Taye Diggs News

Children Will Listen On Monday night, the Obamas hosted a starry event at the White House that was streamed live on the White House Official Website and right here on Broadway World that featured the top talents of the Great White Way singing the very best songs by (mostly) American composers. Among the participants were Elaine Stritch, Nathan Lane, Tonya Pinkins, Brian D'Arcy James, Audra McDonald, Chad Kimball, Karen Olivo and Idina Menzel. Additionally, the concert featured Marvin Hamlisch, who accompanied Idina Menzel on his song from A CHORUS LINE, 'What I Did For Love', who I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing yesterday and whose InDepth InterView will be going live tomorrow. First, a review of the Washingtonian events that were online only until the concert premieres on PBS on October 20. Free

Broadway star Julia Murney will be joining the Houston Symphony for a special concert series called 'Broadway Rocks!' on September 3, 4, and 5. Three additional vocalists will join Ms. Murney and will be announced at a later date. They will be backed by the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston to perform show stopping numbers from the latest generation of Broadway musicals like Wicked, Mamma Mia, The Lion King, RENT, and more.

GLEE casting rumors have been abundant as the hit FOX show prepares for its second season. New buzz suggests that pop superstar Justin Timberlake may be guest starring as Will Shuester's younger brother.

According to the Nielsen SoundScan roundup, GLEE's 5th album, GLEE: The Music - Journey to Regionals has topped the Billboard 200 Chart in its debut week, selling 152,000 copies. Coming in at number 2 was the 'Twilight Saga: Eclipse' soundtrack, selling 144,000 copies, followed by Christina Aguilera's Bioic album, which sold just over 110,000 copies. This reflects her lowest performing album debut to date and her first in four years, having taken time off to start a family.

The U.K. Mirror is reporting that Leona Lewis has landed a guest spot on GLEE next season. GLEE's Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Amber Riley and Kevin McHale, among others, are currently in London promoting the show. In an article reporting on the chaos surrounding the Gleeks, with fans and British notables, such as Lilly Allen, alike being denied entrance into their nightspot, the Mirror reveals: 'Poor Lily Allen was ignored outside The Ivy as the photographers battled to get snaps of the Glee cast, including Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer and Kevin McHale...The only Brit who seemed to have any reason to be gleeful was Leona Lewis, who has landed a cameo role in the next series.

Many are already anticipating plans for the second season of Fox's widely popular show, GLEE. Taye Diggs may be in talks for an appearance, Jonathan Groff is likely returning, and the band, Coldplay has finally surrendered their catalog to the series.

One of Broadway's longest-running musicals makes its regional professional premiere at The Media Theatre May 5-June 6. 'Rent', Jonathan Larson's rock and roll odyssey of the lives and loves of a group of friends on Manhattan's Lower East Side, became such a huge phenomenon that it spawned the careers of several popular performers (Adam Pascal, Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, and Daphne Rubin-Vega) and ran for 12 years.

The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2010 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and much beloved films. The 2010 series, made possible through the generous support of PNC, will run June 4 - July 25 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).

Founded in 2004 by Andrew Palermo and Taye Diggs, dre.dance is a contemporary dance company that pushes boundaries through strength, creativity and intelligence. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present dre.dance in its Midwest premiere on Thursday, May 20 at 7:30p.m.

Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

In recent interview with TV squad, Idina Menzel talks about her recent work on GLEE, plans for the future, and possibly seeing her husband on the musical series.

Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

AfterElton.com has announced its picks for their annual Hot 100 list, comprised of male actors, musicians, athletes, and other prominent celebrities. The AfterElton Hot 100 began in 2007 in response to Maxim's Hot 100 and allows gay and bisexual men to pick the celebrities they believe to be the most attractive, regardless of sexual orientation; this year's Hot 100 features 26 openly gay or bisexual men.

Founded in 2004 by Andrew Palermo and Taye Diggs, dre.dance is a contemporary dance company that pushes boundaries through strength, creativity and intelligence. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present dre.dance in its Midwest premiere on Thursday, May 20 at 7:30p.m.

Taye Diggs and Andrew Palermo's Dance Company to Perform in Enigma - a Fundraiser in Montreal.

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center presents the world premiere of dre.diohead, a new evening length piece by the renowned NYC-based dance company dre.dance, for TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY: Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1. Choreographed by dre.dance co-founder and Artistic Director Andrew Palermo, with additional choreography by co-founder Taye Diggs, dre.diohead is set to music by award-winning, iconic alternative rock band Radiohead. Tickets for the world premiere of dre-diohead, by dre.dance, start at $20 and can be purchased through the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center box office at 718-482-7200 or online at www.LaGuardiaPerformingArts.org. LaGuardia Performing Arts Center is located at 31-10 Thomson Avenue in Long Island City. It is easily accessible via the 7, E, V, R, N, W Subways and the Long Island Railroad.

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center presents the world premiere of dre.diohead, a new evening length piece by the renowned NYC-based dance company dre.dance, for TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY: Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1. Choreographed by dre.dance co-founder and Artistic Director Andrew Palermo, with additional choreography by co-founder Taye Diggs, dre.diohead is set to music by award-winning, iconic alternative rock band Radiohead. Tickets for the world premiere of dre-diohead, by dre.dance, start at $20 and can be purchased through the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center box office at 718-482-7200 or online at www.LaGuardiaPerformingArts.org. LaGuardia Performing Arts Center is located at 31-10 Thomson Avenue in Long Island City. It is easily accessible via the 7, E, V, R, N, W Subways and the Long Island Railroad.

One of Broadway's longest-running musicals makes its regional professional premiere at The Media Theatre May 5-June 6. 'Rent', Jonathan Larson's rock and roll odyssey of the lives and loves of a group of friends on Manhattan's Lower East Side, became such a huge phenomenon that it spawned the careers of several popular performers (Adam Pascal, Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, and Daphne Rubin-Vega) and ran for 12 years.

The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2010 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and much beloved films. The 2010 series, made possible through the generous support of PNC, will run June 4 - July 25 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).