:39AM
Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Julie Taymor Shares Her Web of Creativity in The Amazing Backstage Adventures of Spider-Man by Broadway.com Staff

Julie Taymor, the director/designer/writer/multi-award winner behind Broadway blockbuster The Lion King and new offering Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark, is tapping into her Spidey senses. In …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Christopher Sieber to Join Harvey Fierstein in La Cage aux Folles by Broadway.com Staff

Tony nominee Christopher Sieber has been tapped to play Georges opposite Harvey Fierstein as Albin in the Broadway revival of La Cage aux Folles. Sieber replaces Jeffrey Tambor, who withdrew…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:15PM

Exclusive! Broadway Diva Patti LuPone Wants to ‘Wring Neck’ of Twitter Impostor by Broadway.com Staff

Someone has been impersonating two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone on Twitter since January—and the beloved Broadway diva is steaming mad. “I don’t have a Twitter account,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

David Greenspan & Cast Preview His New Play, Go Back to Where You Are by Broadway.com Staff

Prolific playwright and actor David Greenspan began the season with featured roles in Orlando, and now he’s heading the cast in the world premiere of his own play, Go Back to Where You…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:25PM

Broadway’s The Importance of Being Earnest to be Filmed for the Big Screen by Broadway.com Staff

The Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Oscar Wilde’s classic The Importance of Being Earnest will be filmed live on March 11 and 12 for cinema screenings worldwide in June. The come…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:59PM

Harry Connick Jr. to Star in Broadway Revival of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever by Broadway.com Staff

Two-time Tony nominee and Grammy and Emmy winner Harry Connick Jr. will return to Broadway in what’s being billed as “a re-imagined production” of On a Clear Day You Can Se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:17PM

Grammy-Winning Jazz Musician Terence Blanchard to Compose Music for The Motherf**ker With the Hat by Broadway.com Staff

Five-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard will compose original music for the world premiere Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ The Motherf**ker With the Hat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:43PM

Thomas Sadoski Joins Broadway Revival of The House of Blue Leaves by Broadway.com Staff

As rehearsals begin for the Broadway revival of The House of Blue Leaves, Tony nominee Thomas Sadoski has joined the cast as Billy Einhorn, along with Susan Bennett as Second Nun and Jimmy D…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:29PM

That Championship Season Star Jim Gaffigan Tells Jimmy Fallon the Secret to Keeping Up with Kiefer Sutherland by Broadway.com Staff

Long time stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan is making a splash with his dramatic Broadway debut in That Championship Season, sharing the stage with the likes of Kiefer Sutherland, Chris Noth, J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:09PM

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