Cassie Compton (Wicked, Les Miserables), Katie Paine (We Will Rock You) and Ian Stroughair (Cats, Fame, Chicago, Rent) and more came together at the Royal Albert Hall's Elgar Room to sing the work of British composers, Daniel and Laura Curtis on October 14. Click below to watch highlights from the concert!
Famed composer Scott Alan recently took part in the Broadway Gets GLAAD: A Benefit Concert on August 4, where he performed a rendition of his song 'Blessing' from his album KEYS: THE SONGS OF SCOTT ALAN. Check out his performance below!
BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you 'Songs from My Living Room'- a new series that goes into the home of one of today's most acclaimed contemporary songwriters, as he explains the stories behind his songs. The monthly series will feature special guests from all corners of the entertainment industry to help bring to life the music and lyrics of Scott Alan straight from his living room into yours.
The first episode, directed by television and Broadway star Nadia Quinn (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson; Smash; The Big C) features ANNIE and INTO THE WOODS star Lilla Crawford singing Alan's 'Never Neverland (Fly Away)' from his debut album 'Dreaming Wide Awake'.
The National Theatre's acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time reopened earlier this month, at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End. VIP guests included Alice Levine, Amy Beth Hayes, Amy Molyneaux, Andrew Scott, Billy Bailey, Charlotte Riley, Dave Berry, David Gyasi, El James, Emma Freud, Frances O'Connor, Greg McHugh,Honor Blackman, Ian Glem, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Ivan Massow, Jane Asher & Gerald Scarfe, Jeremy Vine, Joanne Froggatt, Jonathan Bailey, June Whitfield, Kelly Adams, Laura Whitmore, Louise Brealey, Lydia Rose Bewley, Masie Williams, Michel Roux Jr, Natascha McElhone, Reece Shearsmith, Sam Bailey, Samantha Barks, Sarah Solemani, Stephen Wight and Warwick Davis.
Go inside the special reopening night event below!
BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you the premiere episode of 'Songs from My Living Room'- a new series that goes into the home of one of today's most acclaimed contemporary songwriters, as he explains the stories behind his songs. The monthly series will feature special guests from all corners of the entertainment industry to help bring to life the music and lyrics of Scott Alan straight from his living room into yours.
Just off last weekend's packed concert at Indigo O2 in London, Scott Alan is sharing a video of his song 'Again', featuring incredible dancers and vocals by Greg Oliver. Watch it below!
The Hollywood Bowl's production of the third longest running musical in Broadway history - CHICAGO - stars Samantha Barks as Velma, Drew Carey as Amos, Lucy Lawless as Mama Morton, Stephen Moyer as Billy Flynn, and Ashlee Simpson as Roxie Hart. The Production opened last night, July 26, and runs through July 28. The show is directed by Brooke Shields with Musical Direction by Rob Fisher. Click below to watch highlights from the show, including 'All That Jazz', 'Cell Block Tango', 'We Both Reached For The Gun' and more!
BWW TV Los Angeles Correspondents Michael Sterling and A.J. Hernandez were on hand for a sneak peak at rehearsal's and one-one-one cast and creative team interviews last Friday, July 19 for The Hollywood Bowl's production of the third longest running musical in Broadway history – CHICAGO. The production stars Samantha Barks as Velma, Drew Carey as Amos, Lucy Lawless as Mama Morton, Stephen Moyer as Billy Flynn, and Ashlee Simpson as Roxie Hart. The Production will be presented July 26 – July 28, at the historic 17,000 seat venue and is directed by Brooke Shields with Musical Direction by Rob Fisher.
Andrew Lloyd Webber: 40 Musical Years gave TV viewers the opportunity to share in the stories behind a range of the award-winning composer and producer's most enduring shows. The 90-minute ITV special, hosted by Michael Ball today, Easter Sunday, featured a star-studded line up performing some of Andrew's best-loved songs, as Andrew reflected on an unbroken run of 40 years of shows in the West End. Click below to watch performances and clips from the show!
To celebrate the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release of the film adaptation of LES MISERABLES, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to bring you an exclusive look at West End star Samantha Barks on the day of shooting Eponine's signature song, 'On My Own'.
The sweeping and spectacular musical extravaganza Les Miserables has been seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries around the globe. Now the motion picture adaptation that grossed more than $340 million worldwide arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on March 22, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Critically acclaimed and star-studded, Les Miserables is a stunningly realized interpretation of Victor Hugo's epic tale of broken dreams, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the endurance of the human spirit. This Golden Globe-winning cinematic event can now be experienced over and over again on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD with more than an hour of bonus features including cast interviews. Additionally, the Blu-ray Combo Pack is loaded with an extra 45 minutes of exclusive content taking viewers behind the scenes of the groundbreaking production for an unmatched entertainment experience.
BroadwayWorld brings you bonus clips from the DVD below!
The performance from the cast of LES MISERABLES began with Hugh Jackman taking the stage to perform the new original song 'Suddenly' from Tom Hooper's adaptation, where he was then joined by Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Samantha Barks, Aaron Tveit, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen and Eddie Redmayne - as well as numerous members from the show's various productions - to perform the Act One Finale 'One Day More', while Anne Hathaway will sing a section of 'I Dreamed A Dream'. Can this happen every year? Check out the clip below!
Below, check out 2013 best actress winner Jennifer Lawrence as she brushes off questions about tripping up during the ceremony with the funniest interview of the night!
Didn't have a chance to catch the fabulous musical numbers on last night's 85th Annual Academy Awards? No worries - BWW brings you a one minute recap including performances by Adele, Anne Hathaway, Barbara Streisand, Daniel Radcliff and much more - check out the video below!
Seth MacFarlane hosted 'The 85th Annual Academy Awards broadcast live on Oscar SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013 on the ABC Television Network. The star-studded event included a celebration of movie musicals featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones performing 'All That Jazz' from the Academy Award film 'Chicago'. Check out the show-stopping number below!
Seth MacFarlane hosted 'The 85th Annual Academy Awards broadcast live on Oscar SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013 on the ABC Television Network. The star-studded event included a celebration of movie musicals featuring Jennifer Hudson performing 'You're Gonna Love Me' from 'Dreamgirls'. Check out the show-stopping number below!
The performance from the cast of LES MISERABLES began with Hugh Jackman taking the stage to perform the new original song 'Suddenly' from Tom Hooper's adaptation, where he was then joined by Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Samantha Barks, Aaron Tveit, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen and Eddie Redmayne - as well as numerous members from the show's various productions - to perform the Act One Finale 'One Day More', while Anne Hathaway will sing a section of 'I Dreamed A Dream'. Can this happen every year? Check out the clip below!
Seth McFarlane will host the 85th Academy Awards in his first appearance on Oscar's stage. The 85th Academy Awards will be held this Sunday, Feb 24, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and will air live on the ABC television network. For an idea of the prowess MacFarlane brings to the stage, click below to watch him sing 'Ya Got Trouble' from The Music Man in the BBC Proms 2012!
Oscar nominee and LES MISERABLES star Hugh Jackman appears on tonight's all new episode of THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN. In the preview below, Jackman takes on Daniel Day-Lewis - who's also nominated for his work in LINCOLN. Check it out!