Lea Michele News

A new promo spot for the 2010 Tony Awards has just been released. Watch it right here on STAGE TUBE!

The New York Times reports today that the Tony Award statuette has grown up for 2010. Where the statue used to be 3 1/4 inches tall, weighing in at a 1 1/2 pounds, this year's prize is larger by almost double: standing 5 inches high and weighing 3 1/2 pounds.

In a New York Times feature out today, the longtime Tony Awards ceremony production designer, Steve Bass, reveals what is involved in translating a live Broadway aesthetic for the screen and what audiences can expect this year.

According to InStyle, Lea Michele is changing her red carpet look for this year's Tony Awards. The GLEE actress usually attends award ceremonies in classic, black gowns. However; Michele will do just the opposite on June 13th. She tells Instyle: “My dress is very bright; I've never worn anything like this on a red carpet before!'

And since I've already told you about my favorite Tony tradition, provided for you my Tony Theme Party Menu, and offered up my 2010 Tony Award Predictions, there is only one thing left to prepare: The 2010 TONY AWARDS DRINKING GAME!!!

Yesterday, June 9, the Empire State Building hosted a reception in honor of the 2010 Tony nominees on the famed rooftop observatory. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op and to take in the view.

GLEE is heading to the bookstore in a new novel series, according to Entertainment Weekly's Shelf Life.

BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed with multiple production sources many of the online reports and rumors surrounding the performances for Sunday nights Tony Awards. We're told that nothing is set in stone and that performances (which are already being rehearsed) may change as the week goes on.

Entertainment Weekly has revealed some of the details of GLEE's second season, less than twenty-four hours after the show's first season finale. In the exclusive article, Tim Stack dishes that the show will tackle society's lack of funding for the arts and will feature all new storylines for the McKinley misfits. Here's what the website found out about the series' sophomore season with commentary from Ryan Murphy, the show's creator.

According to Entertainment Weekly and preliminary ratings reports, the season finale of GLEE was seen by nearly 11 million viewers last night on Fox. 'Journey' is the highest-rated season ending episode out of every other freshman show on television this year. Not surprisingly, the show was most watched by adults 18-49, teens, and the general female demographic. The finale was also the highest-rated telecast of GLEE without an American Idol lead-in, as per the network. GLEE has increased 59% in total viewership since its move from its Wednesday time slot last fall.

Yesterday, June 8, the Penthouse at Smyth Hotel Tribeca hosted the launch of MARKTBeauty.com, an online beauty destination. The sites creator, celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend, was in attendance. BroadwayWorld has coverage of the event below.

The Tony Awards today announced the full line-up of presenters and performers who are scheduled to take the stage at the 64th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The 2010 Tony Awards will air live on CBS, on Sunday, June 13th 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay) and are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

According to Entertainment Weekly's Shelf Life Little, Brown Books will release a series of GLEE novels beginning in August. Shelf Life reports that Little, Brown has an extensive line of official GLEE books in the works, to start with an original novel entitled 'GLEE: The Beginning,' the book will tell the story of the characters before the beginning of the show.

The first season finale of GLEE aired Tuesday, June 8 (8:59-10:00 PM ET/PT). Miss the episode entitled 'Journey' which featured apperances from Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel, Olivia Newton-John and more? Watch right here!

All of the hard work, auto-tuning, and themed episodes put in by GLEE's New Directions has paid off - New Directions goes to Regionals!

Actor John Stamos is in talks to play a reccuring role in Season Two the hit Fox series GLEE, Deadline.com reports today. According to the report, Stamos will play a dentist who goes out with Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays), the dirt-fearing guidance counselor.

The new York Times reports today that Broadway producer Bob Boyett is endeavoring to revive FUNNY GIRL on Broadway with famed director Bartlet Sher (South Pacific, Awake and Sing, Light in the Piaza) at the helm. The pair are currently planning a six week out-of-town tryout in late 2011 in preparation for a swift Broadway transfer later that season, according to the report. This would be the first revival of the show on Broadway. Boyett currently secures the rights.

Looks like yet another famous name can now be added to the GLEE roster. According to published reports, Matt Lucas (Little Britain, Alice in Wonderland) will have a guest stint on the FOX hit, playing a frazzled British teacher with a closeted penchant for musicals.

GLEE: The Music, Journey To Regionals will be released on June 8th. Here's the tracklist and artwork.

A companion to the Emmy-winning PBS documentary series, Broadway: The American Musical presents the definitive history of the musical, from its roots at the turn of the 20th century through the smashing successes of the new millennium.