Darren Criss News

Happy New Year, BroadwayWorld! As we eagerly anticipate the amazing musicals and plays coming up in 2016, we're taking a moment to look back at the significant Broadway closings of 2015.

Dozens of shows celebrated opening nights over the past twelve months, making 2015 a truly epic year in theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a roundup of some of our favorite Broadway (and even some off Broadway) marquee photos from the past year!

As 2015 comes to a close, BroadwayWorld takes one last look at this season's brightest moments before the curtain comes down, showcasing what readers - and audiences - loved most. Below, check out the curtain call highlights on Broadway from 2015!

Producers Daniel Nardicio and Andy Brattain will honor Edith Piaf, the iconic French songstress on her actual 100th Birthday with PIAF: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION with stars from Broadway, London's West End, Jazz, Cabaret and Rock 'n' Roll.

Big Apple Circus welcomes Guest Ringmaster Steve Schonberg to the Big Top at Lincoln Center tonight, December 18, 2015 at 6:30pm for the company's 38th season with the World Premiere of its all-new show, The Grand Tour.

Steve Schonberg is the editor-in-chief of Center on the Aisle (centerontheaisle.com), a top theater web destination that brings fans closer to the shows and stars they love through reviews and in-depth feature interviews. An award-winning media personality, journalist, and lifelong theater fan, he can be seen regularly on Sundays on WNBC 'Weekend Today in New York,' sharing news, tips, and helpful insider perspective about the city's abundant theater scene.

For the first time ever, HEDWIG, 'HOW TO SUCCEED' and GLEE star Darren Criss has released a fully produced version of his song 'Not Alone.' What started out as a submission for AMERICAN IDOL eventually ended up in A VERY POTTER MUSICAL, which skyrocketed the actor to fame. The tune has since been sung by Criss across the country. Click below to hear the stage and screen vet speak in-depth about recording the single!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THE COLOR PURPLE returns to the Great White Way with an all-star cast!

Leung celebrated the album at JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater earlier this week November 23 at 7:00 PM. Check out a clip from the performance below!

Sometimes a flop Broadway show is better appreciated after closing, and may even return as a hit!

The new solo CD by Telly Leung - who just opened to rave reviews in the new Broadway musical ALLEGIANCE opposite George Takei and Lea Salonga - is out now on iTunes, and Telly will celebrate the album at JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater tonight, November 23 at 7:00 PM.

The new solo CD by Telly Leung - who opened recently to rave reviews in the new Broadway musical ALLEGIANCE opposite George Takei and Lea Salonga - is now available on iTunes. SONGS FOR YOU is out today, November 20, via Yellow Sound Label. Telly will celebrate the album at JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater on Monday, November 23 at 7:00 PM.

On Monday, February 8, 2016, Carnegie Hall will welcome Tony winner Alan Cumming in ALAN CUMMING SINGS SAPPY SONGS WITH FRIENDS.

Champagne Taittinger has been the official sponsor for The Screen Actors Guild Awards for the last 16 years. And Leonardo DiCaprio was honored at the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the SAG Foundation.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: SHEAR MADNESS brings comedy and salon style off-Broadway, TANGLED takes to the seas and more!

Below, check out highlights from the special night, which included performances by Criss, Danny Burstein, Kristin Chenoweth, Ben Platt and more!

Yellow Sound Label has announced that the new solo CD by Telly Leung - who opened last night to rave reviews in the new Broadway musical ALLEGIANCE opposite George Takei and Lea Salonga - is currently available for pre-order on iTunes. SONGS FOR YOU will be released on Friday, November 20. Telly will celebrate the album at JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater on Monday, November 23 at 7:00 PM.

Through eight weeks of the 2015 NFL regular-season, THE NFL ON CBS is averaging 18.5 million viewers (Persons 2+), +5% from last year's 17.6 million viewers.