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VIDEO: Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom Talk 'Hobbit' & More on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 14, 2013

Broadway vet Ian McKellen and film star Orlando Bloom (currently making his Broadway debut in Romeo and Juliet) stopped by the Clubhouse on Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE Sunday night for a Hobbit Reunion.

VIDEO: First Look - New TV Spot for THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 11, 2013

Warner Bros Pictures has released an all-new TV spot for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Get a first look below!

VIDEO: First TV Spots for THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 7, 2013

Warner Bros. Pictures has released two new TV spots for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Opening in 3D, 2D and Imax theaters on December 13, the film stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom. Check them out below!

VIDEO: All-New Trailer for THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 1, 2013

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the new trailer for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

TV: Cast of WAITING FOR GODOT and NO MAN'S LAND Meets the Press- Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2013

Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, and Shuler Hensley, with direction by Sean Mathias, will begin previews on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) on Saturday, October 26 in advance of the official opening on Sunday, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. For performance schedule and more information, visit TwoPlaysInRep.com. Ahead of beginning performances on The Great White Way, the cast met with the press at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the festivites. Check out what they had to say below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch New TV Spot for WAITING FOR GODOT & NO MAN'S LAND!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2013

Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup andShuler Hensley, directed by Sean Mathias, begin rehearsals today, Tuesday, September 10. The limited engagement repertory season will begin previews on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) on Saturday, October 26 in advance of the official opening on Sunday, November 24, 2013. This limited season will run for 14 weeks only. For performance schedule and more information, visit TwoPlaysInRep.com. Check out a just-released television spot for the shows below!

STAGE TUBE: Promo Released for 2013 BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION; Pre-Bidding Now Open!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2013

The biggest day of the year for Broadway fans will include one-of-a-kind opportunities to own a part of theatre history or to step into the footlights as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents the 27th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction (#bwayflea).

STAGE TUBE: Inside the Broadway Photo Shoot for NO MAN'S LAND & WAITING FOR GODOT
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2013

This fall, four great actors return to Broadway in two great plays, performed in repertory. Ian McKellen, Patricku Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley star in Harold Pinter's comedy NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's classic WAITING FOR GODOT. Sean Mathias' productions present a startling new look at these two theatrical masterpieces.

VIDEO: New Production Video for THE HOBBIT: The Desolation of Smaug
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 1, 2013

Peter Jackson has revealed a new production video for the highly anticipated film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Check it out below!

VIDEO: Orlando Bloom Wraps Final HOBBIT Scenes with "They're Taking the Hobbits to Isengard" Sing-Along
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 30, 2013

Filming for the final HOBBIT installment is wrapping up, and just a few days after Ian McKellen's farewell, director Peter Jackson has now posted Orlando Bloom's to his Facebook page. Check out Bloom, who played Legolas in the LORD OF THE RINGS and HOBBIT trilogies, sing-along to the 2007 'They're Taking the Hobbits to Isengard' viral video, below!

TRAILER: First Look at THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2013

Warner Bros has released the official second trailer for Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.' The film is coming to theaters on December 13, 2013. Get a first look below!

VIDEO: First Official Trailer for THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 11, 2013

Warner Bros has released the official first trailer for Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.' The film is coming to theaters on December 13, 2013. Get a first look below!

STAGE TUBE: GREASE at Walnut Street Theatre - Highlights!
by Stage Tube - May 30, 2013

Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 204th season with an all-new production of Broadway and Hollywood's smash-hit, GREASE. Directed by Bruce Lumpkin, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, this musical extravaganza opened on May 22nd and runs through July 14th on the WST Mainstage. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/7- MACBETH
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2013

Today in 1982, Macbeth opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for 21 performances. Written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. The earliest account of a performance of what was probably Shakespeare's play is April 1611, when Simon Forman recorded seeing such a play at the Globe Theatre.

VIDEO: First Look - Peter Jackson Previews THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2013

Warner Bros has released a six-minute excerpt of a Live Event featuring director Peter Jackson, in which he previews the highly anticipated sequel THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG. The film is coming to theaters on December 13, 2013. Check out the sneak peek below!

TV: Chatting with the Cast of BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S at the Black & White Bash- Emilia Clarke & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for opening night to chat with Clarke, Smith and the rest of the cast, plus some of the evening's guests, including Sir Ian McKellen. Check out all of the interviews below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/28- MACBETH
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2013

Today in 1982, Macbeth opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for 21 performances. Written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. The earliest account of a performance of what was probably Shakespeare's play is April 1611, when Simon Forman recorded seeing such a play at the Globe Theatre.

VIDEO: Ian McKellen Kicks Off 'Hobbit Week' on THE COLBERT REPORT
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 4, 2012

In major anticipation of the film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast/super fan Stephen Colbert hosted a guest appearance from Sir Ian McKellan last night on the THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central. Prior to bringing out his guest, the funnyman showed off a map which transposed 'Middle Earth' on to New York City. Check out the clips from last night's show below!

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Chats X MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST on Access Hollywood
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 3, 2012

Hugh Jackman appeared on Access Hollywood today and spoke about reprising his role as 'Wolverine' in the upcoming X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST from Bryan Singer. Check out his appearance below!

VIDEO: Peter Jackson Releases His Latest Video Blog for THE HOBBIT
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 25, 2012

With less than a week before THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY has its world premiere on Nov. 28, director Peter Jackson has just released his latest video diary on the film's production. Check it out below!

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