Tom Hooper News

Hugh Jackman is currently on an international tour, selling out Arenas across the globe! As part of his tour, he performs a segment featuring 'Gaston' from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST -  a number he did over 400 times in the show for the Australian production! Check out the video!

As part of Hugh Jackman's tour, he performs a segment featuring the song from the current Broadway hit, DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Check out the video of him singing 'You Will Be Found'!

Tom Hooper's upcoming adaptation of Cats is on its way to the big screen and Taylor Swift, who plays Bambalurina in the film, told Entertainment Weekly about what to expect from the fur-filled film.

This production of CATS epitomizes excellence in musical theatre. Putting a show of this caliber in the capable hands of this almost universally young cast is a move that pays off. With fresh, revitalizing energy, soaring music, and jaw-dropping choreography, CATS is sure to delight fans of the original show and a whole new generation of theatergoers. Hurry up and catch this spectacular show before it leaves Austin on May 12th.

Hugh Jackman appeared on Good Morning America this morning to promote his upcoming tour, The Man. The Music. The Show.

In an interview, Taylor Swift - who will play Bombalurina in the upcoming cinematic adaptation of the hit Broadway musicals CATS, shared a new detail about what went on during the shooting of the project.

Audiences are jumping to their feet every night at the Nederlander Theatre, where a Broadway star was born just last summer. Samantha Barks made her Broadway debut starring as Pretty Woman's hooker with a heart of gold- Vivian Ward, and her company has a lot to say about her show-stopping performance. Watch below!

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical sensation that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Miss Saigon star Alistair Brammer will play Fiyero at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre from Monday 22 July 2019.

In Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch, come into Katie's kitchen with some of Broadway's brightest as they eat, drink and merrily mix it up. See your favorite stars out of their element as they whip up dishes inspired by their Broadway show. Watch what happens when these actors trade belting for baking! In this episode, Katie is joined in the kitchen by the star of Pretty Woman, Samantha Barks! Check out the recipe for Katie's Lady Fingers of the Night below!

Yesterday, Samantha Barks was honored with a portrait at Sardi's! BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling! Check out the photos below.

Last night, Hugh Jackman stopped by 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' to talk about is upcoming concert tour! Jackman reveals the intense preparation he's been doing for the tour, 'Hugh Jackman: The Man. The Music. The Show.', and he also talks about his Grammy win for The Greatest Showman that put him one award short of an EGOT.

Hugh Jackman was a guest on Monday's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan. During the interview, Jackman revealed that during his arena tour, he will perform songs from The Greatest Showman, Les Miserables, Boy From Oz, and Beauty and the Beast.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that at a special CinemaCon event today, Jennifer Hudson performed 'Memory' - Grizabella's soaring second act ballad which convinces the Jellicles to select her to be the cat which is reborn to a new Jellicle life.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Get over the hump today by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

Working Title has announced that production has wrapped at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK for the big screen adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit theatres on December 20, 2019!

Tony Award Winner Frances Ruffelle will appear on iHeartRadio/Here TV's On the Rocks with Alexander radio show, Tuesday March 19th at 7pmPST/10pmEST for an in-depth chat about her career on stage as well up-coming visit and performance at Rockwell Table & Stage.

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature the new Britney Spears Musical, Alice Ripley in INTO THE WOODS, review for Diana in California, the CATS film and more!

Rebel Wilson recently visited the national tour of CATS at Hollywood Pantages Theatre, and surprised the cast backstage!

Idris Elba is gearing up for the upcoming Cats film, in which he will play the role of Macavity. He recently chatted with Variety at a screening of his new Netflix series, Turn Up Charlie, about the film and what it was like working with Taylor Swift.

Today, Academy Award nominated, Golden Globe, Grammy and Tony Award-winning performer, Hugh Jackman, announced the Australian leg of his The Man. The Music. The Show. WORLD TOUR which commences in August this year.