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The Broadway.com Show is a weekly round-up featuring the editorial staff of Broadway.com and the hottest news and stars of the stage.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Bryan Cranston on LBJ's similarities to Walter White, Laura Osnes' next project, "King Kong"'s Broadway debut, Colin Donnell and Joshua Henry joining "Violet," a final performance for a "A Night With Janis Joplin," a Thumbs Up to Bradley Cooper, a countdown of Disney flicks we'd love to see come to the stage, a Hot Shot of Simon Cowell visiting Jessie Mueller, a Smackdown between clique flicks turned musicals "Mean Girls" and "Heathers," a Grammy-centric Tweet of the Week from Tim Minchin and Star of the Week Debra Messing. Plus shout-outs from Fran Drescher, Dee Hoty and Christian Borle.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Oscar noms for B'way alums, Glenn Close's return to Broadway, revivals of "Noises Off" and "Titanic," a Smackdown between returning B'way stars Daniel Radcliffe and Hugh Jackman, a "Kinky" Tweet of the Week from Harvey Fierstein, a Thumbs Up to NBC's choice of "Peter Pan" as their next live musical, a Hot Shot of Rebecca Hall and Morgan Spector on opening night of "Machinal" and Star of the Week Robert Lopez. Plus shout-outs from Marc Kudisch, Jason Robert Brown and Jerry Mitchell.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring dates for Tupac Shakur musical "Holler If You Hear Me," plans for a "Groundhog Day" musical, Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld's Broadway plans, Bradley Cooper's return to Broadway in "The Elephant Man," a B'way transfer for "The Curious Incident of The Dog in Night-Time," the music icons the cast of "Beautiful" would love to play strip poker with, a B'way Smackdown of Idina Menzel-sung tunes, a vacation-centric Tweet of the Week, Thumbs Up to Disney hit "Frozen," a Hot Shot from the "Gentleman's Guide" cast recording and Star of the Week Jessie Mueller. Plus shout-outs from Phil Collins, Lisa Lampanelli and Hunter Foster.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring a recap of holiday headlines, new stars for "The Book of Mormon," "Kinky Boots" and "Mamma Mia!," Carly Rae Jepsen making her B'way debut in "Cinderella," an inspiring Tweet of the Week from Laura Osnes, the famous female roles male actors are secretly dying to play, a Thumbs Up to Ian McKellen's definitive thoughts on "Godot," a travel-themed Smackdown (between Lea and Jonathan!), the top five best Broadway showtunes to sweat to, a sneak peek of "Bullets Over Broadway" and Star of the Week Patina Miller. Plus shout-outs from Billy Porter, Derek Klena and Caissie Levy.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring new magical maggots for "Matilda," a musical of cult film "Heathers" headed off-Broadway, B'way dates for "The Velocity of Autumn," a new project for Bette Midler and Harvey Fierstein, Kyle Dean Massey's return to "Wicked," a Smackdown of movie musicals, the cast of "The Bridges of Madison County" on their favorite go-to cry movies, Andy Mientus' follicle-fueled Tweet of the Week, a Hot Shot of Julia Roberts and Tracy Letts at the " August: Osage County" premiere, a Thumbs Up to Skylar Astin joining the cast of "Glee" and Star of the Week Valisia LeKae. Plus shout-outs from Kelli O'Hara, Daniel Breaker and Annaleigh Ashford.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Leighton Meester upcoming B'way debut in "Of Mice and Men," Marin Mazzie joining "Bullets Over Broadway," Tony Shalhoub and Santino Fontana both starring as Moss Hart in "Act One," Sutton Foster's new TV pilot, the cast of "Outside Mullingar" on their farming experience, Thumbs Up to "The Sound of Music Live," Jeremy Jordan pondering Christian Bale similarities, a Broadway Smackdown between exciting new B'way stars Annie Potts and Fran Drescher, a Graceland cast field trip to "Macbeth" and Star of the Week Laura Benanti. Plus shout-outs from Darren Goldstein & Katie Finneran, Andy Mientus and Bryce Pinkham.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring B'way dates for plays "Mothers and Sons", "Of Mice and Men" and "All the Way," Broadway's Sexiest Man Alive, Angela Lansbury reprising her "Blithe Spirit" role in London, Syesha Mercado's "Book of Mormon" B'way debut, a Thumbs Up for Harvey Fierstein's classy response to "Kinky Boots"' Parade drama, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen on their craziest BFF adventures, a Bette Midler-centric B'way Smackdown, a Hot Shot from the reunion of the "Spring Awakening" cast, Krysta Rodriguez's "Kinky" mixup and Star of the Week Josh Gad. Plus shout-outs from Debra Messing, Betsy Brandt and Ryan Eggold.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Sutton Foster's return to Broadway, a final swing for "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark," a new musical "Matilda" movie, a stage adaptation of "Shakespeare in Love," a national tour of "Newsies," Tim Rice's Tweet of the Week about a clever business proposition, a countdown of musical roles we'd love to see Hugh Jackman take on, a Thumbs Up for Sarah Jessica Parker keeping in touch with her theater roots, a sneak peek of "Aladdin," a "Funny Girl" B'way Smackdown between Lea Michele and Barbra Streisand, "700 Sundays" first nighters on their childhood goals and Star of the Week Jefferson Mays. Plus shout-outs from Nathan Lane, Derek Jeter and Stephen Fry.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring three B'way departures, a Disney stage adaptation of "The Princess Bride," "Les Miz" lovebirds Andy Mientus and Charlotte Maltby, a pre-Broadway run of "Gigi," "Jersey Boys" updates, Thumbs Up to the starry "Guys and Dolls" concert at Carnegie Hall, a Hot Shot of Joan Rivers' visit with Orlando Bloom at "Romeo and Juliet," the cast of "A Bed and a Chair" sharing tales from their first NYC apartments, a countdown of iconic albums we'd love to see as B'way musicals, a Smackdown between royal actors Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart and Star of the Week Mark Rylance. Plus shout-outs from Alli Mauzey, Kyle Riabko and Euan Morton.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Ewan McGregor's B'way debut in "The Real Thing," Megan Hilty's wedding, a Britney Spears jukebox musical telling the life story of Jesus, an exclusive "Rocky" fan event, "Jersey Boys" star Drew Gehling's new video blog, a Thumbs Up to Glenn Berger's "Spider-Man" tell-all, Thumbs Down for the lack of B'way kids in NBC's "The Sound of Music," an adorable Halloween hot shot, how the cast of "Wicked" feels about being featured in YouTube clips, Alan Cumming's truthful Tweet of the Week, a countdown of the 5 casts we'd love to see reunite, a "Modern Family" Smackdown between Jane Krakowski and Sofia Vergara and Star of the Week Warren Carlyle. Plus shout-outs from Joel Grey, Dan Lauria and Clay Aiken.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman's upcoming off-Broadway appearance, an extension for "Fun Home," a stage adaptation of Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing," Nina Arianda's next stage project, a revival of "Of Mice and Men" starring James Franco and Chris O'Dowd, a Thumbs Up to the West End musical version of "Grease 2," a Hot Shot from opening night of "The Snow Geese," a Tweet of the Week for Max von Essen's L.A. driving problems, the first-nighters at "A Time to Kill" on their own brushes with the law, a countdown of the top five B'way themed Halloween costumes, a Smackdown between new "Les Miz" stars Ramin Karimloo and Will Swenson and Star of the Week Stephen Schwartz. Plus shout-outs from Julie White, Robin de Jesus and Kate Baldwin.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring the starry cast of the upcoming production of "The Realistic Joneses," new New York Yankees play "Bronx Bombers," a cast change for "The Book of Mormon," the world premiere of the stage adaptation of "An American in Paris," Tom Skerritt's take on making his B'way debut, a Thumbs Up to hot actor Billy Magnussen, a Tweet of the Week from Lesli Margherita, the cast of "Big Fish" and their own tall tales, a countdown of classic we'd love to see get a gay spin, an Andrew Rannells Smackdown, a "Wicked" Hot Shot and Star of the Week Daniel Craig. Plus shout-outs from Bernadette Peters, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Christian Borle.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Elvis Stojko joining "Chicago," a goodbye to "Soul Doctor," Emma Thompson's NY stage debut in "Sweeney Todd," "Matilda" star Craig Bierko's injury, a Thumbs Up to Glee's tribute to Cory Monteith, a Thumbs Down to Starbucks, the first-nighters at "A Night Janis Joplin" share what they are the kings and queens of, a Jason Robert Brown Smackdown, a long-distance Tweet of the Week from Sierra Boggess, a Hot Shot of Kristin Chenoweth catching "Big Fish" and Star of the Week Jeremy Jordan. Plus shout-outs from Laura Osnes, Ian McKellen and Anne-Marie Duff.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring "Cabaret" casting, "Doctor Who"'s Matt Smith starring in the stage adaptation of "American Psycho," a goodbye to "Peter and the Starcatcher," new screen roles for B'way faves, the stars of "Macbeth" sharing the ingredients of their own witches brew, a countdown of the Top 5 soundbites from "First Date" Flirts, Bryan Cranston heading to Broadway, a "Wicked" B'way Smackdown, a badass Hot Shot of the cast of "Bad Jews," a Thumbs Up to "Chicago"'s Roz Ryan's awesome record, a spirited Tweet of the Week from Matt Doyle and Star of the Week Norbert Leo Butz. Plus shout-outs from Megan Hilty, Cristin Milioti and Andrew Keenan-Bolger.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Cherry Jones on opening night of "The Glass Menagerie," a new video blog from "Matilda" star Lesli Margherita, Stephen Sondheim and Wynton Marsalis' new show starring Bernadette Peters, Toni Braxton and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds joining "After Midnight," the 7,000th performance of "Chicago," a bewitching first look of Meryl Streep in "Into the Woods," "Glass Menagerie" first-nighters sharing their secret collections, a "Breaking Bad" B'way Smackdown, a party tweet from Andrew Rannells, an adorable Hot Shot of Sarah Jessica Parker with her twins Tabitha and Loretta at "Cinderella" and Star of the Week Zachary Quinto. Plus shout-outs from Ethan Hawke, Blythe Danner and Danielle Brooks.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Sting's musical "The Last Ship," Patina Miller joining "The Hunger Games," Orlando Bloom's thoughts on his B'way debut, Sutton Foster's engagement, a stage version of "Fatal Attraction," a countdown of horror movie remakes we'd love to see Kristin Chenoweth star in, the stars at "Romeo and Juliet" opening night sharing what they've done for love, a B'way Smackdown between which Patti LuPone TV appearance you're more excited for, a sweet Tweet of the Week from "Spider-Man" star Justin Matthew Sargent, a Hot Shot of two Miss Americas, a Thumbs Up to the captivating production of "The Glass Menagerie" and Star of the Week Liberace. Plus shout-outs from Patrick Stewart, Harvey Fierstein and Chita Rivera.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring the cast for the Broadway debut of "Aladdin," Lilla Crawford joining the "Into the Woods" film, K.D. Lang joining the cast of "After Midnight," new Spider-Man Justin Matthew Sargent, a new addition Kelli O'Hara and Greg Naughton, the top five theater stars who deserve Emmy Awards, mischievous memories from the cast of "The Winslow Boy," a NYC-centric Tweet of the Week from Frances Ruffelle, a B'way Smackdown between legendary songwriters being celebrated on the Great White Way, a Thumbs Up to the casting of the upcoming live "Sound of Music," and Star of the Week Betty Buckley. Plus shout-outs from Sutton Foster, Frances Ruffelle and Victoria Clark.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Andy Karl and Margo Seibert starring in "Rocky" on Broadway, a closing notice for "Annie," Harvey Fierstein's new Broadway play, Heather Headley and Il Divo's upcoming visit to the Great White Way, a "Cabaret" revival starring Alan Cumming and Michelle Williams, a B'way Smackdown between great Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, a countdown of B'way faves we'd love to see host "Saturday Night Live," a Tweet of the Week from Bobby Steggert, a Thumbs Up for a "Merrily" screening, a "Spider-Man" reunion at "Pippin" and Star of the Week Laura Benanti. Plus shout-outs from Joe Manganiello, Danny Burstein and Tom Skerritt.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring "Aladdin"'s Broadway future, Jessica Lange's return to the Great White Way in "A Long Day's Journey Into Night," the film adaptation of "The Drowsy Chaperone" starring Geoffrey Rush, a musical version of the '80s hit "Heathers," Brian d'Arcy James and Laura Michelle Kelly starring in "Finding Neverland," a B'way Smackdown between faves Laura Osnes and Sutton Foster, the stars of "A Time to Kill" on jobs they'd have if they weren't actors, a countdown of our favorite Rachelle Rak "Sas"-isms, a back-to-school Tweet of the Week from Lindsay Mendez, a School Days callback Hot Shot of Corey Cott, a Thumbs Up for Betty Buckley's prep methods and Star of the Week Arianda Grande. Plus shout-outs from Jinkx Monsoon, Cherry Jones and Deborah Rush.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring an upcoming stage adaptation of "Amelie," Kenneth Branagh's New York stage debut, Laura Benanti and Cheyenne Jackson teaming up with Shuler Hensley in "The Most Happy Fella," Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark joining Mary-Louise Parker in "The Snow Geese," "Motown" star Charl Brown's new Broadway.com video blog, a B'way Smackdown between wicked "Matilda" parents Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood, the celebs "First Date" opening night guests would love to take on a first date, a countdown of B'ways best VMA Twitter reactions, a really crowded Hot Shot, Thumbs Up to Taylor Swift shouting out to her video costar and "Spider-Man" star Reeve Carney at the VMAs and Star of the Week John Gallagher Jr. Plus shout-outs from Zachary Quinto, John Tartaglia and Patrick Page.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring an injury at "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark," the departure of "Let It Be," the upcoming B'way revival of "Dames at Sea," Tyne Daly re-teaming with Terrence McNally, Brian J. Smith on the perfect cast of "The Glass Menagerie," a B'way Smackdown between technicolor dreamcoat wearing "American Idol" alums Clay Aiken and Ace Young, the cast of "Soul Doctor" on the music of their souls, a countdown of B'way roles for Oprah Winfrey, a very relatable Tweet of the Week from "Matilda"'s Lesli Margherita, Star of the Week Josh Gad and a Thumbs Up to the upcoming concert production of "Guys and Dolls" at Carnegie Hall. Plus shout-outs from Annaleigh Ashford, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Celia Keenan-Bolger.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring "First Date"'s opening night, additions to the "If/Then" cast, a dream collaboration for Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo, Jessie Mueller starring as Carole King in biographical musical "Beautiful," Kristin Chenoweth's "Hello, Dolly!" future, a B'way Smackdown between the blond and brunette Matthew James Thomas, a countdown of B'way roles we'd love to see RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon take on, a stunning Hot Shot backstage at "Pippin," a sassy and "smash"ing Tweet of the Week from Krysta Rodriguez, a Thumbs Up to PBS for preserving Nathan Lane in "The Nance," Sophia Grace Brownlee in the "Into the Woods" movie, B'way star's late summer must-dos and Star of the Week Lea Michele. Plus shout-outs from Sierra Boggess, Zachary Unger and Christopher McDonald.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Diahann Carroll and Denzel Washington in "A Raisin in the Sun," a new Broadway.com video blog from Krysta Rodriguez, Reeve Carney retiring from "Spider-Man," a new reimagined staging of "Side Show" starring Erin Davie and Emily Padgett, Craig Bierko returning to B'way in "Matilda," a good-natured Tweet of the Week from Benj Pasek, a countdown of B'way vets we'd love to see on reality judging panels, Thumbs Up to the upcoming "Rent" reunion of Idina Menzel and Anthony Rapp in "If/Then," which "Avenue Q" character the cast and alums would love to room with, an adorable Hot Shot of "Big Fish" stars Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin, Kristin Chenoweth and Audra McDonald is a B'way Smackdown, Star of the Week Zachary Levi and a sneak peek of Sierra Boggess at 54 Below. Plus shout-outs from Norbert Leo Butz, Paulo Szot and Ramin Karimloo.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring "Killer Joe"'s Broadway debut, a new musical for Tim Minchin, Tonya Pinkins and Patrick Page in "A Time to Kill," Dule Hill in "After Midnight" and LaChanze in "If/Then," a good week for Larry Kramer, an awesome cast for "Six by Sondheim," Audra McDonald's occupational hazard turned Tweet of the Week, a countdown of our favorite "Avenue Q" song titles, a Thumbs Up for 54 Below's awesome lineup, rock 'n' roll must-haves from the cast of "Let It Be," a Hot Shot of Julie White in "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," a B'way Smackdown between "Forever Tango"'s Karina & Maks and Star of the Week Renee Elise Goldsberry. Plus shout-outs from Karina Smirnoff, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Kara Lindsay, Kevin Massey and the cast of "Motown."
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Debra Messing's Broadway return, a new play for Jeff Goldblum and Laurie Metcalf, Sebastian Arcelus starring in "A Time to Kill," Emmy nominations for B'way favorites, a "Magic Mike" musical, celebs Times Square tourists would love to see on Broadway, a "cat"ty Tweet of the Week, a countdown of our favorite Broadway princes, a Thumbs Up for Billy Magnussen's royal casting, a sexy Hot Shot, an Anna Kendrick-centric B'way Smackdown and Star of the Week John Lloyd Young. Plus shout-outs from Jinkx Monsoon, Tim Minchin, Bertie Carvel and Jessica Rush.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring David Yazbek signing on to score the B'way production of "Animal House," Sierra Boggess' cabaret debut at 54 Below, Adepero Oduye joining "The Trip to Bountiful," two new Frankie Vallis for "Jersey Boys," how to get a sneak peek of Sting's new musical "The Last Ship," a Thumbs Up for "Orange is the New Black" star Uzo Aduba, a pet-centric Tweet of the Week from Laura Osnes, the awards B'way stars would bestow upon their pets, a "Frozen" B'way Smackdown between Jonathan Groff and Idina Menzel, a countdown of 20th Century Fox films that should hit the B'way stage, Star of the Week Jane Lynch and an exclusive peak at a rap from Zachary Levi and the cast of "First Date." Plus shout-outs from Andrew Rannells, Anika Noni Rose and the kids of Broadway.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Woody Allen excitement, an extension for "The Trip to Bountiful," Ashlee Simpson joining the Hollywood Bowl production of "Chicago," a "Once" reunion at 54 Below, ideas on who should play opposite Ralph Fiennes in "My Fair Lady," a sweaty-palmed Tweet of the Week, a Thumbs Up for the New York Musical Theatre Festival, the cast of "Cradle Will Rock" on the political theater that changed their world, a countdown of Broadway stars we hope get a share of Emmy love, a Hot Shot of Orfeh, Allison Case and Taylor Louderman on the set of "Life Of an Actress," a B'way Smackdown between favorite Broadway charities events "Broadway Barks" and "Broadway Bares" and Star of the Week Bernadette Peters, who's a fantastic actress AND saves the lives of pups. Plus shout-outs from Norm Lewis, Ashley Brown and Corbin Bleu.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Justin Guarini joining the cast of "Romeo and Juliet," new Broadway.com vlogger Lindsay Mendez, Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical, Janis Joplin arriving om Broadway, the B'way-bound stage adaptation of John Grisham's "A Time to Kill," a Tweet of the Week from a frustrated Laura Benanti, a Thumbs Up to the talented winners and nominees of the Jimmy Awards for High School Musical Theater, a cast change at Broadway's "Annie" as well as Cameron Diaz joining the upcoming film version, the perks of being a Broadway kid, a countdown of five favorite all-American musicals, an adorable Hot Shot of Darren Criss and Laura Osnes, a Smackdown between upcoming B'way stars Zachary Levi and Zac Braff and a Matthew Morrison's great week earning him Star of the Week. Plus shout-outs from Raul Esparza, Kathleen Turner and Clarke Thorell.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring an upcoming Tupac Shakur musical, Faith Prince's return to Broadway in "Annie," a new stage production of "Miss Saigon," Fantasia Barrino heading back to the boards, a delay for "Always... Patsy Cline," a countdown of B'way's best summer jams, an adorable Hot Shot of Raymond Luke Jr. and Magic Johnson, a Disney-centric B'way Smackdown, a "Kinky" Tweet of the Week from Joan Rivers, naked fantasies with the performers at "Broadway Bares," a Thumbs Up for Rob Marshall and his exciting "Into the Woods" cast and a great week for "Cinderella"'s Santino Fontana. Plus shout-outs from Patina Miller, Nikki M. James and Judith Light.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Neil Patrick Harris' and Ethan Hawke's return to Broadway, a possible Muppet stage takeover, Jackie Chan's B'way aspirations, Brian d'Arcy James on Elaine Stritch, a photo sneak peek of "The Last Five Years" movie, the "Murder Ballad" cast's craziest bar adventures, a Shakespearean B'way Smackdown, a Thumbs Up for Megan Hilty and her new job, a Sherie Rene Scott-centric High Five and a new Broadway.com video blogger as Star of the Week. Plus shout-outs from Laura Linney, Telly Leung and Tyne Daly.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring a recap of the 2013 Tony Award winners, a Tweet of the Week from a former Tony winner, a B'way Smackdown between Tony fashionistas Patina Miller and Annaleigh Ashford, the Tony nominees' favorite celeb named Tony, a Thumbs Up for Tony host Neil Patrick Harris, a countdown of the best performances on this year's Tonys and a new Tony winner and "Kinky" composer as the Star of the Week. Plus shout-outs from Neil Patrick Harris, Condola Rashad and David Hyde Pierce.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring "Les Miserables" coming home to Broadway, Tony nominees joining "Homeland," "Little Miss Sunshine" heading to the stage, Lea Salonga on the "Miss Saigon" movie, Benj Pasek's Tony season Tweet of the Week, an off-Broadway Smackdown, the place Tony winners keep their trophy, a Thumbs Up for Cheyenne Jackson's growing IMDB page, a dazzling shot of "Cinderella"'s Stephanie Gibson, the top five cameos in the "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" Cyndi Lauper tribute, a Star of the Week who has gone green and a sneak peek at Matthew Morrison's new music video. Plus shout-outs from Jane Lynch ("Glee"), Jeremy Jordan ("Smash") and Ron Raines ("Follies").
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring "Chuck" star Zachary Levi's upcoming Broadway debut, the return of "Forever Tango," award season updates, a new reality TV dating show musical, "Annie" stars weighing in on co-star Jane Lynch's wicked characters, a frizzy Tweet of the Week, a Thumbs Up for Annaleigh Ashford's dream role, a B'way Smackdown between two Best Musical contenders, an "American Idol" Hot Shot, a countdown of road-trip worthy regional runs, the first double Star of the Week and a sneak peek at the "Cinderella" cast recording. Also, shout-outs from Matthew James Thomas ("Pippin"), Kathy Griffin and Adam Pascal.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring the 2013 Tony Awards host, Michelle Williams' movie musical rumors, a B'way return for Billy Crystal, a new Fiyero for "Wicked," Beatlemania on Broadway, the first B'way faves of B'way faves, quotable quotes from Tony hopefuls, a Smackdown between "August: Osage County" stars Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, a "Glee"-ful reunion at "Annie," a witchy Thumbs Up, an enterprising Tweet of the Week and a Star of the Week we've been dying to meet. Plus shout-outs from Darren Criss ("Glee"), Lilla Crawford ("Annie") and Sigourney Weaver ("Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike").
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, a special episode completely dedicated to the 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards including who took home the top trophies, a chat with host Wendy Williams, fan nicknames, a Thumbs Up to all the awesome BACA performers and presenters, a B'way Smackdown between two rocking Broadway composers, a countdown of the best moments in the BACA acceptance speeches and a newly minted BACA winner Star of the Week. Plus shout-outs from Wendy Williams, Matthew Morrison and "Annie"'s Sunny the Dog.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring the 2013 Tony Award nominations (and Top 5 snubs!), London's Olivier Awards, a new production of "Cabaret," "The Glass Menagerie"'s return to Broadway, an exciting addition to the film adaptation of "The Normal Heart," Broadway stars getting evil on opening night of "Jekyll & Hyde," a good checkup for Holland Taylor, a smooch from Sierra Boggess, a Thumbs Up to new stars in a Tony-winning musical, a B'way Smackdown between two hot Hollywood bad boys, a Star of the Week who's had an awesome past few days and a sneak peek from "Dogfight." Plus shout-outs from Sutton Foster, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski and Hunter Foster.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring Lindsay Mendez's "Wicked" new gig, a move for "Mamma Mia!", a Woody Allen classic heading to B'way, a "Dr. Who" favorite debuting in "Once," exciting Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards ceremony additions, a Deborah Cox hot shot, B'way stars' go-to karaoke tunes, a favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda live-tweet, Thumbs Up to a brand-new off-Broadway musical, a royal B'way Smackdown, the "Motown" cast's favorite facts about Berry Gordy, a Star of the Week who's on a trip back to Broadway and a sneak peek of the revival of "Pippin." Plus shout-outs from Constantine Maroulis ("Jekyll & Hyde"), Laura Benanti ("Gypsy," "Go On") and Ben Vereen.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring the results of March Musical Madness, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "School of Rock" musical, Adam Pascal's debut as Billy Flynn in "Chicago," Sutton Foster's NY stage return, Rob McClure's new job, a somewhat overdue Thumbs Up to a reality tv show that gave us four amazing Broadway leading ladies, a very Aaron Tveit-centric B'way Smackdown, love for Alan Cumming's Twitter account, the stars at the opening night of "Kinky Boots" getting kinky, a furry High Five, a starry Broadway return for Bette Midler, a fierce Star of the Week and the winner of Broadway's Biggest Fan Contest. Plus, shout-outs from Aaron Tveit ("Next to Normal," "Les Miserables"), Anthony Warlow ("Annie") and Adam Kantor ("The Last Five Years").
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news on Helen Mirren's coming to Broadway, Clint Eastwood directing the "Jersey Boys" film, Broadway.com's March Musical Madness, Aaron Tveit's return to the stage, a B'way Smackdown between "Game of Thrones" and "Mad Men," "Lucky Guy" opening night stars dreamcasting their own bio play, a thumbs up to a busy Condola Rashad, Hunter Foster's "Hardbody" Twitter spree, Matthew James Thomas' corner of the sky and a Star of the Week who has finally added Broadway to his Oscar-winning resume. Plus, shout-outs from Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Lily Tomlin and Ian McKellen.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news on Broadway.com's March Musical Madness, Tucker Max bringing bros to Broadway, Phil Spector's wife's Broadway dreams, a catch-up with Gavin Creel, the opening of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" starring Emilia Clarke and Cory Michael Smith, Jimmy Fallon rocking out, a smackdown between "The Last Five Years" Jamie and Cathy, our top five drag performances, a thumbs up to "Glee" star and Broadway vet Matthew Morrison, Sarah Paulson's "Show People" interview in 24 seconds, and a very unique Star of the Week (hint: she's not exactly human). Plus, shout-outs from Tony winner Alice Ripley, Broadway power couple Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus and Krysta Rodriguez ("Smash").
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news on the 2013 Tony Awards, the 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards (and a contest to win a trip to the ceremony), Billie Joe Armstrong's new "Much Ado About Nothing" musical, a Broadway-bound Carole King musical, the opening of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" starring Signourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce, Broadway.com's March Musical Madness, a smackdown between "Smash" and "Bunheads," our top five rockers turned Broadway songwriters, a thumbs up to "Cinderella" star Laura Osnes, Chita Rivera versus Rita Moreno, the opening of "Hands on a Hardbody," the cast of "It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman!" at Encores!, Emilia Clarke of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Game of Thrones" and a special clip of Liza Minnelli and Alan Cumming. Plus, shout-outs from George Wendt, Bobby Cannavale ("The Big Knife") and Fiona Shaw ("The Testament of Mary").
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news on James Franco's Broadway plans in "Of Mice and Men," Joss Whedon's "Much Ado About Nothing" movie, future stage plans for Carly Rose Sonenclar ("The X Factor"), Sarah Jessica Parker's possible team-up with Blythe Danner and Amanda Peet in "The Commons of Pensacola," Holland Taylor's Ann Richards play "Ann," two different opinions on "Oz: The Great and Powerful," Taye Diggs and Walker Diggs' adorable milk campaign, Adam Kantor of "The Last Five Years," hot drinks inspired by our favorite stars in honor of St. Patrick's Day, five Bette Midler movies that should become Broadway musicals (inspired by the "Beaches" musical), a smackdown between "Spring Awakening" and "Wicked," star of the week Valerie Harper and a clip of Matthew James Thomas in "Pippin" rehearsals. Also, shout-outs from Cuba Gooding Jr. of "The Trip to Bountiful" and Emilia Clarke of "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news on Idina Menzel's new musical "If/Then" written by Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey, Jesse L. Martin in the Marvin Gaye biopic "Sexual Healing," Cameron Mackintosh's plans to bring "Oliver" to Broadway and Hollywood starring Samantha Barks of the "Les Miserables" film, the musical version of "Super Fly," Scarlett Johansson's plans for a girl band called The One and Only Singles, a fun tweet from Cheyenne Jackson, fantasy drag names from Billy Porter, Stark Sands, Annaleigh Ashford, Cyndi Lauper and the whole "Kinky Boots" team, a thumbs up to Danny Burstein and Sarah Paulson in "Talley's Folly," a wish that someone will write a musical for Sutton Foster and Hunter Foster to star in together, a gorgeous photo of "Game of Thrones" and "Breakfast at Tiffany's" star Emilia Clarke, five hilarious Joan Rivers quips from "Show People with Paul Wontorek," a smackdown of Jessica Lange versus Kathy Bates in "American Horror Story" star of the week Laura Osnes of "Cinderella" and footage of "American Idol" hopeful Zoanette Johnson singing from "The Lion King"! Also, shout-outs from Lindsay Mendez, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Carly Rose Sonenclar!
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news on "The Glass Menagerie" with Zachary Quinto, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Cherry Jones coming to Broadway, the musical version of "A Bronx Tale" directed by Robert DeNiro, "Cuff Me: The Unauthorized Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Parody," the Shia LaBeouf Twitter drama following his departure from "Orphans" and co-star Alec Baldwin, "Cinderella" star Laura Osnes' video blog, a smackdown between past Osnes Broadway roles, casting news from Jenn Gambatese in "Wicked," Clay Aiken in "The Drowsy Chaperone," Ben Foster in "Orphans," Jessie Mueller in "Nice Work If You Can Get It" and Jeremy Jordan in the movie version of "The Last Five Years," a divine tweet from Bette Midler, stars of "Motown: The Musical" singing their favorite Motown hits, opinions on the Oscar performances of Charlize Theron and Catherine Zeta-Jones, a hot photo of Matt Lauria of "Really Really," star of the week Anne Hathaway and clips from "Songs from a New World" starring Nick Adams, Ashley Brown, Jessica Rush and Michael James Scott. Also, shout-outs by Joan Rivers, Will Swenson & Caissie Levy!
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news on “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson in Shakespeare in the Park, Barry Manilow and Bette Midler reuniting on the Tony Awards, “Glee” star Jane Lynch in “Annie,” the sexy confessions of Rita Moreno including affairs with Marlon Brando and Elvis Presley, the Broadway return of “Les Miserables,” Jason Reitman’s all-female reading of “Glengarry Glen Ross” starring Allison Janney, Robin Wright and Catherine O’Hara, the decision to make the stars of “The Performers” including Ari Graynor, ineligible for Tony Awards, our High Five of Fall 2012 Broadway performances that should be remembered at Tony time, “Show People with Paul Wontorek” in 26 seconds featuring Norm Lewis, a Smackdown between “Smash” and “Glee,” “Cinderella” star Santino Fontana’s Tweet of the Week, a pop poll of Academy Award picks featuring Audra McDonald and more, a Hot Shot of “Wicked” star Willemijn Verkaik, Star of the Week Kristin Chenoweth and hilarious footage of cats auditioning for a role in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” on Broadway. Written by and starring Lindsay Champion, Josh Ferri, Ryan Lee Gilbert, Kathy Henderson, Michael Mellni, Marc Snetiker, Beth Stevens and Paul Wontorek.
The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news on Crystal Bowersox in "Always...Patsy Cline," Bo Bice in "Pump Boys and Dinettes," Constantine Maroulis in "Jekyll and Hyde," Quvenzhane Wallis in the "Annie" movie, Scarlett Johansson & Ben Walker in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz in "Betrayal," Steven Pasquale in "Do No Harm," Jonathan Groff's new TV show for HBO, awesome Twitter star Laura Benanti, V-Day dream castings, Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, "Phantom of the Opera" star Sierra Boggess, low ratings for "Smash," the off-Broadway play "Really Really" starring Zosia Mamet, the most romantic show on Broadway, Julie Andrews and "Motown: The Musical"! Also, shout-outs by Audra McDonald, Alan Cumming and Katie Finneran!