The Broadway aimed musical adaption of the 90's cult classic Jawbreaker will receive an industry reading in Manhattan on October 13th under the direction of Gabriel Barre. With a book by Darren Stein (writer and director of the film) and a score by Jeffrey Thomson and Jordan Mann (Jonathan Larson award winners), the cast includes Diana DeGarmo (Hair, Hairspray), Joanna Glushak (Les Miserables, Urinetown), Van Hughes (American Idiot, 9 to 5, Hairspray), Tracy McDowell (Rent), Ryah Nixon, Marty Thomas (Wicked, Xanadu) and Libby Winters (American Idiot).
According to TVGuide.com, Broadway veteran Diana DeGarmo has signed on to star on 'The Youngand the Restless.' DeGarmo will play 'Jersey-girl daughter of mob boss Angelo (Mike Starr).'
The stars aligned this past weekend when SNL star Ana Gasteyer made the West Coast debut of her new show 'Elegant Songs from a Handsome Woman' for three nights only at the Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles.
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!
The Hollywood Bowl's production of HAIRSPRAY reunites original Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur. Both Fierstein and Winokur, playing mother Edna Turnblad and daughter Tracy Turnblad, were awarded Tony Awards for best leading actor in a musical and best leading actress in a musical respectively for their appearances in HAIRSPRAY on Broadway. This is the first time that they have performed these roles together in Los Angeles; this is also Fierstein's Hollywood Bowl debut.
The Hollywood Bowl's gigantic, often star-studded outdoor summer musical has through the years been one of the most anticipated annual concert events in Southern California. And this year, with their rousing revival of HAIRSPRAY, the hype actually delivered on its promise--for the most part. Genuinely the most charming, energetic staged musical the Hollywood Bowl has mounted in the past few years, HAIRSPRAY--which continues with just two more performances on August 6 and 7--was a lively, entertaining treat, highlighted by the thrilling presence of Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur reprising their Tony-winning roles.
If you're looking for a quick roundup of all the events in the theatre world this week, look no further: here are some of the best articles the week had to offer!
The Hollywood Bowl's production of HAIRSPRAY reunites original Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur. Both Fierstein and Winokur, playing mother Edna Turnblad and daughter Tracy Turnblad, were awarded Tony Awards for best leading actor in a musical and best leading actress in a musical respectively for their appearances in HAIRSPRAY on Broadway. This is the first time that they have performed these roles together in Los Angeles; this is also Fierstein's Hollywood Bowl debut.
The Hollywood Bowl's production of HAIRSPRAY reunites original Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur. Both Fierstein and Winokur, playing mother Edna Turnblad and daughter Tracy Turnblad, were awarded Tony Awards for best leading actor in a musical and best leading actress in a musical respectively for their appearances in HAIRSPRAY on Broadway. This is the first time that they have performed these roles together in Los Angeles; this is also Fierstein's Hollywood Bowl debut.
The Hollywood Bowl's production of HAIRSPRAY reunites original Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur. Both Fierstein and Winokur, playing mother Edna Turnblad and daughter Tracy Turnblad, were awarded Tony Awards for best leading actor in a musical and best leading actress in a musical respectively for their appearances in HAIRSPRAY on Broadway. This is the first time that they have performed these roles together in Los Angeles; this is also Fierstein's Hollywood Bowl debut.
Yesterday, 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.
Yesterday, 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!
Yesterday, 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, 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.
As is their yearly tradition, tomorrow morning, Friday August 5th at 10am will be the free, open to the public dress rehearsal for HAIRSPRAY at the Hollywood Bowl. It'll be sunny tomorrow to make sure to pack your sunscreen as it can get hot out there!
HAIRSPRAY is hitting the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Original (and Tony-winning) Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur lead the cast, which additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos. Click below for Matthew Rodrigues' extended interview with Diana DeGarmo!
HAIRSPRAY is hitting the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Original (and Tony-winning) Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur lead the cast, which additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos. Go behind the scenes of the production by clicking below!
HAIRSPRAY is hitting the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Original (and Tony-winning) Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur lead the cast, which additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos. It is no wonder, then, that BroadwayWorld's Matthew Rodrigues sang (literally) his enthusiasm when offered the opportunity to visit the company in rehearsal. Click below to meet the crew and watch Matt get his own hair coiffed by the stars of HAIRSPRAY!
Accoording to IMDB, Jennifer Lopez will indeed return as a judge for the eleventh season of FOX's American Idol. THough no official contract has yet been signed, bu Lopez has agreed to return with a $20 contract.
