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The road to stardom is often paved with amazing and devastating public and private events. In hour-long episodes of The Price of Fame, see the heartfelt stories of Shania Twain, Johnny Depp, Carrie Fisher, Patrick Swayze, Prince and Robin Williams. Whether it's turbulent family drama, harrowing substance abuse, outlandish spending habits or a combination of those and more, these celebrities all paid a hefty price for their fame. Giving viewers an intimate perspective on each story are personal accounts from the celebrity's family members and friends in addition to entertainment journalists who covered the rise, fall and sometimes rise again of the stars.

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Espinoza, Ephraim, Ashley & More Set For NYTB At The Duplex 11/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 30, 2009

The New York Theatre Barn announces the latest installment of NYTB at The Duplex, New York Theatre Barn's monthly cabaret series highlighting new composers, lyricists and performers....


Binion, Benson, Clause & More Star In DANCING WITH ABANDON At FringeNYC 8/23-29
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2009

DANCING WITH ABANDON, a Rock 'n' Opera Musical Comedy, receives its world premiere at the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival....


Jesse Cutler, Original 'Godspell' Member, to Release Memoir
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2008

Jesse Cutler, former child star and Grammy award winner for co-arranging the score (and performing) in the original Broadway production of Godspell, will his personal memoir of his life as a star in the 60's and beyond this fall....


Michael Urie to Lead Rattlestick's BUYER & CELLAR, Beginning 3/20
by Kelsey Denette - February 18, 2013

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that the world premiere of Buyer & Cellar, written by Jonathan Tolins, directed by Stephen Brackett, and performed by Michael Urie, will begin performances Wednesday, March 20 at Ratt...


THE DEVIL AND DAISY JANE Comes To Hollywood
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2011

The Devil and Daisy Jane-a new rock musical is a modern Faustian tale of reality TV, record deals and pop-culture mania. ...


Photo Coverage: Inside BUYER & CELLAR's Opening Night with Michael Urie!
by Walter McBride - April 04, 2013

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long present the world premiere of Buyer & Cellar, written by Jonathan Tolins, directed by Stephen Brackett, and performed by Michael Urie. Opening was last night, April 3, at Rattlestick Playwrights The...


Beyonce, Green Day & Lady Gaga Sweep VMAs With Three Moonmen Each
by Jessica Lewis - September 14, 2009

MTV turned New York City inside out for the '2009 Video Music Awards' as the network celebrated a legend and brought together the biggest names in music, TV, film and sports. Live from Radio City Music Hall, VMA icon Madonna opened the show and introduced the emotional and heartfelt tribute to Mich...


Binion, Benson, Clause & More Star In DANCING WITH ABANDON At FringeNYC 8/23-29
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2009

DANCING WITH ABANDON, a Rock 'n' Opera Musical Comedy, receives its world premiere at the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival....


'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 2nd, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - May 02, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Jessie Mueller, 'Cats,' '[title of show],' David Cromer's 'Rent' 'The Marvin Gaye Story,' 'Fame' seeks a tenor and more.......


2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 7: Oh, What JERSEY BOYS!
by Pat Cerasaro - May 18, 2012

Having more influence on subsequent seasons than many a Tony Award-winning Best Musical before it or since, the pioneering and trend-setting jukebox Four Seasons biomusical JERSEY BOYS in many ways bucked the trends of previous song-catalog shows by utilizing a dazzling set design, inventive staging...


ATC Presents MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, 10/16-11/28
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2010

It's 1927 and Ma Rainey, the Mother of the Blues, strides into a rundown Chicago recording studio to join a battling quartet of musicians. The great playwright August Wilson places this formidable artist at the center of a captivating drama of flamboyant personalities, professional jealousy, and sha...


THE UNSPOKEN Staged Reading Set for Josiah Theatre Works Tonight, 9/22
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2012

Josiah Theatre Works, celebrating four years of World Premiere dramas and musicals, continues its anniversary gala with a staged reading of the upcoming world premiere drama with music, The Unspoken, as well as a webseries acting as a continuation of the original world premiere play airing in Janua...


Binion, Benson, Clause & More Star In DANCING WITH ABANDON At FringeNYC 8/23-29
by Charlie Piane - August 21, 2009

DANCING WITH ABANDON, a Rock 'n' Opera Musical Comedy, receives its world premiere at the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival....


Langella Featured in CBSNews.com Interview
by Eddie Varley - January 25, 2009

Three-time Tony Award winner Frank Langella is among the American theater world's greatest living actors. Though he gained recognition as a film star in the 1970s, the stage has always been his first love. He spoke candidly with CBS Sunday Morning's Tracy Smith about his career, the work of an actor...


THE DEVIL AND DAISY JANE Comes To Hollywood
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 24, 2011

The Devil and Daisy Jane-a new rock musical is a modern Faustian tale of reality TV, record deals and pop-culture mania. ...


Country Music Star Joe Nichols Cast As Lead In New Musical PURE COUNTRY
by Charlie Piane - April 09, 2009

Country music star, CMA Winner, ACM Winner and four-time Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols has been offered the role made famous by George Strait in the Broadway production of the hit movie, Pure Country. According to producer Randall L. Wreghitt, the musical is in the process of securing the remainder of ...


STAGE TUBE: Liza Minnelli On Michael Jackson's Death and Fame To ET
by Eddie Varley - August 31, 2009

Michael Jackson, music industry icon, passed away on June 25th. Liza Minnelli spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the death of her good friend Michael Jackson and the price of fame. ...


New Musical PURE COUNTRY by Theatre and Country Vets Aims for Spring 09 on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2008

Producers Randall L. Wreghitt, Chris Presley and Ellen Rusconi announced today that PURE COUNTRY, a brand-new original musical, will have its World Premiere as part of the 2008-2009 Broadway Season....


BLUE MAN GROUP Comes to San Francisco May 24th - June 19th
by Linda Hodges - May 18, 2011

On days when Kalen Allmandinger is feeling blue, it's actually a really great thing. In fact, he's required to be blue because he's part of the world renowned performance extravaganza known as Blue Man Group. This trio of bald, silent (think Charlie Chaplin on steroids), blue-latex-coated performer...


BUYER & CELLAR, Starring Michael Urie, to Transfer to Barrow Street Theatre, 6/18-24
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2013

Producers Darren Bagert, Dan Shaheen, and Ted Snowdon have announced that the hit comedy Buyer & Cellar, starring Michael Urie ('Ugly Betty'), written by Jonathan Tolins, and directed by Stephen Brackett, will transfer to the Barrow Street Theatre for a ten-week engagement beginning Tuesday, June 18...


Dick Cavett To Appear in NYC Today
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2011

Socrates in the City presents What Is the Price of Fame? Eric Metaxas interviews TV Talk Show Legend and New York Times Columnist Dick Cavett on "Celebrity, Fame, and other small topics."...


CLTC Presents THE WHO'S TOMMY 7/16 Through 8/23
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2009

City Lights Theater Company of San Jose proudly presents the epic rock musical THE WHO'S TOMMY by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. The production previews on Thursday, July 16th and Friday, July 17th, 2009, with the Gala Opening Performance on Saturday, July 18th, 2009. A post-show discussion will be...


Dick Cavett To Appear in NYC June 23
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 06, 2011

Socrates in the City presents What Is the Price of Fame? Eric Metaxas interviews TV Talk Show Legend and New York Times Columnist Dick Cavett on "Celebrity, Fame, and other small topics."...


THE UNSPOKEN Staged Reading Set for Josiah Theatre Works, 9/22
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2012

Josiah Theatre Works, celebrating four years of World Premiere dramas and musicals, continues its anniversary gala with a staged reading of the upcoming world premiere drama with music, The Unspoken, as well as a webseries acting as a continuation of the original world premiere play airing in Janua...


ATC Presents MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, 10/16-11/28
by Nicole Rosky - September 21, 2010

It's 1927 and Ma Rainey, the Mother of the Blues, strides into a rundown Chicago recording studio to join a battling quartet of musicians. The great playwright August Wilson places this formidable artist at the center of a captivating drama of flamboyant personalities, professional jealousy, and sha...







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