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Barbra Streisand to be Honored with Elle's Legend Award
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2011

According to published reports, Broadway veterans Barbra Steisand will be honored with the L'Oréal Paris Legend Award at Elle's Women in Hollywood celebration. Additional honorees include: Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Naomi Watts Jennifer Aniston, Frieda Pinto, Evan Rachel Wood, and Stacey Snider. Additionally, Elizabeth Olsen will receive the Calvin Klein Collection Emerging Star Spotlight Award. The celebration will be held October 17 at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel.

Christopher Plummer & More Honored At Hollywood Film Awards Gala
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 26, 2011

The 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards, presented by Starz Entertainment, are pleased to announce honorees that will be recognized for their achievements at the festival's Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony, which will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 24, 2011.

All On The Line with Joe Zee Returns to Sundance Channel 11/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 14, 2011

Sundance Channel is putting a new group of designers through fashion rehab in season two of the critically-acclaimed series, 'All On The Line with Joe Zee.'

SOUND OFF: SCARFACE Onscreen & On Blu-ray
by Pat Cerasaro - Sep 5, 2011

Never more apparent than at this very moment in history, the operatic emotions, over-the-top theatrics and outrageous outspokenness of the 1983 SCARFACE, new on Blu-ray this week, burst forth from screens both large and small, depending on your preferred venue. And, with the fiery, ferocious fearlessness that Brian DePalma so astutely and assuredly weaves his web of debauchery and demons of the soul, heart and mind with - its apotheosis residing in Al Pacino's legendary essaying of the title role - the world finally seems ready to see SCARFACE for what it really is: a classic American film. No, there are not many modern day classics and there certainly have not been over the last thirty years since its release, but SCARFACE is unquestionably now part of the great pantheon of American films - just as much as CITIZEN KANE, CABSABLANCA and THE GODFATHER before it - and with Fathom's re-release of the film in movie theaters for one night only last week, the impact of the film as felt in its true artistic home was something akin to transcendental. Indeed, I was lucky enough to check out the HD print in a showing in Ithaca, NY, last week, which was also accompanied by an ultra-informative and revealing behind-the-scenes look at the production and subsequent legacy of the near-thirty-year-old film which is also available in an even more expanded form on the new Blu-ray - including new interviews with Brian DePalma, Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, Martin Bregman, as well as comments from fellow filmmakers and fans like Eli Roth (who shares a particularly hilarious anecdote about reciting Lopez's monologue for classmates in sixth grade). The new Blu-ray is packed to the brim with Special Features - including this brand new hour-long making-of documentary to go along with the hours of bonuses ported over from many of the prior DVD releases. Yet, above all of these other virtues, the reason you must own SCARFACE on Blu-ray is not just because the HD remastering of the image is pristine, the 7.1 sound is perfect and the Special Features are overwhelmingly enjoyable, but - most of all - it is because SCARFACE is American movie-making at its finest - and most emotionally, visually and outwardly operatic. It sings. And stings. And zings. And, bring it - all.

BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: Jackson Hurst & DROP DEAD DIVA - Plus, TREE OF LIFE, BIRD OF THE AIR & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Sep 4, 2011

Today we are kicking off the male-centric portion of our ongoing series of interviews with the stars of Lifetime's DROP DEAD DIVA with the heartthrob of the show and Jane's former fiancee in her past life, legal eagle Grayson, played by the dashing and suave Jackson Hurst. In addition to talking all about Season 3 of DROP DEAD DIVA and the future for Jane and Grayson - as well as the hiccups and roadblocks in his relationship with Deb, before, and, now, Jane, that have cropped up so precipitously along the way - we also analyze the various guest stars on the show over the seasons - everyone from Kathy Griffin to Samuel L. Jackson to Elliot Gould to Liza Minnelli and more! In addition, Hurst and I also discuss his past and future stage and screen roles and his experiences on sets and backstage - including a thorough discussion of working with director Terrence Malick on THE TREE OF LIFE and his starring role in the forthcoming September release, A BIRD OF THE AIR, by CHINATOWN scribe Robert Towne - as well as Hurst's own favorite films and ultimate career aspirations - plus much, much more!

THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK opens in Brazil!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - Aug 8, 2011

Chega ao Brasil mais um grande musical produzido pela TIME FOR FUN: As Bruxas de Eastwick, adaptação do filme homônimo, baseado no livro de John Updike, que estreia no Teatro Bradesco (Bourbon Shopping - Rua Turiassú, 2.100), em 14 de agosto e cumpre curta temporada de quatro meses em São Paulo.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: July 30- August 5
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 5, 2011

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 new 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!

HAIRSPRAY Comes To Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2011

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings its audiences another new Main Stage show with contagiously delightful Broadway musical, HAIRSPRAY! Winner of eight Tony Awards (out of thirteen nominations) including Best Musical, HAIRSPRAY offers two weeks of preview performances from August 5 - 18, with the official Press Opening Night on Friday, August 19.

HAIRSPRAY Comes To Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Previews August 5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2011

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings its audiences another new Main Stage show with contagiously delightful Broadway musical, HAIRSPRAY! Winner of eight Tony Awards (out of thirteen nominations) including Best Musical, HAIRSPRAY offers two weeks of preview performances from August 5 - 18, with the official Press Opening Night on Friday, August 19.

STAGE TUBE: NEW YEAR'S EVE Trailer Released!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2011

The highly -anticipated new movie, 'New Years Eve' features GLEE star Lea Michele, as well as stage veterans Robert De Niro, Sarah Jessica Parker, and many more. Click below to check out the first trailer for the film!

BWW Interviews: NIKKI BLONSKY Joins OC's Men Alive for 'GREASY HAIRSPRAY,' July 15-16
by Michael L. Quintos - Jul 12, 2011

Singer/actress Nikki Blonsky truly embodies that notion of overnight success. Plucked from obscurity at age 17, then-newcomer Blonsky beat out hundreds of young girls from a nationwide open casting call to land the coveted lead role in the big-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical HAIRSPRAY. On July 15-16, she will be slipping back into familiar territory as she joins MEN ALIVE: The Orange County Gay Men's Chorus for their 10th Anniversary Concert 'GREASY HAIRSPRAY' at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

HAIRSPRAY Comes To Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Previews August 5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 11, 2011

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings its audiences another new Main Stage show with contagiously delightful Broadway musical, HAIRSPRAY! Winner of eight Tony Awards (out of thirteen nominations) including Best Musical, HAIRSPRAY offers two weeks of preview performances from August 5 - 18, with the official Press Opening Night on Friday, August 19.

Why BroadwayWorld.com Can't Wait for NBC's SMASH
by Robert Diamond - May 20, 2011

Culled from as A-list a list as you are ever likely to acquire - Steven Spielberg, Robert Greenblatt, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Michael Mayer, Theresa Rebeck and Marc Shaiman/Scott Wittman onwards - SMASH is the adult answer to riveting dramatic musical entertainment coming with heart, laughs, unforgettable characters and some of the biggest twists this side of the starry stages on the Great White Way. Oh, yeah, and those hallowed Broadway halls, too. Plus, SMASH provides a great new opportunity to showcase the unbelievable talent on display on the stages of Broadway and Off-Broadway and beyond, particularly given the fact that it is shot in New York and it is being cast by the biggest casting director on Broadway, Bernie Telsey. Consider the theatre-centric casting LAW & ORDER times seventy six (trombones). All of New York is the talent pool from which the stage of SMASH shall be set. And, what exactly is SMASH about, anyway? Well, SMASH is all about Broadway and what makes a musical tick - from the very inception of the show's idea by the songwriters, through writing, rehearsals and the road; all the way to the big Broadway opening where dreams are made - and nightmares born - on one magnificent, momentous night. As viewers, we are taken inside the ticking clock of the show and we experience each and every one of the multitude of machinations enacted by everyone from the stars - Marilyn Monroe, and the actress playing her, Ivy; and, more importantly, her alternative, Karen - to the overworked director (Derek), harried songwriters Tom and Julia, and the speculative and cutthroat producer behind it all, Eileen.

BWW EXCLUSIVE: Shaiman & Wittman Talk SMASH, CATCH ME & More!
by Pat Cerasaro - May 18, 2011

Legends in their own time, ascending to the top ranks of the Hollywood and Broadway songwriting landscape, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman have accomplished and climbed to heights most of what many film fans, Broadway babies and general entertainment junkies only dream of witnessing and ascending to. Marc Shaiman's work with Trey Parker and Matt Stone on SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT prompted Stephen Sondheim - as he told me himself - to cite it as one of the best musicals of the era. And, it is - as is their Tony-winning Best Musical HAIRSPRAY, based on the film by Pope of Trash John Waters. Featuring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Queen Latifah and an all-around-amazing cast of triple-threats, the stunning Craig Zadan/Neil Meron-produced film version of HAIRSPRAY may be the greatest cinematic Shaiman and/or Wittman accomplishment so far. Then, there is CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - one of the snappiest new scores on Broadway in a strangely strong season of original scores - boasting boss Sinatra blues and sizzling Shirelles riffs and everything else that's swingin' in between. Up next for the team - onstage and off - is a stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY directed by Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, in addition to what is perhaps the most exciting prospect on their impossibly cluttered horizon: the new Steven Speilberg/Craig Zadan/Neil Meron musical/comedy/drama series SMASH which has just been picked up for the Fall season on NBC! In this exclusive, extensive and exhaustive conversation we cover it all from HAIRSPRAY to CATCH ME to CHARLIE to all about SMASH and far, far beyond!

Convocadas audiciones para el estreno en España de 'Hairspray'
by Roberto Rodriguez - Apr 15, 2011

El musical llegará de la mano de la productora Videomedia. En la primera fase se buscarán actores, cantantes y bailarines de tez negra o mestiza para cubrir diversos papeles del reparto y el elenco.

Hairspray en el Parque Warner Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 14, 2011

Con motivo del 10º aniversario del Parque Warner Madrid, Hairspray, el musical de Marc Shaiman y Scott Wittman basado en la película de John Waters, se estrenará muy pronto en el Teatro Hollywood de este parque temático.

Will Sasso Cast in 3 STOOGES Film; Hank Azaria and James Marsden Complete the Trio?
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 26, 2011

According to Deadline.com, Will Sasso has been cast as Curly in the upcoming film based on the world-famous slapstick TV series 'The Three Stooges.' Although casting is expected to officially be completed by the end of the week, Hank Azaria is a main contender to play Moe; James Marsden is being considered to play Larry.

Piedmont Players Holds Auditions for HAIRSPRAY, 2/7-8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2011

Piedmont Players Theatre in Salisbury, NC announces open auditions for it's next Mainstage Production, Hairspray.

Music Theatre of Connecticut Presents LOVE LETTERS, 2/4
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2011

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage is proud to present Scott Bryce and Jodi Stevens in 'Love Letters' by A.R. Gurney. One of the most beloved American plays of all time captures the romance of a lifetime as told through the couple's correspondence, and will be brought to life by celebrity couple and Connecticut residents Scott Bryce (Emmy nominee for ABC-TV's 'As the World Turns') and Jodi Stevens (Star of Broadway's 'Jekyll and Hyde' and 'Urban Cowboy'). Perfect for Valentine's Day, this limited engagement of 'Love Letters' will begin performances on February 4.

Piedmont Players Holds Auditions for HAIRSPRAY, 2/7-8
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2011

Piedmont Players Theatre in Salisbury, NC announces open auditions for it's next Mainstage Production, Hairspray.

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