Anna Kendrick News

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Jungle Book' and 'Flashdance' depart, 'Pageant' and 'Ruthless!' appear, two musicals celebrating black music begin September 14 at BET and the Goodman, two Gary Griffin shows get their leading ladies, plus 'Hank Williams' and much more!

The recently recorded cast album of the first Off-Broadway revival of Jason Robert Brown's celebrated cult two-character musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS is now available for pre-order.

At last Sunday's Teen Choice Awards, Hana Mae Lee revealed to MTV News that the cast of 2012's PITCH PERFECT will be releasing a holiday album. The actress portrayed Lilly in the hit musical comedy.

We asked who you're most excited to see in the movie. Check out your response below!

The Civil Wars' self-titled sophomore album debuted at the top of iTunes this week, dethroning Robin Thicke's BLURRED LINES, which fell to the seventh spot on the album charts. Pre-orders for Luke Ryan's latest, CRASH MY PARTY, which debuts on Tuesday, placed it at the second spot.

At today's D23 live-action film expo, Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios' Motion Picture Production, took to the stage to unveil the newly crafted logo for the film adaptation of the classic stage musical. Check it out, via Inside the Magic, to the left!

Rehearsals for the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS are now underway at Shepperton Studios (part of Pinewood Studios) in the UK under the direction of Rob Marshall and the astounding assortment of actors involved with the project have already taken to Twitter, Facebook and other social media to share insights, photos and updates on all of the onset action.

Quiza no te suena su nombre, pero Ben Plat lleva muchos años en el mundo del musical. Durante 2012 compagino la gira nacional de The Book of Mormon con el rodaje de Dando la nota (Pitch Perfect), su debut cinematografico que hoy ha salido a la venta en DVD y Blu-Ray en el que interpreta a un muchacho que forma parte de uno de esos grupos universitarios de canto a capella. En Dando la nota comparte protagonismo con Anna Kendrick y Skylar Astin, otros dos actores sobre los que tambien escucharemos mucho en los proximos meses. BroadwayWorld Spain ha tenido la oportunidad de hablar con Benn Plat acerca del film, de su vida y de sus proyectos teatrales.

As BroadwayWorld reported last night, according to a new post on Twitter, the forthcoming feature film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS has found its Little Red Riding Hood - internet sensation Sophia Grace. Below, BroadwayWorld has gathered some of the pint-sized powerhouse's greatest performances. How do you think she'll fare in the role?

After deliberating, the judges – Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and guest judge Carly Rae Jepsen – sent Spears and “Bluprint” home at the end of the show.

LES MISERABLES breakout star and memorable stage and screen performer Daniel Huttlestone joins the impossibly starry cast of the feature film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS in the role of Jack - of beanstalk fame - according to a post on Facebook.

According to a new post on Twitter, it appears as though the forthcoming feature film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's celebrated fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS has found its Little Red Ridinghood - none other than internet sensation Sophia Grace.

The original soundtrack to Disney's latest movie musical, TEEN BEACH MOVIE, debuted at no. 2 on iTunes' best selling album chart this week, outselling Sara Bareille's just-released album THE BLESSED UNREST, which took the third spot. Jay Z's MAGNA CARTA... HOLY GRAIL once again was the best selling album of the week.

Last weekend in Los Angeles on Saturday July 27, Chita Rivera received the DIZZY FEET FOUNDATION INSPIRATION AWARD at a gala to celebrate dance, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. DIZZY FEET was founded by Nigel Lythgoe, Adam Shankman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Katie Holmes. Arthur Mitchell, founder of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, was also honored. Other guests included Jenna Elfman, Paula Abdul, Jane Lynch, Anna Kendrick, Darren Criss, Jenna Ushkowitz, Cat Deeley and Wayne Brady.

Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight Records will release the 2013 Off-Broadway cast recording of the hit Second Stage Theatre production of The Last Five Years, created and directed by Jason Robert Brown, both in stores and via online outlets on September 24. Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) extended this production starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe three times. To pre-order the album, please visit www.sh-k-boom.com/thelastfiveyears-new.html.

After deliberating, the judges – Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and guest judge Anna Kendrick – sent Juliano and Holland home at the end of the show.

'Pitch Perfect' star Anna Kendrick is set to be a guest judge on the FOX dance reality series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. The episode will air tonight, July 30 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).

New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Who are you most excited to see in the INTO THE WOODS movie?

'Pitch Perfect' star Anna Kendrick is set to be a guest judge on the FOX dance reality series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. The episode will air on Tuesday, July 30 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).