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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Sutton Foster Unveils Gorgeous Artworks at NYC Gallery Opening by Kathy Henderson

Is there anything Sutton Foster can’t do? The two-time Tony winner has now added “artist” to her resume, and she celebrated a joint opening with Julien Havard at the presti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:13PM
Monday, September 16, 2013

Kelli O’Hara and Greg Naughton Celebrate the Birth of a Baby Girl by Kathy Henderson

Four months before beginning previews in the Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County, Kelli O'Hara has become a mother for the second time. The four-time Tony nominee and her husb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Tommy Tune & Ben Vereen Join Chita Rivera in Chita: A Legendary Celebration Benefit Concert by Kathy Henderson

Broadway legends Tommy Tune and Ben Vereen have joined the cast of Chita: A Legendary Celebration, a benefit concert to be held on October 7 at the August Wilson Theatre. This one-night-only…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:15PM

Tony Awards Telecast Wins Four 2013 Emmys; Broadway Vet Carrie Preston Honored by Kathy Henderson

The 66th annual Tony Awards telecast won four 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards at the Creative Arts Emmy ceremony held in Los Angeles on September 15. The Tonys took home the Outstanding Special C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:39AM

Euan Morton on Taboo Memories, Road Trips & His NYC Stage Return in The Film Society by Kathy Henderson

Ten years ago, Euan Morton ignited the fall season with a charismatic Broadway debut performance as Boy George in Taboo. The short-lived musical attracted passionate fans, but its Scottish-b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:08AM
Thursday, September 12, 2013

Watch Meryl Streep Spar With Julia Roberts & More in New August: Osage County Trailer by Kathy Henderson

An entertaining new trailer has been released for the forthcoming movie adaptation of August: Osage County, and we’ve got your first look at Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Margo Martinda…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:38AM
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

A Tale of Two Endings: Controversy Swirls Over August: Osage County Film by Kathy Henderson

SPOILER ALERT! Skip the following story if you don’t want to read about how the film of August: Osage County may or may not end. One of the most prestigious movies of the fall seaso…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:49PM

Two-Time Tony Winner Sutton Foster Wows the Opening Night Crowd at Cafe Carlyle by Kathy Henderson

Welcome home, Sutton Foster! The beloved two-time Tony winner returned to Cafe Carlyle on September 10 for a three-week stint of her acclaimed solo concert, with music direction by Michael R…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM

Big Fish Star Bobby Steggert on Becoming Broadway’s Favorite Son & Sibling by Kathy Henderson

The best stage actors transcend their offstage personalities, surprising audiences by bringing an extra dimension to the characters they play. That’s certainly the case with Bobby Steg…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:10AM
Saturday, September 7, 2013

It Takes Two: 12 Powerful Pairs That Get Us Excited for Fall on Broadway by Kathy Henderson

Get ready for a busy fall on Broadway! There’s great drama ahead, with plenty of star power on display in classics and an array of new plays and musicals. As we perused the list of upc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Broadway Vets Corbin Bleu, Valerie Harper & More Set for Fall Season of Dancing With the Stars by Kathy Henderson

The season 17 cast of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars will include Broadway vets Corbin Bleu, Valerie Harper and Elizabeth Berkley, as well as Glee star Amber Riley. The complete lineup o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:23AM
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Pippin’s Charlotte d’Amboise on Six Smashing Musical Roles and Why She’s ‘More Gwen Than Chita’ by Kathy Henderson

Children of celebrated performers often wilt under the pressure of being compared to their parents, but not Charlotte d’Amboise: The daughter of ballet superstar Jacques d’Ambois…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:38PM
Monday, August 26, 2013

Video Roundup! Before Seeing Romeo and Juliet on Stage, Check Out Five Romantic Film Clips by Kathy Henderson

You read the play in junior high, and now you’ve got two chances to see Romeo and Juliet on NYC stages this fall. First up is a modern-day Broadway production, starring Orlando Bloom a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:22PM

Opening Date Set for Beth Henley’s The Jacksonian, Starring Ed Harris, Bill Pullman & More by Kathy Henderson

Final casting and production dates have been set for The New Group’s off-Broadway premiere of The Jacksonian, the latest work by Pulitzer Prize winner Beth Henley. The play will begin …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:38AM

Alec Baldwin and Wife Hilaria Celebrate the Birth of Daughter Carmen by Kathy Henderson

Stage and screen star Alec Baldwin and his yoga instructor wife, Hilaria, welcomed daughter Carmen Gabriela on August 23. Dubbing the baby “absolutely perfect” in a Twitter post …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:20AM
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Three-Time Tony Nominee Rebecca Luker to Join Broadway’s Cinderella by Kathy Henderson

Three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker will join the cast of Cinderella on September 6 as the Fairy Godmother Marie, remaining with the Broadway production through January 19, 2014. Ori…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:37AM
Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Tony-Winning Homeland Star Mandy Patinkin on His TV Highs and Lows: ‘I Behaved Abominably’ by Kathy Henderson

Theater fans revere Tony winner Mandy Patinkin for his indelible performances in Evita, The Secret Garden and Sunday in the Park With George, plus Shakespeare, concerts with Patti LuPone and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:34PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Tickets Now on Sale for William Inge’s Natural Affection, Starring John Pankow & Kathryn Erbe by Kathy Henderson

Tickets are now on sale for a rare off-Broadway revival of William Inge’s Natural Affection, starring TV and stage favorites John Pankow (Mad About You) and Kathryn Erbe (Law & Order: Crim…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:57AM

John Gallagher Jr. to Star in Mystery Movie The Heart Machine by Kathy Henderson

John Gallagher Jr. is back in NYC, as filming begins on August 20 for The Heart Machine, an “indie mystery-drama,” according to Deadline.com. Co-starring Kate Lyn Sheil (House of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:47AM
Monday, August 19, 2013

Newlyweds Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young to Headline Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Tour by Kathy Henderson

Broadway lovebirds Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young will co-star in a new touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. DeGarmo will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:59AM
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Playwrights Larry Kramer and Kirsten Greenidge Win 2013 PEN Literary Awards by Kathy Henderson

Playwrights Larry Kramer and Kirsten Greenidge have been named winners of 2013 PEN Literary Awards. Kramer received the Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Award for a Master Ame…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:32AM
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Cinderella Star Santino Fontana on the Unexpected Joy of Playing Prince Charming, Plus Hamlet, Earnest & More by Kathy Henderson

Santino Fontana laughingly describes a casting director’s reaction to the news that the young actor would be playing Prince Charming in Cinderella. “He said to my agent, ‘I…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:59PM
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

What’s Up, Lorna Luft? The Singer Chats About Her Stage Return After Breast Cancer, Dream Roles & Duets With Liza by Kathy Henderson

Given Lorna Luft’s pedigree as the daughter of Judy Garland and half sister of Liza Minnelli, it’s not surprising that the singer and actress attracts a very loyal fan base&mdash…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:26PM
Monday, August 12, 2013

Metropolitan Opera Season Preview! Top Picks for Broadway Fans, Plus Details on 26 Productions by Kathy Henderson

Opening night for the Metropolitan Opera’s 2013-2014 season is exactly six weeks away, and Broadway.com is your source for tickets to all 26 lavish productions on tap at Lincoln Center…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:29PM
Thursday, August 8, 2013

Ryan Shaw on His Road from Grammy-Nominated Soul Singer to Playing Stevie Wonder in Motown by Kathy Henderson

Age & Hometown: 37; Decatur; GA Current Role: A Broadway debut as Stevie Wonder in the smash hit Motown the Musical. Born to Sing: Southern charmer Shaw has been thrilling audience…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:56AM
Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Cory Michael Smith to Join Frances McDormand in HBO Miniseries Olive Kitteridge by Kathy Henderson

Did Lucky Guy star Tom Hanks make a side trip to Breakfast at Tiffany’s last spring? Cory Michael Smith, who played Fred opposite Emilia Clarke in the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:39AM
Tuesday, August 6, 2013

What’s Up, Anson Mount? The Hell on Wheels Star on Juggling TV and Theater & His Broadway Dream Roles by Kathy Henderson

If you haven’t seen AMC’s Hell on Wheels, it’s time to do a binge-watch of this post-Civil War drama in preparation for the season three premiere on August 10. Anson Mount …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:18AM
Monday, August 5, 2013

Speed Test! Check Out Our Video Roundup of the Fastest Patter Songs, from Company, Godspell & More by Kathy Henderson

Never mind “She sells seashells by the sea shore”: Actors who take on show-stopping patter numbers have to be able to deliver complicated lyrics at lightning speed. Gilbert &…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:28PM
Thursday, August 1, 2013

Jeremy Jordan to Shed Light on Lucy Liu's Secret Past in Fall Episode of Elementary by Kathy Henderson

Elementary, my dear Jeremy Jordan! The Broadway and Smash vet is set to guest star on a pivotal season two episode of CBS's mystery drama Elementary, according to TV Line.com. Jordan has…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:22PM
Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Annie Star Anthony Warlow on Five Classic Roles & the Show He Dreams of Bringing to Broadway by Kathy Henderson

A superstar in his native Australia, Anthony Warlow has spent the past 10 months giving a commanding Broadway debut performance as Daddy Warbucks in Annie, a run he has just extended opposit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:23PM

Denzel Washington Confirms Plans to Return to Broadway in A Raisin in the Sun by Kathy Henderson

Tony and two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington is confirming previous reports that he will return to Broadway in spring 2014 as Walter Younger in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:21AM