Matthew Morrison News

BroadwayWorld spoke this week with Emmy, Tony and two-time Golden Globe-nominated Matthew Morrison of GLEE fame and Broadway's HAIRSPRAY and THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA about his engagement to Renee Puente, how he spent last month promoting his new album WHERE IT ALL BEGAN in the UK, and his return to Broadway's nightclub 54 Below in 'Up Close and Personal with Matthew Morrison.'

Ryan Murphy Tweeted the news today that American Idol alum Adam Lambert will be joining the cast of GLEE for the series fifth season on FOX. No word yet on whether his role will be as a series regular, in a recurring capacity, or as a guest star.

According to TV Line's Michael Ausiello, the fifth season of FOX's GLEE will feature four new recurring characters.

Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar Idina Menzel and popular BroadwayHollywood crossover star Taye Diggs - husband and wife in real life - will host a special fundraising event for their kids' charity A BROADER WAY later this month, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg.

LIVE's Ripa and Strahan will showcase some of Broadway's top productions when "Broadway Week" returns the week of July 22.

She's better known to younger audiences for her TV work, but Arlene Phillips has had a glittering career in the theatre - and even now she continues to diversify, producing the new UK tour of Midnight Tango.

In an interview with today's Digitalspy.com, Glee star Matthew Morrison revealed that he hopes the romance between the show's Kurt and Blaine does not lead to marriage on the upcoming season.

In an interview with TVLine.com, Jane Lynch commented on the recent casting shake-up on her long-running FOX TV series GLEE.

This July and August, 54 BELOW, the performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife, presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. In addition at 54 Below is the WBGO Jazz Series on Tuesday nights, as well as Late Night at 54 Below: 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher, and vocal competition 'The Callback.' Located just below legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Matthew Morrison is engaged to his girlfriend of two years, model Renee Puente. The marriage will be the first for both.

Popular stage, screen and small screen GLEE star Matthew Morrison returns to NYC cabaret venue 54 Below for six encore shows this July following his successful debut at the beginning of this month with two sold-out performances.

Douglas Hodge stars as Willy Wonka in the brand-new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. Directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, the story is brought to life with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (Grammy winners for Hairspray; Smash), with a book by award-winning playwright and adaptor David Greig (The Bacchae; Tintin In Tibet). The shows opened last night, June 25 and you can check out photos from the opening night curtain call and after party below!

Douglas Hodge stars as Willy Wonka in the brand-new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. Directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, the story is brought to life with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (Grammy winners for Hairspray; Smash), with a book by award-winning playwright and adaptor David Greig (The Bacchae; Tintin In Tibet). The shows opens tonight, June 25 and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet below!

Will music students soon be bringing in an apple for a real-life Mr. Schuester? According to Yahoo.com GLEE star Matthew Morrison, aka Glee choir leader Will Schuester, has announced plans to open a string of 'Glee schools'.

Broadway star and GLEE major player Matthew Morrison takes fans and gleeks behind the scenes of his new solo album WHERE IT ALL BEGAN in a new behind-the-scenes video featurette that has just been released.

The judges and participants of FOX's hit reality series MASTERCHEF got a whole new education this week thanks to Sue Sylvester herself, Jane Lynch, as well as the rest of the Glee gang joining in for a gleek-tastic episode worth remembering.

Glee's Matthew Morrison recently visited a school in London and taught a group of students a song, as well as offered his advice on how to succeed in the entertainment business and life in general. Click below to watch!

Two major FOX enterprises team up tomorrow night on the network when MASTERCHEF judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot oversee a party catering to the accomplished cast of the hit musical dramedy series GLEE.

Actor Matthew Morrison stopped THE TALK yesterday to preview his new album,'Where It All Began.' The GLEE star treated the audience to a performance of 'On the Street Where You Live' from the Broadway musical, 'My Fair Lady.' Check out the appearance below!

Matthew Morrison announced his plans for a one-show only London appearance on his Facebook page yesterday