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Photo Coverage: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING Celebrates Opening Night
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 5, 2014


The gloves are off! One of the most highly anticipated new shows of the season,Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING! opened last night, May 4th at 7PM at the newly refurbished Davenport Theatre (354 West 45th Street - between 8th and 9th Avenue). This up-to-the-minute new edition includes Alessandrini's takes on Hedwig, Idina Menzel, Rocky, Cabaret, The Bridges of Madison County, Aladdin, Pippin, the turntable-less Les Miz, Motown, The Sound of Music Live!, Bullets Over Broadway, Kinky Boots and Matilda, among others. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!!

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey on the Thrill of Getting Their Names in Broadway Lights!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2014


Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, nominees for Best Score for If/Then, who chat about the thrill of seeing their work on a Broadway stage, working with Idina Menzel, and more. Check out what they had to say below!

Review Roundup: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2014


Let's see what the critics had to say...

BWW Reviews: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING Attacks Corporate Theatre Blandness
by Michael Dale - May 5, 2014


Gerard Alessandrini's latest is particularly hard on the quality of Broadway's current musicals.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 5/3-5/4/2014
by - May 4, 2014


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, May 4, 2014 - Sunday, May 4, 2014.

Menzel and Chenoweth 'Too Old' for Film Adaptation of WICKED?
by Courtnie Mele - May 4, 2014


According to Attitude Magazine, Universal Pictures is trying to push the film adaptation of Wicked to the big screen 'sooner rather than later.' The recent movie success of Les Miserables rekindled the company's interest in the project. However, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth are out of the running for the lead roles.

Hot Selfie! Hugh Jackman Backstage with Idina Menzel
by Robert Diamond - May 3, 2014


It must be hot, selfie Saturday here (wait - is that a thing? Can we make it a thing?). Tony host Hugh Jackman just posted the below photo that we're now obsessing over with the caption 'Selfie with the awesomely talented @idinamenzel. Amazing performance by the entire cast. Don't miss IF/THEN!' Aaaah!

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Monday, May 5, 2014 - NY Critics' Awards, Off-Broadway Galas, SEA MARKS, August Wilson, Joe Iconis and More!
by Jessica Showers - May 5, 2014


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: It's a busy Monday! The NY Drama Critics' circle announces its 2014 winners today, Playwrights Horizons and Second Stage are both hosting their annual galas tonight, SEA MARKS opens off-Broadway, the National August Wilson Monologue Competition is today, and Joe Iconis stops by MURDER FOR TWO tonight!

Photo Flash: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING! Takes on HEDWIG, CABARET, ROCKY, ALADDIN & More!
by Tyler Peterson - May 2, 2014


The gloves are off! One of the most highly anticipated new shows of the season, Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING! opens Sunday, May 4th at 7PM at the newly refurbished Davenport Theatre (354 West 45th Street - between 8th and 9th Avenue). This up-to-the-minute new edition will include Alessandrini's takes on Hedwig, Idina Menzel, Rocky, Cabaret, The Bridges of Madison County, Aladdin, Pippin, the turntable-less Les Miz, Motown, The Sound of Music Live!, Bullets Over Broadway, Kinky Boots and Matilda, among others. Check out new photos from the production below!

BWW Awards Update 5/2 - 27 Days to Go; Radcliffe, LES MIS, Idina, Audra, WICKED and IF/THEN Off to Early Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - May 2, 2014


Voting opened on April 30 and runs through May 30, 2014 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/2 with just 27 days to go in voting!

VIDEO: IF/THEN's Idina Menzel on Today's 'Live': 'I'm Embraced by a Beautiful Show'
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2014


On today's 'Live with Kelly and Michael', Tony Award winner IDINA MENZEL stopped by to chat about her new Broadway musical 'If/Then.'

In the Spotlight Series: In the Tonys Photo Booth with Nominee Idina Menzel
by Walter McBride - May 4, 2014


Below you can check out photos of Idina Menzel, nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for If/Then, in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In the Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

VIDEO: Idina Menzel, Julie Andrews Talk Frozen on B'way, SOM, Adele Dazeem & More
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2014


Broadway legends Julie Andrews and Idina Menzel appeared together in the Bravo Clubhouse on last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE. Below, check out clips from the show

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: APRIL 26 - MAY 2
by BWW Special Coverage - May 2, 2014


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include a look at this year's Tony nominees, the casts of VIOLET on Broadway and the UK's ROCK OF AGES tour, and a peek into CABARET's gypsy robe ceremony!

AMERICAN IDOL's Top-4 Theme & Showtune Suggestions: RENT, DOGFIGHT, CABARET, AVENUE Q, and More
by Matt Tamanini - May 2, 2014


As first reported by TVLine.com, AMERICAN IDOL's Top-4 Week is going to take a very IF/THEN look at love with the theme 'Love: Break-Ups and Make-Ups.' So, after last night's elimination of personality vacuum Sam Woolf, IDOL's Final Four; Jena Irene, Caleb Johnson, Jessica Meuse, and Alex Preston, will each take their turns with two songs each that 'celebrate the agony and the ecstasy of music's greatest theme.'

DVR Alert: Idina Menzel Chats IF/THEN on 'Live with Kelly & Michael' Today
by TV News Desk - May 2, 2014


Today, May 2, 2014, Tony Award winner IDINA MENZEL will guest on 'Live with Kelly and Michael' to speak about the new Broadway musical 'If/Then.'

VIDEO: Idina Menzel on Return to Broadway: 'Just Like Being Home'
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2014


Idina Menzel, who just received a Tony nomination as Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her performance in Broadway's IF/THEN, chatted with ET yesterday about returning to Broadway and the many recent successes in her career.

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Thursday, May 1, 2014 - Off-Broadway Extravaganza! HERE LIES LOVE, 'MISS MARIE', TOO MUCH SUN and More!
by Jessica Showers - May 1, 2014


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: HERE LIES LOVE, THE FABULOUS MISS MARIE and TOO MUCH SUN begin today off-Broadway!

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