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STAGE TUBE: Melora Hardin Sings 'YOU'; Album Released Today

A look behind the scenes at Melora Hardin recording 'YOU', a track off her new album, 'All The Way To Mars' which was released today, February 9, 2010. Click here to purchase from Amazon.com and the album is now available on iTunes as well. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Diane Paulus Part II - HAIR, The New Tribe, and The U.K.

Talk about a makeover. Just over one year ago, Diane Paulus was merely a freelance director with a hit on her hands. Now, that hit - Hair - is a Tony Award winning musical, and she a Tony-nominated director, newly appointed Artistic Director of one of the most prestigious regional theaters in the country (A.R.T. in Boston), and soon to be triple tasking on productions on Broadway, in London, and at her theater in Boston. Did I mention she's also a mother of two? (more...)

Photo Coverage: Michelle Williams in CHICAGO After-Party

Michelle Williams made her Broadway debut in CHICAGO last night opposite Terra C. MacLeod, who is direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO. Williams is also a veteran of the London production of CHICAGO. The cast and crew celebrated post-show at the INC LOUNGE. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Michelle Williams Bows in CHICAGO

Michelle Williams made her Broadway debut in CHICAGO last night opposite Terra C. MacLeod, who is direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO. Williams is also a veteran of the London production of CHICAGO. (more...)

Photo Flash: Lifeline Theatre Co Presents THE BLUE SHADOW

Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical based on global folktales, "The Blue Shadow," written by Nambi E. Kelley, music and lyrics by Joe Plummer, and directed by Ilesa Duncan. (more...)

BWW TV: Billy Elliot Cast and Fidelity FutureStage Promo

Billy Elliot cast and creative members and FutureStage participants discuss the 2010 Fidelity FutureStage Playwriting Contest in this new video on BroadwayWorld.com TV. Stay tuned for more coverage of the 2010 events! (more...)

Photo Flash: Norbert Leo Butz & Billy Zane in ABC's 'The Deep End'

In the season finale of ABC's The Deep End, "White Lies, Black Ties," starring ENRON's Norbert Leo Butz and CHICAGO vet Billy Zane, the group struggles to close all of their cases before Cliff and Susan's charity gala. Addy and Malcolm must find a way around a deceitful insurance company, while Dylan and Beth fight to keep a young client out of jail for a text messaged photo, and Cliff looks for a way back into Susan's life using any means possible. This finale episode of "The Deep End" airs Thursday, February 25 from 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST on the ABC Television Network. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Queen Latifah Sings 'America The Beautiful' at Super Bowl

Queen Latifah sang America The Beautiful, followed by Carrie Underwood singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl on February 7th. (more...)

Photo Flash: Parsons Dance Presents REMEMBER ME

Parsons Dance presents REMEMBER ME, an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band at The Joyce Theater from February 2-21, 2010. (more...)

Photo Flash: Lifeline Theatre's MRS. CALIBAN

Lifeline Theatre continues its 27th anniversary MainStage season with the world premiere adaptation of Rachel Ingalls' 1983 magical realism book "Mrs. Caliban," adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Frances Limoncelli, directed by Ann Boyd. (more...)

Todd Graff Set to Direct 'Damn Yankees' Film; Carrey & Gyllenhaal to Star

Todd Graff, Tony Award nominated actor for his performance in Baby, as well as director of the films Bandslam and Camp, is set to direct the upcoming film of the Broadway musical Damn Yankees. As previously announced, Jim Carrey is attached to play Applegate, while Jake Gyllenhaal is expected to play Joe Hardy. The film will be produced by New Line Cinema and producing team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who produced the Academy Award winning film, Chicago. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Megan Mullally Talks Gensis of 'That's What She Said' on FunnyorDie.com

In a new sketch parody out on FunnyorDie.com, stage and small screen star Megan Mullally discusses the genesis of the phrase 'that's what she said,' in addition to her sex life, with Tom Lennon. (more...)

Ken Fallin Illustrates: 'Super Bowl' Performances - Streisand, Merman & Grey

BroadwayWold.com is pleased to introduce illustrator Ken Fallin, who will be bringing to you original illustrations of everyone's favorite Broadway stars each week. This week's feature: Super Bowl Performances of the Past: Barbra Streisand in FUNNY GIRL, Ethel Merman in GYPSY, and Joel Grey in CABARET. (more...)

Photo Flash: Bidding For Good: Broadway Bears

BROADWAY BEARS is an auction featuring a cuddly chorus line of one-of-a-kind teddy bears, each meticulously outfitted in original, handmade costumes by Broadway's leading costume designers and representing memorable characters from plays and musicals, past and present. (more...)

Photo Flash: STOMP Comes To The Bank Of America Theatre

Broadway In Chicago is proud to announce the international sensation STOMP will be making its triumphant return for a limited one-week engagement at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre (18 W. Monroe) April 27 - May 2, 2010. (more...)

Photo Flash: BEYOND FUNDERDOME COMEDY BLOWOUT At 3LD

Saturday Night Live stars and writers including Seth Meyers, Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Jason Sudeikis, Abby Elliott, Bridey Elliott, Jorma Taccone, Colin Jost, Hannibal Buress, and more came together on Sunday, January 31 to perform a ONE NIGHT ONLY event: "BEYOND FUNDERDOME COMEDY BLOWOUT!" (more...)

Photo Flash: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Opening Night

Broadway In Chicago is proud to announce the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that tells the bitingly funny and sensationally entertaining tale of the Weston family of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, the Chicago engagement of August: Osage County. (more...)

Cox, de Jesus, Andreas, Shaddow, Hoch, Lindell, Nolte, Shively, Perlow & More Join LA CAGE; Additional Cast Announced

The producers of the critically-acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES are pleased to announce additional casting for the forthcoming Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical. (more...)

BWW Interviews: THE john & jen CHRONICLES, Part Three - Martha Wilkinson

"Martha" is Martha Wilkinson, an actress who's been on the scene for more than 20 years, performing on stages all over town, racking up glowing notices other actresses would kill for, carting off nine - count 'em, nine! - First Night Awards, being named the Nashville Scene's best actress, ranking atop Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's year-end review for 2009, and winning hearts every time she walks onstage. (more...)

Photo Flash: Production Photos for IS HE DEAD?; Opens at Beck Theatre 2/5

What happens when a group of poor artists stage the death of a friend to drive up the price of his paintings? A fake funeral, cross-dressing, and lovers' deceptions, to name a few.??Beck Center for the Arts presents the Cleveland premiere of the Mark Twain comedy, Is He Dead?, on the Mackey Main Stage, February 5 through 28, 2010. (more...)

ASC Presents GHOSTS OF TREASURE ISLAND

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) presents the final production of their 2009-2010 season: the Midwest Premiere of THE GHOSTS OF TREASURE ISLAND, adapted by Eric Schmiedl from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic 1883 adventure novel Treasure Island. THE GHOSTS OF TREASURE ISLAND features music and lyrics by the band Captain Bogg and Salty and is directed by Amanda Delheimer (The Cay, The Ash Girl). (more...)

Photo Flash: Yale Rep Presents COMPULSION

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director), THE PUBLIC THEATER (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director), and BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE (Tony Taccone, Artistic Director; Susan Medak, Managing Director) present the world premiere of COMPULSION by Rinne Groff, directed by Oskar Eustis, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, New Haven) January 29-February 28. Opening Night is Thursday, February 4. (more...)