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Video: Hamish Linklater Guest Stars as Biohacker in New ELSBETH Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 02/25/2026

Hamish Linklater guest stars as a wealthy biohacker in the new episode of Elsbeth, debuting on Thursday. In a sneak peek clip from the episode, the Broadway alum receives a visit from Elsbeth, who has a few questions following the untimely death of his friend. Check it out now.

Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING Doc
by Josh Sharpe - 11/10/2025

The official trailer has been released for This Ordinary Thing, a new documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Nick Davis featuring the voices of many stage alums like Helen Mirren, Joanna Gleason, Kelli O'Hara, David Hyde Pierce, and more.

Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More Join Cast for Jonas Brothers Christmas Special; Watch a New Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 09/05/2025

Disney+ has revealed the teaser and star-studded cast of “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie,” featuring Broadway alums Andrew Barth Feldman, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Andrea Martin, among others. Watch a new teaser!

Video: Aaron Lazar Is Embracing His Impossible Dream and Staying Positive in the Face of ALS
by Joey Mervis - 08/07/2024

Two and a half years ago, Aaron Lazar, star of such beloved Broadway shows as Les Miserables, The Last Ship, The Light in the Piazza, and many more, was diagnosed with ALS. When he went public with the news in January, Lazar was met with resounding support from the Broadway community that has become a second family. Now that family has shown up to make a dream come true. Watch in this video.

VIDEO: In Rehearsals for ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - 03/10/2022

Tonight, March 10, 2022, the concert production of MasterVoices' performance of Anyone Can Whistle, takes the stage at ​​​​​​​ Carnegie Hall. The performance will star Vanessa Williams, who performed in the 2002 Broadway revival of Sondheim's Into the Woods and the 2010 revue Sondheim on Sondheim, in the role of a corrupt mayor of a small economically depressed American town.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 5- Broadway Heads INTO THE WOODS
by A.A. Cristi - 11/05/2018

On this day in 1987, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairytale, Into The Woods opened on Broadway!

VIDEO: Aaron David Gleason Premieres Brand New Video 'The Last To Die In Battle'
by BWW News Desk - 10/20/2017

Singer-songwriter Aaron David Gleason has just released his new video for 'The Last To Die In Battle.' The video features Julia Campanelli, Tatyana Kot, Bill Weeden and many more! Follow a Richard III-inspired tale as a group of actors prepare for their latest play, with a Shakespeare-appropriate plot twist.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/30/16- INTO THE WOODS
by Nicole Rosky - 04/30/2016

Today in 2002, the first Broadway revival of Into the Woods opened at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it ran for 279 performances. Into the Woods is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. It debuted in San Diego at the Old Globe Theatre in 1986, and premiered on Broadway in 1987. Into the Woods won several Tony Awards, including Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress in a Musical (Joanna Gleason), in a year dominated by The Phantom of the Opera. The main characters are taken from the stories of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Cinderella, tied together by a more original story involving a baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family, most likely taken from the original story of Rapunzel by the Brothers Grimm.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/3/16- DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Nicole Rosky - 03/03/2016

Today in 2005, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels openend at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 627 performances.Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a Broadway musical, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane; it is based on the 1988 film of the same name. The director was Jack O'Brien, choreographer was Jerry Mitchell, scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg carves, and lighting design was by Kenneth Posner. The cast included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, and Sherie Rene Scott, with Joanna Gleason and Gregory Jbara.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 9/3/15- INTO THE WOODS
by Nicole Rosky - 09/03/2015

Today in 1989, Into the Woods closed at the Martin Beck Theatre (now the Al Hirschfeld Theatre), where it ran for 765 performances. Into the Woods is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. It debuted in San Diego at the Old Globe Theatre in 1986, and premiered on Broadway in 1987. Into the Woods won several Tony Awards, including Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress in a Musical (Joanna Gleason), in a year dominated by The Phantom of the Opera.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/30/15- INTO THE WOODS
by Nicole Rosky - 04/30/2015

Today in 2002, the first Broadway revival of Into the Woods opened at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it ran for 279 performances. Into the Woods is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. It debuted in San Diego at the Old Globe Theatre in 1986, and premiered on Broadway in 1987. Into the Woods won several Tony Awards, including Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress in a Musical (Joanna Gleason), in a year dominated by The Phantom of the Opera. The main characters are taken from the stories of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Cinderella, tied together by a more original story involving a baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family, most likely taken from the original story of Rapunzel by the Brothers Grimm.

VIDEO: Meryl Streep & Cast Go Behind-the-Scenes of INTO THE WOODS!
by Caryn Robbins - 12/04/2014

Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt and the entire cast of INTO THE WOODS took ABC News behind-the-scenes of the making of Disney's highly anticipated big screen adaptation of the Sondheim classic.

Full Song! Listen to INTO THE WOODS' Anna Kendrick Sing 'On the Steps of the Palace'
by Movies News Desk - 12/03/2014

Disney's highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS hits theaters on December 25th, and today, BroadwayWorld brought you a special treat -- an exclusive world premiere clip of Anna Kendrick (Cinderella) singing 'On the Steps of the Palace'. Now, you can listen to Kendrick sing the full tune below! Plus click HERE for BWW's exclusive scene!

TV: INTO THE WOODS Exclusive World Premiere- Watch Anna Kendrick Sing 'On the Steps of the Palace'!
by Nicole Rosky - 12/03/2014

Disney's highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS hits theaters on December 25th, and below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a special treat to hold you over until then! Check out an exclusive world premiere clip of Anna Kendrick (Cinderella) as she sings 'On the Steps of the Palace', and get some behind the scenes scoop from composer Stephen Sondheim, Meryl Streep (Witch), and Kendrick herself!

STAGE TUBE: Well-Strung Performs Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' at Kristin Chenoweth Concert
by Tyler Peterson - 11/21/2014

After seeing Well-Strung's debut music video, Kristin Chenoweth, Tony & Emmy winning star of Wicked and Glee, invited the group to appear in her two sold-out Provincetown concerts this past August at Town Hall. The group just posted their stirring performance of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah on their YouTube channel with an introduction by Chenoweth. Check it out below!

AUDIO: Bernadette Peters & More Sing 'Children Will Listen' and 'No One Is Alone' at INTO THE WOODS Reunion Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 11/11/2014

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County just presented a special Into the Woods Reunion- one final opportunity to journey back into the woods and American musical theater history with the creators and members of the original Broadway cast of Into the Woods, on Sunday, November 9. Below, check out audio of 'No One Is Alone,' 'Children Will Listen,' and more!

TV: Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars at Dramatists Guild Fund Gala; Watch Highlights of Ebersole, Cerveris, Gleason, Zien & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 11/02/2014

Dramatists Guild Fund Executive Director Rachel Routh and Board President Gretchen Cryer hosted their annual gala Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars, earlier this week on October 27 at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). The Gala is the most critical fundraising event for the Dramatists Guild Fund, the public charity arm of the Dramatists Guild of America. The evening paid tribute to legendary writers and recognizes their significant contributions to American theater.

VIDEO: Alice Ripley & Joanna Gleason Cameo in 'Mastermind' Music Video
by Caryn Robbins - 07/16/2014

Next to Normal's Alice Ripley and her fellow Tony Award winner Joanna Gleason are featured in a new music video for the song 'Mastermind,' written by Aaron David Gleason, Joanna's son.

TV: Watch SUBMISSIONS ONLY's Season 3, Episode 4 Trailer- with Joanna Gleason, Malcolm Gets & More!
by SUBMISSIONS ONLY - 04/09/2014

Broadway's favorite webseries, 'Submissions Only,' is back for its star-studded third season! Below, we are excited to bring you a trailer for Episode 4, which premieres on Monday, April 14.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/3- DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Nicole Rosky - 03/03/2014

Today in 2005, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels openend at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 627 performances.Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a Broadway musical, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane; it is based on the 1988 film of the same name. The director was Jack O'Brien, choreographer was Jerry Mitchell, scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg carves, and lighting design was by Kenneth Posner. The cast included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, and Sherie Rene Scott, with Joanna Gleason and Gregory Jbara.

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