Idina Menzel News

GLEE mastermind Ryan Murphy has taken to his Twitter to announce a pivotal bit of new casting: Katey Sagal will play Artie (Kevin McHale)'s mother on the show!

On Twitter Watch, Idina Menzel wrote 'Guess who I ran in to today? Dear friend Anthony Rapp. @albinokid pic.twitter.com/BrQCbHE8nv'

The Yale Whiffenpoofs, the nation's premier vocal group and stage and screen star Darren Criss - best known for his role on the Fox TV hit GLEE - will headline a concert to benefit P.S. Arts, which helps bring arts education to underserved public schools. Presented by the Association of Yale Alumni and the Yale Whiffenpoofs Alumni Association the evening will take place on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The Yale Whiffenpoofs and special guest Darren Criss will perform a cappella and choral renditions of American jazz classics, contemporary pop hits, and more.

Tony-Award winning actress Idina Menzel will make her return to FOX's GLEE on April 18. In the 'Sweet Dreams' episode, when the New Directions find out this year's Regional's theme is "Dreams," everyone has their own opinion as to what they should sing. Meanwhile, the day has finally come for Rachel to audition for the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl."

I Am Harvey Milk, the new oratorio with music and words by Tony and Grammy Award nominee Andrew Lippa, will have its world premiere at The Nourse Auditorium (201-299 Hayes Street, San Francisco) as part of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus 35th Anniversary Celebration concert, "Harvey Milk 2013." The special two-night engagement will take place at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28. Starring Mr. Lippa as Harvey Milk and Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti as the Soprano soloist, I Am Harvey Milk is directed by Noah Himmelstein, conducted by Dr. Timothy Seelig, orchestrated by August Eriksmoen, and will feature the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus accompanied by the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony. I Am Harvey Milk is produced by Bruce Cohen, in association with Robb Nanus and Jessica Leventhal.

She has opened for Lady Gaga, starred in Rent and sung a duet with Idina Menzel, now Australian Idol sensation Courtney Act premieres her newest solo show in New York. Beginning May 11, the drag star will present COURTNEY ACT: BOYS LIKE ME at The Laurie Beechman Theater.

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER will air JOSH GROBAN: ALL THAT ECHOES on WNED Toronto/Buffalo April 14, 2013 at 3:00 PM EST.

Glee's Becca Tobin spoke with Young Hollywood's Tracy Behr about her role in the show and even played the Young Hollywood game, 'Glee Club or Not.' In this interview, Tobin discusses being dressed as Ginger spice for 14 hours, playing the mean girl, bullying, and more.

Glee's Jacob Artist sat down with Nikki Novak of Young Hollywood to discuss his life as a Glee cast member. In this video, Artist answer fan questions from Twitter, during which he reveals that he, 'Would love to record a Frank Ocean song.'

In last Thursday's GLEE - 'Guilty Pleasures' - the members of New Directions tackled their musical indulgences - the songs and groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love. Miss the episode? In the videos below, Lea Michele talks about how she is a huge Radiohead fan and wanted to keep the integrity of the original 'Creep' recording intact. Then, Brittany and Kitty share their guilty pleasures, live on the internet, in the full clip of 'Fondue For Two'. Watch below!

On last night's episode of Fox's Glee titled 'Guilty Pleasures', the members of New Directions tackled their musical indulgences - the songs and groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love! Miss the episode? Catch up by watching all of the musical numbers below!

If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of March 18!

Check out the promo for the upcoming episode of GLEE titled 'Shooting Star', airing on FOX April 11th. Three weeks until the start of the final five episodes of the season. Click below to watch!

On tonight's episode of Fox's Glee titled 'Guilty Pleasures', the members of New Directions tackle their musical indulgences - the songs and groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love! Check out photos and full tracks from the episode below!

International stage and screen star Idina Menzel will make her return to the UK next month with an exclusive hourlong BBC Radio 2 concert to be broadcast April 26 as part of the programme FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT, it has now been confirmed.

On the next episode of Fox's Glee titled 'Guilty Pleasures', the members of New Directions tackle their musical indulgences - the songs and groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love! The episode airs Thursday, March 21st on FOX. Check out a first look at the episode below!

On the next episode of Fox's Glee titled 'Guilty Pleasures', the members of New Directions tackle their musical indulgences - the songs and groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love! The episode airs Thursday, March 21st on FOX. Below, the cast previews a big number from the Broadway musical 'Mamma Mia'!

On the next episode of Fox's Glee titled 'Guilty Pleasures', the members of New Directions tackle their musical indulgences - the songs and groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love! The episode airs Thursday, March 21st on FOX. Check out full tracks from the episode, which will include songs by The Spice Girls, Britney Spears and more, below!

CONCERT TO END BULLYING, a benefit performance featuring the nation's premier vocal group and stage and screen star TAYE DIGGS - best known for his roles on ABC-TV's 'Private Practice' and on Broadway and feature film versions of Rent - will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.