STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Talks Taye Diggs, GLEE, and More!
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 20, 2011
Tony Award winner Idina Menzel has a diverse career on stage and in film, television, and music. She recently appeared in the television hit Glee, and is currently on a sold-out tour, performing with leading orchestras around the country. In 2009 Ms. Menzel co- starred with Josh Groban in the concert version of Chess: The Musical, recorded at London's Royal Albert Hall and broadcast on PBS. In December 2005 she completed her role as the misunderstood Elphaba in Broadway's Wicked, for which she received a Tony Award for Lead Actress in a Musical and a Drama Desk Award nomination.
Addison Begins In Vitro Treatments on ABC's Private Practice, 10/27
by Caryn Robbins
- Oct 11, 2011
In the upcoming episode of ABC's 'Private Practice' entitled, 'Step One', Addison begins in vitro fertilization treatments with Jake's help, unbeknownst to Sam, Amelia is deeply conflicted when her terminally-ill friend, Michelle, asks her assistance in her suicide, and Sam and Violet contend with a patient who refuses his anti-psychotic medication, on 'Private Practice,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
BWW Interviews: Idina Menzel - Concerts & New Album & Glee, Oh My!
by Erin Privratsky
- Sep 28, 2011
Idina Menzel is about to wrap up an 18-month concert tour - that is, when she's not busy filming episodes of Fox's hit show Glee, bringing the arts to young people, and being a wife to fellow performer Taye Diggs and mom to their 2-year-old son Walker. Somehow she found time to talk to me about her multifaceted career and give a little insight into what's in store for her for the rest of 2011.
Taye Diggs Eyes Appearance on GLEE
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 27, 2011
Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel has been a recurring guest star on GLEE, with several more appearances on the hit show slated for the upcoming season; will one of them include her thespian husband, Taye Diggs?
The American Theatre of Actors Presents 'Pluck the Day' Through Araca/Syracuse Partnership
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 7, 2011
Tomorrow marks the debut of a pioneering partnership between Broadway's Araca Group, one of New York City's leading theatrical production and merchandising companies, and The Department of Drama in Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). The Araca Group was founded by two Syracuse alumni, Mike Rego and Hank Unger; and Matthew Rego.
Brian Smith and Robin Bronk Release ART & SOUL
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 3, 2011
Brian Smith's celebrity portraits have appeared on the covers and within the pages of countless entertainment and news publications. The Creative Coalition's arts advocacy programs, led by Robin Bronk, are well-known and respected in Hollywood and Washington circles. Their shared commitment to the arts led to their collaboration on a uniquely powerful campaign to raise awareness of the role of the arts in America, and culminates in the upcoming release of ART & SOUL: Stars Unite to Celebrate and Support the Arts (Hearst Communications; November 1, 2011; 978-1-936297-46-7; $40.00/US).
FLASH FRIDAY: RENT Returns & A Retrospective
by Robert Diamond
- Jul 16, 2011
In honor of the fresh, new Off-Broadway revival of RENT currently in previews at New World Stages, today we are taking a look back at the various incarnations of the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical by Jonathan Larson over the years - from the lighting-in-a-bottle original cast led by relative theatrical newcomers Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Daphne Rubin Vega, Taye Diggs, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel and more, all the way up to today and the new New York revival. We also look at the stupendous Blu-ray capture of the final cast of the original Broadway production, in addition to the Chris Columbus film version starring most of the original cast, live performances such as at the 2008 Tony Awards and the 1996 Democratic National Convention, some glimpses of both RENT and RENT REMIXED in the West End and all about the very best documentaries on the show! After all, when it comes to reviewing RENT in all its guises, well, there's no day but today!
BWW Reviews: Idina Menzel Lights Up an Atlanta Summer Night
by Shannon O'Connor
- Jul 12, 2011
Outdoor events can be dicey propositions in any case, but rarely more so than on a July evening in Atlanta, where heat, humidity, and evening thunderstorms often combine to create miserable conditions. Not so on this night. As Atlanta's Chastain Park Amphitheater played host to Broadway legend Idina Menzel with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra-part of the Delta Airlines-sponsored Classic Chastain concert series-Mother Nature gave her blessing.
BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: DROP DEAD DIVA's Kate Levering
by Robert Diamond
- Jun 26, 2011
Continuing the BRIDGING TV & THEATRE: DROP DEAD DIVA series, today, here is my extended conversation with Tony-nominee and Broadway star Kate Levering about starring in seven Broadway shows - CHICAGO and 42nd STREET included - by the time she was twenty-two, as well as working with Harry Connick, Jr. and Norbert Leo Butz on THOU SHALT NOT and auditioning for legendary dancer and choreographer Ann Reinking (and her words of wisdom), plus all about Levering's work on DROP DEAD DIVA and what we can expect in the surprising twists for her feisty character in season two as well as her other television work - including co-starring with Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, Christina Hendricks and Craig Bierko. Additionally, we discuss the charitable organization that is closest to Kate's heart, Purse of Hope [www.PurseofHope.org].
Cher, Melissa Leo, Tim Daly, Taye Diggs Get Behind Military Suicide PSA
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 20, 2011
Starting this week, Discovery Communication's Military Channel will air a series of PSAs produced by The Creative Coalition in partnership with Blue Star Families, with support from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and Health Net, Inc. Directed by actor and President of The Creative Coalition Tim Daly, the PSAs promote a toll-free suicide prevention help line.
Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher et al. Team Up for Military Family Suicide Prevention
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 20, 2011
Starting this week, Discovery Communication's Military Channel will air a series of PSAs produced by The Creative Coalition in partnership with Blue Star Families, with support from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and Health Net, Inc. Directed by actor and President of The Creative Coalition Tim Daly, the PSAs promote a toll-free suicide prevention help line.
STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Invites You to Cincinnati Show!
by Jill Siekman
- Jun 18, 2011
A three-show series as the Cincinnati Pops 2010 season opener at Music Hall doesn't seem to be enough for Cincinnatians. Idina Menzel is returning Saturday, June 25th to open another Cincinnati Pops season, only this time it's the summer concert season at the Riverbend Music Center.
Arden-Helmed FOR THE RECORD: JOHN HUGHES Adds Second Show at City Winery, 6/27
by Jessica Lewis
- Jun 16, 2011
Celebrate songs and scenes of a motion picture master. FOR THE RECORD: JOHN HUGHES celebrates the soundtracks that defined a generation. Immerse yourself in 80's movie magic with Bender, Ferris, Ducky, Sam, Kevin and the Griswolds. Hollywood's critically acclaimed 360-degree concert and dining experience makes it's New York debut at City Winery on June 27th at 8PM.
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