TV: Harvey Fierstein on HAIRSPRAY and ebay - Full Interview!August 5, 2011Yesterday, BroadwayWorld brought you an overview of HAIRSPRAY rehearsal and clips of interviews with the company. Today we are bringing you the full interviews with select stars! CLICK HERE to watch (or rewatch!) the rehearsal and click below to hear more from everyone's favorite Mama, Harvey Fierstein.
TV: Marissa Jaret Winokur on Resurrecting 'Tracy' - Full Interview!August 5, 2011Yesterday, BroadwayWorld brought you an overview of HAIRSPRAY rehearsal and clips of interviews with the company. Today we are bringing you the full interviews with select stars! CLICK HERE to watch (or rewatch!) the rehearsal and click below to hear more from Tracy herself, Marissa Jarret Winkour!
TV: Nick Jonas Talks Hollywood Bowl's HAIRSPRAY - Full Interview!August 5, 2011Yesterday, BroadwayWorld brought you an overview of HAIRSPRAY rehearsal and clips of interviews with the company. Today we are bringing you the full interviews with select stars! CLICK HERE to watch (or rewatch!) the rehearsal and click below to hear more from Nick Jonas.
HAIRSPRAY Feat. Fierstein, Winokur, Jonas et al. Opens at the Hollywood Bowl Tonight!August 5, 2011HAIRSPRAY, starring original (and Tony-winning) Broadway leads Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur opens tonight, August 5, at the Hollywood Bowl in LA. The cast additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos.
Brooke Shields Extends Run In THE ADDAMS FAMILY Through 2011August 4, 2011Stage and screen star Brooke Shields will extend her run as Morticia in the hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY for an additional two months through Saturday, December 31 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Shields had originally planned to end her limited engagement on Sunday, October 30. 'I am having the time of my life playing Morticia with this wonderful company of actors. Morticia is such a delicious role and THE ADDAMS FAMILY is such a fantastic and iconic piece of entertainment that I just couldn't resist the invitation to extend,' said Shields.

STAGE TUBE: Lauren Ambrose at the Mic - Musical Theater's Newest StarAugust 4, 2011BroadwayWorld announced yesterday that Lauren Ambrose has landed the coveted role of Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL in the first Broadway production of the musical since it originally opened in 1964. FUNNY GIRL, which features music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill and book by Isobel Lennart, will be directed by Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher.
The news came as a surprise to many, as Ambrose - while a screen favortie and sometimes stage star - is not a regular in the big musical circuit. In fact, the announcement had many asking...can she sing?
Ambrose, in fact, has powerhouse vocals and has been singing since childhood. She is the lead singer of jazz, swing and ragtime-style Leisure Class band, and in trained in opera at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. Many may also recall Ambrose's famous belt-out of the 'Rainbow of Reasons' gag in a 2006 episode of Six Feet Under. The theater world certainly has a lot to look forward to when this soulful songstress reimagines Fanny onstage.
Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Tour Cast on Set of the Show's Film - First Look!August 4, 2011After being so impressed by the video 'Waiting For Shankman' created by the ROCK OF AGES 1st National Tour Cast, director of the ROCK OF AGES movie Adam Shankman, has put them in the movie! Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the touring cast and ROCK OF AGES dance team as their 'Juke Box Hero' personas.
Joanna Gleason et al. Lead Roundabout's SONS OF THE PROPHET; Previews Begin Sept. 30August 4, 2011Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full cast of the New York premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois. The cast will feature Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth Mackay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).
Photo Coverage: Joan Allen Hosts Successful Benefit for Miracle HouseAugust 5, 2011Miracle House, a New York City charity that provides temporary housing, meals and advocacy to caregivers and patients coming to the city for critical medical treatment, hosted its 11th Annual Cocktails by the Bay event, hosted by Tony-winning actress and ardent Miracle House supporter, Joan Allen in Sag Harbor, New York.
BWW Now Seeking St. Paul Contributing Editors!August 3, 2011Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is now accepting inquiries for St. Paul Contributing Editor positions as we gear up for the new season! Applicants should be industry enthusiasts and have an interest in giving local theater prominence on the largest theater site on the net.
BWW Now Seeking Vermont Contributing Editors!August 3, 2011Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is now accepting inquiries for Vermont Contributing Editor positions as we gear up for the new season! Applicants should be industry enthusiasts and have an interest in giving local theater prominence on the largest theater site on the net.
BWW Now Seeking Portland Contributing Editors!August 3, 2011Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is now accepting inquiries for Portland Contributing Editor positions as we gear up for the new season! Applicants should be industry enthusiasts and have an interest in giving local theater prominence on the largest theater site on the net.
BWW Now Seeking Raleigh Contributing Editors!August 3, 2011Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is now accepting inquiries for Raleigh Contributing Editor positions as we gear up for the new season! Applicants should be industry enthusiasts and have an interest in giving local theater prominence on the largest theater site on the net.
BWW Now Seeking Oklahoma Contributing Editors!August 3, 2011Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is now accepting inquiries for Oklahoma Contributing Editor positions as we gear up for the new season! Applicants should be industry enthusiasts and have an interest in giving local theater prominence on the largest theater site on the net.
BWW Now Seeking Austin Contributing Editors!August 3, 2011Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is now accepting inquiries for Austin Contributing Editor positions as we gear up for the new season! Applicants should be industry enthusiasts and have an interest in giving local theater prominence on the largest theater site on the net.