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EVERY LITTLE STEP - A CHORUS LINE Doc. Opens in Theaters April 17, 2009
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2009


EVERY LITTLE STEP opens in theaters on April 17th From Sony Pictures Classics. The film was Directed and Produced by James D. Stern & Adam Del Deo with Executive Producer - John Breglio. EVERY LITTLE STEP explores the incredible journey of A CHORUS LINE, from ambitious idea to international phenomenon. Through 15 years of continuous performances from the 70's to 90's and a revival beginning last year, A CHORUS LINE has touched generations around the world with stories so poignant, they could only have come from truth. The film compares and contrasts the original musical with the current revival. It investigates the societies in which they've debuted, and why the themes are so timeless and universal.

TV STAGE TUBE: Will Ferrell: Thank You America HBO Preview
by Eddie Varley - Mar 12, 2009


Will Ferrell stars in his first HBO special, a live, 90-minute performance of his current limited-run hit Broadway show, You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush. The program premieres Saturday March 14th at 9pm.

TV STAGE TUBE: EVERY LITTLE STEP - The Official Trailer
by Eddie Varley - Mar 10, 2009


The film EVERY LITTLE STEP explores the incredible journey of A CHORUS LINE, from ambitious idea to international phenomenon. BWW TV brings you the exclusive 'Official Trailer' for Sony Classic's EVERY LITTLE STEP right here on STAGE TUBE.

Photo Premiere: EVERY LITTLE STEP Movie Poster
by Eddie Varley - Feb 27, 2009


EVERY LITTLE STEP explores the incredible journey of A CHORUS LINE, from ambitious idea to international phenomenon. Through 15 years of continuous performances from the 70's to 90's and a revival beginning last year, A CHORUS LINE has touched generations around the world with stories so poignant, they could only have come from truth. The film compares and contrasts the original musical with the current revival. It investigates the societies in which they've debuted, and why the themes are so timeless and universal.

You're Welcome America... Breaks House Record Again at Cort Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Feb 24, 2009


WILL FERRELL?s You?re Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush, still in its first month of performances, has broken a Cort Theatre house record ? taking in $871,127 for the week ending on February 22ND. This breaks the house record set during the previous week, with an increase of almost $25,000.

YOU'RE WELCOME AMERICA Recoups
by Robert Diamond - Feb 19, 2009


Will Ferrell's You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush, still in its first month of performances, has now recouped its original investment of $2.09 million according to the New York Times.

YOU'RE WELCOME AMERICA Breaks Cort Theatre House Record
by Robert Diamond - Feb 17, 2009


WILL FERRELL?s You?re Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush, still in its first month of performances, has broken a Cort Theatre house record ? taking in $846,507.05 for the week ending on February 15th. This breaks the previous house record set during the first week of previews, with an increase of almost $10,000.

EVERY LITTLE STEP - A CHORUS LINE Doc. Opens in Theaters April 17, 2009
by Robert Diamond - Jan 27, 2009


EVERY LITTLE STEP opens in theaters on April 17th From Sony Pictures Classics. The film was Directed and Produced by James D. Stern & Adam Del Deo with Executive Producer - John Breglio. EVERY LITTLE STEP explores the incredible journey of A CHORUS LINE, from ambitious idea to international phenomenon. Through 15 years of continuous performances from the 70's to 90's and a revival beginning last year, A CHORUS LINE has touched generations around the world with stories so poignant, they could only have come from truth. The film compares and contrasts the original musical with the current revival. It investigates the societies in which they've debuted, and why the themes are so timeless and universal.

TV: Hairspray's Constantine Rousouli 'Flips' For BroadwayWorld
by Craig Brockman - Oct 17, 2008


Constantine Rousouli is the dreamy new Link Larkin in Hairspray. We gave him a FLIP video camera...

'HAIRSPRAY' Closing in January; Fierstein to Return; Shaiman Comments
by Eddie Varley - Oct 2, 2008


All signs indicate that 'Hairspray' will end it's successful run on January 18th, 2009. Official word is expected at any moment, there is also a strong chance that Harvey Fierstein will return to his Tony Winning role of Edna Turnblad to help the show go out in style.

'Hairspray' Stars Perry and Rousouli Guest on SIRIUS 'Live on Broadway' 10/1
by Eddie Varley - Sep 30, 2008


Broadway fans are invited to SIRIUS Live on Broadway with host Seth Rudetsky at the Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center each Wednesday at 12 noon ET to watch interviews and performances with their favorite Broadway stars. Tomorrow, Wednesday October 1st, Seth welcomes Hairspray stars Constantine Rousouli and Marissa Perry live and in person at 12:00PM.

Every Little Step... A Chorus Line Documentary Rights Sold to Sony Pictures Classics
by Robert Diamond - Sep 15, 2008


Variety is reporting that the North American rights for Every Little Step have been sold to Sony Pictures Classics. William Morris Independent represented the documentary in the sale. Future plans for the film have not yet been announced.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Olympic Gold Medalist Liukin Visits 'Hairspray'
by Walter McBride - Sep 12, 2008


On Thursday, September 11th 2008 the cast of HAIRSPRAY had two very special guests: Olympic all-around gold medalist Nastia Liukin and Original and Final cast member of RENT, Gwen Stewart. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were backstage to capture the moment.

MUST WATCH: Every Little Step...A Chorus Line Documentary - Trailer & Donna McKechnie!
by Robert Diamond - Sep 8, 2008


Debuting this weekend at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival was a new documentary called Every Little Step, a film tracing the history of Michael Bennett's A Chorus Line. The 'buzz' on the film is FANTASTIC.

Chorus Line Documentary to Have Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2008


The documentary film 'Every Little Step' will be premiering at the Toronto Film Festival on September 6th at 4:30PM, September 8th at 12:30 PM and September 13th at 9AM.

Crossley, Loprest and Rousouli Join 'Hairspray' Cast
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 29, 2008


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Charlotte Crossley will take over the role of Motormouth Maybelle beginning Tuesday, September 2 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.

Ashley Parker Angel to Play Final 'Hairspray' Performance 9/14
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 29, 2008


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that teen idol Ashley Parker Angel will play his final performance as dreamy Link Larkin on Sunday, September 14 at the Neil Simon Theatre after more than a year and half with the musical. Angel played his first performance, and made his Broadway debut, Friday, January 19, 2007.

Chorus Line Documentary to Have Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 26, 2008


The documentary film 'Every Little Step' will be premiering at the Toronto Film Festival on September 6th at 4:30PM, September 8th at 12:30 PM and September 13th at 9AM.

Aubrey O'Day Joins Hairspray Cast As Amber 7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2008


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane will make her Broadway debut as Tracy Turnblad's stuck-up arch-nemesis Amber Von Tussle on Friday, July 18, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street.

Aubrey O'Day Joins Hairspray Cast As Amber 7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2008


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane will make her Broadway debut as Tracy Turnblad's stuck-up arch-nemesis Amber Von Tussle on Friday, July 18, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street.

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