Neil Patrick Harris News

Just in time for the holidays, Sony Pictures Animation's THE SMURFS 2 arrives today, Dec. 3 on 3D combo pack*, Blu-ray combo pack*, DVD and Digital HD UltraViolet from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. This heartwarming new adventure reunites the world's favorite three apple-high creatures, bringing loads of laughs for every member of the family.

A slew of Broadway favorites will return to the stage in the upcoming theatre season, including Neil Patrick Harris, who will star in Hedwig and the Angry Inch (set to open at the Belasco Theatre on April 22, 2014).

From auditions to Nationals, New Directions to Cheerios, tracksuits to slushies and Journey to Madonna, GLEE marks yet another milestone, as the hit musical comedy series prepares to celebrate its 100th episode with a special reward for its fans.

Joyeuses Ftes! Felices Fiestas! Buone Feste!

Producer David Binder officially announces Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco & Chris O'Dowd will make their Broadway debuts in Of Mice and Men, a new production directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro. Of Mice and Men, one of the greatest and most enduring American classics, has not been seen on Broadway in 40 years.

Spencer Liff, a rising star in the dance world, happily took time from his demanding schedule to speak with BroadwayWorld about some of his dance experiences, as well as about his choreography for A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS, playing at the Jeanne Wagner Theatre this holiday season.

Brevard Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Music Director & Principal Conductor Christopher Confessore leads the BSO for the second subscription concert of the 2013-2014 season, In Good Company tonight, November 23, 2013 at 8:00pm at the King Center for the Performing Arts.

James Franco, who was in Las Vegas last night, Nov. 20, for the film premiere of HOMEFRONT at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino, stopped by to check out the Strip's best show, ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace and even snapped a photo with the show's two hosts, The Gazillionaire and Penny Pibbets. Check out a photo of his visit to the left!

DelGaudio, one-half of the tandem in the evening of magic NOTHING TO HIDE, draws inspiration from Gene Kelly and Willy Wonka.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum will take the stage at the Shakespeare Theatre Company this holiday season. Making his STC mainstage directing debut, STC Associate Director Alan Paul heads up the hilarious and fun musical farce based on the classic plays of ancient Roman playwright Plautus. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum will play at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) from today, November 21, 2013-January 5, 2014.

CBS's holiday programming, which kicks-off with RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, will also include music specials, perennial holiday favorites and holiday-themed episodes of NCIS, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN, THE MILLERS and HAWAII FIVE-0.

As BroadwayWorld.com continues to celebrate the site's landmark 10th anniversary, with a variety of special features, today we're turning our spotlight on the wonderful photography of Linda Lenzi.

This weekend, November 15, 16 and 17, Megan Hilty, the multi-talented star of NBC's Smash and Sean Saves the World, will take the Houston Symphony stage to pay special tribute to the tunes made famous by stars like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Dolly Parton. Along with vocalist Aaron Lazar, Hilty will perform cherished songs like 'The Lady is a Tramp,' 'The Best is Yet to Come' and '9 to 5.' The show wouldn't be complete without beloved classics 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend' and 'New York, New York,' as well as popular songs of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen and music from Ms. Hilty's upcoming album.

After opening to critical acclaim last week, the New York premiere of the highly acclaimed show NOTHING TO HIDE has been extended through January 19, 2014 due to popular demand. Two of the world's most gifted sleight-of-hand artists, Derek DelGaudio (2011 & 2012 Close-up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 & 2012 Parlor Magician of the Year) star in this uniquely unconventional magic show, directed by Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris. Through a series of diverse and engaging vignettes, NOTHING TO HIDE leads the audience on an amazing and memorable journey into a world of pure astonishment.

In the morning before PBS aired Lincoln Center's COMPANY last night, November 8, Jon Cryer, who starred in the production as 'David', Tweeted to his followers that they should tune in. Little did he know he would be starting a back-and-forth on who best portrayed the role of 'Bobby' -- Neil Patrick Harris or Raul Esparza -- with actor Josh Charles (The Good Wife). Check out the conversation below!

On November 15, 16 and 17, Megan Hilty, the multi-talented star of NBC's Smash and Sean Saves the World, will take the Houston Symphony stage to pay special tribute to the tunes made famous by stars like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Dolly Parton. Along with vocalist Aaron Lazar, Hilty will perform cherished songs like "The Lady is a Tramp," "The Best is Yet to Come" and "9 to 5." The show wouldn't be complete without beloved classics "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and "New York, New York," as well as popular songs of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen and music from Ms. Hilty's upcoming album.

Highlights from this week include a first look into A BED AND A CHAIR, FIRST DATE's recording for CAROL FOR A CURE, as well as pictures from opening night of AFTER MIDNIGHT!

A theatrical phenomenon, a unique and gasp-inducing night of live entertainment, LA SOIREE opened last night at the Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street) for a limited engagement. Bringing the glamour and glitz of the velvet-draped vaudeville salons straight into the 21st century, LA SOIREE's seductive setting is complete with ringside seats, bar service and posh tables from where audiences will be treated to a heady cocktail of cabaret, new burlesque, circus sideshow and contemporary variety. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night festivities below!

Brevard Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Music Director & Principal Conductor Christopher Confessore leads the BSO for the second subscription concert of the 2013-2014 season, In Good Company on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 8:00pm at the King Center for the Performing Arts.

Great Performances presents the New York Philharmonic's concert staging of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical Company with an all-star cast