Hottest Articles on BWW from Saturday, Oct. 31

1) THE Neil Simon PLAYS Update: 'Brighton Beach' Will Close 11/1, 'Broadway Bound' Halted

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, the first of THE Neil Simon PLAYS will close Sunday, November 1st. Directed by David Cromer, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS opened on Sunday, October 25th at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). BROADWAY BOUND, which was scheduled to join BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS in repertory on November 18th, 2009 has been cancelled. (more...)

2) Photo Coverage: Bette Midler's HULAWEEN 2009 Benefit

A star-studded capacity crowd "haunted" the annual Hulaween benefit for Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project (NYRP) on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. (more...)

3) Photo Coverage: 'Hi-Ho, The Glamorous Life!' A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Meets the Press

The production stars Academy Award-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones and five-time Tony Award®-winner Angela Lansbury, and is directed by Tony Award®-winner Trevor Nunn. The production begins previews on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 and opens on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Rehearsals began on Monday, October 19th. (more...)

4) BWW TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of FINIAN'S RAINBOW Opening Night

Finian's Rainbow began previews at Broadway's ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, on Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, and celebrated Opening Night, on Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand to interview the cast including Cheyenne Jackson, Kate Baldwin, Jim Norton and Christopher Fitzgerald. Plus - you'll get to catch extended clips from this classic show! (more...)

5) NINE the Movie Launches Official Website, Film Opens 12/18

NINE will have a limited release on December 18th in New York and Los Angeles and will then go on wide release on December 25th. (more...)

6) BWW TV: Broadway Beat - BYE BYE BIRDIE, Rebecca Luker and THE ROYAL FAMILY

The all new 20th Anniversary Season of Broadway Beat continues right here on BWW TV! This week catch up with THE ROYAL FAMILY, Broadway leading lady Rebecca Luker and BYE BYE BIRDIE. (more...)

7) Photo Flash: SWEENEY TODD Manila Meets The Press

REPERTORY PHILIPPINES’ Associate Artistic Director Joy Virata, SWEENEY TODD director Michael Williams, and cast members Audie Gemora (Benjamin Barker/Sweeney Todd), Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Mrs. Lovett), Franco Laurel (Anthony), Lena Mckenzie (Johanna), Marvin Ong (Tobias), and Rem Zamora (press conference host/chorus) met the press, including BroadwayWorld.com Philippines, on October 28, 2009 at The Roxy along Tomas Morato in Quezon City. (more...)

8) Photo Coverage: Halloween Horrors at BLOOD MANOR!

BLOOD MANOR, NYC's Premier Haunted Attraction: The Nightmare on 27th St., returns with a depraved appetite for gore and a twisted thirst for blood! (more...)

9) Matthew Morrison Talks GLEE and Solo CD to Access Hollywood

GLEE star and BWW favorite Matthew Morrison spoke to Access Hollywood's Billy Bush about a number of topics including the hit FOX show and his upcoming solo CD. (more...)

10) RIALTO CHATTER: Has Sutton Foster Joined the Upcoming CARRIE Reading?

CarrietheMusical.com has revealed that Tony-Award winner Sutton Foster has joined the CARRIE reading in the role of Miss Gardner, the caring gym teacher that was played by stage legend Betty Buckley in the film version. (more...)

11) Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Set to Rock Toronto's Massey Hall 11/6

'Oh What a Night' it is bound to be on Friday November 6, when the original Jersey boy with the golden falsetto Frankie Valli and his current Four Seasons line-up croon for fans in a rare concert appearance at Toronto's Massey Hall. (more...)

12) BWW Reader Feedback - 10/31/09

BWW Reader Feedback for 10/31/09. (more...)

13) Adam Lambert's 'For Your Entertainment' Complete Track List Revealed

Adam Lambert's debut album doesn't hit stores for almost a month, but the "American Idol" runner-up's entire track list has been revealed on the Barnes & Noble website. The debut recording is titled 'For Your Entertainment' and will released on November 23rd. (more...)

14) Current CALENDAR GIRLS Cast Finish Run On 31 October

The smash-hit show will continue with its current "Calendar Girls" - The current cast have extended and will now remain with the production until Saturday, 31st October. CALENDAR GIRLS stars Gemma Atkinson, Jill Baker, June Brown (aka Dot Cotton), Sara Crowe, Anita Dobson, Jill Halfpenny, Jerry Hall and Jack Ryder. (more...)

15) Celina Carvajal To Join Cast Of FRANKENSTEIN: A Rock Musical Concert At The Highline Ballroom, 10/31

As previously reported, RGA Productions will present Frankenstein, A Rock Musical Concert telling the iconic Mary Shelley tale on Halloween night at the Highline Ballroom. The concert will feature a grand rock style that evokes the sound of Pink Floyd, Evanescense, Alan Parsons Projects, Metallica, Stravinsky & Bartok. Celina Carjaval (Toxic Avenger, Tarzan, Dracula, 42nd Street, Cats) has been confirmed to join the star-studded cast. (more...)

16) Cabaret Movie Nights Presents 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Phantom of the Opera,' 10/17 & 10/31

The Cabaret Downtown Theatre has announced upcoming movies in its Cabaret Movie Nights Series. Included are the classics The Breakfast Club and The Phantom of the Opera. (more...)

17) Diamond Dead Makes A Holiday Homecoming 10/31

After a killer debut at NYC Fringe, the zombie band DIAMOND DEAD returns to Ft. Fringe on Halloween (10/31) for a special midnight concert. Fringe is offering a special $15 zombie ticket (valid 11:30 PM-2 AM). (more...)

18) ACT Out Teen Halloween Dance Held At Town Hall Theatre 10/31

Act Out Halloween Dance, sponsored by Addison Central Teens. The ultimate locAl Halloween bash for teens. DJ's, scary stuff, and prizes for the best costumes. October 31, 8 pm at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. Tickets, $7/$5 if you wear a costume, will be available at the door. Call for information. (more...)

19) Jamie deRoy Hosts 'MAC/ASAPC Songwriters' Showcase,' 10/31; Features Melissa Manchester, Mark Winkler & More

Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy will host a special edition of the acclaimed "MAC/ASAPC Songwriters' Showcase," an ongoing series exploring the role of Songwriters in America on Saturday, October 31st from 2pm to 4Ppm at the Metropolitan Room. The afternoon program will focus on Songwriters from the West Coast with participants including Melissa Manchester, Mark Winkler, Shelly Markham and Geoffrey Leigh Tozer. (more...)

20) LIZA'S AT THE PALACE...! Will Air on Public Television Stations 11/27

LIZA'S AT THE PALACE...!, the Tony Winning special that was recorded live at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Hollywood Theater this past September, will air on Public Television stations beginning November 27th, 2009. LIZA'S AT THE PALACE...! will also be released on DVD in early 2010 from MPI Video. (more...)