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TV: Go Inside Opening Night for Nick Jonas & Michael Urie in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS!
by Robert Diamond - 01/25/2012

First the fans screamed for Daniel Radcliffe, then Darren Criss and now they are at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre screaming for Nick Jonas who made his Broadway return last night, January 24th. Starting performances alongside Jonas was Michael Urie as Bud Frump. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's high octane curtain call, followed by interviews with the new leads!

TV: Nick Jonas, Michael Urie & Beau Bridges in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING - First Footage!
by Jessica Lewis - 01/24/2012

Following a limited three week engagement by Darren Criss, the next to step into the shoes of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. 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 starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. Check out the just released footage of Jonas in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside new costars Beau Bridges and Michael Urie.

STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas Invites You to HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!
by Jessica Lewis - 01/24/2012

Following a limited three week engagement by Darren Criss, the next to step into the shoes of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. 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 starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. In the video below, Jonas personally invites his fans of Facebook to come see him in action!

STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas Unveils Times Square Billboard!
by Nicole Rosky - 01/23/2012

Following a limited three week engagement by Darren Criss, the next to step into the shoes of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. 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 starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. In the video below, Nick and the rest of the Jonas family unveil his new Times Square billboard! Click belew to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss Says Goodbye to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 01/23/2012

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING said goodbye to Darren Criss yesterday, following a strictly limited three week engagement. Criss will return to his role as 'Blaine' on GLEE, and next to step into the shoes of J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. In the video below, Criss greets his hundreds of fans at the Hirschfeld stage door and gives a farewell special speech. Click below to hear what he had to say!

TV: She's Back! CARRIE Meets the Press & Premieres New Song!
by Jessica Lewis - 01/17/2012

The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, opens at the Lucile Lortel Theatre on March 1, 2012. Performances for Carrie begin January 31, 2012 and today, the company met the press and premiered a brand new song from the highly anticipated new show and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below!

STAGE TUBE: Check Out ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER's New Commercial!
by Kelsey Denette - 01/11/2012

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. stars as Dr. Mark Bruckner in the newly imagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER which opened December 11, 2011 on Broadway at The St. James Theatre. Check out the new commercial for the show below!

STAGE TUBE: CARRIE Cast Reveals Why They're Excited About the Show!
by Nicole Rosky - 01/10/2012

MCC THEATER yesterday announced The Carrie Anticipation Contest: Why Are You Excited About Carrie?. Theater fans all around the world are encouraged to submit a video explaining why they are excited for what is shaping up to be the most anticipated theatrical event of the season: MCC's upcoming production of Carrie. From all the submitted videos, one winner will win a pair of VIP tickets to MCC Theater's Opening Night performance and after-party on March 1, 2012. To enter the contest, to view other entries (including one by stage and screen star Jonathan Groff), visit http://www.mcctheater.org. In the video below, members of the cast and creative team reveal why they're excited about the revival. Clcik below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Daniel Radcliffe's Final HOW TO SUCCEED... Curtain Speech
by Robert Diamond - 01/02/2012

These days everything seems to wind up on YouTube moments after taking place. Here, check out Daniel Radcliffe's funny and moving final curtain speech after his last performance in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING as he pays tribute to the cast, company, producers & more. What a year it was!

STAGE TUBE: HOW TO SUCCEED Fans Say Goodbye to Daniel Radcliffe & John Larroquette
by Nicole Rosky - 12/29/2011

Next up in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is Darren Criss (January 3, 2012 - January 22, 2012), followed by Nick Jonas (January 24, 2012 - July 1, 2012). Beau Bridges will replace 2011 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winner John Larroquette, who will play his final performance along with co-star Daniel Radcliffe on Sunday, January 1, 2012. In the video below, fans say goodbye to the duo!

STAGE TUBE: Director Stafford Arima Talks CARRIE!
by Nicole Rosky - 12/21/2011

MCC Theater is presenting the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, which features music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford (Academy Award winning composer and lyricist for the original film Fame) and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (who also adapted the 1974 novel by Stephen King for the 1976 Brian DePalma film). Directed by Stafford Arima, performances for Carrie begin January 31, 2012, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The official opening night is set for March 1, 2012. Click below to hear from director Stafford Arima!

STAGE TUBE: Harry Connick Jr. Talks ON A CLEAR DAY on Letterman
by Nicole Rosky - 12/21/2011

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. stars as Dr. Mark Bruckner in the newly imagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, which opened December 11, 2011 on Broadway at The St. James Theatre. Click below to watch a clip from his appearce on last night's 'The Late Show,' or click here to watch the full episode.

STAGE TUBE: Harry Connick Jr. & Jessie Mueller Sing ON A CLEAR DAY on THE VIEW!
by Nicole Rosky - 12/15/2011

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. stars as Dr. Mark Bruckner in the newly imagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, which opened December 11, 2011 on Broadway at The St. James Theatre. Clcik below to check out Harry Connick Jr. and Jessie Mueller's recent performance on 'The View.'

TV: First Look at ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER - Video Montage!
by Jessica Lewis - 12/12/2011

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. stars as Dr. Mark Bruckner in the newly imagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER opening December 11, 2011 on Broadway at The St. James Theatre. The show's video montage has just been released and below we bring you a first look!

STAGE TUBE: Harry Connick, Jr. Talks ON A CLEAR DAY on TODAY SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - 12/05/2011

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will star as Dr. Mark Bruckner in the newly imagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER opening December 11, 2011 on Broadway at The St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th Street. Previews began on November 12, 2011. The roles of David Gamble and Melinda Wells will be played, respectively, by David Turner and Jessie Mueller, in her Broadway debut. The delightful Tony-nominated score by Burton Lane (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) is enhanced by classics from their film scores for On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) and Royal Wedding (1951). With a new book by Peter Parnell based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, the musical is reconceived and directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer, with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. In the video below, Harry Connick Jr. chats about what to expect from the show on the Today Show. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss Prepares for HOW TO SUCCEED!
by Nicole Rosky - 11/28/2011

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 in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, 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. Go behind the scenes of his recent photo shoot below!

STAGE TUBE: HOW TO SUCCEED Raises $15,000 for The Trevor Project
by Nicole Rosky - 10/17/2011

A special benefit performance of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING on Thursday, October 6th raised $15,000 for THE TREVOR PROJECT. The performance featured a post-show talkback with star Daniel Radcliffe. A portion of every ticket sold for the October 6 performance was donated to THE TREVOR PROJECT, as well as all proceeds from a post-show auction featuring autographed HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING merchandise.

TV: Nick Jonas Talks HOW TO SUCCEED; Begins Performances January 24 as J. Pierrepont Finch!
by Broadway Beat - 09/08/2011

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!

STAGE TUBE: Daniel Radcliffe's Potter Pals Visit HOW TO SUCCEED
by Lauren Wolman - 07/16/2011

A slew of Daniel Radcliffe's fellow 'Harry Potter' stars have been visiting him on Broadway to watch his performance in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. In the video below, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, and Matthew Lewis all give Radcliffe glowing reviews.

STAGE TUBE: HOW TO SUCCEED Performs at the Tonys!
by Nicole Rosky - 06/12/2011

The 2011 Tony Awards are now underway at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, and Daniel Radcliffe and the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED just performed live at the Beacon Theatre, where all the action is happening. Click below to check out their performance of 'Brotherhood of Man.'

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