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The 2012 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album Goes to THE BOOK OF MORMON!
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 12, 2012

The 2012 Grammy Awards are tonight, and the nominees for 'Best Musical Theater Album' were THE BOOK OF MORMON, ANYTHING GOES, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING.

Rumor Patrol: THE BOOK OF MORMON Staying Put at Eugene O'Neill Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Feb 10, 2012

Well, we went straight to the source and in a joint statement, Scott Rudin and Jordan Roth said, 'We're longtime partners and good friends and have always had a great relationship. The Book of Mormon is a very happy tenant with a very happy theatre owner.'

Ellen Barkin to Join Andrew Rannells in NBC's 'The New Normal' Pilot
by Jennie Mamary - Feb 9, 2012

Deadline.com announced that Emmy Award winner Ellen Barkin is in negotiations to join the previously announced Andrew Rannells in the new NBC pilot 'The New Normal.' The comedy is created and produced by GLEE's Ryan Murphy and Allison Adler.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 28- February 3
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 3, 2012

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 21-27.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to the Civic Center, January 2013
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012

The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines announced the National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play a strictly limited engagement at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Jan. 24-Feb. 3 as part of the 2012-2013 Willis Broadway Series.

Chad Kimball, Nikki M. James Lead BACK TO METHUSELAH: PART TWO 2/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2012

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW will present BACK TO METHUSELAH:PART TWO - a comedy of epic proportions by George Bernard Shaw - on Monday, February 27 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to the Civic Center, January 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 31, 2012

The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines announced the National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play a strictly limited engagement at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Jan. 24-Feb. 3 as part of the 2012-2013 Willis Broadway Series.

Photo Coverage: Sierra Boggess, Brian d'Arcy James & More at MTC's Annual INTIMATE NIGHT Gala!
by Peter James Zielinski - Jan 31, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club presented its annual Winter Benefit, an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show last night, January 30, at The Plaza.

Sierra Boggess, Brian d’Arcy James, Paulo Szot, et al. to Perform at MTC Winter Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Winter Benefit, an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show featuring some of the biggest stars of musical theatre on Monday, January 30, 2012 at The Plaza (58th Street & Fifth Avenue).

Andrew Rannells-Led Comedy Gets the Green Light from NBC
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 27, 2012

Today, Deadline.com revealed that the show has been greenlit by NBC, adding that the series now has a title: 'The New Normal.'

Laura Benanti, Norbert Leo Butz, Christian Borle, et al. to Perform at MCC's MISCAST Gala, 3/26
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2012

MCC THEATER has just announced another all-star line-up for the company's highly anticipated annual gala, to be held Monday, March 26, 2012 at The Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street). Miscast 2012 will honor the creators of Carrie, Academy Award-winning composer Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), Academy Award-winning lyricist Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose) and Writer Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film, Carrie) for their bold, daring, risk-taking spirit. Funds raised from Miscast help MCC Theater produce some of the most talked-about new work Off Broadway and support their Youth Company and in-school partnerships that serve New York City public high school students, as well as their literary development work with emerging playwrights.

Rannells, Gad, James, O'Malley Extend BOOK OF MORMON Contracts Through February 2013
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2012

THE BOOK OF MORMON's original principal cast, Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley, Michael Potts, along with Lewis Cleale and Brian Tyree Henry, have extended their contracts with the Tony Award-winning musical through February 2013. THE BOOK OF MORMON will celebrate its first year on Broadway on February 24, 2012.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Sells Out Three-Week Denver Engagement in Hours
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 23, 2012

The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and Denver Center Attractions have confirmed today that show show sold out its three-week engagement within 5 hours after tickets went on sale yesterday, January 24 at 10am. THE BOOK OF MORMON will play the Ellie Caulkins Opera House from August 14 -September 2, 2012. Following the Denver engagement, THE BOOK OF MORMON tour will play the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles for a twelve week run from September 18 through November 25, 2012. Tickets for the Los Angeles engagement will go on sale soon.

Tickets On Sale for THE BOOK OF MORMON in Denver, 1/22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2012

The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and Denver Center Attractions announce today that single tickets will go on sale Sunday, January 22 at 10am,

THE BOOK OF MORMON's Andrew Rannells to Headline Ryan Murphy, Allison Adler NBC Comedy
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 18, 2012

Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells, currently starring on Broadway in THE BOOK OF MORMON, has signed on to a new comedy from GLEE's Ryan Murphy and Allison Adler.

Sierra Boggess, Brian d’Arcy James, Paulo Szot, et al. to Perform at MTC Winter Gala, 1/30
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 12, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Winter Benefit, an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show featuring some of the biggest stars of musical theatre on Monday, January 30, 2012 at The Plaza (58th Street & Fifth Avenue).

New Jersey's Statewide HS Musical Competition Now Accepting Applications
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2012

Since their inception in 1996, The Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater have ignited the careers of many notable performers, all of whom attended high school in New Jersey.

Tickets On Sale for THE BOOK OF MORMON in Denver, 1/22
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 5, 2012

The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and Denver Center Attractions announce today that single tickets will go on sale Sunday, January 22 at 10am,

THE BOOK OF MORMON Slated to Arrive in London in Early 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 5, 2012

There's been speculation since it opened on Broadway that the undeniable hit THE BOOK OF MORMON would be headed for a West End debut. The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reports today that THE BOOK OF MORMON is indeed headed for London - and will move into the Prince of Wales Theatre in early 2013.

Happy New Year! 100 Broadway Stars Reveal Their Resolutions for 2012!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 1, 2012

As the clock ticks towards 2012, BroadwayWorld caught up with 100 of your Broadway favorites and industry supporters about their hopes for themselves and those they love in the new year.

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