Corbin Bleu News

Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman Willis, the producers of the 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced today that Bianca Marroquin will take over the role of 'Daniela' for 9 weeks only from Saturday, June 12, through Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). In The Heights currently stars Corbin Bleu (through August 17), and beginning August 19 will star American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.

Corbin Bleu, who just added a final 3 weeks to his critically acclaimed run in In The Heights has been hard at work documenting his life backstage for BroadwayWorld.com with a Flip camera... Here's part 1.

Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman Willis, the producers of the 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced today that Seth Stewart will return to the role of 'Graffiti Pete,' the role he originated, for 4 weeks only from Monday, June 7, through Satuday, July 3, 2010 at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street).

Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman Willis, the producers of the 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights, announced today that Seth Stewart will return to the role of 'Graffiti Pete,' the role he originated, for 4 weeks only from Monday, June 7, through Satuday, July 3, 2010 at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). In addition Corbin Bleu has added a final 3 additional weeks to his critically acclaimed run in In The Heights. Corbin Bleu's final performance is Tuesday, August 17, and beginning August 19, In The Heights will star American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.

On Sunday, May 23, the Drama Desk Association hosted the 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Former Drama Desk Award winner Patti LuPone hosted the ceremony, which honored the best of Broadway and off in the 2009-2010 season. BroadwayWorld.com provided live coverage on the site throughout the ceremony and was also present in the audience to capture the best of the evening.

On Sunday, May 23, the Drama Desk Association hosted the 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Former Drama Desk Award winner Patti LuPone hosted the ceremony, which honored the best of Broadway and off in the 2009-2010 season. BroadwayWorld.com provided live coverage on the site throughout the ceremony and was also present in the audience to capture the best of the evening.

Last night, May 23, the Drama Desk Association hosted the 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Former Drama Desk Award winner Patti LuPone hosted the ceremony, which honored the best of Broadway and off in the 2009-2010 season. BroadwayWorld.com provided LIVE coverage on the site throughout the ceremony.

Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth, along with the cast of PROMISES, PROMISES was honored last night at a private event at Tony's diNapoli Restaurant in Times Square. The pair is newest addition to Tony's diNapoli's prestigious Broadway Wall of Fame and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the portrait unveiling!

Banana Shpeel celebrated it's opening night yesterday, May 19 at 7:00pm at the Beacon Theatre. Previews began on April 29 and performances are scheduled until August 29. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the starry arrivals.

Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth, along with the cast of PROMISES, PROMISES will be honored later this month at a by-invitation-only private event at Tony's diNapoli Restaurant, 147 West 43rd Street, between 6th Avenue and Broadway. The pair will be the newest addition to Tony's diNapoli's pretigious Broadway Wall of Fame.

Over 400 students representing 18 New York City public middle schools had the chance of a lifetime when they performed songs from Broadway musicals on the stage of the Majestic Theatre yesterday, May 17 as part of the 5th annual Broadway Junior Student Share program. This year's event was hosted by Corbin Bleu, currently starring on Broadway in In the Heights and one of the stars of Disney's phenomenally successful 'High School Musical' film and television series.

The popular young performer Corbin Bleu - starring on Broadway in the musical 'In the Heights' and star of Disney's run-away film and TV hit 'High School Musical' - will be the host when 400 New York City public school kids - ages 11 to 14 - make their 'Broadway debut' singing songs from Broadway musical as part of the 5th annual BROADWAY JUNIOR STUDENT SHARE on Monday, May 17.

Over 400 students representing 18 New York City public middle schools will have the chance of a lifetime when they perform songs from Broadway musicals on the stage of the Majestic Theatre (245 W. 44 St.) on Monday, May 17 from 10:45 a.m. to noon, as part of the 5th annual BROADWAY JUNIOR STUDENT SHARE program, this year hosted by the popular young performer CORBIN BLEU, currently starring on Broadway in the musical 'In the Heights' and one of the stars of Disney's phenomenally successful 'High School Musical' film and television series.

Autistic students, in 6th to 8th grade at PS 094 in Manhattan are preparing for a performance at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway (249 West 45th Street) on Monday, May 17th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Disney's High School Musical star Corbin Bleu will be on hand to lend his applause and serve as the event's master of ceremonies.

The popular young performer Corbin Bleu - starring on Broadway in the musical 'In the Heights' and star of Disney's run-away film and TV hit 'High School Musical' - will be the host when 400 New York City public school kids - ages 11 to 14 - make their 'Broadway debut' singing songs from Broadway musical as part of the 5th annual BROADWAY JUNIOR STUDENT SHARE on Monday, May 17.

Over 400 students representing 18 New York City public middle schools will have the chance of a lifetime when they perform songs from Broadway musicals on the stage of the Majestic Theatre (245 W. 44 St.) on Monday, May 17 from 10:45 a.m. to noon, as part of the 5th annual BROADWAY JUNIOR STUDENT SHARE program, this year hosted by the popular young performer CORBIN BLEU, currently starring on Broadway in the musical 'In the Heights' and one of the stars of Disney's phenomenally successful 'High School Musical' film and television series.

Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth, along with the cast of PROMISES, PROMISES will be honored later this month at a by-invitation-only private event at Tony's diNapoli Restaurant, 147 West 43rd Street, between 6th Avenue and Broadway. The pair will be the newest addition to Tony's diNapoli's pretigious Broadway Wall of Fame.

On Monday, April 26 and Tuesday, April 27, BC/EFA hosted the 24th ANNUAL EASTER BONNET COMPETITION. This year, the competition raised an impressive $3,265,700 by the 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies benefiting Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. Since it began in 1987, the 23 editions of the EASTER BONNET COMPETITION have raised over $42 million for BC/EFA. BroadwayWorld brings you the official video of the event, including interviews and clips of the most talked-about numbers.

Autistic students, in 6th to 8th grade at PS 094 in Manhattan are preparing for a performance at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway (249 West 45th Street) on Monday, May 17th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Disney's High School Musical star Corbin Bleu will be on hand to lend his applause and serve as the event's master of ceremonies.

Kenny Ortega, Eva Longoria and more introduce IN THE HEIGHTS to the California press! And actor Tony Plana interviews Lin-Manuel Miranda about the show's evolution from college production to Tony Award-winning hit. Afterward, BWW TV's Audra Stafford spoke with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Kenny Ortega about the casting of Corbin Bleu as Usnavi on Broadway.