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Super Bowl Ratings Are In; Record-Breaking Number of Viewers Tune In for the Patriots, Seahawks & Menzel!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2015


Just last night, Broadway's Idina Menzel nailed it, as she sang the National Anthem for a record-breaking number of Super Bowl viewers. According to Variety, a whopping 114.4 million people tuned in for the big game, up from last year's 112.2 million. 118.5 million viewers watched as Katy Perry performed at halftime, also beating last year's Bruno Mars numbers.

BWW Reviews: GIGI Premieres at the Kennedy Center
by Charles Shubow - Feb 4, 2015


Two Broadway veterans, Victoria Clark and Dee Hoty, shine in Broadway tryout.

MAKE ME A MORMON to Play The Pheasantry, 16 March
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 2, 2015


Following a critically acclaimed stint in Sasha Regan's brand new production of Whistle Down the Wind at the Union Theatre, Welsh boy, pharmacist, flight attendant and Mormon Sebastian Thomas will make his solo debut in Make Me a Mormon at prestigious cabaret venue The Pheasantry on the Kings Road in Chelsea, London for one night only on Monday 16 March 2015.

WAKE UP with BWW 2/2/2015 - FISH IN THE DARK, CHICAGO's New Murderesses, Drama League and More!
by Jessica Showers - Feb 2, 2015


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: FISH IN THE DARK begins on Broadway, CHICAGO gets two new murderesses, stars gather to celebrate James Earl Jones and more!

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 1/31-2/1/2015
by - Feb 1, 2015


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 1, 2015 - Sunday, February 1, 2015.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Idina Menzel's AMAZING National Anthem at the Super Bowl!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 1, 2015


She nailed it! Watch Broadway SUPERSTAR Idina Menzel sing the National Anthem to kick off today's Super Bowl for a global audience of over 100 million viewers!

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks Singing Super Bowl National Anthem: 'This Is a Big Gig'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 30, 2015


This morning, the talented star spoke to TODAY's Savannah Guthrie about her upcoming performance before an audience of 110 million people, and revealed that her dad may be more nervous than she is!

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for February 2-8, Featuring Marin Mazzie, Jenn Colella, and More!
by Louisa Brady - Feb 1, 2015


Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Jenn Colella & Nina Storey; RSO at 54 Below with Lindsay Mendez; Marin Mazzie; Greg Hildreth; and #SOBLESSED: Live.

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Talks Upcoming National Anthem Performance & More on SI NOW
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2015


Idina Menzel was featured on today's live episode of SI Now. During the interview, Menzel talked about being a tad nervous about singing the National Anthem before an audience of millions at this year's SUPER BOWL, but noted that the song has always been one of her favorites.

Super Bowl Sunday Special: Broadway Gets Patriotic with the National Anthem!
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 1, 2015


While sports-lovers are gearing up for football's biggest night, theatre people are busy sending positive thoughts to Tony winner Idina Menzel, who tonight will likely perform for an audience of more than 100 million. Menzel will join the ranks of such music legends as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Beyonce and many more, in singing the National Anthem for Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Tune in tonight at 6:30 PM to cheer her on live! In preparation of her big performance, BroadwayWorld is celebrating all of the Broadway performers who have performed the song in the past, including a previous rendition by Menzel herself. Which version is your favorite?

BWW Interview: He's Ready for a Wild Party! Joshua Henry Talks Returning to Encores! Off-Center Series, Reuniting with Sutton Foster & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2015


Henry just chatted with BroadwayWorld about returning to the series, reuniting with Sutton Foster, preparing for rehearsals and so much more. Check out the full interview below!

TV Exclusive: CHEWING THE SCENERY- Randy Returns to the Newsdesk to Talk Super Bowl, GROUNDHOG DAY & More!
by Randy Rainbow - Jan 28, 2015


It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow! In this edition, Randy returns to the CTS Newsdesk to go over all of the latest Broadway news, including Idina Menzel at the Super Bowl, the new GROUNDHOG DAY musical, and so much more! Click below to check out the latest episode.

WAKE UP with BWW 1/27/2015 - Broadway Hibernates as Juno Hits the City!
by Jessica Showers - Jan 27, 2015


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: Broadway's IF/THEN goes dark (as planned), just as Juno hits the city!

Idina Menzel Says She Feels 'Proud' to Sing at the Super Bowl
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2015


Idina Menzel recently chatted with The Arizona Republic about singing the National Anthem at this Sunday's Super Bowl game.

IF/THEN Closed Now thru Feb 1 on Broadway; Idina Menzel Preps for the Super Bowl!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2015


IF/THEN will have no performances today, January 27 - February 1 to accommodate Idina Menzel's rehearsal and travel schedule for her performance of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 1 (click here for THAT exciting news!).

Jonathan Groff Returning for GLEE's Final Season? 'It's Not Over Yet!' He Teases
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2015


In a new interview with ETonline, actor Jonathan Groff talks about a possible return for the final season of GLEE

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 1/24-1/25/2015
by - Jan 25, 2015


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, January 25, 2015 - Sunday, January 25, 2015.

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