Andrew Rannells News

Grammy Award winner Andrew Rannells will perform for the first time in the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) 'Broadway, My Way,' being held tonight, April 6th at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.

If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of April 1!

A constellation of Broadway, TV and film stars are set to perform for the 29th Annual S.T.A.G.E. Gala to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.

Here are some of the familiar Broadway faces appearing in prime time tonight (Tuesday April 2, 2013)!

On tomorrow's season finale of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'The Big Day,' The wedding is finally here and despite all of the challenges that pop up throughout the day, Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) are dead set on getting married before the arrival of their baby, but their son has other plans. 'The Big Day' airs April 2 at 9:30 p.m. on NBC.

On next week's new episode of NBC's THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'Finding Name-O,' Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) are facing the hardest decision of their relationship, what to name their baby. The conflict prompts Goldie (Georgia King) to reveal the origin of Shania's (Bebe Wood) name leading to brief identity crises for both of them. Later, While breezing through their wedding planning, David suggests that Bryan invite his mother Colleen (guest star Mary Kay Place), but her added opinion leads to more conflict and an unusual resolution. Meanwhile, Clay (Jayson Blair) decides it's time to let Goldie know how he feels, after receiving some unsolicited advice from Brice (guest star John Stamos). NeNe Leaks also stars. 'Finding Name-O' airs Tuesday, April 2 at 9:00 p.m. on NBC.

Ghostlight Records has announced the digital release of THE JOE ICONIS ROCK AND ROLL JAMBOREE on April 16, 2013. The new album is a collection of songs performed by Joe and his merry band of musical theater misfits. Epic theater ballads, simple folk songs, heavy rock rave-ups and bar room sing-alongs coexist in this eclectic, borderline-insane line up of tunes. The album will be available through all digital music outlets.

NBC's THE NEW NORMAL will take on the controversial Boy Scout ban on gays. In today's EWonline, series star Justin Bartha discusses the episode.

Here are some of the familiar Broadway faces appearing in prime time tonight (Tuesday, March 26)!

Andrew Rannells, Krysta Rodriguez, Nick Blaemire and more will be part of Joe Iconis & Family. After a sold-out holiday run, musical theater writer Joe Iconis will bring his 'unique mash-up of showtune cabaret and rock and roll jamboree' back to 54 Below.

ALEX NEWELL, one of the newest cast members of FOX's groundbreaking mega-hit series, 'Glee,' has been added to the cast of the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) 'Broadway, My Way,' being held on Saturday, April 6th at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. David Galligan directs for the 29th time with John McDaniel returning as Musical Director.

On tonight's new episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'Blood, Sweat and Fears,' when Bryan (Andrew Rannells) begins researching natural child birthing techniques, he challenges David (Justin Bartha) to put away his medical degrees and accept that an alternative method of delivery may be better for their baby. However, a video shown in class proves to be more than he can handle. Meanwhile Goldie (Georgia King), despite her fears, turns to Brice (John Stamos) to help her find a new retail space so that she can expand her growing children's clothing business. Elsewhere, Shania (Bebe Wood) helps Rocky (NeNe Leakes) to confront the insecurities she's feeling about her maternal ability. THE NEW NORMAL airs every Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. on NBC.

Following the breaking news that NBC had booted its Broadway-themed series SMASH to Saturday nights, the network has announced a slew of switch-ups to its primetime schedule. Read on for for the full listing of updates, but keep in mind: things don't look good for Ryan Murphy's freshman comedy THE NEW NORMAL

Genre-bending musical artist Yoko Ono has agreed to allow NBC's The New Normal to feature one of her deceased husband's most beloved and cherished songs in the season finale of the freshman series - John Lennon's 'Beautiful Boy'.

At last night's PaleyFest panel in Los Angeles, the cast and producers of NBC's comedy THE NEW NORMAL revealed some surprises about the upcoming episodes of its freshman season. Deadline reports that the show's co-creator Ryan Murphy confirmed that John Stamos, who hosted the panel, would continue to appear in his guest role as realtor 'Brice' in future episodes of the show.

The 21st annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised $6 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS.

On next week's all new episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'Rocky Bye Baby,' despite being completely against having a baby shower, Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) finally relent after seeing how much Shania (Bebe Wood), Goldie (Georgia King) - and especially Rocky (NeNe Leakes) -- want to throw one for them.

Consummate theatre director David Galligan will be directing Broadway, My Way for this year's S.T.A.G.E. event benefiting AIDS on Saturday April 6 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Galligan has given tirelessly to this project since it started back in 1984. Just about every composer has been honored with maybe the exception of Noel Coward and the last 3 years have been devoted to Original Casts of Broadway musicals. This year Broadway, My Way offers something different.

Here are some of the familiar Broadway faces appearing in prime time tonight (Tuesday, February 19)!