VIDEO: SESAME STREET Parodies LES MIS with 'Les Mousserables'
by TV News Desk - Mar 7, 2014 'Sesame Street' continues to be on top of its pop culture references, and this time it's taken inspiration from the Broadway musical LES MISERABLES -- which is returning to the Great White Way this season. In the clip below, 'Jean Bon-Bon (Cookie Monster) is a very sad French guy in pursuit of cookies in the streets of Paris. He must figure out a way to survive and help his fellow Parisians find cookies.' Click to watch the spoof!
BWW TV: Meet the New Faces of LES MISERABLES- In Rehearsal with the Cast at the Imperial Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2014 Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Sch?nberg's Les Miserables its on its way back to Broadway, beginning previews on Saturday, March 1 at the Imperial Theatre. The cast is currently in rehearsal at the Imperial Theatre and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge recently stopped by to chat with the cast about the new production. Check out what they had to say below!
VIDEO: June Diane Raphael and Casey Wilson Face Off in FUNNY OR DIE Update to LES MISERABLES
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2014 June Diane Raphael and Casey Wilson took on the epic roles of 'Javert' and 'Jean Valjean' from Broadway's LES MISERABLES in 'The Confrontation' in the FUNNY OR DIE spoof below! Click below to check out their lip-syncing prowess and modern take on the scene from the stage musical!
Photos and Video: LES MIS Stars Unite! Original Valjean Colm Wilkinson Duets with Broadway-Bound Ramin Karimloo!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 16, 2014 London and Broadway's original Jean Valjean, Colm Wilkinson, performed the role of the Bishop for a special performance of LES MISERABLES Saturday evening, January 11 in Toronto at the Princess of Wales Theatre alongside Broadway's next Valjean, Ramin Karimloo, who will star in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of the legendary musical beginning March 1 at the Imperial Theatre. Wilkinson passed the torch - and the silver candlesticks - to Karimloo in a special benefit performance for five different Toronto charities: Casey House, Covenant House, Ernestine's, The Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa and Theatre 20. Wilkinson and Karimloo brought down the house with a special curtain call duet of 'Bring Him Home.' The Iranian-born Karimloo, who grew up in Toronto, has idolized Wilkinson since he was 12 and saw him perform in the title role in The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto. Karimloo went on to star as the Phantom in London, and since this November, as Jean Valjean, in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of LES MISERABLES in Toronto, for which he has received unanimous acclaim. BroadwayWorld brings you photos and video highlights below!
STAGE TUBE: Nikki M. James Tributes Featured Actresses in 'The Ladies Who Tony'
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 2, 2014 It was almost three years ago when Nikki M James took home the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in THE BOOK OF MORMON. Below, James tributes every actress that has shared the same recognition in an incredible ode to 'The Ladies Who Tony.'
STAGE TUBE: Cookie Monster Gives LES MISERABLES a Makeover on Sesame Street
by Molly Tracy - Nov 1, 2013 In the video below, Sesame Street parodies Les Miserables, with a twist on the classic tale about Jean BonBon and his friends Flantine, Creamette, and Epanini in the parody- 'Les Mousserables'. Check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: Nikki M. James, Des McAnuff & More on Making FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 30, 2013 New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents Fetch Clay, Make Man, written by Will Power and directed by Tony-winner Des McAnuff, through Sunday, October 13. In the video below, McAnuff, Power, actors Nikki M. James, Ray Fisher, K. Todd Freeman and boxing coordinator Michail Olajide, Jr. talk about the making of FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN. Check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: CAP21 Interviews WICKED's Larkin Bogan
by Stage Tube - Jun 5, 2013 In the next installment of CAP21's 'Ask A Broadway Star', CAP21 alum and cast member of Broadway's WICKED Larkin Bogan talks to current student Christina Eskridge about his role in WICKED and what it's like to be part of the Broadway community. Click below!
BWW TV: Judy Kuhn, Nikki M. James & More Preview 54 Below Shows!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2013 Broadway actor/singer and Epic Records recording artist Morgan James(Motown: The Musical, Godspell, The Addams Family, her recent debut CD release 'Morgan James Live, a celebration of Nina Simone'), Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon), Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn (Passion, Les Miserables, Chess, Rags, Sunset Boulevard, the upcoming album 'All This Happiness'), six-time Emmy Award-winner Bruce Vilanch (TV's 'Hollywood Squares,' Broadway's Hairspray) recently previewed their upcoming 54 Below shows. Check out a sneak peek of their angagements below!
BWW TV Exclusive: Highlights from Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's AMERICAN SONGBOOK Concert- Josh Young, Nikki M. James & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 23, 2013 Now in its 15th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook celebrates the best in American singing and songwriting with a new chapter in the Songbook story: 'American Songbook in the Penthouse,' a series of weekend-only performances by performers and composers presented in the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse. Featured on Friday, April 19, was teh music of Kerrigan & Lowdermilk, featuring Michael Arden, Nikki M. James, Carrie Manolakos, Josh Young and others.
STAGE TUBE: Trey Parker & Matt Stone Featured in New THE BOOK OF MORMON Promo!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2013 On Broadway, The Book of Mormon has broken the Eugene O'Neill Theatre's house record 44 times. The National Tour of The Book of Mormon has continually broken house records across the country since opening in Denver in the summer of 2012. The Chicago production of The Book of Mormon holds the house record at the Bank of America Theatre. The show just released a new promo featuring creators Try Parker and Matt Stone and you can check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: WICKED's F. Michael Haynie Reminisces About CAP21 Days
by Stage Tube - Mar 1, 2013 F. Michael Haynie, currently playing Boq in Wicked on Broadway, meets with CAP21 first-year student, Eric Sumpter. Together they talk about some of F. Michael's favorite CAP21 memories and about the importance of always being a professional. Watch the interview below!
STAGE TUBE: THE BOOK OF MORMON Stars Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad Reunite for 'Best Friends Forever' Video!
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 21, 2012 The Tony-nominated stars of THE BOOK OF MORMON's OBC, Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad, recently reunited for a video on Funny or Die, finding out that they have a lot in common - maybe too much. Check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: CAP21 Interviews A CHRISTMAS STORY's Andrew Cristi and Thay Floyd
by Stage Tube - Dec 5, 2012 Check out CAP21's holiday installment of 'Ask A Broadway Star'. In the video below, catch up with alums Andrew Cristi and Thay Floyd, who are both currently in the new Broadway Musical, A Christmas Story. Click below to get some great tips and also hear about some of the actors' favorite CAP21 holiday moments!
STAGE TUBE: THE BOOK OF MORMON's Gavin Creel and Jared Gertner Announce Backstage Experience!
by Stage Tube - Nov 4, 2012 Gavin Creel and and Jared Gertner of THE BOOK OF MORMON First National Tour are offering a backstage experience to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Hurricane Sandy relief. Watch their announcement below!
STAGE TUBE: Keenan-Bolgers Announce BROADWAY GETS OUT THE VOTE
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2012 Following the success of the first "Get Out the Vote" event on October 14th, Broadway for Obama founders (and Broadway siblings) Celia Keenan-Bolger (Peter and the Starcatcher) and Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies) in association with Women For Obama have announced another "Broadway Gets Out the Vote" Phone Bank, to be held on Monday, October 29, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at the offices of Telsey + Company (311 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor).
STAGE TUBE: THE BOOK OF MORMON's Clark Johnsen Talks Being a Mormon Missionary in Real Life and On Stage
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 24, 2012 Clark Johnsen, an original Broadway cast member of THE BOOK OF MORMON and former Mormon missionary, was featured on NBC's "Rock Center" in a special single topic show about Mormonism in America. View the segment below!
BWW TV Flashback: Opening Night of THE BOOK OF MORMON! Happy First Anniversary!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 24, 2012 THE BOOK OF MORMON opened one year ago tonight on, Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre to RAVE reviews. Here's a look back at the cast and creative team at the opening night after party at Gotham Hall in New York City!
BWW TV Exclusive: Nikki M. James Records for OVER THE MOON: The Broadway Lullaby Project
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 26, 2012 Broadway's brightest stars, composers, and musicians are teaming up to create OVER THE MOON: The Broadway Lullaby Project. A 2-CD set of original lullabies plus 48-page children's book and ebook illustrated by America's best-loved artists. The project, executive produced by Kate Dawson and Jodi Glucksman, benefits breast cancer research, support and education. BroadwayWorld is bringing you exclusive videos of some of your favorite Broadway stars inside the recording studio, contributing their talents to the album. In this episode, we bring you Tony Award-winning actress & singer Nikki M. James (Book of Mormon) recording 'All New' (Music by Marisa Michelson, Lyrics by Joshua H. Cohen). This original lullaby features Fred Hersch on piano and Dave Eggar on cello, produced by Matt Pierson. These are original scenes from the upcoming documentary and web series by Out of The Blue Films, Inc. (www.outofthebluefilms.com).
STAGE TUBE: Josh Gad Talks THE BOOK OF MORMON on CHELSEA LATELY
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 14, 2012 THE BOOK OF MORMON's Tony nominee Josh Gad just visited 'Chelsea Lately' last night, March 13, where he chatted about starring in the hit musical, being mistaken for John Belushi, and more. Click below to check out the full interview! |
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