Michael Urie News

Patti LuPone will be celebrated in an all-star evening of song and memories on Monday, March 12. The Acting Company will salute a founding member and board director with the help of two other founding members, Kevin Kline and David Schramm, joined by Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster, Harvey Fierstein, Zoe Caldwell, Laura Benanti, Boyd Gaines, Michael Urie, Melissa Errico, Howard McGillin, Steven Pasquale, Anthony Dean Griffey, Manoel Feliciano, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Tickets range from $75 to $175 from http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/226559 or at The Kaye Playhouse Box Office 212-772-4448. Benefit tickets, which include dinner with Patti LuPone and the cast, are available from 212-258-3111.

It was an 'Ugly Betty' reunion at HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING when Tony nominee Vanessa Williams stopped by the Al Hirschfeld Theatre to see Michael Urie as 'Bud Frump' in the show. The actress posted the photo on her WhoSay page, with the caption: 'Backstage w my best #UglyBetty pal @michaelurie starring on broadway in #How2SucceedInBusinessWithoutReallyTrying. He was hilarious, of course!' Check out the snapshot below!

During the Super Bowl today, February 5, NBC launched its "Brotherhood Of Man" network promo. Cast members of NBC shows including "Smash," "30 Rock," "Parks & Recreation," and "Parenthood" performed Frank Loesser's classic song from HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. In the current smash hit Broadway revival of the musical comedy, international superstar Nick Jonas performs the tuneful anthem and Mr. Jonas will guest star on the Monday, February 27 episode of "Smash."

Yesterday, January 30, Signature Theatre celebrated the offical opening of their new space, the Frank Gehry-designed Signature Center, located at 480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you photo coverage below!

SUBMISSIONS ONLY, Broadway's favorite behind-the-scenes webseries, today was designated 'Brilliant' by New York Magazine's The Approval Matrix, a quick guide to what's worth paying attention to in pop culture.

If you're looking for a quick roundup of this week's events, look no further: here are some of the best articles the week had to offer!

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 14-20.

Earlier this week, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING welcomed Nick Jonas in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch and Michael Urie as Bud Frump! In the video below, the duo quizzes each other on how much they know about one another. Click below to check it out!

"Submissions Only," Broadway's favorite behind-the-scenes sitcom, continues in its second season with special guest stars Kristen Johnston, Michael Urie, Hunter Foster and more in Episode 5. BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you the exclusive premiere of the new episode below!

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING yesterday welcomed Nick Jonas in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch, and joining him onstage is 'Ugly Betty' star Michael Urie who replaces Christopher Hanke in the show. In the video below, Broadway newcomer Urie chats about joining the cast as Bud Frump! Click below to hear what he had to say!

Nick Jonas and Michael Urie officially opened in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING last night, January 24th, to a bevy of hysterical fans at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. They join Beau Bridges to complete the show's newest starring trio. BroadwayWorld.com was there for the celebratory after party and brings you photo coverage below!

Nick Jonas officially made his Broadway return last night, January 24th, to a bevy of hysterical fans at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Starting performances alongside Jonas was Michael Urie as Bud Frump. They join Beau Bridges to complete the show's newest starring trio. BroadwayWorld.com was there for Jonas and Urie's premiere bows and brings you photo coverage of the curtain call below!

First the fans screamed for Daniel Radcliffe, then Darren Criss and now they are at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre screaming for Nick Jonas who made his Broadway return last night, January 24th. Starting performances alongside Jonas was Michael Urie as Bud Frump. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's high octane curtain call, followed by interviews with the new leads!

Following a limited three week engagement by Darren Criss, the next to step into the shoes of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. Check out the just released footage of Jonas in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside new costars Beau Bridges and Michael Urie.

Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next 'J. Pierrepont Finch' in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING beginning tonight through Sunday, July 1, 2012.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING said goodbye to Darren Criss yesterday, following a strictly limited three week engagement. Criss will return to his role as 'Blaine' on GLEE, and next to step into the shoes of J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. Joining him onstage is 'Ugly Betty' star Michael Urie who replaces Christopher Hanke in the show. Check out promo shots of the new cast below!

Harry Potter star and Broadway favorite Daniel Radcliffe took his final bow in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside costar John Larroquette on January 1. Yesterday, the actor appeared on the Jonathan Ross Show to talk about his new movie (The Woman in Black), life post-Potter and more - check it out below!

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING bids goodbye to Darren Criss today, following a strictly limited three week engagement. Criss will return to his role as 'Blaine' on GLEE, and next to step into the shoes of J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas.

"Submissions Only," Broadway's favorite behind-the-scenes sitcom, continues in its second season this month with special guest stars Kristen Johnston, Michael Urie, Hunter Foster and more appearing in Episode 5, which will air next Friday, January 27th exclusively on BroadwayWorld! Click below to watch the episode's trailer!