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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Paging Dr. Metcalf! The Other Place's Laurie Metcalf Lands Role on HBO Medical Comedy Getting On by Ryan Gilbert

Emmy winner and Tony nominee Laurie Metcalf is set to star in the HBO pilot Getting On, according to TV Line. Alex Borsetin (Family Guy) and Niecy Nash (Reno 911!) w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:43AM

Take It Off! Broadway Bares Sets Date for 2013 Edition by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway's buffest bods are already preparing to show off their assets in the new year. Broadway Bares, the popular annual striptease fundraiser produced by and benefitting Broadway Care…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

See Laurie Metcalf, Daniel Stern & More Spill the Secrets of The Other Place by Ryan Gilbert

Find out how The Other Place's Laurie Metcalf, Daniel Stern and Zoey Perry put together the pieces of Sharr White's puzzling play and revealed a surprisingly funny and grip…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:53PM

Nathan Lane to Host New York Philharmonic's Symphonic Sondheim Concert by Ryan Gilbert

Tony winner Nathan Lane will host Symphonic Sondheim, the New York Philharmonic’s upcoming concert celebrating composer Stephen Sondheim. The concert is set for January 29, 2013 at Ave…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:47PM

Watch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof's Scarlett Johansson Take Over Al Roker's Job on Today by Ryan Gilbert

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof leading lady Scarlett Johansson is already a Tony winner, but should she decide to leave acting behind the movie star might have a bright future as a weather forecaster…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:37PM

First Look! Scarlett Johansson, Benjamin Walker, Debra Monk & Ciaran Hinds Preview Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Ryan Gilbert

Rehearsals have started for the Broadway revival of the Tennessee Williams' classic Mississippi Delta drama Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and we’ve got a sneak peek at this story of Maggi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:01PM

Laurie Metcalf, Daniel Stern & the Cast of The Other Place Meet the Press by Ryan Gilbert

Rehearsals have begun for the Broadway premiere of the mysterious drama The Other Place, and we’ve got a sneak peek at this story of long-buried truths and dark secrets that refus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:07PM
Monday, November 26, 2012

Off-Broadway Musical Revue The Wonderful Wizard of Song to Salute Composer Harold Arlen by Ryan Gilbert

The off-Broadway musical revue The Wonderful Wizard of Song: The Music of Harold Arlen will begin previews at St. Luke’s Theatre on December 13. Opening night is set for January 10, 20…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:01PM

Check Out the Many Funny Faces of Jackie Hoffman as She Promotes Her Holiday Comedy A Chanukah Charol by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway’s favorite curmudgeon (and former Broadway.com video blogger!) Jackie Hoffman is bringing her solo holiday comedy A Chanukah Charol back to New York City this Decemb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:11PM

The Rockettes Are Dreaming of a Spectacular Red Velvet Christmas by Ryan Gilbert

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the legendary Rockettes, is a not-to-be-missed extravaganza, and Magnolia Bakery is making the holiday treat a little bit more sweet. The Rocke…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Scarlett Strallen & John Partridge to Headline the West End Revival of A Chorus Line by Ryan Gilbert

Scarlett Strallen and John Partridge will headline the upcoming West End revival of A Chorus Line as Caissie and Zach, respecitvely. The musical will begin previews on February 5, 2013 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:51AM
Friday, November 23, 2012

Joan and Melissa Rivers Anchor Down with Stars of Peter and the Starcatcher by Ryan Gilbert

Comedy icon Joan Rivers, her daughter Melissa and grandson Cooper ditched the red carpet to walk the plank of Peter and the Starcatcher’s Neverland Ship. The duo took a break from film…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:41PM

Reeve Carney Is Stirring Up Trouble for Taylor Swift, Neil Patrick Harris Likes Man-On-Puppet Action and More Lessons of the Week by Ryan Gilbert

Another week has come and gone on the Great White Way, and as always, we've scoured the recent crop of headlines to deliver the most important lessons we learned directly to you. As you …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:26PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Frances Sternhagen, Phoebe Strole & More Join Cast of MTC's The Madrid, Starring Edie Falco by Ryan Gilbert

Two-time Tony Award winner Frances Sternhagen, Spring Awakening alum Phoebe Strole and Tony nominee John Ellison Conlee will join Edie Falco in Manhattan Theatre Club's previously announ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Patti Issues, Cabaret Ode to Patti LuPone, Extends Run at The Duplex by Ryan Gilbert

Patti Issues, Ben Rimalower's solo play about his love of Tony winner Patti LuPone, has extended its run for a fourth time at The Duplex. The show will now continue through February 28, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Starz Cancels Political Drama Boss, Starring Kelsey Grammer & Jonathan Groff by Ryan Gilbert

Starz has canceled the Kelsey Grammer and Jonathan Groff-led political drama Boss after two seasons, according to the The Hollywood Reporter. The series followed fictional Chic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:17PM

Watch Jennifer Hudson, Jeremy Jordan & More Smash Fresh Faces in Season Two Promo by Ryan Gilbert

For months Smash has been adding one impressive new cast member after another to its roster of talented musical folk. Now, fans of the series can finally get a look at the famous new ar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:20PM

Squigs Captures the Scintillating and Sanctified World of Scandalous, Starring Carolee Carmello by Ryan Gilbert

Tony nominee Carolee Carmello stars in Scandalous, a blessed Broadway musical from Kathie Lee Gifford, David Pomeranz and David Friedman, about the life of 1920s revivalist and broadcas…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:29AM
Monday, November 19, 2012

See Spider-Man Star Reeve Carney Get into 'Trouble' with Taylor Swift by Ryan Gilbert

Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark star Reeve Carney looks to be playing the edgy hipster love interest in Taylor Swift's new music video for "I Knew You Were Trouble," off her late…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Leap of Faith Cast Album Sets Release Date by Ryan Gilbert

The original cast album of the Tony-nominated musical Leap of Faith will hit stores on December 18. Starring Raúl Esparza, Leap of Faith finished its brief Broadway run on May 13…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:25PM

Release Date Set for Leap of Faith Cast Album by Ryan Gilbert

The original cast album of the Tony-nominated musical Leap of Faith will hit stores on December 18. Starring Raúl Esparza, Leap of Faith finished its brief Broadway run on May 13…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:25PM

Patrick Wilson, David Hyde Pierce, Julia Murney & More Set for Broadway Blows Back Benefit Concert by Ryan Gilbert

Patrick Wilson, David Hyde Pierce, Julia Murney, Jessie Mueller and more will perform at a concert benefit to aid New York and New Jersey communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:20PM

Casting Complete for Flashdance Tour, Starring Emily Padgett & Matthew Hydzik by Ryan Gilbert

Full casting has been announced for the national tour of Flashdance, which will launch on January 1, 2013 at the Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, the city where the musical takes place. In addition…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:00PM

Billy Ray Cyrus Welcomes Pop Star Daughter Miley Cyrus & Family to Chicago by Ryan Gilbert

Billy Ray Cyrus has traded his cowboy hat for a fedora to make his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in the long-running musical Chicago. It's a big step for the man who brought us "Ach…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:26PM

Tickets Now On Sale for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Starring Scarlett Johansson & Benjamin Walker by Ryan Gilbert

Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Directed by Rob Ashford, the production will star Scarlett Johansson and Benjamin Walker. P…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:58AM
Friday, November 16, 2012

Paul Rudd Makes People Puke, Anne Hathaway Grosses Us Out and More Lessons of the Week by Ryan Gilbert

Yeah, the world might be focused on James Bond and General Petraeus mixing business and pleasure, but let's get to the really important stuff and look at the 10 lessons learned this week…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:56PM

Praise Be! Carolee Carmello, Kathie Lee Gifford and the Stars of Scandalous 'Stand Up' on Opening Night by Ryan Gilbert

Kathie Lee Gifford's new musical Scandalous had a rapturous opening with stars Carolee Carmello, George Hearn, Roz Ryan and the rest of the cast testifying about the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:35PM
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Broadway Quickie! Porn Comedy The Performers, Starring Cheyenne Jackson & Henry Winkler, to Close Just Days After Opening by Ryan Gilbert

The fun is over for the porn star crew of the new Brodway comedy The Performers. David West Read's play will hold its final performance on November 18 at the Longacre Theatre. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:09PM

Star Performers Cheyenne Jackson, Ari Graynor & More Feel the Lust on Opening Night by Ryan Gilbert

The new passionate porn farce The Performers is a raunchy Broadway treat with plenty of skin and even more dirty talk. Partners are swapped, dresses are switched and double entendres ar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:55PM
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Caissie Levy to Release Her First Album with 'Unexpected Twists' by Ryan Gilbert

Ghost leading lady Caissie Levy tweeted "three little words" that will surely leave her fans excited: "My first album!" The actress took to her Twitter acc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:58PM

Chicago Celebrates Its Sweet 16 On Broadway With A Razzle Dazzle Toast by Ryan Gilbert

The Tony-winning revival of Chicago celebrated 16 years of keeping Broadway too-hot-to-trot on November 13, the day before the show's 16th Broadway anniversary. After the performance, st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:47PM

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