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Pat Cerasaro Pat Cerasaro contributes exclusive scholarly columns including InDepth InterViews, Sound Off, Theatrical Throwback Thursdays, Flash Friday and Flash Special as well as additional special features, world premiere clips and extensive news coverage. His work for the site has appeared in The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, US Weekly, The Biography Channel, NBC and more. He also wrote and directed two sold-out 2014 BroadwayWorld charity concert events featuring all-star casts, EVERYTHING'S COMING UP BROADWAYWORLD.COM: A JULE STYNE TRIBUTE and THE LORD & THE MASTER: BROADWAYWORLD.COM SINGS THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER & STEPHEN SONDHEIM.




Kristen Bell Endorses VERONICA MARS Movie & Kickstarter Campaign
March 13, 2013

Stage and screen star Kristen Bell has agreed to reprise her celebrated role as the titular heroine of the spy-themed VERONICA MARS universe in a new feature film adaptation should the filmmakers reach their Kickstarter goal in the next 30 days.

SMASH Premieres New Megan Hilty Song From LIAISONS!
March 12, 2013

A new song from a musical-within-the-show on NBC's musical drama series SMASH has just been released, featuring show star Megan Hilty.

ABC Family Renews BUNHEADS For Season Two?
March 12, 2013

ABC Family's adorable ballet-themed dramatic series Bunheads, starring Broadway royalty Sutton Foster and Kelly Bishop, has been renewed for a second season, it has now been reported.

Timberlake Brings SNL Highest Ratings In A Year
March 11, 2013

International superstar Justin Timberlake had proven his adeptness at spectacularly hosting NBC late-night mainstay Saturday Night Live with his four previous very successful hosting gigs (and numerous guest spots in between), but his fifth time out netted him the highest ratings for the show in over a year - 14 months to be exact!

Billie Joe Armstrong & Green Day Return, Rocking Pomona
March 11, 2013

Green day frontman and AMERICAN IDIOT composer Billie Joe Armstrong wowed crowds and made a major return to the stage following his recent stint in rehab and onstage meltdown at a Las Vegas concert last year with a live Green Day last night in Pomona, California.

Gordon-Levitt, Sarandon & More In Ono/Lennon's Anti-Fracking Video
March 11, 2013

Music legend Yoko Ono has teamed up with her son, Sean Lennon, as well as a host of celebrities in a new anti-fracking PSA aimed at disallowing legislation of the controversial, purportedly environmentally unsound practice in New York state, featuring Susan Sarandon, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Carrie Fisher and many more.

Simon Cowell Unveils THE YOU GENERATION Trailer
March 11, 2013

International music icon and judge extraordinaire Simon Cowell has just unveiled the trailer for his newest reality singing competition, THE YOU GENERATION.

Rita Wilson Performs At 54 Below April 14-20
March 11, 2013

CHICAGO onBroadway's recent Roxie Hart, Hollywood notable Rita Wilson, will headline a week of shows at 54 Below in April.

Frances Conroy Reveals Details On AMERICAN HORROR STORY S3
March 8, 2013

Broadway and Hollywood actress Frances Conroy has revealed exciting new details about her role on the upcoming third season of the mega-hit FX horror anothology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY, confirming that filming will commence in New Orleans later this year.

Yoko Ono Allows THE NEW NORMAL Use Of John Lennon Song
March 8, 2013

Genre-bending musical artist Yoko Ono has agreed to allow NBC's The New Normal to feature one of her deceased husband's most beloved and cherished songs in the season finale of the freshman series - John Lennon's 'Beautiful Boy'.

SOUND OFF: GLEE Goes To The Movies & Le MOULIN ROUGE
March 8, 2013

Last night, one of the most significant theatre-related entities in the universe paid tribute to the game-changing film that re-introduced the movie musical to modern audiences back in 1999: Baz Luhrmann's musical masterpiece, MOULIN ROUGE. And, it more than merely delivered on the inherent promise presented by that seminal film.

InDepth InterView: Joan Rivers Talks JOAN & MELISSA: JOAN KNOWS BEST?, FASHION POLICE, SALLY MARR Revival & More
InDepth InterView: Joan Rivers Talks JOAN & MELISSA: JOAN KNOWS BEST?, FASHION POLICE, SALLY MARR Revival & More
March 9, 2013

Today we are talking to a veritable legend in her own time - arguably the most influential and recognizable female stand-up comedian of all time, the one and only Joan Rivers. Opening up and revealing her trademark, impossible-to-top wit all the while, Rivers and I discuss many aspects of her life and career, with a particular focus on her many current projects - most importantly, the third season of her smash hit reality series JOAN & MELISSA: JOAN KNOWS BEST? on WE TV. What will happen when Joan, Melissa and company visit Colonial Williamsburg? What illicitness will they discover on Willie Nelson's former tour bus? Will Joan get arrested for protesting her book being banned at a big retailer? Answers to these questions all will be arrived up on Saturday. In addition to all about JOAN & MELISSA Season Three and the current series-high ratings run of FASHION POLICE, Rivers and I take a look back at many of the remarkable figures she has encountered and worked with over the course of her career - among them: Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Woody Allen and many more - and she generously shares candid backstage stories and remembrances as only she can. Of paramount interest to theatre fans may be the announcement of a revival of her one-woman play SALLY MARR… AND HER ESCORTS, which she will be reviving in a special weekly pop-up theatre space on Broadway later this year. Also, as if all of that were not enough, Joan gives us the 411 on her new uncensored web series, IN BED WITH JOAN, as well as her cute new pet lover's web project, MY FAT PET. Plus, her fashion forecast for 2013 and best current trends, favorite films of awards season, thoughts on Broadway today and her picks for the best shows to see as well as much, much more awaits in this career-spanning conversation!

Is GLEE A Spice Girls Wannabe?
March 7, 2013

According to a breaking news tidbit and a recent picture posted on Twitter by the show's creator, Glee looks likely to be bringing the international pop icons the Spice Girls to the small screen in the coming weeks with a musical tribute performance.

Behind The Scenes Of Rodgers & Hart Track With Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
March 7, 2013

New behind the scenes footage of music icon Tony Bennett recording the classic standard 'The Lady Is A Tramp' with pop superstar Lady Gaga from the recording sessions of his hit DUETS II album has just been released.

Beyonce's MRS. CARTER To Feature Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z & Rihanna?
March 7, 2013

International music superstar and DREAMGIRLS headliner Beyonce Knowles has taken no time off since her spectacular showing at the 2013 Super Bowl: her new HBO documentary BEYONCE: LIFE IS BUT A DREAM premiered to superb ratings last month and she is in currently in the recording studio working on her new album, titled MRS. CARTER - clearly taking her husband, rap mogul Jay-Z's, birth moniker, Sean Carter, to heart. Judging from a new leaked image, she may have brought him into the booth, too. A new sneak peek at a preliminary tracklist for MRS. CARTER has revealed that Beyonce looks likely to be collaborating with some major heavy hitters on the hotly anticipated new release - Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Azealia Banks and Mr. Carter himself (aka Jay-Z) among them.

Jeremy Jordan & Jonathan Groff Sing SMASH Duet
March 7, 2013

SMASH S2 featured player Jeremy Jordan and Glee guest star Jonathan Groff don blond wigs and amp up the drama while duetting on the tremendous SMASH pilot finale showstopper 'Let Me Be Your Star' in a new clip just released from earlier this week at MCC's MISCAST gala.

TV: Two Exclusive Clips From JOAN & MELISSA: JOAN KNOWS BEST?
TV: Two Exclusive Clips From JOAN & MELISSA: JOAN KNOWS BEST?
March 9, 2013

To go along with today's extensive InDepth InterView with comedy legend Joan Rivers, enjoy two exclusive clips from tonight's episode of JOAN & MELISSA: JOAN KNOWS BEST? on WE TV at 9 PM.

Jane Lynch Teases Nicki Minaj's 'Super Bass' On GLEE
March 6, 2013

GLEE Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch gave a preview of an upcoming GLEE performance in revealing her considerable rhyming skills with Nicki Minaj's tongue-twisting rap hit 'Super Bass' last night on CONAN.

Extended GRACELAND Trailer With Aaron Tveit & Daniel Sunjata
March 6, 2013

An extended look at the action-packed new USA drama series GRACELAND has just been released, featuring LES MISERABLES star Aaron Tveit and current SMASH guest star Daniel Sunjata in lead roles - two actors who effortlessly move between the realms of Hollywood and Broadway.

Johnny Depp Sings For Seattle Fans, LUCKY THEM!
March 5, 2013

Film icon Johnny Depp took some time off from shooting his new music-themed movie LUCKY THEM to serenade some lucky - and very appreciative - Seattle coffeeshop attendees judging from a recent picture posted to Twitter.



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