Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 1/10-1/11/2015

Jan. 11, 2015
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Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, January 11, 2015 - Sunday, January 11, 2015. Catch up below!

1) WICKED's Dina Bennett Passes Away After Cancer Battle
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2015

BroadwayWorld.com is sad to report that WICKED actress, Dina Bennett, who had recently toured as the midwife, and understudying 'Madame Morrible' in the show's National Tour passed away after a battle with cancer. (more...)


2) LOOKING, TOGETHERNESS & GIRLS Return to HBO Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 11, 2015

New seasons of HBO's comedy series GIRLS, TOGETHERNESS and LOOKING will debut back-to-back tonight, JAN. 11, starting at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). (more...)


3) BIRDMAN, BOYHOOD, and More Win at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards- All the Winners!
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2015

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and dick clark productions (dcp) present the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards tonight, Sunday, January 11, 2015. Hosted by Golden Globe Award winners Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for the third year in a row, the ceremony will air on NBC live coast-to-coast from 5-8 p.m. (PT) and 8-11 p.m. (ET) from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. BroadwayWorld brings you all the winners below! (more...)


4) BWW TV: ONCE Cast Reunites for Fare-Thee-Well Concert- Watch Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - January 11, 2015

The Best Musical Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning global sensation Once played its final Broadway performance earlier this week on January 4, 2015. The musical played 1,167 performances and 22 previews. Ben Hope, was a part of the show for three years and is a standby for 'Guy,' put together a Goodbye Concert for the show that was held at the Highline Ballroom on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015. The concert featured performances of original music from a variety of cast members, as well as a performance from Hope and his band, the Uptown Outfit. BroadwayWorld brings you concert highlights below! (more...)


5) Photo Flash: Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, and More Celebrate Disney's Golden Globe Nominees
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2015

Last night, The Walt Disney Studios celebrated their Golden Globe nominees with talent and filmmakers including cast members and producers from INTO THE WOODS, THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY, and more. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the event below! (more...)


6) Tony Award-Winning KINKY BOOTS Gets West End Transfer, August 2015
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2015

KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for KINKY BOOTS), will transfer to the West End August, 2015, according to a casting notice for the production. (more...)


7) Sneak Peek Of New Video Promo For ON THE 20TH CENTURY With Kristin Chenoweth
by Pat Cerasaro - January 11, 2015

Get a glimpse of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY! (more...)


8) Got a Favorite Theatre Teacher? Nominations Are Now Open for the Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 11, 2015

Announced back in April, details have now been revealed as nominations have opened for the new, special Tony Award which will be presented to honor kindergarten through high-school (K-12) theatre educators. (more...)


9) Broadway Favorites in the Running for Tonight's GOLDEN GLOBES - Who Will You Be Rooting For?
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2015

Below, check out the rundown of Broadway stars and theater-related nominees hoping to receive one of Hollywood's most distinguished awards this evening. Who will you be rooting for? (more...)


10) Meryl Streep, Imelda Staunton & More In New INTO THE WOODS 'Talking Sondheim' Video Featurette
by Pat Cerasaro - January 11, 2015

INTO THE WOODS hits the UK! (more...)


11) Nikki M. James to Play Final LES MISERABLES Performance on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2015

Tony Award winner Nikki M. James will give her final performance as Eponine in the Cameron Mackintosh production of Boublil & Schonberg's Les Miserables today, January 11. Erin Clemons will take over the role from January 13 through February 8, with Brittney Johnson performing the role February 10 through March 1. Additional principal casting for the production's second year on Broadway will be announced in the coming weeks. (more...)


12) BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with the Cast of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME- Part 1
by BroadwayWorld TV - January 11, 2015

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured the cast of Broadway's THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME: Alex Sharp, Francesca Faridany, Ian Barford, Enid Graham, Taylor Trensch and Helen Carey, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Check out Part 1 of the interview below! (more...)


13) STAGE TUBE: Watch as THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour Transforms a Theatre in New Timelapse Video!
by Stage Tube - January 11, 2015

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tour loads into each new theatre with 20 trucks full of equipment. Below, BroadwayWorld brings a timelapse video of the progression from an empty theatre to the Paris Opera House! (more...)


14) INTO THE WOODS Grosses $120 Million Worldwide & #4 At The Box Office
by Pat Cerasaro - January 11, 2015

INTO THE WOODS has made $120 million worldwide! (more...)


15) Full Episode Of AMERICAN VOICES WITH RENEE FLEMING Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - January 11, 2015

Watch the complete new AMERICAN VOICES special now! (more...)


16) Frank Langella Jokes with Martin Short About IT'S ONLY A PLAY Insult
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2015

Frank Langella isn't upset by the dig made at him in IT'S ONLY A PLAY. In fact, he now wants to see the show. (more...)


17) INTO THE WOODS Blu-Ray & DVD Set For 3/24 Release; Now Available For Pre-Order
by Pat Cerasaro - January 11, 2015

INTO THE WOODS is coming to Blu-ray and DVD this March! (more...)


18) Martin Short Says He's Ready to Fill Nathan Lane's 'Ridiculously Big Shoes' in IT'S ONLY A PLAY
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2015

When asked to take over Nathan Lane's role in IT'S ONLY A PLAY, Martin Short originally declined. The comic actor recently spoke with NY Post about his new Broadway role, as well as his new book, I MUST SAY: MY LIFE AS A HUMBLE COMEDY LEGEND, revealing his reluctance to take on another project alongside his book and the television show MULANEY. (more...)


19) Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics - Jan. 10 Part 2- ROCK OF AGES, BOOK OF MORMON, SISTER ACT, and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2015

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our January 10th #SIP round-up! Check out Part 1 HERE. (more...)


20) BWW's On This Day - January 11, 2015
by - January 11, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 11 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)




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