Elle News

According to The Washington Post, Molly Smith, artistic director of Arena Stage has signed on to direct a production of Eric Coble's THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN on Broadway in the Spring of 2013, a production that'll mark Broadway debuts for both. Lead producer Larry Kaye has said that signed on to star will be Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella.

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is now playing in Sydney at the Lyric Theatre, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.

Doie Lounge, a California-based line of eco-friendly, locally made, luxurious robes, have added three new color combinations to its assortment of robes for brides and bridesmaids.

Olney Theatre Center, the award-winning, year-round arts and entertainment destination, announces the cast of their upcoming production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical Cinderella. With memorable songs such as "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible," and "Ten Minutes Ago" Cinderella runs on Olney Theatre Center's Mainstage from November 14 to December 30, 2012.

Songbook Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Trey Songz has unveiled details of his upcoming 'Chapter V World Tour Presented by ooVoo,' appropriately titled after his fifth studio album, 'CHAPTER V,' which was released on August 21st and debuted at #1 on Billboard's 'Top 200 Albums' chart, as well as the 'Top R&B Albums' and 'Top Digital Albums' charts, and a Top 10 debut on the U.K. Albums chart. The 25 date U.S. tour -- which features RCA recording artists Miguel & The Kaleidoscope Dreams Experience and introducing Elle Varner -- will see the R&B superstar taking the sounds of 'CHAPTER V' worldwide.

Elle Fanning has proven time and time again, that much like her older sister, she is a force to be reckoned with on the red carpet.

On Friday, October 12th at 7:00 pm, first-time author Charlotte Rogan will discuss her bestselling literary novel,The Lifeboat, with author and Litchfield County resident Dani Shapiro at the Warner Theatre's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre. The event is free and open to the public.

North Carolina Theatre's Legally Blonde The Musical is being presented at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium October 9-14, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

The Time Out New York Lounge is currently presenting Season Three of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DRAG! This sassy elimination competition spanning eight Wednesdays features themed performances, ruthlessly scrutinized by a rotating panel of celebrity judges, at the Time Out New York Lounge.

North Carolina Theatre's Legally Blonde opens this week at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium of the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. Over the weekend, I had the chance to peek behind the scenes and into dress rehearsal to give you a taste of what's to come.

According to Amazon.com, the book Broadway Musicals: From the Pages of The New York Times by Ben Brantley will be released today, October 9, 2012.

Legally Blonde The Musical officially opened Thursday October 4 at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney to huge applause, roaring laughter and a well-deserved full house standing ovation.

Karine Morin and her business partner, Terry D'amore, have recently taken the beauty industry by storm with their one-of-a-kind wash cloth. 'We sold over 700 cloth in a box wash cloths in the first three weeks alone,' says D'amore. 'We were so excited about helping women to really enjoy their cleansing routine after a hard day's work.'

Last night's event featured Monday, Ryann Redmond, who is making her Broadway debut in BRING IT ON. Check out photos from the concert below!

Elektra recording artist Marina And The Diamonds has revealed a new series of North American dates on her ongoing 'Lonely Hearts Club' headline tour. Powered by SOL REPUBLIC, the trek -- which celebrates her critically acclaimed second album, 'ELECTRA HEART' -- gets underway December 3rd at Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre and then continues through mid-December. Joining Marina on the dates will be Swedish electropop sensations Icona Pop.

Industry Bar has established a tradition of featuring some of the weeks most anticipated must- see entertainment. In addition to having one of the city's hottest happy hours, the popular gay watering hole hosts a week's long cornucopia of evening entertainment including Tuesday night's Sweet Spot, Thursday's Queen, Sunday's Guyote Ugly and, of course, DIVA! Mondays. Featuring live musical performances by celebrated artists, DIVA! Mondays stars the illustrious Marty Thomas (XANADU, WICKED, THE SECRET GARDEN) alongside Kelly King (MICHAEL BOLTON, BABYFACE), Alexa Green (WICKED), and Marissa Rosen (MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING). This month, the show will 'bring it' to the next level, courtesy of Broadway's BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL. For six weeks only, beginning Monday, October 1, a new female cast member from the blockbuster hit will take the DIVA! stage to prove that she's got what it takes to "Bring It On". Show times begin promptly at 11pm.

What made news around the world this week? Check out our regional roundup for the week of September 24! Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see out productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!

Intendant Christian Struppeck freut sich bereits jetzt die Hauptdarstellerin bekannt geben zu können, die ab Februar in der Rolle der „Elle Woods“ zu sehen sein wird. Barbara Obermeier, gebürtige Münchnerin und bereits bekannt aus VBW-Produktionen wie SISTER ACT (Mary Roberts) TANZ DER VAMPIRE (Sarah) und REBECCA überzeugte die Castingjury und niemand geringeren als Broadway-Starregisseur und Choreograph Jerry Mitchell von ihrem außergewöhnlichen Gesangs- und Schauspieltalent.

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret (KKC) proudly presents its annual 'Peek-A-Boo: An Ooky Spooky Halloween Burlesque' ('Peek-A-Boo'), Fridays, beginning tonight, September 28 through October 26 at 11 p.m. at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln. Hosted by Mr. Bones, 'Peek-A-Boo' showcases Halloween-themed burlesque performances by special guests Red Rum, Sauda Namir, Viva La Muerte and Ammunition. The evening concludes with an eye-popping, glow-in-the-dark finale, inspired by the song, 'Red Right Hand'.

Industry Bar has established a tradition of featuring some of the weeks most anticipated must- see entertainment. In addition to having one of the city's hottest happy hours, the popular gay watering hole hosts a week's long cornucopia of evening entertainment including Tuesday night's Sweet Spot, Thursday's Queen, Sunday's Guyote Ugly and, of course, DIVA! Mondays. Featuring live musical performances by celebrated artists, DIVA! Mondays stars the illustrious Marty Thomas (XANADU, WICKED, THE SECRET GARDEN) alongside Kelly King (MICHAEL BOLTON, BABYFACE), Alexa Green (WICKED), and Marissa Rosen (MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING). This month, the show will 'bring it' to the next level, courtesy of Broadway's BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL. For six weeks only, beginning Monday, October 1, a new female cast member from the blockbuster hit will take the DIVA! stage to prove that she's got what it takes to "Bring It On". Show times begin promptly at 11pm.