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Thorsten Kaye Joins Cast of SMASH
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2012


According to published reports, 'One Life to Live' star Thorsten Kaye has signed on to guest star on NBC's SMASH, which premieres tonight. Kaye will play a love interest for Anjelica Huston's character, Eileen.

El CBA de Madrid inicia el ciclo de LA EDAD DE ORO DEL MUSICAL AMERICANO
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 6, 2012


Del 23 de febrero al 15 de marzo tendrá lugar en el Círculo de Bellas Artes la proyección de las mejores películas musicales del cine americano en VOSE dentro del Ciclo LA EDAD DE ORO DEL MUSICAL AMERICANO. Entre otras, se podrán disfrutar joyas como Un Día En Nueva York, Siete Novias para Siete Hermanos o West Side Story. Las entradas cuestan 5 euros y para socios, mayores de 65 o carnet joven, 3.40.

Photo Flash: New Photos from SMASH - Will Chase & More!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2012


NBC has released promotional photos as well as a sneak peek of the 'Mr DiMaggio' episode of its highly anticipated drama series SMASH which will be premiering on Monday, February 6th from 10-11 p.m. ET.

SMASH Premieres Tonight on NBC!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 6, 2012


NBC's new Broadway-filled series SMASH has its premiere tonight at 10pm! The show, which is about a group of people who come together to put on a Broadway musical, was developed by NBC's Robert Greenblatt, Steven Spielberg, and Broadway producing team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. Broadway's Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman wrote the music for the show. Michael Mayer directed the project, and playwright Theresa Rebeck penned the script.

BROADWAY RECALL: Gentlemen Don't Prefer Eponine
by Michael Dale - Feb 4, 2012


The week's big casting news includes Megan Hilty in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes for Encores! and Samantha Barks in the screen version of Les Miserables.

STAGE TUBE: NEWSical's John Walton West Features Richard Ridge, Mandy Patinkin, Norbert Leo Butz, et al. in SMASH PROJECT Spoof!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 3, 2012


SMASH will have its premiere on the NBC network on February, 6, 2012. Developed from an idea of Executive Producer and multiple Emmy and Oscar winner Steven Spielberg, SMASH explores the subculture of musical theatre; celebrating the beauty and heartbreak of Broadway. Boasting a stellar cast from stage and screen, SMASH stars Emmy award winning actress Debra Messing, Academy Award winner Anjelica Huston, Katharine McPhee, Jack Davenport, Tony Award nominee Christian Borle, Megan Hilty and Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James. BroadwayWorld is obsessed with the hilarious video below, which features the talents of John Walton West in a GLEE PROJECT- like version of SMASH. The spoof features impressions of Norbert Leo Butz, Matthew Broderick, Terrence Mann, Mandy Patinkin, and BroadwayWorld'd own Richard Ridge! Click below to check it out!

First Songs from NBC's SMASH Now Available on iTunes
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 3, 2012


With the premiere of NBC's new critically acclaimed musical drama series SMASH, NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records will make select songs from each episode available on the iTunes store

STAGE TUBE: SMASH Star Katharine McPhee on Auditions, Making a Musical & More
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 1, 2012


American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee stars with Megan Hilty in NBC's new series about making a Broadway musical, called SMASH. This highly-anticipated show will air after The Voice at 10pm on February 6. Below, hear McPhee talking about the audition process for the show, where she plans to take her character and more!

In Another Marilyn Monroe Role! SMASH Star Megan Hilty to Star in GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES at Encores!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 1, 2012


Megan Hilty has been cast as Lorelei Lee, the diamond-loving blonde made famous by Carol Channing, in the Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, opening May 9 at New York City Center. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes will be directed by John Rando with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Randy Skinner and will play for seven performances, May 9 - 13, at New York City Center, 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 1st, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 1, 2012


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 'Smash' debut, two cabaret divas, 'Legally Blonde,' a TYA 'Joseph,' a Jerome Kern rarity, Bailiwick happenings and more!

STAGE TUBE: Katharine McPhee Sings 'Touch Me' in New Smash Promo
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 31, 2012


American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee stars with Megan Hilty in NBC's new series about making a Broadway musical, called SMASH. This highly-anticipated show will air after The Voice at 10pm on February 6. In this new promo for SMASH, Kahtarine McPhee sings 'Touch Me' as the audience gets a taste for the upcoming season.

18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Complete List of Nominees & Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 29, 2012


BroadwayWorld brought you the winners as they were announced throughout the evening; check below for a complete list!

Nominations Announced for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2012


Nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding performances in 2011 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood.

A Documentary, Main Stage Productions and 'Bloomsday' Set for The Schoolhouse Theater
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 26, 2012


Ah, Spring is in the air and The Schoolhouse Theater is planning to present a four-course meal of tantalizing fare. The following is a calendar of Main Stage theater performances and special events planned now through June.

The Estate of Michael Jackson Plans Grauman's Chinese Theatre Hand & Footprint Ceremony Celebrating The King of Pop, 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2012


The Estate of Michael Jackson announced today that Michael Jackson will be immortalized in a hand and foot print ceremony at Hollywood's legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre on January 26, 2012, starting at 11:00am, in a giant celebration of the legacy of the King of Pop and the Los Angeles debut of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, the critically acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production and top grossing tour in the United States, according to Pollstar.

Meryl Streep, Kenneth Branagh et al. Among Presenters at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, 1/29
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2012


Actor® recipients Kevin Bacon, Kenneth Branagh, Jean Dujardin, Tina Fey, John Krasinski, Kyra Sedgwick, Meryl Streep and Michelle Williams will be presenters at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today.

Photo Flash: Red Line Tours Unveils Souvenir Tickets
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 20, 2012


It was an eclectic representation Hollywood talent that gathered on Thursday at the Egyptian theatre. From Broadway hits like "Grease" and "Peter Pan" to films such as "Westside Story" and "E.T. The Extraterrestrial" as well as cast members of many TV classics from "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "My Three Sons," "Bewitched," "Happy Days" and "The Waltons" to "Y&R" and "Hanna Montana" were present as Red Line Tours proudly unveiled their new series of collectible souvenir tickets designed by world-renowned artist, Andre Miripolsky. What do all these individuals share in common? Answer - A love for Hollywood History and its preservation.

STAGE TUBE: Jack Davenport on SMASH's Derek Wills
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2012


Boasting a stellar cast from stage and screen, SMASH stars Emmy award winning actress Debra Messing, Academy Award winner Anjelica Huston, Katharine McPhee, Jack Davenport, Tony Award nominee Christian Borle, Megan Hilty and Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James. In the video below, McPheeDavenport chats about his character, Derek Wills, and what to expect from the new series!

STAGE TUBE: Josh Bergasse on the Choreography Behind SMASH
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2012


Boasting a stellar cast from stage and screen, SMASH stars Emmy award winning actress Debra Messing, Academy Award winner Anjelica Huston, Katharine McPhee, Jack Davenport, Tony Award nominee Christian Borle, Megan Hilty and Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James. In the videos below, choreographer Josh Bergasse chats with DanceOn about what to expect from the series.

Advance Screening of NBC'S SMASH a Big Hit!
by TV News Desk - Jan 20, 2012


Hodges and Hodges were on the scene for the advance screening of SMASH, NBC's behind the curtain look at what it takes to put on a Broadway show. The buzz was already huge (BWW covered the New York premiere last month) with many of Broadway's biggest stars giving the show a thumbs up. So, dressed up in our finest, we drove to San Francisco, dashing past the Curran and Orpheum theatres to make our way to the theater for the premiere.

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