BWW Recaps: IDOL Hits High Notes at the Movies
by Matt Tamanini
- Mar 14, 2014
After two weeks of appropriately vague themes allowed the neophyte contestants to explore their individual artistry, I became more than a little apprehensive when Ryan said the top-11 would be singing the “Songs of the Cinema.” The lame OCEAN'S ELEVEN cold open, completed by the cheesiest “This is AMERICAN IDOL” ever to come out of Seacrest's mouth, made me worry that this could be a cheesetastic disaster. However, I forgot that the majority of this year's remaining contestants have shown a surprising talent for avoiding the cliché, and made this the best week of IDOL all season!
Josh Gad Unravels the Mystery of 'Adele Dazeem'
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 12, 2014
Frozen star and Broadway vet Josh Gad serves as a special contributor to USA Today. In his column posted today, the funnyman attempts to solve the great mystery of Oscar night, who is Adele Dazeem?
Ron Palillo's THE LOST BOY Heads to NYC
by Courtnie Mele
- Mar 11, 2014
Producers Lawrence Leritz (Boobs! The Musical) and Dominic Paolillo are proud to announce their partnership, producing the Ron Palillo play 'The Lost Boy' for the New York stage. The team are in pre-production for a summer workshop, with full Broadway production to follow.
EVITA, DAMN YANKEES, Creole Choir of Cuba, Diavolo and More Set for The Ordway's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 10, 2014
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts unveiled its 2014-2015 Season this evening during a standing-room-only celebration that included live pop-up performances, spectacular costumes and festive refreshments, underscoring that the Ordway provides a unique experience with every show. The Ordway celebrates the performing arts with a rich variety of offerings that includes Broadway shows, world music and dance concerts, family events and a special St. Patrick's Day performance in the new Ordway Concert Hall.
VIDEO: 'Adele Dazeem' Gives The Muppets a Glowing Review
by Movies News Desk
- Mar 6, 2014
Jumping on the bandwagon, Disney's MUPPETS MOST WANTED just used John Travolta's Oscars flub in its latest trailer, in which the infamous 'Adele Dazeem' gives the movie a great review. Check it out below!
Idina Menzel Says IF/THEN First Preview 'Felt Really Good'
by Pat Cerasaro
- Mar 7, 2014
Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar and current pop culture queen Idina Menzel shared her enthusiasm over the first preview for her new Broadway musical IF/THEN in a new social media post earlier this week.
STAGE TUBE: Randy Rainbow Sings a Travoltafied Musical Tribute to Adele Dazeem!
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 6, 2014
The theatre world is still getting over John Travolta butchering Tony-winner Idina Menzel's name on Sunday's Oscar broadcast. If you missed it, Travolta, who was introducing Menzel's performance of the Academy Award-winning 'Let It Go' from Frozen, instead welcomed 'Adele Dazeem' to the stage. In the hilarious video below, Randy Rainbow sings a Travoltafied musical tribute to the new star!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 5th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson
- Mar 6, 2014
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Mosh Pit's exclusive Oscar wrap-up, Billy Zane announced for Lyric Opera, DLO's 'Les Miz' aims high, Porchlight tries 'How To Succeed,' Bailiwick's 'Dessa Rose' begins, as does 'Heartbeat Of Home' from BIC, 'Option Up! ' returns, voice students compete at NATS, and more!
John Travolta Beat Himself Up Over Botched Idina Menzel Oscar Intro
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 4, 2014
Today, Travolta has spoken out about the incident, saying in a statement: 'I've been beating myself up all day. Then I thought...what would Idina Menzel say, She'd say, Let it go, let it go! Idina is incredibly talented and I am so happy Frozen took home two Oscars Sunday night!'
Photo Flash: IF/THEN Welcomes Adele Dazeem to Cast?
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 4, 2014
The theatre world is still getting over John Travolta butchering Tony-winner Idina Menzel's name on Sunday's Oscar broadcast. If you missed it, Travolta, who was introducing Menzel's performance of the Academy Award-winning 'Let It Go' from Frozen, instead welcomed 'Adele Dazeem' to the stage. Menzel begins previews for Broadway's If/Then tomorrow, and the hysterical below photo, which includes Dazeem's credits from Nert and Farfignugen, is currently making its rounds on social media!
SOUND OFF: 12 Years, Bigger & Longer - The 2014 Oscars
by Pat Cerasaro
- Mar 3, 2014
The 2014 Academy Awards telecast was lovely, lengthy and a generally low-key affair, filled with more than a few buzz-worthy moments worth a replay or two as well as some spectacular song sequences, too - as would be expected from two noted and similarly Oscar-winning producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. Ellen Degeneres delivered on the humor as expected, if not surpassing expectations in doing more than merely decently, whereas the winners themselves were generally smart and savvy choices, all said - 12 YEARS A SLAVE and DALLAS BUYER'S CLUB nabbing many top awards. Plus, FROZEN took home a well-earned trophy or two and its sensational lead Idina Menzel was responsible for not only the performance of the night - a Swarovski explosion of epic proportions, with vocals to match - but also the viral video, too, byway of John Travolta's unfortunate faux pas introduction mispronouncing the Broadway superstar's name. Oops, Oohs, Ahhs, and, well, OZ, the 2014 Oscars fulfilled its promise of entertaining, if perhaps overstaying its welcome - yet, who would want to sacrifice those fabulous speeches; or anything else, for that matter? Everyone got their moment - but maybe just a moment or two too many.
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