Tonight's episode of GLEE, titled 'I am Unicorn,' will mark the return of Tony winner Idina Menzel as Rachel's mom, Shelby Corcoran. During the episode, Lea Michele and Idina Menzel (Rachel and Shelby) sing 'Somewhere,' Darren Criss (Blaine) sings 'Something's Coming,' and Chris Colfer (Kurt) sings 'I'm the Greatest Star.' Catch a clip from the episode below!
Tonight's episode of GLEE will mark the return of Tony winner Idina Menzel as Rachel's mom, Shelby Corcoran. During the episode, Lea Michele and Idina Menzel (Rachel and Shelby) sing 'Somewhere,' Darren Criss (Blaine) sings 'Something's Coming,' and Chris Colfer (Kurt) sings 'I'm the Greatest Star.' Cheack out photos and audio from the episode below!
Today, BroadwayWorld is beyond thrilled to present the world premiere of the newest track from Fox's hit musical dramedy series GLEE - Darren Criss, as Blaine, performing the classic Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim opening vocal number from WEST SIDE STORY, "Something's Coming"! This year's choice for McKinley High's new musical production, WEST SIDE STORY is a classic American institution known not only for its original Broadway run but also for the memorable 1961 film version that won a boatload of Oscars, including Best Picture. The Shakespeare-based musical tragedy created by Broadway's finest minds has more than its fair lion's share of unforgettable songs, as well - among them, last season's top fan-favorite, "I Feel Pretty". With "Something's Coming" Criss proves to be the ideal Tony, too. A match made in musical theatre heaven, here is GLEE meets WEST SIDE STORY!
Darren Criss, breakout star of Fox's Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning smash hit television show 'GLEE', will make his Broadway debut as J. Pierrepont Finch, Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Criss will be performing a strictly limited three week engagement from January 3, through January 22, 2012. He will replace Daniel Radcliffe, who will play his final performance on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Tickets for Mr. Criss' engagement in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING are now on sale. Check out what Criss had to say about succeeding Radcliffe in the show below!
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier, Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next ‘J. Pierrepont Finch' in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING beginning Tuesday, January 24, 2012 through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Tickets for HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING are currently on sale through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers.
BroadwayBeat was on hand for the press conference earlier today and chatted with Jonas about taking on the leading role! Click below to check it out!
After nine weeks of grueling competition, last night's surprising finale episode of Oxygen's 'The Glee Project' charged the four finalists with their definitive 'Glee'-inspired homework assignment of 'Glee-ality,' performing Journey's epic hit 'Don't Stop Believin'.' The final episode turned into an emotional reunion as the eight eliminated contenders and previous 'Glee' guest mentors returned in support of the four finalists. All 12 contenders joined forces one last time to create a celebratory yet bittersweet music video shoot to end the season. The contenders performed Pink's triumphant 'Raise Your Glass,' in dramatic fashion atop a high-rise building overlooking downtown Los Angeles.
The cast of GLEE took to the red carpet at the premiere of their upcoming 3D Concert Movie and E! was there to catch up with the stars, including Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Darren Criss. Click below to hear what they had to say!
GLEE was a big hit at this year's Comic-Con yesterday, July 24. The event featured a sneak peek at never-before-seen GLEE footage and behind-the-scenes secrets, followed by a Q&A session in which fans asked everything they ever wanted to know about the Golden Globe-winning series. Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr., Jenna Ushkowitz, and Dot Marie Jones represented the cast, greeting thousands of fans. Co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, as well as producers Dante di Loreto and Zack Woodlee and GLEE in 3D director Evin Tancharoen were there for the production team. Check out what the cast members had to say by clicking below!
The cast of GLEE is currently on their sophomore summer tour, and will be visiting New Jersey tomorrow. In the video below, Darren Criss gives a behind-the-scenes look at the tour!
A slew of stars are featured in Katy Perry's latest music video, including GLEE's Darren Criss and Kevin McHale, Rebecca Black, Kenny G, Corey Feldman, and Debbie Gibson. Click below to watch the star-studded music video!
The Glee Live! In Concert! tour in North America began on Friday, May 21 at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas and will wrap up the North American leg on June 18th in Uniondale, NY at the Nassau Coliseum. The Gleeks have completed their performances in California and have landed in Minneapolis for their performance at the Target Center tonight. BroadwayWorld's Audra Stafford was on hand in San Jose where Gleeks Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera met fans and signed autographs. Click below for the spot!
Oxygen's 'The Glee Project' has released a video giving viewers the first look at the 12 final contestants who are set to compete for a guest spot on Fox's GLEE. The 12 finalists all sang Katy Perry's 'Firework.'
Glee's New Directions rivals, The Dalton Academy Warblers to have their own release, Glee: The Music presents The Warblers, available on Tuesday, April 19th. This release features songs performed by The Dalton Academy Warblers, a male a capella group starring Darren Criss, Chris Colfer and the Tufts University Beelzebubs, tackling such hits as Destiny Child's 'Bills, Bills, Bills', P!nk's 'Raise Your Glass', Train's 'Hey Soul Sister' and Wings' 'Silly Love Songs'. The Dalton Academy Warblers debuted on Glee this season with a bang as their version of Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' had the best first-week sales of any Glee track to date. Check out the Warblers sing 'Hey Soul Sister' lead by Darren Criss on the Today Show below!
Darren Criss, the actor who became an overnight sensation after starring as Blaine on the hit FOX musical series GLEE, talked with Access Hollywood recently about the Warblers album, the possibility of a spin-off for his character, and more. Listen to what he has to say below!
When GLEE returns to FOX on April 13, Will and Holly get romantic, Mercedes goes diva, and Sue forms an anti-glee club alliance. Check out a preview of the Warblers singing Keane's 'Somewhere Only We Know' from the upcoming episode below!
When GLEE returns to FOX on April 13, Will and Holly get romantic, Mercedes goes diva, and Sue forms an anti-glee club alliance. Check out a preview of the Warblers singing Rod Stewart's 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?' form the upcoming episode below!
The legendary Barbra Streisand was honored by the Recording Academy as the MusiCares Person of the Year on February 11 at a dinner and concert. The concert featured performances by Kristin Chenoweth, Tony Bennett,Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Barry Manilow, Diana Krall, and more. Also appearing were GLEE Cast members Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison and Darren Criss.
Blaine (Darren Criss), Kurt (Chris Colfer) & the Dalton Academy Warblers perform Maroon 5's 'Misery' at Regionals in Episode 16 of Season 2 of GLEE titled 'Original Song' which follows New Directions to regionals, where they try performing new songs to get an advantage. Click below to listen to the performance.
Blaine (Darren Criss) & the Dalton Academy Warblers perform P!nk's 'Raise Your Glass' at Regionals in Episode 16 of Season 2 of GLEE titled 'Original Song' which follows New Directions to regionals, where they try performing new songs to get an advantage. Click below to listen to the performance.