Christopher J. Hanke Videos

Watch the vibrant performance honoring Allen here, featuring a professional ensemble that mirrors the energy and precision of the dancers in the iconic original film.

A group of Broadway stars came together, virtually, to commemorate one year since Broadway shut down. The video from Thomas Ellenson features the performers singing Stephen Sondheim's 'I'm Still Here.'

There is wonderful music in the very sound of his name! Today we're celebrating the birthday of Emmy winner Darren Criss by looking back at his Broadway debut as J. Pierrepont Finch in the most recent revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Check out the video to see Darren alongside Beau Bridges, Rose Hemingway, and more as they celebrate Darren's opening night!

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director), in association with MBL Productions (Mary J. Davis, Producer), will present the New York premiere of the new play, Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney (Message to Michael) at the Community Space Theater at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, between 9th & 10th Streets). Directed by Carl Andress (The Divine Sister; Die, Mommie, Die!), the five-member cast will feature Robert Gomes (Dada Woof Papa Hot, The Tempermentals) as Kevin, Christopher J. Hanke (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Buyer & Cellar) as Christopher, Amy Hohn (November, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) as Susan, Ryan Spahn (Daniel's Husband, Summer and Smoke) as Byron, and Jonathan Walker (The Assembled Parties, The Divine Sister) as Marcus.

The Muny is currently presenting Hairspray, winner of the 2003 Tony® Award for Best Musical, featuring music by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman with a book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan. The Muny's production of Hairspray is directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges and music directed by Charlie Alterman. Starring as Edna Turnblad is stage and screen vet Bryan Batt, who recently sat down the executive producer and artistic director Mike Isaacson and opened up about his career and taking on the role - check out the interview below!

The Muny is currently presenting Hairspray, winner of the 2003 Tony® Award for Best Musical, featuring music by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman with a book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan. The Muny's production of Hairspray is directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges and music directed by Charlie Alterman. Check out a first look at the cast of the starry summer production below!

Just last week, The Skivvies returned to 54 Below, back by popular demand. The 'musically thrilling' undie-rock, comedy-pop duo don't just strip down their musical arrangements, they literally strip down to their underwear to perform their distinctive mashups and eccentric originals for cello and ukulele, with touches of glockenspiel, melodica, and a surprising array of under-used instruments. Check out highlights from their latest concert below!

Broadway leading man Christopher J. Hanke (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) will begin performances as Alex More in the smash hit comedy Buyer & Cellar on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Barrow Street Theatre(27 Barrow Street). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge just chatted with Hanke about his new role and you can check out the full interview below!

THE NORMAL HEART closes this Sunday, July 29 at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. The production stars Broadway cast members Patrick Breen and Luke MacFarlane as well as Tom Berklund (Broadway's The Addams Family) as Craig Donner/Grady, Michael Berresse (Broadway's A Chorus Line) as Mickey Marcus, Christopher Dinolfo (Round House Theatre's Next Fall) as David, Christopher J. Hanke (Broadway's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) as Tommy Boatwright, Jon Levenson (understudy for Broadway's The Normal Heart) as Hiram Keebler/Examining Doctor, Nick Mennell (Broadway's A Free Man of Color) as Bruce Niles and John Procaccino (Lincoln Center Theater's Blood and Gifts) as Ben Weeks. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the production below!

textTHE NORMAL HEART, which ran a limited run on Broadway last year, is currently playing Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. through July 29. Get a first look at the production below!

One year ago today, the nine-time Tony nominated revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at the Al Hirschfelf Theatre, led by Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette. Since then the production has gained several new stars, including Darren Criss, Nick Jonas, Michael Urie, Beau Bridges, and more! In celebration of this special day, BroadwayWorld brings you photo and video highlights of the show's star-studded run. Check them out below!

Following Darren Criss' engagement in Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEDD IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Broadway veteran Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next ‘J. Pierrepont Finch.' Jonas joins the production on January 24, and in the video below, he gives a big shout out to all of his fans. Click below to check it out!

Harry Potter star and Broadway favorite Daniel Radcliffe took his final bow in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside costar John Larroquette last week. Now that he's got a little spare time, Radcliffe was able to visit Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where he chatted about football, his new movie 'The Woman in Black' and more. Check out the full interview by clicking below!

Following Darren Criss' engagement in Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEDD IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Broadway veteran Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next ‘J. Pierrepont Finch.' Jonas joins the production on January 24, and in the video below, you can go behind the scenes of his photoshoot for the role. Click below to check it out!

GLEE star Darren Criss started performances on last week in How to Succeed IN BUSINESS alongside Beau Bridges, who is returning to Broadway for the first time in 38 years in his first musical as J. B. Biggley, beginning today for 6 months through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Mr. Bridges will co-star with GLEE star Darren Criss through January 22 and then Nick Jonas (January 24, 2012 - July 1, 2012). Yesterday we brought you a video of Daniel Radcliffe's take on meeting his replacement, and today we bring you Criss' side of the story. Click below to check it out!

Harry Potter star and Broadway favorite Daniel Radcliffe took his final bow in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside costar John Larroquette last week. Now that he's got a little spare time, Radcliffe spent a moment with MTV News, where he chatted about everything from advice for Darren Criss and Nick Jonas to hosting SNL this upcoming Saturday. Check out the videos by clicking below!

GLEE star Darren Criss started performances on Tuesday night in How to Succeed IN BUSINESS alongside Beau Bridges, who is returning to Broadway for the first time in 38 years in his first musical as J. B. Biggley, beginning today for 6 months through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Mr. Bridges will co-star with GLEE star Darren Criss through January 22 and then Nick Jonas (January 24, 2012 - July 1, 2012). In the video below, Criss chats with E! about making his Broadway debut in the show. Click below to check it out!

Darren Criss visited 'Live! with Kelly' this morning, where he chatted with Kelly Ripa and Rob Lowe about making his Broadway debut, starring on GLEE, and more. Clcik below to check out his full appearance!

It was pandemonium last night at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway as Darren Criss made his Broadway debut, alongside Beau Bridges, and picked up the baton from Daniel Radcliffe of charm, talent and oh yeah, HORDES of screaming fans. Click below to watch the pair's exciting curtain call and then we take you inside their opening night celebration at Sardi's featuring exclusive interviews by Richie Ridge with Darren Criss, Beau Bridges, Director/Choreographer Rob Ashford, co-star Rose Hemingway and more! It's going to be a wild three weeks on Broadway for sure...

The new marquee featuring the famous duo went up today - check out a video below!