The cast of THE ADDAMS FAMILY is set to head into the studio on April 19th to record the show's previously announced cast recording produced by Decca Broadway. The cast recording is set to be released this June.
The Actors Fund celebrated the close of a year-long $10.1 million special campaign last evening at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, 1535 Broadway. Proceeds from the gala evening brought the grand total raised for the entertainment charity to $10.8 million.
Joe's Pub will be featuring a line-up of numerous Broadway stars this April and May including: Anthony Rapp, Sutton Foster, Billy Porter, Kevin Chamberlin, Justin Bond, Nora York, Jeffrey Johnson, Galt MacDermott and the Hair tribe.
Last week, Cindy Adams of the New York post polled the starry attendees of the recent ADDAMS FAMILY opening to find out what it really feels like to open a Broadway show and how the seemingly invincible performers temper their nerves. Broadway vets such as Hugh Jackman, Matthew Broderick, Christine Baranski and more weighed in on the question, all conceding that the experience is nothing short of terrifying.
Nathan Lane's next role may be in the classic Eugene O'Neill play, THE ICEMAN COMETH, in Chicago. TheDailyBeast.com is reporting that Lane may be set to play opposite Brian Dennehy in the production directed by Chicago's Robert Falls.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010. Broadway Beat was on hand to welcome the new musical to Broadway and brings you interviews with the cast and creative - plus clips from the show!
In a recent interview with 'The Daily Beast,' ADDAMS FAMILY star Nathan Lane talked about his role in the musical, theater columnist Michael Riedel, and a possible good-bye to musical theater.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010. BroadwayWorld.com was there to cover the opening night party at the Marriot Marquis!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010. BroadwayWorld brings you this sneak peek at the highly anticipated musical with highlights from the show!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY is currently in previews and opens at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010. In anticipation of its highly anticipated opening this week, BroadwayWorld brings you the first production photos!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY star Nathan Lane will join Kelly Ripa as guest co-host on 'LIVE! with Regis and Kelly' on Friday, April 16, 2010. Joining Ripa and Lane will be Tracy Morgan from '30 Rock' and the new film 'Death at a Funeral,' and the finalists from 'Project Runway.' Also, coming up this week from LEND ME A TENOR is the tenor himself, Anthony LaPaglia, sitting down with Regis and Kelly on Friday, April 9. LIVE! With Regis and Kelly airs at 9am EST on ABC.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY is currently in previews and opens at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010. In anticipation of its highly anticipated opening this week, BroadwayWorld brings you the first production photos!
On April 2, THE ADDAMS FAMILY star Nathan Lane appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman to talk about all things ADDAMS. In addition to discussing some show highlights, he revealed what it was like to perform for the Obama family, who recently took a trip to New York to see the production. Lane reveals that First Lady Michelle Obama herself took the time to write a hand written thank-you note to Lane for giving her one of the 'best nights she's ever had in the theater.' Click below to watch Lane on the Late Show.
In a recent interview with The Star Ledger, ADDAMS FAMILY star Bebe Neuwirth discussed her transition into the project and how she approached the role of Morticia, as well as her career working with Fosse and her career as a whole.
Los Angeles Times writer Chris Jones has recently taken a look at THE ADDAMS FAMILY's progression from conception to Broadway, specifically focusing on the troubles the show faced due to media and audience backlash over everything from character changes to cast rumors.