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New Video Promo For John Cameron Mitchell In HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 3, 2015

John Cameron Mitchell returns to his most famous role!

VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris Shares THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE Obsession in All-New Funny or Die Video
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 2, 2015

Neil Patrick Harris is the world's biggest Thomas & Friends fan, and he's not about to let some little kids take that away from him.

SOUND OFF: Four Fabulous Features Of This Week's GLEE
by Pat Cerasaro - Feb 28, 2015

Today we recount a quartet of highlights from one of the final nights of GLEE ever. Only four left!

BWW Asks - Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato: Who Should Be HEDWIG's Next Yitzhak?
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 27, 2015

While upcoming casting for Yitzhak will be announced in the coming weeks, BWW contemplates who would be the perfect actress to take over the role?

Tony Winner Lena Hall Will Depart HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2015

Hedwig and the Angry Inch's Tony Award winner Lena Hall will play her final performance as Yitzhak on Saturday, April 4. Hall created the role of Yitzhak at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) earning rave reviews for her performance being called 'excellent,' (New York Times), 'dazzling' (Harper's Bazaar), 'magnificent' (The Chicago Tribune), and 'simply wonderful' (The Hollywood Reporter).

Swarovski Used 95,000 Crystals for This Year's Oscars
by Jennifer Diamond - Feb 25, 2015

For the eighth year, the Austrian crystal house dressed the Dolby Digital Theatre in Los Angeles for the annual Academy Awards. Working with Tony Award-winning production designer Derek McLane for the third year running, a total of 95,000 Swarovski crystals were used to bring unprecedented sparkle to the event, which was watched by 36.6 million viewers around the globe.

BWW's Top Ten TV gifs of the Week; OSCARS Edition!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 24, 2015

The 87th Oscars took place on Sunday February 22nd, and there were many memorable moments from the night! But, don't fret if you missed the show, I am counting down (my) top 10 moments--in gif form!

WAKE UP with BWW 2/24/2015 - Mitchell Back in HEDWIG, EXTREME HAPPINESS, THE NETHER and More!
by Jessica Showers - Feb 24, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: John Cameron Mitchell returns to HEDWIG tonight, and THE WORLD OF EXTREME HAPPINESS, THE NETHER & LIVES OF THE SAINTS all open off-Broadway!

Neil Patrick Harris to Host 'WORLD OF COLOR' Show at The Disneyland Resort This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2015

According to an announcement on the Disney Parks website, this year's OSCARS host, Broadway vet and silver screen star Neil Patrick Harris will be joining Mickey Mouse as host of the all-new 'World of Color -- Celebrate!' show, opening May 22 at Disney California Adventure park as part of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration.

ABC's 10th Annual KIMMEL AFTER THE OSCARS Draws its 2nd-Biggest Audience
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 23, 2015

ABC's 10th Annual “Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Oscars” pulled in its 2nd-largest-ever overall audience (5.810 million) and scored its 2nd-strongest performance in 5 years in Adults 18-49 (2.051 million), behind only the prior year's post-Oscars special.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 2/21-2/22/2015
by - Feb 23, 2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 22, 2015 - Sunday, February 22, 2015.

STAGE TUBE: Neil Patrick Harris Strips Down in Ode to BIRDMAN, WHIPLASH
by Matt Tamanini - Feb 23, 2015

In a rather risque moment, Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris dropped his robe for a rather uncomfortable walk to the stage in an ode to BIRDMAN. Along the way, NPH took the opportunity to channel Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons and terrify a drumming Miles Teller.

Photo Coverage: Oscars Red Carpet Arrival Part 2
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 23, 2015

Hollywood takes center stage tonight with the 87th annual Academy Awards, and BWW Fashion has you covered when it comes to the glamour hitting the red carpet. Check out the second round of arrivals. Some big trends so far have been red, pearl embellishment and as always, sparkles!

Photo Coverage: Oscars Red Carpet Arrivals Part 1
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 23, 2015

Hollywood takes center stage tonight with the 87th annual Academy Awards, and BWW Fashion has you covered when it comes to the glamour hitting the red carpet. Check out the first round of arrivals. Some big trends so far have been red, pearl embellishment and as always, sparkles!

BWW Live Recap: Theatre Stars Front and Center at 87th Academy Awards
by Matt Smith - Feb 23, 2015

It's that time of year again! Hollywood heavyweights are flocking to the Dolby Theatre this afternoon to attend the 87th Annual Academy Awards. Like the Golden Globes, presented earlier this year, the roster of nominees are primarily made up of film stars (well, duh!) more so than stage actors, but no fear - there are a considerable amount of this year's candidates with strong theatrical credits.

BroadwayWorld's Complete Oscar Night Coverage
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 22, 2015

Hollywood takes center stage this weekend with the 87th annual Academy Awards, but this year's Oscars have a decidedly Broadway vibe to them. Not only will the star-studded event be hosted by Tony and Emmy-winner Neil Patrick Harris, but theatre and movie-musical producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan are back at the helm for the third straight year.

FLASH FRIDAY: Broadway, Baby! Darren Criss Goes From GLEE To Glam In HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Pat Cerasaro - Feb 20, 2015

Today we are celebrating this week's announcement of GLEE breakout star Darren Criss joining HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH.

First Poster Revealed Announcing Darren Criss In HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Pat Cerasaro - Feb 18, 2015

Darren Criss is preparing for an ultra-glam Broadway return!

DANCING WITH THE STARS' Professionals & More Set for LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL's 'After OSCAR Show'
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2015

“LIVE with Kelly and Michael” will continue its awards season tradition with the fourth edition of “LIVE's After Oscar® Show,” airing live in national syndication on Monday, February 23, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., ET. And the hosts have announced some of the names who will join them as they broadcast live from the magnificent Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center®.

Photo Flash: Neil Patrick Harris Approves Stephen Oremus' Work on OSCARS Musical Number
by Movies News Desk - Feb 17, 2015

2015 OSCARS Music Director Stephen Oremus (Wicked, Avenue Q, Book of Mormon, Kinky Boots) just posted a photo with Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris on Instagram. Check it out below!

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