T.V. Carpio News

While the city was being pummelled by a historic October snowstorm yesterday, Broadway actor-singers Lea Salonga, MiG Ayesa, J. Elaine Marcos, and members of the Filipino-American community braved the bad weather to get to Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall for The Oustanding Filipino Americans in New York (TOFA-NY) Awards, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have influenced the Filipino-American community in a positive way.

Right on the heels of her Disney Legend citation that had recognized her iconic vocal recordings for two Disney Princesses Mulan from MULAN and Jasmine from ALADDIN, Lea Salonga, born and raised in the Philippines, is set to receive another accolade: the Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York (TOFA-NY)Awards' Heritage Award on Saturday, October 29 at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark (Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris, Producers) hosted a special ticket giveaway in celebration of Halloween on Wednesday, October 26th. All children in costume at the matinee performance were invited to meet Spider-Man and take a photo with him immediately following the performance! Check out photos of the mini Spideys below!

Producers Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris announced today that Rebecca Faulkenberry (Rock of Ages) and Christina Sajous (Baby It's You, American Idiot) will be joining the cast of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, in the roles of 'Mary Jane Watson' and 'Arachne,' respectively. Jennifer Damiano, who currently plays the role of Mary Jane, will play her final performance on November 6, while T.V. Carpio, the show's current Arachne, will play her final show on. November 13. Reeve Carney and Patrick Page will continue on in their roles as 'Peter Parker/Spider-Man' and 'Norman Osborn/Green Goblin,' respectively.

This week THEATER TALK welcomes actors Patrick Page, Isabel Keating and Michael Mulheren, members of the cast of the musical SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK. These uber-talented troopers, all in the show from the beginning, reveal what was really going on behind the scenes during the longest preview period for a production in Broadway history.

This week THEATER TALK welcomes actors Patrick Page, Isabel Keating and Michael Mulheren, members of the cast of the musical SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK. These uber-talented troopers, all in the show from the beginning, reveal what was really going on behind the scenes during the longest preview period for a production in Broadway history.

Right on the heels of her Disney Legend citation that had recognized her iconic vocal recordings for two Disney Princesses Mulan from MULAN and Jasmine from ALADDIN, Lea Salonga, born and raised in the Philippines, is set to receive another accolade: the Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York (TOFA-NY)Awards' Heritage Award on Saturday, October 29 at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.

The 2011 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 13 is available now in Broadway theaters. Each week, BroadwayWorld brought you exclusive photos of you favortie Broadway shows in the recording studio for the album. One of the highlights of Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Vol. 13 included Daniel Radcliffe joining the cast of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying singing 'A Christmas Carol,' by humorist and composer Tom Lehrer. Below, we bring you the photos of Radcliffe in action!

Philippine Development Foundation ('PhilDev') announces that Filipino-American Robert Lopez-Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist and co-creator of Broadway smash hit musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon-will be honored with an Award of Excellence at its upcoming gala event, PhilDev Celebrates Broadway: Suites by Sondheim, on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7:30pm at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City.

The 2011 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 13 is available now in Broadway theaters. Lovers of Broadway talent can do some early holiday shopping as well as support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) through the purchase of this 2-disc, annual CD of original and traditional holiday music from the current 2011 Broadway line-up.

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark (Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris, Producers) has announced an exciting ticket giveaway in celebration of Halloween! At both the 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performance on Wednesday, October 26th, the first 100 people at the box office one hour prior to curtain can get one child's ticket free with the purchase of one full price adult ticket when the child (age 4-15) is wearing a full Spider-Man costume. All children in costume at the matinee performance will also be invited to meet Spider-Man and take a photo with him immediately following the performance!

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark (Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris, Producers) announced the second honoree of the newly developed 'Everyday Heroes' initiative: Horace Greeley High School English teacher, Jacqueline Morelli of Putnam Valley, New York. The 'Everyday Heroes' program seeks to shine the spotlight on people who embody heroism in their daily lives.

Last night, a group of Latin American orphans were treated to a performance of SPIDER-MAN on Broadway, followed by a backstage visit with the shows stars and special guest attendee Mike Meyers. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the happy visit.

Philippine Development Foundation USA (PhilDev), a non-profit organization that supports community and entrepreneurship programs in the Philippines, presents PhilDev Celebrates Broadway: Suites by Sondheim, a benefit concert at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on November 7 that will feature Tony Award-winning actress Lea Salonga, and an impressive roster of Filipino-American Broadway stars. In the video below, Lea Salonga chats about what to expect from the show! Click below to check it out.

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark (Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris, Producers) features direction by Philip William McKinley (The Boy From Oz), original direction by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor (The Lion King, Across The Universe, Frida), music and lyrics by 22-time Grammy Award-winners Bono and The Edge, and book co-written by Taymor, Glen Berger (Underneath The Lintel) and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Fantastic Four and Spider-Man comics, 'Big Love'). The cast is led by Reeve Carney as ‘Peter Parker/Spider-Man,' Tony Award nominee Jennifer Damiano as ‘Mary Jane Watson,' T.V. Carpio as ‘Arachne,' Patrick Page as ‘Norman Osborn/Green Goblin.' In the video below, Broadway veteran SEbastian Bach chats about why he thinks he would have made the perfect Green Goblin. Bach has previously starred on stage in Jekyll & Hyde, Jesus Christ Superstar, and The Rocky Horrow Show.

The thirteenth edition of Carols for a Cure is now in production and each week BroadwayWorld has been bringing you photo coverage from inside the recording studio. Check out Spider-man Reeve Carney himself, T.V. Carpio and band Carney at work on St. Nicholas Sky below!

The thirteenth edition of Carols for a Cure is now in production and each week BroadwayWorld has been bringing you photo coverage from inside the recording studio. Below, Ashley Argota & the Billy Elliot musicians hit the studio!

The thirteenth edition of Carols for a Cure is now in production and each week BroadwayWorld has been bringing you photo coverage from inside the recording studio. Below, Anastacia McCleskey contributes her bit to the album!

The thirteenth edition of Carols for a Cure is now in production and each week BroadwayWorld has been bringing you photo coverage from inside the recording studio. Next up in the line-up is THE LION KING, who recorded their interpretation of Silent Night.