Diana DeGarmo cast as Hairspray's Next Penny
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2006
Former American Idol runner-up Diana DeGarmo will join the cast of Broadway's Hairspray as Penny Pingleton from February 7 through May 14, 2006.
Front Row Centre Theatre News: THE BOY FRIEND
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Jan 10, 2006
David and Ed Mirviish are pleased to announce Sandy Wilson's THE BOY FRIEND, directed by Oscar and Emmy Award-winner Julie Andrews, will play a strictly limited engagement at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre, January 10 - February 18, 2006.
An Interview with Michael Crawford
by Robert Diamond - Jan 6, 2006
With Phantom of the Opera approaching its milestone performance on Jan. 9 as the longest running musical of all time, it seemed a perfect time to check in with the original star - Michael Crawford.
Men Behind the Mask - Kevin Gray, Cris Groenendaal, Davis Gaines & Howard McGillin
by Robert Diamond - Jan 6, 2006
As Phantom of the Opera prepares to roll into the history books on Monday night, January 9, 2006 as the longest running show of all time, BroadwayWorld checked in with some of the many men behind the mask. Phantom alumni Kevin Gray, Cris Groenendaal, and Davis Gaines, along with Broadway's current Phantom Howard McGillin each shared their experiences of donning the mask.
An Interview with Michael Ball
by Robert Diamond - Nov 15, 2005
After 15 years away from the Broadway stage, and well-known as a romantic lead, British star Michael Ball is making his return to Broadway in the most anti-type of roles - Count Fosco in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman in White. Before being buried under latex, and a fat suit for an evening show, the star gave BroadwayWorld the scoop.