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Monday, May 16, 2011

Lombardi Star Judith Light Scores an Audience Choice Award Touchdown With Her Favorite Actress Win by Michael Mellini

Lombardi’s Judith Light was ecstatic to take the stage to accept her Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Best Actress in a Play, especially since she was presented the trophy by for…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:40PM

‘We Have God on Our Side,’ Cracks Sister Act Star Patina Miller After Audience Choice Award Win by Michael Mellini

Sister Act fans raised their voices to name the show Favorite Musical at this year’s Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, and leading lady Patina Miller had nothing but fabulous things…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:53PM

Tony Nominee Josh Gad on Telling Lies as The Book of Mormon's Elder Cunningham by Michael Mellini

The megahit musical The Book of Mormon had a long journey to Broadway, but through years of workshops, one element remained constant: Josh Gad was onboard to play the well-meaning but social…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:23PM

Priscilla’s Nick Adams Has a ‘Holy Sh*t!’ Moment After His Double Audience Choice Award Wins by Michael Mellini

“Holy sh*t!” Priscilla Queen of the Desert star and Broadway.com video blogger Nick Adams joyously exclaimed as he headed backstage at the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. Ad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:51PM

Audience Choice Winner Sutton Foster Channels Reno Sweeney to Let Fans Know: 'I’m Nothing Without You' by Michael Mellini

Despite already having seven Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards to her name, Anything Goes’ Sutton Foster was delighted to take home yet another trophy as this year’s Favorite A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:16PM
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Tony Nominee Joshua Henry Talks Porgy and Bess and 'Amazing' Co-Star Audra McDonald by Michael Mellini

After coming down from the high of receiving news of his recent Tony nomination, former Scottsboro Boys star Joshua Henry is back at work in rehearsals for the American Repertory Theater&rsq…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:38PM
Friday, April 29, 2011

What’s Up, Mackenzie Crook? The Actor Talks Jerusalem and Living the Pirates Life Opposite Johnny Depp by Michael Mellini

Two seasons after his Broadway debut in The Seagull, British actor Mackenzie Crook has returned to the New York stage opposite Mark Rylance in Jerusalem. Crook originated the role of Ginger …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:47PM
Friday, April 22, 2011

Tony Winner Laura Benanti Will Sing on TV'S Playboy Pilot; Talks Possible Nudity by Michael Mellini

News recently broke that Tony winner Laura Benanti and the stars of NBC’s pilot The Playboy Club may have to show some skin should the series get picked up next season. Broadway.com ca…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:16PM
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Missionary Man Rory O'Malley On Bottling Up Emotions in The Book of Mormon by Michael Mellini

Age & Hometown: 30; Cleveland, OH Current Role: Tap dancing away as Elder McKinley, a closeted Mormon missionary who goes to great lengths to suppress his homosexuality, in Broadway&#…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Bengal Tiger's Arian Moayed on Taking Epic Risks in His Broadway Debut by Michael Mellini

Age and Hometown: 31; Glenview, IL Current Role: A Broadway debut as Musa, an Iraqi gardener who takes a job as a U.S. translator after his world falls apart, in Bengal Tiger at the Baghd…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:52PM
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

What’s Up, Rumer Willis? The Love Loss Star Talks Life With Parents Bruce Willis and Demi Moore by Michael Mellini

The daughter of former Hollywood power couple Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, 22-year-old Rumer Willis has successfully paved her own acting career in films such as Sorority Row and The House B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:33PM
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Producer Bob Balaban on Plans for a 'Reinvented' South Pacific Film by Michael Mellini

Last summer Bob Balaban announced plans to bring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific back to the big screen. Broadway.com caught up with the actor-turned-producer to find out more …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM
Monday, April 4, 2011

Brian d’Arcy James on Hopping Into Bed With Debra Messing for TV’s Smash by Michael Mellini

Looks like two-time Tony nominee Brian d’Arcy James will have some TV pillow talk with Emmy winner Debra Messing. James spoke to Broadway.com about filming the pilot of NBC’s pro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:25PM
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Christie Brinkley on Rehearsing For Her Broadway Debut in Chicago: ‘I’m Having the Time of My Life!’ by Michael Mellini

Supermodel Christie Brinkley is readying to make her Broadway debut on April 4 as Chicago’s sizzling sweetheart, Roxie Hart. “I’m having the time of my life,” Brinkle…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:29PM

‘Mormon Celebrity’ Will Swenson Inspired By Former Hair Co-Star Gavin Creel for Facing East Film by Michael Mellini

As if Tony nominee Will Swenson weren’t busy enough leading the cast of new Broadway hit, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the actor recently signed on to direct the film adaptation of C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:19PM
Friday, March 25, 2011

‘Honorary Mormons’ Trey Parker and Matt Stone Claim to Have a ‘Direct Link to God’ by Michael Mellini

Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s debut Broadway show The Book of Mormon is billed as “God favorite’s musical.” Broadway.com caught up with the talented two…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:50PM

‘Honorary Mormons’ Trey Parker and Matt Stone Claim to Have a ‘Direct Line to God’ by Michael Mellini

Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s debut Broadway show The Book of Mormon is billed as “God favorite’s musical.” Broadway.com caught up with the talented two…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:50PM
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Bengal Tiger Soldier Brad Fleischer on Marching into Combat with Robin Williams by Michael Mellini

Age and Hometown: 33; Dover-Sherborn, MA Current Role: Kevin, a U.S. soldier who begins to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder while serving in Iraq in Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:41PM

Watch Out, John Leguizamo! Rosie Perez Threatens to Throw Down With the Ghetto Klown Star by Michael Mellini

John Leguizamo is currently telling some not-so-nice stories about several former Hollywood co-stars in his new solo show, Ghetto Klown. At least one of Leguizamo’s former castmates, R…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Lin-Manuel Miranda on Modern Family's Sofia Vergara Joining In the Heights Movie by Michael Mellini

Could Modern Family beauty Sofia Vergara join the cast of the upcoming In the Heights film as feisty hairdresser Daniela? Broadway.com caught up with the musical’s composer and origina…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:56PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda on Modern Family's 'Amazing' Sofia Vergara Joining In the Heights Movie by Michael Mellini

Could Modern Family beauty Sofia Vergara join the cast of the upcoming In the Heights film as feisty hairdresser Daniela? Broadway.com caught up with the musical’s composer and origina…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:56PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Fashion Police Officer Joan Rivers on Priscilla's Eye-Popping Drag Costumes by Michael Mellini

Iconic comedian and Fashion Police host Joan Rivers is making sure to check out Broadway’s newest crop of shows this season. “This has been some weekend,” the Joan Knows Be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM
Monday, March 21, 2011

Original Priscilla Film Star Guy Pearce Gives Broadway's Nick Adams G-String Advice by Michael Mellini

Before Broadway.com video blogger Nick Adams morphed into rambunctious drag queen Adam in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Australian actor-turned-Hollywood star Guy Pearce originated the role…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:06PM

Andrew Rannells on Going Door to Door as a Golden Boy Missionary in The Book of Mormon by Michael Mellini

With his boyish good looks, Andrew Rannells is currently delivering a slyly sunny performance as Elder Price, an optimistic young missionary sent to Uganda in The Book of Mormon. The new mus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:32PM
Friday, March 18, 2011

What's Up, Trey Parker and Matt Stone? The Book of Mormon Scribes on Their Broadway Debut, South Park and Tony Plans by Michael Mellini

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have often looked to the world of musical theater for inspiration. In 1999 they teamed with Tony-winning Hairspray composer Marc Shaiman to cra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:28PM
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Arcadia's Bel Powley on Coming to Broadway as a Brainy Teen by Michael Mellini

Age & Hometown: 19; West London, England Current Role: A Broadway debut performance as Thomasina, an intelligent 19th-century teenager who discovers a mathematical theory years ahead …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:28PM
Monday, March 7, 2011

Headdresses and Heels! Broadway's Newest Queen Tony Sheldon on Getting Glam in Priscilla by Michael Mellini

After originating the role of Bernadette, a past-her-prime transsexual on a road trip across the Australian Outback with two drag queen pals, in the original Australian production of Priscil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM
Friday, March 4, 2011

What's Up, Van Hughes? The American Idiot Rocker On Taking the Jump From Standby to Star by Michael Mellini

For the past year, Van Hughes has sat in the wings of the St. James Theatre as a standby for American Idiot’s three leading roles. Now, as a slew of new cast members join Green Day&rsq…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:57AM
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Arcadia's Tom Riley on Making His Broadway Debut as a Flirtatious British Stud by Michael Mellini

Age and Hometown: 29; Maidstone, England Current Role: a Broadway debut performance as suave 19th century mathematics tutor Septimus Hodge in the Broadway revival of Tom Stoppard’s …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:03PM
Thursday, February 17, 2011

Nanu Nanu! Bengal Tiger's Robin Williams Says Lady Gaga Was 'Keeping It Real' with Grammy Egg Stunt by Michael Mellini

Pop sensation Lady Gaga made quite the entrance at this year's Grammy Awards when the singer traveled down the red carpet in a giant egg. The "Born This Way" singer isn't t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:55AM
Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Check Out Oscar Nominee Jacki Weaver's Grizzly Priscilla Background by Michael Mellini

When it's time for Jacki Weaver, the Oscar-nominated star of Animal Kingdom, to pick out a red carpet outfit for the February 27 awards ceremony, the Australian actress should have no tr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:50PM