Seinfeld-Helmed 'Colin Quinn Long Story Short' Extends NYC Run Thru Sept. 4 July 28, 2010Former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member and writer Colin Quinn will return to the New York City scene when he debuts his new one-man show 'Colin Quinn Long Story Short' directed by Jerry Seinfeld. Due to popular demand, the show will extend its run through Saturday, September 4 at the Bleecker Street Theatre (located at 45 Bleecker Street between Bowery and Lafayette Street). The production began performances on Saturday, June 19th and will now play an eleven week limited engagement.
Photo Coverage: GLEE Academy Concert in Hollywood!July 28, 2010Last night, July 27, the cast of GLEE performed a special concert, the GLEE Academy Event at the Music Box Theate in Hollywood. Everyone's favorite Gleeks were in attendance, including Broadway darlings Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison. BroadwayWorld brings you official red carpet coverage of the event below!
STAGE TUBE: Damiano, Esper & Riabko Promote 'Responsibility in the Arts'July 28, 2010For many young adults, being responsible for oneself is hard enough. But for young Broadway stars who take on other personalities, 'doing the right thing' can become even more complicated. As Broadway actors immerse themselves in their characters, they take on additional responsibilities: the responsibility to be authentic, to be true to the role and to share a character and set of experiences with the audience.
Cheyenne Jackson to Lead 'Vocal Adrenaline' on GLEE, Season 2July 27, 2010EW.com's Ausiello Files confirms that Cheyenne Jackson is the latest stage and small screen favorite to join the cast of GLEE as a recurring guest star - specifically, as the new coach of Vocal Adrenaline (taking over for Idina Menzel's character).
Rachelle Rak Celebrates Debut Album Release at Bartini Tonight, 7/27July 27, 2010Film and Broadway stage actress Rachelle Rak is starting a new chapter in her artistic career with the recent release of her debut album, SAS. In celebration of the release, Rak will be judging a singing competition at Bartini tonight, July 27, at 10:30pm and performing her single, 'SAS' at 11:30pm.
Doug Hughes to Helm WHIPPING MAN for MTC; Opens Feb. 1, 2011July 27, 2010Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce the New York premiere of Matthew Lopez's THE WHIPPING MAN, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (The Royal Family, Doubt). The limited engagement will begin previews at MTC's New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street) on Thursday, January 13, 2011 in preparation for a Tuesday, February 1, 2011 opening night.
Photo Flash: Peters & Stritch in NIGHT MUSIC - First Look!July 27, 2010Tony, Grammy & Golden Globe Award winner Bernadette Peters began performances in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC alongside Tony & Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch on Tuesday, July 13th. See below for the first official photo coverage of pair in performance!
Judi Dench to Sing 'Clowns' for Sondheim at 80 Prom, 7/31 July 27, 2010The BBC reports that stage and screen star Judi Dench will pay special tribute to Stephen Sondheim on July 31, 2010 as part of the Sondheim at 80 BBC Proms event, celebrating the composer's 80th birthday. Dench will perform her rendition of 'Send In the Clowns' from A Little Night Music, which she claims to be 'hugely exciting' but 'daunting.' The song selection for the actress was a no-brainer, as allegedly, 'On hearing Dame Judi's performance of Send In The Clowns at the National Theatre in 1995, Sondheim is said to have told the acclaimed actress: 'It's yours now.'
HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Debuts in Concert at Joe's Pub, 9/13July 26, 2010'Heathers: The Musical' is making its New York City debut with a concert at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater on Monday, September 13th at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The concert will feature songs from the upcoming musical with a full band. Some of Broadway's greats will lend their voices for this special evening. Specific casting details will be announced shortly.
STAGE TUBE: RACE's Izzard Visits Jimmy FallonJuly 26, 2010RACE's Eddie Izzard appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon July 12 to chat about joining the cast and his documentary 'Believe,'which was recently nominated for an Emmy Award.
Photo Flash: Signature's 'ANGELS' Meet & GreetJuly 26, 2010On July 16, 2010 the Signature Theatre Company hosted the staff, cast, crew and designers of ANGELS IN AMERICA for a meet and greet to kick off the production. BroadwayWorld brings you official photo coverage of the event below, courtesy of The Signature Theatre.
STAGE TUBE: Original 'Annie' McArdle Talks Playing 'Hannigan'July 26, 2010On Saturday, July 24, Broadway star Andrea McArdle opened the North Carolina Theatre's production of ANNIE as 'Miss Hannigan,' some 30 years after her Tony-nominated performance in the title role on Broadway. To hear McArdle talk about what it's like coming full circle, click below!
Haviland Stillwell Releases 'How I Role' Album, 9/12July 26, 2010Broadway and Television's 'tight little ball of spunk, bad ass and class,' Haviland Stillwell will celebrate the release of her album, HOW i ROLE, in her debut(ante) concert at Joe's Pub in New York City on September 12, 2010 at 7:30pm. Broadway audiences know Stillwell as an original cast member in the revivals of LES MISERABLES and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. TV and film work includes the recent feature Lifetime movie THE CLIENT LIST (Lifetime, with Jennifer Love Hewitt), EASTWICK, SIX DEGREES, NOW AND THEN and BELOW THE BELTWAY.
STAGE TUBE: GLEE Visits Comic Con!July 26, 2010The cast and creatives of GLEE made a special appearance at the 2010 Comic Con fest. in San Diego this weekend, spending several hours chatting and signing autographs for fans. Click Below to see GLEE at Comic Con!