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UP ON THE MARQUEE: Jane Lynch Joins ANNIE Tomorrow - See the All-New Poster!
by Walter McBride - May 14, 2013


Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show 'Glee' as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, makes her Broadway debut tomorrow, May 15 as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in Annie. Lynch will play Miss Hannigan for eight weeks only, through Sunday, July 14. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Lynch's marquee below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Jane Lynch as 'Miss Hannigan' in ANNIE - 3 Must See Photos!
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2013


Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show 'Glee' as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, makes her Broadway debut this Wednesday, May 15 as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in ANNIE. Lynch will play Miss Hannigan for eight weeks only, through Sunday, July 14. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Lynch in action below!

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - May 12, 2013


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, May 12, 2013 - Sunday, May 12, 2013.

Murphy Confirms LuPone & Bassett For AMERICAN HORROR STORY
by Pat Cerasaro - May 12, 2013


GLEE mastermind and multi-award-winning creator and executive producer Ryan Murphy has just announced that none other than Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Patti LuPone will be joining the new season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY, subtitled 'Coven', along with Oscar nominee Angela Bassett.

NBC Cancels THE NEW NORMAL, Starring Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha
by TV News Desk - May 10, 2013


According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has cancelled freshman comedy THE NEW NORMAL, which stars Broadway's Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha. The show will end after just one season.

ANNIE's Jane Lynch to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2013


Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show "Glee" as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester and who makes her Broadway debut this Wednesday, May 15 as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, will be a guest on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" tonight. In the New York area, "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" airs at 12:35 AM on WNBC-TV Channel 4. Check local listings.

Jane Lynch to Join ANNIE Earlier Than Announced on May 15
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2013


Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOXtelevision show 'Glee' as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, will soon make her Broadway debut as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in Annie. Lynch joins the production for eight weeks only, and according to the musical's official Twitter page, she will begin on May 15- one day sooner than previously announced.

SOUND OFF: GLEE's Night Of (Stevie) Wonder
by Pat Cerasaro - May 3, 2013


Superstitions be damned - Glee Season Four is going out on a high! The last handful of episodes have managed to make a major mark while affording us ample opportunity to enjoy what we have come to know, love, expect and anticipate in any episode of FOX's hit musical dramedy series - awesome performances. And, BroadwayWorld got an umpteenth shout-out!

HBO's THE NORMAL HEART to Start Filming in June 2013
by Robert Diamond - May 2, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that Ryan Murphy's upcoming HBO adaptation of THE NORMAL HEART on HBO will begin filming in June of 2013 in New York City.

Warner Channel Developing Latin American NIP/TUCK Remake
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 30, 2013


According to Variety, Warner Channel is developing a Latin American 'redo' of Ryan Murphy's stylish plastic surgery series NIP/TUCK.

THE HOW AND THE WHY Rounds Out TimeLine Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2013


TimeLine Theatre Company, dedicated to presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, announces that The How and the Why by Sarah Treem (Netflix's House of Cards, HBO's In Treatment), directed by Keira Fromm and starring Janet Ulrich Brooks and Elizabeth Ledo, will be the third production of its 2013-14 season.

Paris Photo Concludes Successful Art Fair in Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013


Paris Photo Los Angeles concluded Sunday with genuine excitement over the inaugural United States edition of the renowned Paris fair for artworks in the photographic medium. Over 13,500 visitors flocked to the historic Paramount Pictures Studios to view works by masters and emerging artists from an international roster of exhibitors, including 60 galleries and 12 booksellers from cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Paris, London, Mexico City, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, St. Moritz, Marrakech, Amsterdam, Vienna, Berlin and more.

Larry Kramer to Receive 2013 Isabelle Stevenson Award
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that Larry Kramer will receive the Isabelle Stevenson Award. This award will be presented at the 2013 Tony Awards on Sunday, June 9th. The 2013 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Oscar-Nominee Gabourey Sidibe Joins AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2013


Series creator Ryan Murphy announced today via twitter that she would be joining the cast for the third season, which will be partially set in New Orleans and feature witches.

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Jim Parsons!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Apr 27, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour career conversation with Jim Parsons moderated by Broadway World's own Richard Ridge, and you can check out highlights from the discussion below!

Jonathan Groff Joins HBO's Adaptation of THE NORMAL HEART
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 26, 2013


According to Entertainment Weekly, Groff has signed on to play Craig, Bruce Niles' first lover. Taylor Kitsch is set to portray Niles.

GLAAD Honors Michael Elyanow's THE CHILDREN
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 26, 2013


GLAAD honored Michael Elyanow's "The Children' (The Theatre @ Boston Court, Spring 2012) along side former President Bill Clinton, entertainment attorney Steve Warren, and the best in film and television at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.

Blaine & Kurt Engagement Set for GLEE Finale?
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 26, 2013


Are weddng bells in the air for Blaine and Kurt on the Season 4 Finale of GLEE? A new photo revealed on Entertainment Weekly, features Darren Criss' Blaine in a jewelry story shopping for what appears to be a ring. Will he actually pop the question?

SOUND OFF: GLEE's Lights Out, With A CHORUS LINE & ANNIE
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 26, 2013


The power may have been lost at McKinley High on FOX's hit musical dramedy series Glee last night, but there was no shortage of mega-wattage musical magnificence to set the night alight anyway - particularly for the Broadway babies among us, given the major tributes to A CHORUS LINE and ANNIE. Yes, indeed, 'Lights Out' was Glee at its very best. Oh, yeah - and Frida Romero, too (you read that name right)!

VIDEO: Andrew Rannells Chats NEW NORMAL & More
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 23, 2013


THE NEW NORMAL star Andrew Rannells spoke exclusively to ET on April 20th, just before accepting The GLAAD Media Outstanding Comedy Series Award. Check out the interview in full below!

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