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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

In The Heights Countdown! Check Out Our Five Favorite Numbers from the Reunion Concert by Josh Ferri

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olivo, Mandy Gonzalez, Christopher Jackson and the adorable original Broadway cast of In the Heights reunited on February 11 for a concert performance of the s…

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V-Day Special! From Jeremy & Ashley to Idina & Taye, 15 Broadway Couples We'd Like to See Pair Up on Stage by Josh Ferri

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we dream-cast 15 of our favorite real-life couples in musicals we’d like to see them do together. From Sierra Boggess and Tam Mutu in Evita to Idina…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Go Inside Willemijn Verkaik’s Wicked-ly Wonderful Opening Night as Broadway's New Elphaba by Josh Ferri

Willemijn Verkaik is the latest headliner to fly into the Broadway blockbuster Wicked. Embraced the world over, Verkaik has played the role of Elphaba over 1,000 times and in three different…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:01PM

It’s Official! Ramin Karimloo, Melissa O’Neil & More Will Head to the Barricades in Toronto’s Les Miserables by Josh Ferri

Good news theater fans, Ramin Karimloo is now confirmed to star in a musical in North America...that’s one tiny step closer to Broadway, right? As previously speculated Karim…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:29PM

Only the Best for Babs! Bill Clinton to Join Streisand’s Chaplin Award Celebration by Josh Ferri

When you’re Barbra Streisand, you don’t just get anybody to present you with a lifetime achievement award…you get a president to do the job! Former President Bill Clinton …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:30PM

Max Crumm, George Salazar, Jason Gotay & More Are F#%king Up Everything Off-Broadway by Josh Ferri

Former Grease headliner Max Crumm will lead the off-Broadway premiere of the new rock musical F#%king Up Everything. Directed and choreographed by Jen Wineman, F#%king Up Everything includ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Liza! And Lorna! And Barry! Oh My! Liza Minnelli & Barry Manilow Take in Lorna Luft’s New Cabaret Show by Josh Ferri

Music legends Liza Minnelli and Barry Manilow took a night off to enjoy the vocal stylings of another big-voiced singer, Emmy winner (and Minnelli's little sister) Lorna Luft. Minnelli a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:46PM

Get a First Look at Nathan Lane in the Haunting New Poster for Broadway’s The Nance by Josh Ferri

Two-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane leads the world premiere of Douglas Carter Beane’s new play The Nance. The title of the work refers to the burlesque character of a stereotypical…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:17PM

Where Will Usnavi, Benny & Vanessa Be 10 Years After In the Heights? The Original Stars Dream Up a Sequel! by Josh Ferri

Musical theater magic happened in Washington Heights on February 11 as the cast of the Tony-winning musical In the Heights reunited for a one-night-only, five-year reunion concert.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:57PM

Julie Taymor Gets Blunt! Nine Very Candid Quotes from the Tony Winner on The Lion King, Spider-Man and Taking Risks by Josh Ferri

Julie Taymor stopped by Charlie Rose on February 8 for a frank interview about her career. Taymor addressed controversy and rumors surrounding Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark, reminisced about…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:35PM
Monday, February 11, 2013

Oscar-Nominated Les Misérables Stars Hugh Jackman & Anne Hathaway Cozy Up for Time by Josh Ferri

Les Misêrables Oscar nominees Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway posed for fashion photographer Paola Kudacki as part of Time Magazine’s 2013 Great Performances portfolio. Jackman an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:37PM

Glee’s Big Wedding Gets Derailed? Listen to Emma Freak Out with Company's ‘Getting Married Today’ by Josh Ferri

Glee is getting ready to celebrate the long-awaited nuptials of New Directions’ advisor Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) and McKinley High guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury (Jayma May…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Get a First Look at Zosia Mamet, Matt Lauria & More in Off-Broadway’s Really Really by Josh Ferri

The drama is always juicy on a college campus, especially when a huge scandal breaks at an Ivy League school. Such is the setting for Paul Downs Colaizzo’s twisting, turning drama Real…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:55PM

Luck of the Irish Opens Off-Broadway at Lincoln Center Theater by Josh Ferri

The LCT3 production of Kirsten Greenidge’s Luck of the Irish officially opens at Lincoln Center Theater’s Claire Tow Theater on February 11. Starring Eisa Davis and directed by R…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:51AM
Sunday, February 10, 2013

In the Heights Returns, Drood Changes It Up & Once Gets Intimate in This Week's Datebook by Josh Ferri

Love is in the air this week, especially on the Great White Way! No date? No problem! We’ve got plenty to keep you occupied without raiding a heart-shaped box of chocolates. Read on fo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:38PM
Friday, February 8, 2013

American Idol Runner-Up Crystal Bowersox to Make Broadway Debut in Always…Patsy Cline by Josh Ferri

Country and soul singer Crystal Bowersox, best known for coming in second place on season nine of American Idol, will make her Broadway debut as famed singer Patsy Cline in the bio musical A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:56PM

YouTube Spiral, Bite the Apple & Crush on Aaron Tveit! Nine Ways to Stay Busy During Snowpocalypse 2013 by Josh Ferri

We're getting ready for the winter’s first big snow storm, and while most people are prepping by buying groceries, candles and batteries, we know what you really need is entertainm…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:31PM

Snap! Glee Divas Face-Off; Who Reigns Supreme? by Josh Ferri

Glee celebrated divas on February 7 and lucky for us, the show has plenty to go around. In the episode titled “Diva,” Kurt challenges Rachel to a sing-off and wins, the New …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:29PM

Merrily We Roll Along, Starring Mark Umbers, Jenna Russell & Damian Humbley, to Transfer to the West End by Josh Ferri

The Menier is going to keep a good thing going! The acclaimed revival of Merrily We Roll Along  is transferring from the Menier Chocolate Factory to the West End’s Harol…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:50AM

Alexander Hanson and Hal Fowler to Lead London Reading of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s New Musical by Josh Ferri

Alexander Hanson (We Will Rock You, A Little Night Music) and Hal Fowler (Carousel, Macbeth) will star as Stephen Ward and Britain's former War Secretary John Profumo, respectively, in a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:37AM
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Photo Exclusive! Feel the Fire of Revolution with the Stars of Off-Broadway’s Stonewall Drama Hit the Wall by Josh Ferri

Head back to the night that ignited the gay rights movement: June 28, 1969. The night that sparked the Stonewall Riots is illuminated and dramatized in Ike Holter’s Hit the Wall. When …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:47PM

John Leguizamo to Get FUGLY! with Big Screen Adaptation of Ghetto Klown by Josh Ferri

What a great week it’s been for two-time Tony nominee John Leguizamo! Earlier in the week, news broke that he will lead a new ABC pilot, and now Leguizamo’s film FUGLY! will get …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:35PM

Scandalous Star Edward Watts Will Soar as the Man of Steel in It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman at Encores! by Josh Ferri

It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Edward Watts! The Broadway veteran will take on the dual roles of mild-mannered Clark Kent and dashing Man of Steel Superman in Encores! upcomin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:30PM

Greg Hildreth on Starcatcher Bonding, Getting Smacked by Ben Walker and Why This 'Isn't Your Mother's Cinderella' by Josh Ferri

Age & Hometown: 29; Boston, MA Current Role: Originating the character of Jean-Michel, a crusader for the kingdom’s poor and a love interest for Ella’s stepsister Gabriell…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:05PM
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Caissie Levy to Play Tunes from Her New EP at 54 Below by Josh Ferri

Caissie Levy is bringing her big voice to the small nightclub 54 Below for a one-night-only concert on March 10. Levy’s solo show will include folk, pop music, rock songs from the '…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Does Julie Andrews Approve of the New Sound of Music, Starring Carrie Underwood? by Josh Ferri

What does Julie Andrews think of NBC's upcoming Sound of Music telecast, and will she be in it? These seem to be the big questions on fans’ minds since the announcement of the live…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Hear Lea Michele and Chris Colfer Tackle the Lez Miz Anthem ‘Bring Him Home’ on Glee by Josh Ferri

With the Les Miserables movie a huge success at the box office (and racking up awards left and right!) Glee decided to pay tribute to the uber-popular musical. On the show's Februar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Hear Lea Michele and Chris Colfer Tackle the Les Miz Anthem ‘Bring Him Home’ on Glee by Josh Ferri

With the Les Miserables movie a huge success at the box office (and racking up awards left and right!) Glee decided to pay tribute to the uber-popular musical. On the show's Februar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Broadway's Tade Biesinger Joins Billy Elliot in London's West End by Josh Ferri

Tade Biesinger, a 13-year-old American boy, will begin performances as the title character in the West End production of Billy Elliot on February 6. Biesinger previously played the role in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:20AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

No One Mourns the Plastics! 11 Fetch Photo Mashups of Wicked and Mean Girls by Josh Ferri

We just discovered the hilarious Tumblr Les Mean Girls, in which some evil genius decided to paste quotes from Tina Fey’s hit 2004 movie Mean Girls over stills from the Les Misera…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:25PM

Last Call! Off-Broadway’s Zelda at the Oasis Sets Closing Date by Josh Ferri

Zelda at the Oasis, a fictionalized bio play about Zelda Fitzgerald, will play its final performance at off-Broadway’s St. Luke’s Theatre on February 15. Directed by Andy Sandber…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:34PM