Matthew Morrison News

Matthew Morrison will not be returning to SOUTH PACIFIC this month, as was rumored, and will therefore not be taking part in the 'Live from Lincoln Center' performance, according to a report by Playbill.com. Morrison is currently at work filming the second season of the Emmy-nominated show GLEE.

GLEE's Ryan Murphy has confirmed that Jonathan Groff will return for the show's second season, People's TV Watch reports. Groff will appear in two episodes in the spring.

GLEE co-creator Ryan Murphy has received CDs and a note saying 'I hope you'll consider some of these songs for GLEE' from Paul McCartney, CNN's Marquee Blog reports.

Yesterday, August 2, 2010, Fox Networks held their annual All Star Party at the Santa Monica Pier in Califonia. BroadwayWorld brings you the red carpet arrivals below!

Zap2it reports on some upcoming GLEE details, shared by executive producer/creator Ryan Murphy at a press conference today. On upcoming guest directors, Murphy reveals: 'Adam Shankman is doing one, I think that's great. I think he's doing Episode 8 or 9 of the first 10.' As for future GLEE-helmers, he says, 'I'm just now getting calls from big movie directors who love the show. I can't say who they are obviously. I have talked to Baz Luhrmann about it. I love him and he loves the show, but his schedule is so crazy.'

The 26th Annual Television Critics Association Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

Audiences will be whisked away to 1960s Baltimore when Pittsburgh CLO presents Hairspray July 20 - August 1 at the Benedum Center. Adapted for the stage from John Water's 1988 film, Hairspray ran on Broadway for over six years and has since become a toe-tapping hit all over the world.

'Glee' stars Lea Michele and Heather Morris were recently interviewed by Access Hollywood about season two's upcoming Britney Spears tribute episode. Michele, who has read the script, describes it as '15 music videos inside this episode, very much like the Madonna [tribute episode].' Heather Morris, who plays 'Brittany,' will be playing Britney Spears in a dream sequence. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the interview below!

Last night, July 27, the cast of GLEE performed a special concert, the GLEE Academy Event at the Music Box Theate in Hollywood. Everyone's favorite Gleeks were in attendance, including Broadway darlings Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison. BroadwayWorld brings you official red carpet coverage of the event below!

EW.com's Ausiello Files confirms that Cheyenne Jackson is the latest stage and small screen favorite to join the cast of GLEE as a recurring guest star - specifically, as the new coach of Vocal Adrenaline (taking over for Idina Menzel's character).

According to Deadline.com Chord Overstreet has been cast as a new member of New Directions on Glee.

According to Celebritology.com Co-Creator of GLEE Ryan Murphy confirmed that Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel will return to the hit show this fall reprising their respective roles. Murphy says the appearances will be guest appearances not regular roles.

The cast and creatives of GLEE made a special appearance at the 2010 Comic Con fest. in San Diego this weekend, spending several hours chatting and signing autographs for fans. Click Below to see GLEE at Comic Con!

At Comic- Con, GLEE creator Ryan Murphy announced that next season, the show will present a 'Rocky Horror' episode.

Perez Hilton reports that 'Glee' creator and executive producer Ryan Murphy is finalizing a four-year deal with 20th Century Fox for $24 million. It will include profits from 'Glee' music, merchandise, and touring productions. The deal could net Murphy up to $10 million per year if 'Glee' continues its current rate of success.

Audiences will be whisked away to 1960s Baltimore when Pittsburgh CLO presents Hairspray July 20 - August 1 at the Benedum Center. Adapted for the stage from John Water's 1988 film, Hairspray ran on Broadway for over six years and has since become a toe-tapping hit all over the world.

After the TONY AWARDS (the official end-of-season) I finally had the time to pay attention to all the books for review on my desk. With the record-breaking heat this summer, staying inside, in air-conditioned comfort, and reading has been a fantastic way to spend the days. The SUMMER Book Report will be coming out in a matter of days, but I thought ONE book in particular should be our SPOTLIGHT, as it has particulare summer appeal and quite an interesting, rich and comical history.

This summer, the great American tradition of summer stock theatre is being brought to New York City by CAP21: America's Musical Theatre Conservatory & Theatre Company. The inaugural season will celebrate the women of Broadway.

GLEE actress Amber Riley performed live on Fox TV before Tuesday's Major League Baseball All-Star game. Just before her performance, she was interviewed on GLEE's 19 Emmy nominations, her grasp on newfound fame, and what it's like to perform in front of crowds.

GLEE actress Amber Riley performed live on Fox TV before Tuesday's Major League Baseball All-Star game.