BWW's Top Ten TV gifs of the Week; SOA, REIGN, NEWSROOM, PETER PAN LIVE! and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 8, 2014
There are so many great TV moments and BWW TV World brings you the Top 10 gifs in television over the last seven days! What was your favorite moment of the TV week? Are there any great TV gifs that we missed? Link to them in the comments below, or share them with us on Twitter @BWWTVWorld; we will RT our favorites! (Beware of SPOILERS!)
VIDEO: James Franco and SNL Cast Parody PETER PAN LIVE!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 7, 2014
This week on SNL, James Franco channeled his inner Christopher Walken. The host was joined by the cast in a parody on NBC's PETER PAN LIVE!, featuring the pirates, Peter Pan, aka, 'a gorgeous, womanly boy,' Tink's replacement, 'Tonkerbell,' and of course Captain Hook. Check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: Watch Allison Williams' Tearful Post-PETER PAN Reaction
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 6, 2014
On Thursday night, Allison Williams as the title character led the cast of PETER PAN LIVE! on NBC. Below, watch this sweet moment after the show in which the whole cast cheers for Williams right after the show, and she shares a tender moment with Kelli O'Hara.
BWW Reviews: Playhouse Has a Right to 'Crow' About PETER PAN
by Joseph Baker - Dec 8, 2014
Having witnessed the stultifying, bloated NBC production of PETER PAN LIVE (what were the 'powers that be' thinking would hold a child's attention span for three hours, however padded with yet more Peter Pan plugs from Walmart?), I was reluctant to attend Playhouse on the Square's annual production of the James Barrie children's classic. I am probably one of the handful of reviewers to recall the 1955 NBC production (and later one as well) with the legendary pairing of Mary Martin and Cyril Ritchard (whose fruity, overly ripe 'Captain Hook' would make Johnny Depp's 'Jack Sparrow' seem more like a white collar executive). As an IPad-free child inured to black and white fare, it hardly mattered that Mary Martin was, to put it politely, mature; that the production values were clunky; that the wires and 'Tinker' herself were glaringly apparent. In short, I was captivated. Yet, Martin possessed the kind of spunk and spontaneity that made us children believe (not to mention that she had the kind of singing voice that made her a legendary Broadway performer, as evidenced by SOUTH PACIFIC and SOUND OF MUSIC). She could make a child want to fly. Allison Williams, last evening's 'Peter,' lacked that optimistic boyishness (though she had the tomboyish Hilary Swank look 'nailed') and, despite having a pleasant enough voice, often seemed out of breath; but Chrisopher Walken, whom I like and who I initially thought would be inspired casting, seemed to have wandered in from a cocktail party hosted by zombies. His dancing made that of the Monster in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN seem as nimble as that of Fred Astaire. Despite the wonderful lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and despite the 'ear candy' musical score by Mark Charlalp and Jule Stein, those long, middle stretches in Neverland made me wonder if it would Neverend.
Andy Mientus, Alex Brightman & Jason Gotay to Perform the Songs of F. Michael Haynie at 54 Below
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 5, 2014
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present THE SONGS OF F. MICHAEL HAYNIE featuring Andy Mientus (Les Miserables, "SMASH"), Alex Brightman (Matilda, Big Fish), Jason Gotay (Bring It On, "Peter Pan LIVE!"), and more on Friday, January 23rd at 11:30pm.
SPOILER ALERT! Review: Despite Hiccups, PETER PAN LIVE! Thrives as Broadway Stars Shine
by Matt Tamanini - Dec 4, 2014
Growing up, my brother, sister, and I wore out our VHS recording of one of Mary Martin's TV productions of PETER PAN. Mixed in between viewings of APOLLO 13 and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, we learned every word to every song, and while I don't remember dancing along with the Lost Boys, there is no doubt that we could have, if asked. I've never seen the musical on stage, so, for me, PETER PAN simply belongs on TV; and producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan spared no fiary dust in creating a magical PETER PAN that reinforced why this holiday tradition should never grow up and fly away. Despite a handful of hiccups that befall many live productions, simply put, PETER PAN LIVE! is a triumph for children young and old.
STAGE TUBE: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Sends PETER PAN Cast Happy Thoughts!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 4, 2014
After 11 months of endless speculation, it is finally the night of the show! Tonight at 8:00pm ET, NBC's PETER PAN LIVE! will continue the holiday tradition begun last year with THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE! Allison Williams will portray Peter Pan in the highly anticipated PETER PAN LIVE on NBC.The 'Girls' star takes on the role of the boy who refuses to grow up and who is forced to confront the villainous Captain Hook, played by Oscar winner Christopher Walken when the J.M. Barrie's classic musical comes to NBC.
In the video below the cast of Broadway's HONEYMOON IN VEGAS sends 'happy thoughts' to the entire team at PETER PAN. Check it out below!
BWW Has All the PETER PAN LIVE! Coverage that's Fit to Print! Videos, Photos, Interviews, Recaps, Reviews, Twitter, and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 4, 2014
After 11 months of endless speculation, it is finally the night of the show! Tonight at 8:00pm ET, NBC's PETER PAN LIVE! will continue the holiday tradition begun last year with THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE! By now, any theatre fan worth his or her salt knows that Allison Williams (HBO's GIRLS) will star as the eponymous boy who won't grow up, and Christopher Walken (every movie ever) will play his nemesis, Captain Hook. The stars will be joined by Broadway favorites Christian Borle (LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER) and Kelli O'Hara (SOUTH PACIFIC, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY).
BWW Recap: PETER PAN LIVE! Flies onto TV Tonight! UPDATING LIVE!
by Robert Lawlor - Dec 4, 2014
Last year, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron brought The Sound of Music starring country star (and former American Idol winner) Carrie Underwood in the leading role of Maria live to millions of people across the country. With this live performance featuring Broadway vets like Christian Borle and Laura Benanti in supporting roles, America was exposed to a small taste of what happens eight times a week on Broadway. To some, The Sound of Music Live was their first big exposure to the magic and wonder of Broadway, perhaps leading young viewers to bigger and grander things.
BWW Reviews: PETER PAN flies into Oakdale
by Melissa Giordano - Dec 3, 2014
In anticipation of NBC's exciting live broadcast of the musical Peter Pan this Thursday, I knew it was essential to attend the Patrick Grossman directed incarnation running through January 4th at The Noel Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC). They have been overly buzzing, too, as they even received a shout out from Allison Williams (who portrays the title character for NBC) on the Seth Meyer's show.
Lindsay Mendez, Patti Murin, Ben Platt & More Set for BAND GEEKS Concert at 54 Below in January
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 3, 2014
On January 18th an all-star cast will bring the musical Band Geeks to life in a concert presentation at 54 Below. The 7pm & 9:30pm shows will feature Jill Abramovitz (Cinderella, It Should've Been You), F. Michael Haynie (Wicked, NBC's Peter Pan Live), Lindsay Mendez (Wicked, Dogfight), Ruthie Ann Miles (Here Lies Love, The King and I), Mike Millan (Piece of My Heart), Patti Murin (Lysistrata Jones, Fly by Night), Ben Platt (Book of Mormon, Pitch Perfect), Daniel Quadrino (Newsies, NBC's Peter Pan Live), and more to be announced soon.
NBC's MAKING OF PETER PAN LIVE Delivers 3 Million Viewers Overall
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2014
In metered-market results, which accurately reflect time-zone adjustments, last night's Seattle Seahawks-San Francisco 49ers game averaged a 12.5 rating, 25 share from 8:30-11:15 p.m. ET in household results from the 56 markets metered by Nielsen Media Research
BWW Exclusive Interview: Alanna Saunders, PETER PAN LIVE's Tiger Lily, Chats Whirlwind Casting, Authentic Updates, and Christopher Walken
by Matt Tamanini - Nov 28, 2014
With Thanksgiving now past, we are less than one week away from the television event of the season, at least for musical theatre fans, PETER PAN LIVE!. As anyone who reads BroadwayWorld or watches NBC knows, PETER PAN LIVE! is the follow up to last year's enormously successful THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE!. Allison Williams (GIRLS) will play the boy who wouldn't grow up, while legendary actor Christopher Walken will play the scourge of the seven seas, Captain Hook. Also in the company are Tony winner Christian Borle (Mr. Darling and Mr. Smee), five-time Tony nominee Kelly O'Hara, Broadway's Taylor Louderman, and an ensemble full of some of the theatre's best young talent.
