 BWW TV Exclusive: Richard Jay-Alexander Gives us the Scoop on LES MIS at the Muny!
May 8, 2013
When BroadwayWorld.com learned about the exciting Muny Summer Season and about the cast for the upcoming LES MISERABLES in July, led by Hugh Panaro and Norm Lewis, we couldn't wait to get more information. We sat down, with director and LES MIZ vet Richard Jay-Alexander to give us the scoop on this highly anticipated summer production of the legendary musical...
 BWW TV Exclusive: Swedish Superstar Peter Joback Joins Broadway's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
May 8, 2013
Get ready to meet Broadway's newest Phantom - Peter Jback! Jback joins the show after donning the mask in a successful run in the West End production. The Swedish superstar was given a warm welcome by his fellow cast members - watch the exclusive video below!
 BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Amanda Green Thrilled for Her BRING IT ON and HARDBODY Collaborators
May 7, 2013
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Amanda Green, a nominee for Best Original Score for Hands on a Hardbody. Check out what she had to say below!
 BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 12!
May 7, 2013
BWW is excited to spend a year on the road on the bus with the cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT! In Episode 12 of our On the Road series, Taurean Everett brings us along for their adventures in Durham, North Carolina. Check out this installment below and tune in later for more episodes as the cast journeys across the country!
 BWW TV: First Look at Gregory Wooddell, Christina Pumariega and More in CST's HENRY VIII - Highlights!
May 6, 2013
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces William Shakespeare's Henry VIII, the first professional Chicago production in 400 years since its debut at Shakespeare's Globe in London. Staged by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines in CST's Courtyard Theater April 30-June 16, 2013, Henry VIII features a celebrated company of artists that includes Gregory Wooddell in the title role and Christina Pumariega as Anne Boleyn. The Acting Company features an ensemble of veteran CST actors which includes Kate Buddeke, David Darlow, Kevin Gudahl, Scott Jaeck, Ora Jones, David Lively and Mike Nussbaum. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production highlights below.
 BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- CINDERELLA's Douglas Carter Beane on How He Uses His Five Tony Buttons
May 5, 2013
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Douglas Carter Beane, a nominee for Best Book of a Musical for Cinderella. Check out what he had to say below!
 BWW TV Flashback: Deborah Cox, Constantine Maroulis and More Talk JEKYLL AND HYDE Opening Night- One Week 'Til Closing!
May 5, 2013
It was announced on Friady that the new Broadway production of JEKYLL & HYDE -starring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox - will play the final performance of its limited Broadway engagement on Sunday, May 12, 2013, after 15 previews and 30 regular performances at the Marquis Theatre. Direct from a 25-week national tour which launched in October 2012, JEKYLL & HYDE began previews on Broadway Friday, April 5, 2013 and opened on Thursday, April 18, 2013. The production was originally scheduled to run through June.
With just one week left to catch the show before closing night, BroadwayWorld brings you highlight's from the big opening, where Richard Ridge chatted with cast and creative team!
 BWW TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER - Josh Young Sings Adam Gwon's 'Seeing You There'
May 3, 2013
This week's feature is 'Seeing You There' by Adam Gwon. Tony-nominee Josh Young (Jesus Christ Superstar), who happens to be a co-founder of Cutting-Edge Composers, sang this at our first concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
 BWW TV: South African Cast of JERSEY BOYS Sings 'Happy Birthday' to Frankie Valli
May 3, 2013
Today, Friday May 3, marks the 79th birthday of the original Jersey Boy, Frankie Valli. To celebrate, the cast of the South African production of the hit musical recorded a very special musical greeting to Mr. Valli. Check it out below!
 BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Bartlett Sher on Bringing GOLDEN BOY to Life
May 3, 2013
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Bartlett Sher, a nominee for Best Direction of a Play for Golden Boy. Check out what he had to say below!
 BWW TV: BroadwayWorld Makes GLEE for Third Time This Season on 5/2!
May 2, 2013
So nice, we were happy to appear THRICE! For the third time this season, the net's biggest theatre site was thrilled to be mentioned on one of TV's hottest shows - GLEE!
 BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 11!
May 2, 2013
BWW is excited to spend a year on the road on the bus with the cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT! In Episode 11 of our On the Road series, the cast brings us along for their adventures in West Palm, Florida. Check out this installment below and tune in later for more episodes as the cast journeys across the country!
 BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- PIPPIN's Terrence Mann on Playing in the Broadway Sandbox!
May 1, 2013
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet earlier today, May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Terrence Mann, a nominee for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Pippin. Check out what he had to say below!
 BWW TV: Karen Ziemba Previews THE SONG IS YOU at Lyrics & Lyricists
May 1, 2013
The greatest songwriters revered him. And his songs-from 'All the Things You Are' to 'The Way You Look Tonight'-remain a vital part of our cultural conversation. It is no accident that Jerome Kern is also known as 'The Dean.' Author and Lyrics & Lyricists series artistic director Deborah Grace Winer takes the helm as artistic director/writer/host for The Song is You: Jerome Kern Coast to Coast, on May 4, 5 and 6. Winer is joined by vocalists Karrin Allyson, Debby Boone, Jeffry Denman, bassist Jay Leonhart, Howard McGillin, Paula West and Karen Ziemba, with special guest Barbara Carroll.
BroadwayWorld brings you a preview of Karen Ziemba singing 'Can't help Lovin Dat Man' below!
 BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Chatting with the Cast of Encores! ON YOUR TOES - Kelli Barrett, Walter Bobbie, Performance Preview & More!
May 1, 2013
New York City Center Encores! presents Rodgers & Hart's ON YOUR TOES, May 8-12, 2013. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge visited the cast in rehearsals and stopped to chat with Artistic Director Jack Vertel, music director Rob Fisher, director and choreographer Warren Carlyle and cast members Karen Ziemba, Randy Skinner, Walter Bobbie, Joaquin De Luz, Irina Dvorovenko, Christine Baranski, Kelli Barrett and Shonn Wiley. Click below to watch the interviews, plus a sneak peek of the show!
 BWW TV: Watch Highlights from the New York Pops Gala- Rob McClure, Laura Osnes & More!
April 30, 2013
Last night, April 29, The New York Pops marked its 30th birthday with a grand gala evening honoring the musical talents of songwriters Frank Loesser and Jule Styne, and the centennial of legendary entertainer Danny Kaye. Paula Zahn, host of NYC ARTS on PBS, hosted the evening. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below!
 BWW TV: Chatting with Sutton Foster & Jesse Tyler Ferguson at the 2013 Tony Nominations!
April 30, 2013
The Tony Award Nominations were just announced by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sutton Foster and we've got the complete list here. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with Foster and Ferguson on the special occassion and you can check out what they had to say below!
 BWW TV: Watch Sutton Foster & Jesse Tyler Ferguson Announce the 2013 Tony Nominations!
April 30, 2013
The Tony Award Nominations were just announced by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sutton Foster and we've got the complete list here. Miss the big announcement this morning? Watch the whole thing below!
 BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW - Cyndi Lauper, Kristin Chenoweth and More!
April 28, 2013
It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow! In this week's episode, Randy suffers an identity crisis, chats with Cyndi Lauper about KINKY BOOTS, JEKYLL & HYDE, MAMMA MIA!, ROCKY and more, and lip syncs Kristin Chenoweth's autobiography. Click below to watch episode 28!
 BWW TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER - Morgan Karr and Jay Armstrong Johnson Sing Ryan Scott Oliver's 'Halfway'
April 26, 2013
Our featured composer this week is Ryan Scott Oliver. Here is his song "Halfway" sung by Morgan Karr (Spring Awakening) and Jay Armstrong Johnson (Hands on a Hardbody) at our Cutting-Edge Composers concert at the Canal Room. We asked Ryan where he got the inspiration for the song and this was his reply:
 BWW TV: The 'Extraordinary' Cast of PIPPIN Celebrates Opening Night- Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas, Andrea Martin & More
April 26, 2013
Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin opened last night, April 25, 2013, at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all-new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers).
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the 'Extraordinary' cast on their big opening night, plus Andrea Martin gets a special surprise from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Check out what the whole gang had to say below!
 BWW TV: Cheyenne Jackson-led ONE NIGHT STAND Opens Tonight in NYC! Get a Sneak Peek!
April 26, 2013
New York's QUAD Cinema has announced the New York Theatrical run of ONE NIGHT STAND (74 minutes), Elisabeth Sperling's and Trish Dalton's absorbing, adrenaline-pumping debut documentary, fresh off of its one-night-only screenings in 456 theaters across the country through Fathom Events.
 BWW TV: Sneak Peek at EPAC's AVENUE Q
April 26, 2013
It could be Sesame Street, but the neighborhood is shabbier. The residents look like the Muppets, but they're a lot more worldly. Plus, their human alter egos are very much a visible part of the zany, adult action. Welcome to Avenue Q, the runaway Broadway musical comedy that won the 2003 Tony Triple Crown of Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book. Ten years later, it is still running strong off-Broadway in the intimate setting for which it was originally designed. Check out the trailer below!
 BWW TV: First Look at Highlights of American Blues Theater's COLLECTED STORIES
April 25, 2013
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, closes the Ensemble's 27th season with the Broadway version of the script Collected Stories by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies, co-directed by the mother and daughter team of Mary Ann Thebus and Steppenwolf Theater Associate Artist Jessica Thebus, runs April 19 - May 19 at Victory Gardens' Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the production below.
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