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Idina Menzel on John Travolta Flub: 'I've Only Benefited From It'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2014


In the interview, the talented actress addressed John Travolta's now infamous flub when he introduced her as 'Adele Dazeem'

MAMMA MIA's Carly Sakolove Does Idina Does Adele Dazeem in Parody Video
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - Mar 20, 2014


Actress Carly Sakolove (Rosie), who was in Minneapolis last month, recorded this fun parody video after the Oscars performance and name-twisting by John Travolta.

New York Pops to Celebrate the Works of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, 4/28
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 20, 2014


On Monday, April 28, 2014, The New York Pops marks its 31st birthday with a grand gala evening celebrating the work of composer, lyricist, and arranger Marc Shaiman and director, lyricist, and writer Scott Wittman

Exeter Northcott Theatre to Host SING-A-LONG-A GREASE, April 11
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 19, 2014


Grease is the word at the Exeter Northcott Theatre in April.

John Travolta & Ethan Hawke to Star in Jason Blum's Horror Film IN A VALLEY OF VIOLENCE
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2014


Though plot points are scarce, VALLEY 'is described as a Western horror film set in the 1890s.'

Listen: Kristen Bell Says She Wants to Star in FROZEN on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2014


Kristen Bell stopped by EW Radio to talk about John Travolta's flub at the Oscars and how she wants to join the cast of the upcoming FROZEN stage adaptation on Broadway -- as Anna, of course. Listen to the interview below!

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.

SpeakEasy Stage Presents Samuel D. Hunter's THE WHALE, Now thru 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2014


From today, March 7 through April 5, 2014, SpeakEasy Stage Company will present the New England premiere of the acclaimed Off-Broadway drama THE WHALE by Samuel D. Hunter.

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!

LETTERMAN Presents 'Top 10 Ways to Mispronounce Idina Menzel'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 4, 2014


David Letterman presented 'Top Ten Ways To Mispronounce Idina Menzel' on Monday, March 3, 2014.

VIDEO: John Travolta's Oscar Name Flub Inspires Late Night Humor
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 4, 2014


The embarrassing error however, made great fodder for late night TV hosts Jimmy Fallon and Conan O'Brien.

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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