FAR FROM HEAVEN began an engagement at the Williamstown Theatre Festival on the mainstage on July 19 and will run through July 29, 2012. Get a behind-the-scenes look (and listen) to the wonderful score and talented cast in rehearsals below!
Yesterday, June 5, theatre legend Patti LuPone opened the new nightclub and restaurant, 54 Below, with a two-week engagement of a new act that will run through June 16. Before the star took the stage for the evening performance, she treated the press to a special sneak peek of the show and BroadwayWorld was there to talk to the star and capture her memorable performance!
A CHARITY CASE starring Two-Time Tony Nominee Alison Fraser, Alysia Reiner (Sideways) and Jill Shackner (Les Miserables) opened last week, November 2nd at The Clurman Theatre. This new play about adoption is written and directed by Australian playwright Wendy Beckett. A CHARITY CASE will play through November 20th. Below, Broadway Beat chats with the company and takes you inside opening night.
First reported by Deadline.com was the sad news that legendary director and writer Arthur Laurents has passed away at 93 years old, dying in his sleep. The Los Angeles Times has added a short statement from Jonathan Lomma, Laurents' agent at William Morris Agency who confirmed his death Thursday, saying that 'he died earlier this evening, peacefully in his sleep, at his home in New York City, after a short illness.' I the video above, watch as Laurents goes behind the recent 2009 revival of WEST SIDE STORY.
Now in it's third season, the latest episode of the web series 'Jack ina Box' featured guest appearances from Broadway veterans Mary Testa, Alison Fraser, and Julie Halston. Check out episode 20 by clicking below!
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to unveil Episode 8 of its ongoing video blog - IN THE PAPERS with Julie Halston. In this series, the hilarious actress and comedienne will talk about all the issues of the day as she goes through the latest celebrities magazines and more! Check out Episode 8 below, which also co-stars the voices of Paddle Henson and James Steele. Here, she announces her choice of the winner of the 'What Are You Giving Up For Lent Contest' and more!
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to unveil Episode 7 of its newest ongoing video blog - IN THE PAPERS with Julie Halston. In this series, the hilarious actress and comedienne will talk about all the issues of the day as she goes through the latest celebrities magazines and more! Check out Episode 7 below, which also co-stars the voices of Paddle Henson and James Steele. Here, she talks about a variety of issues like Winnie-the-Pooh, Charlie Sheen, pills, the royal wedding, Hugh Jackman and lots more along with info on our VERY exciting new contest!
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to unveil Episode 6 of its newest ongoing video blog - IN THE PAPERS with Julie Halston. In this series, the hilarious actress and comedienne will talk about all the issues of the day as she goes through the latest celebrities magazines and more! Check out Episode 6 below, which also co-stars the voices of Paddle Henson and James Steele. Here, she talks about a variety of issues from SPIDER-MAN to Nathan Lane to THE ADDAMS FAMILY, the Gay Mafia! and lots more along with info on our VERY exciting new contest!
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to unveil Episode 5 of its newest ongoing video blog - IN THE PAPERS with Julie Halston. In this series, the hilarious actress and comedienne will talk about all the issues of the day as she goes through the latest celebrities magazines and more! Check out Episode 5 below, which also co-stars the voices of Paddle Henson and James Steele. Here, she talks about a variety of issues from Justin Bieber to the Beatles, Michael Flatley to Gilbert Gottfried and lots more along with info on our VERY exciting new contest!
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to unveil Episode 4 of its newest ongoing video blog - IN THE PAPERS with Julie Halston. In this series, the hilarious actress and comedienne will talk about all the issues of the day as she goes through the latest celebrities magazines and more! Check out Episode 4 below, which also co-stars the voices of Paddle Henson and James Steele. Here, she talks about a variety of issues from Charlie Sheen to TARGET, Julie Taymor and SPIDER-MAN and lots more along with unveiling a VERY exciting new contest!
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to unveil Episode 3 of its newest ongoing video blog - IN THE PAPERS with Julie Halston. In this series, the hilarious actress and comedienne will talk about all the issues of the day as she goes through the latest celebrities magazines and more! Check out Episode 3 below, which also co-stars the voices of Paddle Henson and James Steele. Here, she talks about BOOK OF MORMON, Bono returning to SPIDER-MAN, Chris Sieber in LA CAGE, Kelsey Grammer getting married on the stage, Douglas Carter Beane signing on to SISTER ACT, Cybill Shepherd playing HELLO DOLLY!, Michael Riedel, Dancing with Stars and more!
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to unveil Episode 2 of its newest ongoing video blog - IN THE PAPERS with Julie Halston. In this series, the hilarious actress and comedienne will talk about all the issues of the day as she goes through the latest celebrities magazines and more! Check out Episode 2 below, which also co-stars the voices of Paddle Henson and James Steele.
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to unveil its newest ongoing video blog - IN THE PAPERS with Julie Halston. In this series, the hilarious actress and comedienne will talk about all the issues of the day as she goes through the latest celebrities magazines and more! Check out Episode 1 below, which also co-stars the voices of Paddle Henson and James Steele.
Songwriting duo and Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk (The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown, Henry and Mudge) will celebrate the launch of their debut album Our First Mistake with their first concert tour, named for their fans-YOU MADE THIS TOUR. Check out performances from the show below!
THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress opened on September 22 at SoHo Playhouse. Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld were on hand to bring you closer to the cast and creative + clips from the show!
THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress (The Third Story; Die, Mommie, Die!), opened at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street.) on September 22.
On Thursday August 28th Barnes and Noble at Lincoln Triangle hosted Tony and Olivier Award-winning Patti LuPone, four-time Tony Award-winner Boyd Gaines and Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti for a Q&A and a CD signing with additional members of the Gypsy cast. The event was a celebration of the August 26th release of the Gypsy cast recording from Time Life. BWW TV brings you there for all the 'swell' and 'great' fun!