Ryan Murphy News

The power may have been lost at McKinley High on FOX's hit musical dramedy series Glee last night, but there was no shortage of mega-wattage musical magnificence to set the night alight anyway - particularly for the Broadway babies among us, given the major tributes to A CHORUS LINE and ANNIE. Yes, indeed, 'Lights Out' was Glee at its very best. Oh, yeah - and Frida Romero, too (you read that name right)!

THE NEW NORMAL star Andrew Rannells spoke exclusively to ET on April 20th, just before accepting The GLAAD Media Outstanding Comedy Series Award. Check out the interview in full below!

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Glee has become an eye-roll, a voice-crack, a televised wagging finger - and largely to its own doing. The current season, which has split its ridiculously sized cast into two completely different storylines, has reached a disjointed juncture: too many characters, not enough screen time.

GLEE star Darren Criss ('How to Succeed in Business') performed a special rendition of 'Call Me Maybe' at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 20. Check out the performance below!

Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show 'Glee' as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester and who will soon make her Broadway debut as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in Annie, will be a guest on 'Ellen' today, April 22. In the New York area, 'Ellen' airs at 4:00 PM on WNBC-TV Channel 4. Check local listings.

Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show "Glee" as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester and who will soon make her Broadway debut as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, will be a guest on "Ellen" on Monday, April 22. In the New York area, "Ellen" airs at 4:00 PM on WNBC-TV Channel 4. Check local listings.

FOX has ordered two more seasons of the genre-defying musical sensation GLEE, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of April 15!

Set photos from the upcoming GLEE tribute to one of Broadway's most beloved and celebrated musicals of all time, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning A CHORUS LINE, have been leaked by one of the show's creators himself, Ryan Murphy, and show star Lea Michele.

Fresh off his appearance on the current season of AMERICAN IDOL, contestant Lazaro Arbos stopped by 'The Tonight Show' on NBC to talk about his experience and perform for the audience. Check out the clip below!

The Tony-nominated actor, who portrayed 'Ned Weeks' in the recent Broadway revival of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART, has officially signed on for the Ryan Murphy-helmed adaptation for HBO. Mantello will take on the role of 'Mickey Marcus.' The actor joins previously announced cast members Julia Roberts, Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Jim Parson, and Taylor Kitsch.

Deadline.com reports that Patty Duke and Meredith Baxter are heading to GLEE for the season finale of the FOX musical dramedy.

According to Deadline, Murphy's latest project, a modern exploration of human sexuality and relationships, has been picked up by HBO, with a pilot order already given.

As the network's upfront season orders loom on the calendar, we've compiled a list of ten shows on the brink of cancellation - those that are most likely to sink into the abyss of being yanked from the airwaves. Between mediocre ratings, dragging plotlines, or an ever-changing timeslot, these shows are in definite danger.

Despite a devoted fan base, Oxygen has officially shut down THE Glee PROJECT, opting out of ordering a third season, according to TV Line.

GLEE mastermind Ryan Murphy has taken to his Twitter to announce a pivotal bit of new casting: Katey Sagal will play Artie (Kevin McHale)'s mother on the show!

Three series on the air isn't enough for Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy. Deadline reports that the ever-busy Murphy is currently developing and shopping a new series about relationships and sexuality to various networks.

NBC's THE NEW NORMAL will take on the controversial Boy Scout ban on gays. In today's EWonline, series star Justin Bartha discusses the episode.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show 'Glee' as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, will take on another great tyrannical role as evil orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in the new Broadway production of Annie at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets). Lynch, a stage veteran of Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Second City, will be making her Broadway debut. She will play Miss Hannigan for eight weeks only, from Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, July 14. In the video below, Lynch chats with Howard Bragman on 'Gwissues' about her upcoming Broadway debut. Jump to the 9 minute mark to hear what she has to say!