STAGE TUBE: Catherine Zeta-Jones Chats ROCK OF AGES on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins
- Jun 14, 2012
Catherine Zeta-Jones appeared on this morning's 'Today' show to promote her new movie ROCK OF AGES, a big screen adaptation of the long-running Broadway show. The actress told 'Today' anchor Matt Lauer that she 'loves any chance to sing and dance!' Check out the interview below!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 13th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson
- Jun 13, 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. Our Tony Award wrap-up, all that 'Rock Of Ages,' three musical tribute shows, two operettas, a stellar TYA 'Beauty' and Kristin Chenoweth, plus more!
Photo Coverage: Broadway Celebrates ROCK OF AGES Film in Times Square
by Walter McBride
- Jun 12, 2012
Last night, June 11, The Broadway cast of Rock Of Ages celebrated the upcoming Rock Of Ages film at the Regal E-Walk Stadium Theaters in Times Square. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the screening and pre-show red carpet and brings you complete photo coverage below!
2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 29: CHICAGO
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jun 9, 2012
With only one day to go before the big day on CBS at 8 PM tomorrow, today we are shining a spotlight on a currently-running Broadway musical that has recently become the longest-running American musical in Broadway history - beating even the champ, A CHORUS LINE - John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's landmark 1920s vaudeville satire CHICAGO.
Catherine Zeta-Jones Among Upcoming Guests on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins
- Jun 8, 2012
Catherine Zeta- Jones ('Rock of Ages'), Maggie Gyllenhaal ('Hysteria'), Meghan McCain (author, America, You Sexy Bitch), Tyra Banks and a musical performance from Gladys Knight are among the guests on THE VIEW JUNE 11-15.
SOUND OFF Special Interview: Adam Shankman Talks ROCK OF AGES, HAIRSPRAY & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jun 7, 2012
Today we are talking to the noted director of one of the most successful stage-to-screen adaptations of the new century, HAIRSPRAY, about his brand new feature film adaptation of Broadway's currently running 80s stadium rock smash hit ROCK OF AGES - the eminently talented Adam Shankman. Discussing the starry cast of ROCK OF AGES - Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand and Mary J. Blige included - as well as the expanded songstack of the reconceived film version - which now includes Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock N Roll' and Def Leppard's 'Pour Some Sugar On me', among others - Shankman imparts his infectious enthusiasm for the movie musical format and expresses his relishing of the exciting possibilities afforded by the heavy metal jukebox property. Additionally, Shankman reminisces on his experiences filming HAIRSPRAY and confirms his future re-teaming with HAIRSPRAY and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL superstar Zac Efron on an upcoming film comedy which begins shooting next month, titled THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, co-starring Jason Bateman and Goldie Hawn. Plus, memories of choreographing Paul Thomas Anderson's BOOGIE NIGHTS, directing two episodes of GLEE, working with Carrie Ann Inaba on ROCKULA more than twenty years ago (his film debut), anecdotes about SMASH - and much, much more!
STAGE TUBE: First Listen - ROCK OF AGES Movie Soundtrack!
by Caryn Robbins
- Jun 4, 2012
Directed by Adam Shankman ('Hairspray'), New Line Cinema's adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES hits theaters June 15th. Get a first listen to the soundtrack from the upcoming film below!
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: May 26- June 1
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 1, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: HARVEY returns to Broadway, Anne Hathaway dreams a dream, Norm Lewis get a caricature, and so much more!
Comedy Central's WORKAHOLICS Season 3 to Premiere 5/29
by BWW
News Desk
- May 29, 2012
The notorious co-workers and roommates, Adam, Blake and Ders, are back in their cubes and ready for more office hijinx in the third season premiere of the COMEDY CENTRAL hit series WORKAHOLICS. Ten all-new episodes kick off on Tuesday, May 29 at 10:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Full Casts of Local Productions - Starring Sally Struthers, Hunter Herdlicka, Liz Callaway and More!
by BWW News Desk
- May 20, 2012
Pittsburgh CLO has announced casting for its summer season, which includes six shows, featuring the national tours of Come Fly Away and The Addams Family, and CLO original productions of A Chorus Line, Annie, Fiddler on the Roof and Sunset Boulevard. Notably, A CHORUS LINE brings on board a slew of the show's national tour veterans, ANNIE stars Sally Struthers as Miss Hannigan, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF features Broadway's Lewis J. Stadlen, Susan Cella, Hunter Herdlicka, Joel Robertson, Emily Shoolin and Kay Walbye. Liz Callaway and Walter Charles are set to star in SUNSET BOULEVARD.
Varla Jean Merman Stars in THE MEDIUM at P-Town's Art House, Now thru 6/3
by BWW News Desk
- May 18, 2012
Varla Jean Merman aka Jeffery Roberson plays the title role in Menotti's THE MEDIUM at The Art House directed by Donna Drake. Produced by Provincetown Counter Productions in association with Mark Cortale this production runs from tonight, May 18th - June 3rd. Elizabeth Hastings who has conducted for both New York City Opera and College Light Opera on Cape Cod will music direct. The cast also includes Stefanie Izzo as Monica, Edmund Bagnell as Toby, Shannon Carson as Mrs. Gobineau, Peter Kendall Clark as Mr. Gobineau and Maria Elena Armijo as Mrs. Nolan. This production is slated to transfer to the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre in NY for a limited engagement in the fall. For Art House tickets please visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 508-487-9222.
2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 6: ROCK OF AGES Rocks Radio City
by Pat Cerasaro
- May 17, 2012
Today's memorable Tony Awards moment for the ages comes courtesy of a former AMERICAN IDOL contestant-cum-Broadway leading man - Constantine Maroulis, who was nominated for Best Actor In A Musical at the 2009 Tony Awards ceremony - leading a cast of 80s mall-hair-ed New Jerseyians all armed with a song a prayer in a performance from the Tony-nominated 80s stadium metal jukebox hit ROCK OF AGES.
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