Neil Patrick Harris To Guest Judge On AMERICAN IDOL This SeasonAugust 26, 2009E! Online reports that theatre favorite Neil Patrick Harris will be a guest judge on Fox's AMERICAN IDOL this season. The 'How I Met Your Mother' star joined the judges table this week for the Dallas auditions. The ninth season of AMERICAN IDOL will premiere on Fox in January 2010.
STAGE TUBE: Fox's GLEE - Sneak Peek - Matthew Morrison Sings 'Gold Digger' August 26, 2009GLEE is an uplifting series with biting humor that features a soundtrack of hit music from past to present. The show follows an optimistic high school teacher, WILL SCHUESTER (Matthew Morrison), as he tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential.
STAGE TUBE: NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman Talks Future GoalsAugust 26, 2009The U.S. Senate issued a unanimous consent confirmation of Rocco Landesman as the next Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. In this official NEA video, new chief Landesman discusses what is ahead for the organization.
Pop Music Legend Ellie Greenwich Passes Away At 69August 26, 2009Ellie Greenwich was one of the most successful songwriters of the modern pop music era. She was one of the major influences on the 60?s rock and roll, a music that continues alive and well today. Her songs have sold in the tens of millions, and earned her 25 gold and platinum records.
RIALTO CHATTER: LA CAGE AUX 'MANDY'?August 26, 2009The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports today in his 'Broadway Matinee' column in the The New York Post that stage and screen star Mandy Patinkin is keen to join the upcoming Broadway transfer of London's critically acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.
William Joseph Performs At Mesa Arts Center 11/7August 25, 2009Pianist, composer and performer William Joseph brings his powerful live show to Mesa Arts Center Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. for his first headlining show in his hometown, after touring around the world and the rest of the U.S. William incorporates pop and rock influences into his original compositions and memorable covers.
EW Reveals First Look At Jackman And Craig In A STEADY RAINAugust 25, 2009Entertainment Weekly reveals the first publicity photo of Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig in character for the Broadway play A STEADY RAIN. Jackman and Craig play Chicago cops who are lifelong friends who must offer their differing accounts of a few harrowing days that changed their lives forever.
STAGE TUBE: THE WEDDING SINGER National Tour Vlogs - 'Pre-Show Rituals'August 25, 2009Get a glimpse into the backstage life of the National Touring Company of the hit Broadway musical The Wedding Singer. The online vlogs created by cast member, Kyle Kleiboeker (Hell's Kitchen, The Musical, NBC's Lipstick Jungle) give you a unique inside look on what its like to travel across the country.
Perez, Ferrera, Lopez Among 2009 ALMA Award NomineesAugust 25, 2009CLR (National Council of La Raza)-the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization-today announced that this year's revamped 2009 ALMA Awards® will showcase more Latino talent in more arenas than ever before. NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía and Executive Producer Eva Longoria Parker made the announcement at a news conference at Beso Restaurant, Longoria Parker's Latin-themed restaurant in Hollywood. Among the major changes to this acclaimed show is the addition of a co-host, the actor, comedian, and talk show host George Lopez.
Boggess and Barrett Lead UK Reading Of New Musical REBECCA 10/2August 25, 2009Producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza for Global Broadway Productions are pleased to announce that Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid), Brent Barrett (Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular, Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun) and Pia Douwes (Chicago) will headline an upcoming industry reading of the Broadway/West End-bound musical REBECCA on Friday, October 2 in London.
STAGE TUBE: MTV's 'VMA SIDE STORY' - Full VersionAugust 25, 2009MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical.