THE X FACTOR ALUMNI - JLSOctober 6, 2009They may not have been last year's winners, but JLS have already become one of X Factor's success stories, and surely proof that the groups category should not be axed.
Photo Coverage: The Third Annual 'The New York Times Great Children's Read'October 6, 2009Bernadette Peters, Gregory Jbara, Cheyenne Jackson, Matt Cavenaugh, Constantine Maroulis and Linda Eder were among the participants of the third annual New York Times 'Great Children's Read.' The day-long event was a free celebration of reading featuring live entertainment for children and families, presented by Target.
Nicole Roberts Comments on Her Father's Condition to The NY Times: 'He Experienced A Minor Seizure'October 6, 2009Tony Roberts, aged 69, 'took ill' on stage during this past Sunday's matinee of The Royal Family, resulting in the curtain coming down and the cancellation of the rest of the performance. An ambulance was called and Roberts has brought to the hospital, with no further word on his condition at the time. The actor was taken to St. Luke's-Roosevelt the last update was that Roberts was in stable condition.
Photo Flash: GLEE - Upcoming Episode Sneak PeeksOctober 6, 2009The upcoming GLEE episode 'Takedown' airs Wednesday, Oct. 14th and after that the following episode, 'Mash-Up' will air on Wednesday, Oct. 21st. GLEE is seen Wednesdays at (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. You can see some sneak peek images of the new shows right here on BWW!The upcoming GLEE episode 'Vitamin D' airs Wednesday, October 7th (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. You can see some sneak peek images of the new show right here on BWW!
BWW WEST END: Barrowman & Burke Join 'LA CAGE'October 6, 2009John Barrowman leads the sparkling new cast in the West End production of La Cage aux Folles at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London. Our West End video partners, Reelkandi.tv were there to bring you all the excitement of as Barrowman and Simon Burke joined the cast- right here on BWW TV!
JERSEY BOYS Original Cast Album Certified PlatinumOctober 6, 2009Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, adds another award to its crowded mantle. The Original Cast Recording has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
TWITTER WATCH: HAMLET - 'Have skull, will travel'October 6, 2009BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!
HAMLET With Jude Law Opens on Broadway 10/6October 6, 2009Preview performances began Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed byMichael Grandage. The production officially opens tonight, October 6th, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only.
BWW DISCOUNTS Celebrates AVENUE Q's Return to Off-Broadway!October 6, 2009To celebrate AVENUE Q's return to Off-Broadway BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to purchase tickets at a very special 'Housewarming Celebration' price! After more than 6 years of delighting audiences at Broadway's Golden Theatre, this deliciously naughty musical has taken its irresistible charm to New World Stages!
Charlotte Cloe Fox Wind Wins F. Otto Haas AwardOctober 6, 2009The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia announced that Charlotte Cloe Fox Wind was honored with the F. Otto Haas Award for an Emerging Philadelphia Theatre Artist, a cash award of $10,000, at the 15th Annual Barrymore Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 5 at 7:00 PM at the Walnut Street Theatre. The award is given to a Philadelphia theatre artist (director, designer, actor or writer) who shows outstanding promise in his or her field and is dedicated to working in the Philadelphia theatre community.
Lantern Theatre Company Wins 2009 Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre Education and Community ServiceOctober 6, 2009The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia is pleased to announce that Lantern Theatre Company was the recipient of the 2009 Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre Education and Community Service for its Classroom Connections Program. Actor Tony Danza, now an English teacher at Northeast High School, presented the award at the 2009 Barrymore Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 5 at the Walnut Street Theatre.