Bruce Newberg News

They're at it again! Melanie Brook, Anna Ty Bergman, and Kerri George are back with a new video on YouTube - this time mashing up what else, but Taylor Swift and Spring Awakening. Below, check out  their version of 'Mama Who Bore Me' and 'Bad Blood,' featuring Alexander Sage Oyen on the guitar.

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, begins performances tonight, September 8, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, begins performances this coming Tuesday, September 8 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that that Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Camryn Manheim ('The Practice,' 'Ghost Whisperer'), Drama Desk Award nominee Patrick Page (Cymbeline at Shakespeare in the Park, Casa Valentina, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark), and Theater World Award winner Russell Harvard (Tribes, 'Fargo,' There Will Be Blood), have completed the casting for Deaf West's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed byMichael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff. Elizabeth Greene and Daniel Marmion also join the production as swings.

Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold and Deaf West Theatre (Artistic Director David J. Kurs) have announced that the rebellious students from the acclaimed Deaf West production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Spencer Liff, will transfer with the musical to Broadway. Four new swings join the Broadway company.

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Academy and Golden Globe Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Marlee Matlin (Children of a Lesser God, 'The West Wing,' 'Switched at Birth') will make her Broadway debut in the upcoming production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening, directed by Michael Arden.

Actress Juliet Landau, best known to television audiences for her portrayal of Drusilla in 17 episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) is currently co-starring onstage in John Patrick Shanley's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea @ Crown City Theatre through December 18. In our chat the actress, who is a member of the Actors Studio, talks about what it was like growing up the daughter of famous parents, actors Martin Landau and Barbara Bain, her favorite plays and what drew her to playwright John Patrick Shanley in the first place.

One of Orange County, California's newest theater companies, 3D Theatricals, will present HELLO, DOLLY! from July 9 through August 1 at the gorgeous O.C. Pavilion Theatre in the Arts District of downtown Santa Ana. Starring as the matchmaker Dolly Levi will be Broadway veteran (and Los Angeles-area theater favorite) Ruth Williamson. During a break from show preparations, Williamson paused briefly for a chat with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos to discuss her extensive history in the theater and her excitement in taking on the iconic role.

Sam Harris took some time off his busy holiday schedule and revisited THE LIFE. This was the first time Mr. Harris had the chance to see the show in which he had a Tony nomination for the role of Jojo. He was joined on stage with the full cast and crew of Jaxx Theatricals' THE LIFE for some photos to share with BWW!

Ron Abel, the award-winning composer and arranger, is set to perform his hilarious, unforgettable song, 'All the Good Men are Gay,' at the famous Jazz venue Birdland in New York on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Written with producer Bruce Newberg, Ron will delight the audience with this uproarious melody and perform a bevy of original songs from his musical library.

Ron Abel, the award-winning composer and arranger, is set to perform his hilarious, unforgettable song, 'All the Good Men are Gay,' at the famous Jazz venue Birdland in New York on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Written with producer Bruce Newberg, Ron will delight the audience with this uproarious melody and perform a bevy of original songs from his musical library.

BroadwayWorld.com is proud to present photos from the cameras of Les Miserables (and NBC's The Office) star Melora Hardin and fellow cast member Ethan LePhong (Montparnasse) shot backstage at the Hollywood Bowl. They also sneak us into the fun-filled Cast Party too!

On Monday, July 21st Splash Bar will present a very special edition of Scott Nevins' Curtain Call with the return of one of our favorite belting beauties - Julie Garnye. Tonight, directly following the video madness of 'Musical Mondays', Julie Garnye returns from the West Coast where she is preparing for her performance in the All Star concert version of 'Les Mis' at the Hollywood Bowl!

On Monday, July 21st Splash Bar will present a very special edition of Scott Nevins' Curtain Call with the return of one of our favorite belting beauties - Julie Garnye. Tonight, directly following the video madness of 'Musical Mondays', Julie Garnye returns from the West Coast where she is preparing for her performance in the All Star concert version of 'Les Mis' at the Hollywood Bowl!

Spring Awakening star Lea Michele will making her Hollywood debut at Upright Cabaret in Mark's Restaurant (861 N. La Cienega Blvd) on August 15th, 2008. Michele will be staying in Hollywood after the concert to perform in the Les Miserables concert at the Hollywood Bowl. The concert will be directed by Richard Jay-Alexander (who also will be directing the Les Mis concert) with musical direction by Ben Toth. Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=25950.

The ensemble has been announced for Les Miserables at The Hollywood Bowl.

According to recent reports, Rosie O'Donnell's next gig will be performing with musician and long time friend Cyndi Lauper on her upcoming 'True Colors' tour.

British actor Tom Lowe will be playing Enjolras in upcoming Les Miserables in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl. He will be replacing Aaron Lazar who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.

Les Miserables at the The Hollywood Bowl has completed casting, and BroadwayWorld.com has the scoop!

Pati checks in with the always popular Sam Harris who has been entertaining audiences throughout the country from Star Search, to today.