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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

What's Up, Brenda Braxton? The Sexy Star Talks Younger Men and Getting Passionate in Cougar the Musical by Josh Ferri

Tony nominee Brenda Braxton has brought her signature brand of sex appeal to Broadway blockbusters like Chicago, Smokey Joe’s Café, Cats, Legs Diamond and Dreamgirls. Now Braxto…

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Visual Spectacle Fuerza Bruta Extends Off-Broadway Run by Josh Ferri

The popular off-Broadway spectacle Fuerza Bruta: Look Up has extended its run through January 6, 2013 at the Daryl Roth Theatre. The show was initially expected to close on November 11. …

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Lea Michele on Rachel's 'Weird' Return to McKinley and Wanting Spring Awakening Co-Star Skylar Astin on Glee by Josh Ferri

While Glee's Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) pursues her Broadway dreams in New York, the McKinley High students are ready to get to work on the school's production of Grease. Even though…

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Anthony Warlow on How Cancer Strengthened His Performance in Phantom and Being the 'Heart' of Annie by Josh Ferri

Anthony Warlow is one of the most acclaimed and preeminent stage actors in his native Australia. His extensive body of work there includes originating roles in Les Miserables, The Phantom of…

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Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking to Release Cast Recording by Josh Ferri

Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking will record a cast album to be released by DRG Records on November 27. The hysterical musical revue, which is written by Gerard Alessan…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM[SHARE]

Laura Osnes Will Take On Nine, Titanic, Grand Hotel & More at 54 Below Tribute to Maury Yeston by Josh Ferri

Tony nominee Laura Osnes will perform a concert of songs by two-time Tony winner Maury Yeston (Nine, Titanic, December Songs,The Grand Hotel) at 54 Below. Before Osnes will pay tribute …

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Bebe Neuwirth, Judy Kaye, Rob McClure & More Join Raul Esparza and Kelli O'Hara for Encores! Anniversary Gala by Josh Ferri

Bebe Neuwirth, Judy Kaye, Rob McClure and more will help Encores! celebrate its 20th Anniversary Gala on November 12. The one-night-only event, directed by Marc Bruni and featuring musical d…

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Smash's Megan Hilty to Serenade Olympic Stars with Christmas Tunes in NBC TV Special by Josh Ferri

Smash star Megan Hilty will lend her voice to the NBC TV special PANDORA Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice. Hilty will join Mannheim Steamroller to sing holiday tunes accompanying perfor…

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Hey, Shiksa Goddess! Anna Kendrick Tapped to Star in The Last Five Years Film by Josh Ferri

Oscar and Tony nominee Anna Kendrick may play Cathy in the upcoming film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years, according to Moviehole.net. Richard LaGravenese (The Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM[SHARE]
Saturday, October 20, 2012

Drag Queens Do Idina, Betty Buckley Says Bye & Sigourney Weaver Takes the Stage in This Week's Datebook by Josh Ferri

If you’re a fan of famous faces and big names, the week of October 22 is your week to get busy! On tap on stages around NYC are Oscar nominees Anne Hathaway and Sigourney Weaver and To…

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Friday, October 19, 2012

Can't Wait to 'Hear the People Sing'! Five New Reasons the Les Miserables Movie Is Going to Be Amazing by Josh Ferri

You don’t have to wait one day more to get the inside scoop about Tom Hooper’s highly anticipated (and sure to be amazing) Les Miserables movie. This week, Universal Pictures pos…

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International Pop Star Sia Furler on How The Performers' Cheyenne Jackson Gave Her 'Goosebumps' by Josh Ferri

Australian chart topper Sia Furler has worked on some of 2012’s hottest songs including “Titanium” with DJ David Guetta and “Wild Ones” with rapper Flo Rida, bu…

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Watch Obama and Romney Channel the Witches of Wicked in a Fun Election Video by Josh Ferri

President Barack Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney may not see eye to eye, but according to this fun, new YouTube video, the politicians full on loathe each other! This clever fan…

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Laura Osnes Talks Glass Slippers, 'Poofy' Dresses and Cinderella's 'Wonderful' New Script by Josh Ferri

Tony nominee Laura Osnes is going to be the envy of plenty of young girls when she heads to a glamorous royal ball as the title character of the upcoming Broadway musical Cinderella. As she …

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking Extends Off-Broadway Run by Josh Ferri

Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking has extended through April 28, 2013 at off-Broadway's 47th Street Theatre. The show, which lovingly mocks Broadway’s biggest shows and …

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Thumbs Up! Feast on a Full Serving of Sherie Rene Scott's Star Quality in A Piece of Meat at 54 Below by Josh Ferri

It’s been two long years since New York audiences were last treated to the clear and powerful voice of three-time Tony nominee Sherie Rene Scott. Now Scott is back and better than ever…

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Thumbs Up! Feast on a Full Serving of Sherie Rene Scott's Star Quality in Piece of Meat at 54 Below by Josh Ferri

It’s been two long years since New York audiences were last treated to the clear and powerful voice of three-time Tony nominee Sherie Rene Scott. Now Scott is back and better than ever…

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Watch Jonathan Groff Channel Weird Al Yankovic, Julie Andrews, Idina Menzel and More at Solo Concert by Josh Ferri

Is there anything Jonathan Groff can't do? The Tony-nominated cutie showed off just how versatile of a performer he can be at an October 13 solo concert where he tackled songs by ev…

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Groff Overload! Watch Jonathan Groff Channel Weird Al, Julie Andrews, Idina Menzel and Much More by Josh Ferri

Is there anything Jonathan Groff can't do? The Tony-nominated cutie showed off just how versatile of a performer he can be at an October 13 solo concert at Cabaret at the Columbia C…

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Julia Murney, Daniel Everidge and the Cast of Falling Soar on Opening Night by Josh Ferri

Off-Broadway audiences are falling for Deanna Jent’s new family drama Falling. Starring Julia Murney and Daniel Everidge as a mother and her autistic teenage son, the drama offers a gl…

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Divine Casting! Bette Midler Eyes Role as Lea Michele's Grandma on Glee by Josh Ferri

Alert the Emmy voters because Glee is recruiting one hell of a guest star. The fabulous Bette Midler may appear on the FOX series, according to Vulture. Glee creator Ryan Murphy asked Midler…

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Monday, October 15, 2012

'Oh My God!' Former Maggie the Cat Elizabeth Ashley Reacts to Sexy Scarlett Johansson in Tin Roof Ad by Josh Ferri

Just days after Broadway.com debuted the first photo of Scarlett Johansson as the sexy and ferocious Maggie in Rob Ashford’s upcoming of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof revival, we caught up wit…

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Don't Go Gentle's Maxx Brawer On His Off-Broadway Debut and Receiving Support from His Tony-Winning Mom by Josh Ferri

As the son of Tony-winning actress Tonya Pinkins, Maxx Brawer practically grew up in rehearsal studios and backstage. He realized at an early that he  wanted to take the stage and make …

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Stage Stars Turn Out in Droves for Don't Go Gentle's Off-Broadway Opening by Josh Ferri

A bevy of Broadway headliners, playwrights and award-winning off-Broadway stars turned out for the opening night of Stephen Belber’s Don’t Go Gentle on October 14. Presented by M…

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Richard Schiff On Pacino's Method, Toby's West Wing Demise and Coming Full Circle with Glengarry Glen Ross by Josh Ferri

Emmy Winner Richard Schiff rose to TV stardom as White House Communications Director Toby Ziegler on Aaron Sorkin’s long-running drama The West Wing. At age 57, the actor, who has…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:08PM[SHARE]

Atlantic Theater's Acclaimed British Drama Harper Regan Extends Off-Broadway by Josh Ferri

Looks like Harper Regan is going to raise hell for another week. Simon Stephens' acclaimed new play has extended off-Broadway through November 4 at the Atlantic Theater. The New York pre…

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See Glee Star Darren Criss Return to How To Succeed…This Time with a Gay Spin by Josh Ferri

Glee star Darren Criss made fans squeal with delight when he madde his Broadway debut in the recent revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in January 2012…

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Drood's Back from the Dead, Stage Stars Check Into Asylum & Sherie Rene Scott Remains a Hot Piece in Broadway's Ultimate Datebook by Josh Ferri

In the pre-Halloween, post-summer lull, you may be wondering: What's worth doing around NYC this week? Broadway.com’s got you covered in the second edition of our newly revamped we…

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Friday, October 12, 2012

Max Bennett, Gwilym Lee and Joanna Vanderham to Star in Donmar Trafalgar's The Promise by Josh Ferri

Penelope Skinner’s adaptation of The Promise will kick off Donmar Warehouse’s final season of RAD at Trafalgar Studios. Based on the Russian play by Aleksei Arbuzov, The Promise …

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Kenny Doughty, Craig Gazey & More to Let It All Hang Out in The Full Monty by Josh Ferri

Looking for some hot stuff, baby, this evening? Well, the Sheffield Theatres’ stage adaptation of the hit British film The Full Monty has got you covered.  The world premiere prod…

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Forbidden Broadway Star Marcus Stevens Reveals His Favorite Parlor Trick and What It's Like to Mock Sondheim to His Face by Josh Ferri

Age & Hometown: 32; Wallingford, PA Current Role: Poking fun at Broadway offerings by impersonating Tony winners Stephen Sondheim, Matthew Broderick, Mandy Patinkin and more in the hi…

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