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Breaking News: HBO Cancels LOOKING Led by Jonathan Groff; Movie Next!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 25, 2015


BroadwayWorld.com has learned this morning that HBO's LOOKING has sadly been cancelled. For the past few days, there have been endless articles after Sunday night's season finale of the show as to whether or not HBO would pick up the show for a third season. The show's amazingly talented cast, led by Broadway's Jonathan Groff (currently in HAMILTON at the Public Theater) has been praised for their frank storytelling. The show has been compared to a 21st century version of Armistead Maupin's TALES OF THE CITY.

Gay Men's Health Crisis Honors THE NORMAL HEART's Larry Kramer with Lifetime Achievement Award Tonight
by Movies News Desk - Mar 23, 2015


Volunteer AIDS organization Gay Men's Health Crisis honors THE NORMAL HEART playwright Larry Kamer at its annual spring gala tonight, March 23rd. Kramer will be the first recipient of the organization's special lifetime achievement award, to be called The Larry Kramer Activism Award.

BWW Recap: LOOKING Season 2 Ends With Relationship Trouble
by Misha Davenport - Mar 22, 2015


Patrick (Jonathan Groff) moves in with Kevin (Russell Tovey), but problems immediately begin to surface. Dom (Murray Bartlett) makes a shockingly adult decision regarding his friendship with Doris (Lauren Weedman). Will Agustin (Frankie J. Alvarez) and Eddie (Daniel Franzese) fair any better? Grab a seat, we'll get you caught up on the season finale of LOOKING.

STAGE TUBE: Jonathan Groff Duets with Mary-Mitchell Campbell for International Day of Happiness!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 20, 2015


In celebration of the third annual International Day of Happiness at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the NGO Relations and Advocacy Section of DPI held an expert global panel yesterday, exploring scientifically proven data that demonstrates the inverse relationship that wealth (both national and personal) can have on happiness. Broadway Conductor and Composer Mary-Mitchell Campbell, currently serving as musical director of Finding Neverland, and Founder of Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP) served as the event's Moderator. Campbell called upon her friend Jonathan Groff, who is currently appearing onstage in Hamilton, to celebrate the special occasion on Good Day New York. Below, watch as they perform 'Happy Days are Here Again' and 'Get Happy.'

Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Lead THE TEMPEST, Lily Rabe & Hamish Linklater Set for CYMBELINE This Summer at SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015


The Public Theater announced additional casting today for the 2015 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, beginning Wednesday, May 27 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. This summer will feature Shakespeare's late romances with THE TEMPEST, directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, and CYMBELINE, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Jesse Tyler Ferguson will return to the Park this summer as Trinculo in THE TEMPEST, along with Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe teaming up again with Daniel Sullivan on CYMBELINE to play Posthumus Leonatus/Cloten and Imogen, respectively.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 18th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 18, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Sound Of Music,' 'Empire' and 'Glee' stir up this week's TVs, 'First Wives Club,' 'Beauty And The Beast,' 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'First Date' claim their respective audiences,' Kokandy has more than 'The Full Monty,' Columbia's 'Oklahoma!,' lots at the Skokie Theatre and my upcoming busy weekend!

FINDING NEVERLAND Musical Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell to Moderate U.N.'s 'Day of Happiness'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 18, 2015


Broadway Conductor and Composer Mary-Mitchell Campbell, currently serving as musical director of Finding Neverland, and Founder of Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP) will serve as the event's Moderator.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Season Finale of HBO's LOOKING
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 16, 2015


In the season finale of HBO's LOOKING titled 'Looking for Home', Patrick reassesses his relationship, Dom wants to patch things up with Doris and Agustin celebrates at the mural-unveiling event.

WAKE UP with BWW 3/16/2015 - GOLDEN SHAMROCK Gala, BEST OF BROADWAY SINGS and More!
by Jessica Showers - Mar 16, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: GTG honors Kate Mulgrew and more at its GOLDEN SHAMROCK Gala, stars align for THE BEST OF BROADWAY SINGS at 54 Below and more!

BWW Recap: Patrick's Mom Returns with Big News on LOOKING
by Misha Davenport - Mar 15, 2015


Julia Duffy returns as Dana (Patrick's mom) with news that Patrick (Jonathan Groff) wasn't expecting on tonight's ep, 'Looking for sanctuary.' Gaze upon this recap, we'll get you caught up.

SOUND OFF: GLEE Swings From The Chandelier & Takes Us To Church In Its Penultimate Week Before It Sails Away
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 13, 2015


Today we are showcasing the many highlights of the second-to-last GLEE ever.

Jonathan Groff Set to Lead HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Concert in London
by Danielle Ashley Dias - Mar 13, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, as part of a new series of musical concert performances at the Royal Festival Hall, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING makes its London concert debut on May 19. Now according to Whatsonstage, Jonathan Groff, Hannah Waddingham and Clive Rowe are set to lead the concert, as J. Pierrepont Finch, Hedy La Rue and Twimble respectively.

Sean Combs & Mary J. Blige to Guest on Season Finale of ABC's BLACK-ISH; Jonathan Groff Directs
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 12, 2015


Music industry legends and longtime artistic collaborators Sean "Diddy" Combs and Mary J. Blige will reunite, this time on the small screen, as guest stars on the season finale of ABC's critically acclaimed hit comedy "black-ish,"

Jonathan Groff to Be Honored by Point Foundation for LGBTQ Advocacy
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 12, 2015


Point Foundation (Point) will honor actor Jonathan Groff, with the Point Horizon Award.

Jonathan Groff Talks Return to FROZEN & Broadway's HAMILTON
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 12, 2015


In a new interview with Gold Derby, discusses his new hit HBO series LOOKING, lending his voice to the new FROZEN short 'Frozen Fever,' and taking over a starring role in the Broadway bound musical HAMILTON.

HAMILTON's Jonathan Groff to Receive LGBTQ Point Horizon Award
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 11, 2015


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jonathan Groff, who will soon make his return to Broadway in the new musical HAMILTON, will be honored by the Point Foundation

TV Exclusive: CHEWING THE SCENERY- Randy Returns to the Newsdesk to Talk Groff, Oprah, Clarkson & More!
by Randy Rainbow - Mar 12, 2015


It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow! In this edition, Randy returns to the CTS Newsdesk to go over all of the latest Broadway news, including Oprah's next play, Jonathan Groff in HAMILTON, Kelly Clarkson's Broadway dreams, and so much more! Click below to check out the latest episode.

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