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Car Talk, written by Elaine Alexander and directed by Della Freedman was chosen as a finalist for the Manhattan Repertory Theatre's One-Act Playwriting Contest. It is a short one-act comedy that depicts the story of an accountant who goes car shopping with his status seeking fiancee on an expedition to find the perfect car for her, which leads him on the quest to find his true self.
The next episodes of PBS' SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED features The Taming of the Shrew with Morgan Freeman (Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9 p.m.) and Othello with David Harewood (Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10 p.m.). Check out previews for the episodes below!
As readers of BroadwayWorld.com will know, Stephen Sondheim's new song written for Meryl Streep to sing in the movie, 'She'll Be Back,' was shot, but later cut after an early preview. The good news is that the song will appear on the film's DVD, and the even better news is that sheet music has been released today for purchase!
Shakespeare Uncovered continues with a second season on PBS, beginning tonight, January 30 at 9 p.m. (check local listings) and continuing the following two successive Todays.
Today, over 175 comedy and variety writers have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement to protect its nonfiction writer-producers, including those set for the 10 ordered episodes of NBC's Neil Patrick Harris' variety show announced back in October.
More than 175 prominent comedy/variety writers, including a number who appear on-air, have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement covering its nonfiction writer-producers.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Two awards ceremonies are held today, YouTube star Christina Bianco leads APPLICATION PENDING off-Broadway, and a slew of concerts spread across the city!
In New York, Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Tracey Ullman performed a surprise musical number before presenting Emmy Award-winning director Rob Marshall (Into the Woods) with the Casting Society of America's 2015 New York City Apple Award at this year's Artios Awards. Watch footage of their tribute below!
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's '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. Highlights this week include coverage of opening night of Roundabout's INTO THE WOODS, the Gypsy Robe Ceremony for HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, John Cameron Mitchell's return to Broadway as HEDWIG, and more!
In New York, Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Tracey Ullman performed a surprise musical number before presenting Emmy Award-winning director Rob Marshall (Into the Woods) with the New York City Apple Award
The Casting Society of America (CSA) just presented the 30th Annual Artios Awards last night, January 22, 2015 during the height of awards season. The New York City ceremony was hosted by Michael Urie at 42WEST (formerly XL Nightclub) Cabaret & Lounge (512 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from inside the ceremony below!
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and Paramount Television announced today that actresses Julianne Hough ('Safe Haven,' 'Rock of Ages') and Vanessa Hudgens ('Gigi', 'High School Musical,' 'Spring Breakers') have been cast in leading roles in GREASE: LIVE (working title). With Hough as the angelic 'Sandy' - Rydell High's most talked-about newcomer - and Hudgens as iconic bad girl 'Rizzo,' this first-ever live television production of 'Grease' will re-imagine the hit crossover musical for an entirely new generation.
2014 was a banner year for BroadwayWorld's most popular and most expansive interview series, InDepth InterViews, and we celebrate the closing of the calender with a look back at the most memorable entries from this year with some of my personal comments on the conversations themselves. Participants include: Elaine Stritch, Kevin Spacey, James Earl Jones, Lea Michele, Vanessa Williams, Jane Lynch, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Tracey Ullman, Stephen Schwartz, Lena Hall, Randy Graff, Kelli O'Hara and many more!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: A slew of stars gather for tonight's KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, Bernadette Peters comes to Bravo and more!
Mary Birdsong will play the role of Marion in 'Absurd Person Singular' at Two River Theater from January 10th through February 1st. Written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Jessica Stone, this is a laugh out loud satirical play about English couples who gather at three successive Christmas celebrations.
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INTO THE WOODS has arrived at last! Disney's big screen adaptation of the classic musical hit theaters on December 25th with a solid $1.1 million performance in midnight showings alone. Below, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge brings you an exclusive interview with INTO THE WOODS stars Tracey Ullman and Christine Baranski, who open up about living in Stephen Sondheim's 'WOODS,' filming on location and more! Click to watch!
INTO THE WOODS has arrived at last! Disney's big screen adaptation of the classic musical hit theaters on December 25th with a solid $1.1 million performance in midnight showings alone. Below, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge brings you an exclusive interview with INTO THE WOODS stars Tracey Ullman and Christine Baranski, who open up about living in Stephen Sondheim's 'WOODS,' filming on location and more! Click to watch! Below, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge brings you an exclusive interview with INTO THE WOODS stars James Corden (The Baker) and Emily Blunt (The Baker's Wife), who go in-depth on their auditions for director Rob Marshall and the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Click to watch!
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Into The Woods' finally opens tomorrow! Plus Porchlight's Sondheim season continues, TMTC's 'Allegro' at Ravinia, Laura Osnes is coming to town, 'Galavant' and the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards arrive in early January, followed by 'Tommy' in Aurora, 'First Date' at the Royal George, 'The Full Monty' at Theater Wit and more!
KIX radio in St. Louis has a contest where you could win tickets to see the new film version INTO THE WOODS directed by Rob Marshall, which is based on the popular musical by Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and James Lapine (book and screenplay).
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