Just last month, Broadway lost one of its brightest stars in Ann Reinking, who sadly passed away at the age of 71. Ann, or Annie and she was called by those closest to her, leaves behind a legacy of greatness. 'We've lost a big icon in our craft...' said her friend and colleague Chita Rivera. 'But somewhere there is a light that shines, and that light is Annie. Now she shines within us and we have to keep that alive. We have to talk about her and think about her.'
On August 19, 2007, Grease was the word for the third time in Broadway history. The revival opened at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre following a nation-wide search for its leading players on NBC's You're the One That I Want, throwing winners Laura Osnes and Max Crumm into the Broadway spotlight. The show, directed by Kathleen Marshall, went on to play for 554 performances.
If you could turn back the clock to see just one original Broadway cast in action, which show would you choose? Would it be an old-timey classic or just a personal favorite?
Gettin' the Band Back Together on Broadway, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, officially opened just last night, August 13, at the Belasco Theatre!
Gettin' The Band Back Together is now playing on Broadway, opening on Monday, August 13 at The Belasco Theatre. Get a first look at the boys in action below!
The band is getting back together! Gettin' The Band Back Together, the upcoming new Broadway musical comedy, which is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, will begin preview performances on July 19 at the Belasco Theatre (111 W 44th Street) with the official opening set for August 13.
Honeymoon in Vegas, the eagerly anticipated new musical comedy with book by Blazing Saddles and Fletch writer Andrew Bergman and score by three-time Tony Award-winnerJason Robert Brown, opened last night, January 15, 2015 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with all of the evening's celebrity guests before the curatin went up, and below, you can check out interviews with Zachary Levi, Betsy Wolfe, Jeremy Jordan, Marilu Henner and more!
Playwright Christopher Durang - who won his first Tony Award in 2013 for his comedy VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE on Broadway - makes his debut in the role of 'Vanya' at Bucks County Playhouse (70 S. Main St) in New Hope, PA, through August 10. The cast of the play also features Marilu Henner, the beloved actress best-known for the long-running TV series TAXI. Click below to go behind the scenes with Henner and the rest of the company!
Marilu Henner has partnered with Funny Or Die for a new video, poking a little fun at all of the celebrities to slink into Broadway's CHICAGO - check it out below!
On Oct. 2, Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre's production of Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys' with Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch celebrated its opening. The show will continue through November 3, 2013. Watch the opening night video below, featuring interviews with Marilu Henner, Rhea Perlman, Robert Wuhl, Frank Kopyc, Justin Bartha, Johnnie Fiori, Danny DeVito, Judd Hirsch and more!
Check out footage from Bucks County Playhouse's The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, directed by Broadway star and four-time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines, starring Marsha Mason and Marilu Henner, plus go behind-the-scenes with Henner in the interview below!
On today's THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW, Marilu Henner talks about being fired by Donald Trump on "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" and reveals if she really snubbed Trace Adkins and Lil Jon. Plus, how many of her co-stars has Marilu had sex with? Check out the clip below!
On the next episode of CBS's TWO AND A HALF MEN titled 'Cows, Prepare To Be Tipped,' Walden dates a hot 22-year-old woman, but finds himself more attracted to her worldly grandmother.
Anchor Bay Films has released the trailer for Clueless director Amy Heckerling's new comedy VAMPS, starring Alicia Silverstone, Krysten Ritter, Sigourney Weaver, Kristen Johnston, Richard Lewis, Wallace Shawn, Justin Kirk, Dan Stevens, Todd Barry, Marilu Henner, Zak Orth and Malcolm McDowell. Check it out below!
Anchor Bay Films has released the trailer for Clueless director Amy Heckerling's new comedy VAMPS, starring Alicia Silverstone, Krysten Ritter, Sigourney Weaver, Kristen Johnston, Richard Lewis, Wallace Shawn, Justin Kirk, Dan Stevens, Todd Barry, Marilu Henner, Zak Orth and Malcolm McDowell. Check it out below!
CHICAGO has just announced that past American Idol judge and current Roxie, Kara DioGuardi will judge a new contest titled 'Cellblock Idol,' in which fans can sing their favorite CHICAGO tunes and submit them through Youtube. The winner of the contest will be awarded a dinner a B. Smiths, tickets to the show, and a special meeting with Ms. DioGuardi! For additional deatils on the guidlines, visit the show's Facebook page.