TV: NYMF 2009 - OPEN THE DARK DOORSeptember 22, 2009Banned in Russia, David Lefort Nugent brings his next show, Open the Dark Door, to The New York Musical Theatre Festival beginning October 8th at 8pm.
TV: FAME - 'BLACK & GOLD' ClipSeptember 22, 2009A reinvention of the original Oscar -winning hit film, Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work.
The First Annual 'PHANTOM' Fans Week RecapSeptember 22, 2009Phantom Fan Week: I'll resist the temptation to write 'Phantom Phans' but, in truth, even though I am very used to fans, I've never seen anything quite like this. The deal was that fans of Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular (the very aptly named version of the show at The Venetian) could come to Las Vegas and get total immersion in their favorite entertainment. There were behind-the-scenes tours, meet-and-greets with key people in the production, a masquerade ball, dinner with the producers and a farewell brunch. It was three days that fans of anything or anyone - show, actor, singer, sports team - would love. I was fortunate to attend five of the events and, herewith, my report.
BWW WEST END: The Phantom Of The OperaSeptember 21, 2009Based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath The catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.
Photo Flash: Tony Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda On Fox's HOUSESeptember 21, 2009Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda will guest star this upcoming season on Fox's dramatic hit series HOUSE. Miranda will appear in the show's upcoming season premiere tonight, September 21st as title character House's psychiatric hospital roommate.
STAGE TUBE: Hugh Jackman's 2009 Emmy-Winning Oscars Opening NumberSeptember 21, 2009The 2009 Emmy Award for Original Music and Lyrics went to William Ross, John Kjmbrough, Dan Harmon, Rob Schrab, and Ben Schwartz for their 81st Annual Academy Awards, Song: 'Hugh Jackman Opening Number.' You can watch the number right here on STAGE TUBE!
STAGE TUBE: Emmys 2009: Neil Patrick Harris - 'Put Down The Remote'September 20, 2009Tony Award-winning composing team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman wrote a little something special for Neil Patrick Harris at this year's Emmy Awards. The song 'Put Down The Remote' opened the evening with a swinging sound and a comic nod to the night's nominees.
STAGE TUBE: Kristin Chenoweth Wins 2009 Emmy Award!September 20, 2009Stage and Screen favorite Kristin Chenoweth has won the 2009 Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series. She starred in the ABC series 'Pushing Daisies,' where she was nominated for the Emmy Award and has won for her comic and inspired work.