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Friday, August 8, 2014

Mark Roberts Reflects on TV Industry Experiences: 'There Are Children There That Are Broken' by Ashley Lee

Former "Two and a Half Men" head writer's Off-Broadway play "Enter at Forest Lawn" centers on a producer whose lucrative syndication deal is threatened by the drugs and hooker-infused lifest…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:44PM
Monday, August 4, 2014

Anna Gunn on Social Media, Skyler White and 'Sex With Strangers': 'I'm So Delighted, I Start Giggling' by Ashley Lee

Billy Magnussen co-stars in the David Schwimmer-directed Off Broadway play, written by "House of Cards" story editor Laura Eason and runs through Aug. 31.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:41PM
Wednesday, July 23, 2014

London's National Theatre Live to Screen Broadway's 'Of Mice and Men' by Ashley Lee

The James Franco-Chris O'Dowd starrer is the series' first-ever Broadway production. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:38AM
Friday, July 18, 2014

Andrew Rannells' First 'Hedwig' Image Released: Pink Lips and Glittering Nails (Photo) by Ashley Lee

The "Girls" star who first made a splash in "The Book of Mormon" returns to the stage in August, filling the heels of Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris (and will be much taller, says Lena Hall…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:10PM
Monday, July 14, 2014

'American Psycho' Musical to Make U.S. Debut by Ashley Lee

The adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' controversial 1991 novel heads to New York following a sold-out run in London starring "Doctor Who's" Matt Smith.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:54PM
Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Bill and Hillary Clinton Musical to Make U.S. Debut by Ashley Lee

"Clinton" opens in mid-July and features characters like Eleanor Roosevelt, Dick Morris, Newt Gingrich, Kenneth Star and Monica Lewinsky.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:09AM
Friday, June 20, 2014

LAFF: Clint Eastwood Defends Casting Musical's Actors in 'Jersey Boys' Film at Premiere by Ashley Lee

"On Broadway, the audience is always eating out of your hand—but my character's not always likable," John Lloyd Young told THR alongside Vincent Piazza of the stage-to-screen changes.read …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:07PM

'Jersey Boys': What the Critics Are Saying by Ashley Lee

Clint Eastwood adapts the hit Broadway musical tracing the professional rise and personal pitfalls of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:55AM
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Tonys: 'Rocky' Touts 'Eye of the Tiger' and Boxing Ring Finale (Video) by Ashley Lee

Though he didn't sing much, Andy Karl took more than a few punches in the 360-degree boxing ring for the sequence from the production's elaborate finale.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:22PM

Tonys: Idina Menzel Sings 'Always Starting Over' From 'If/Then' (Video) by Ashley Lee

The theatre veteran of "Rent" and "Wicked" and Disney's hit film "Frozen" hit the Radio City Music Hall stage with the ballad from her latest Broadway show.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:48PM

Tonys: The Winners' Reactions by Ashley Lee

"Twelfth Night's" Mark Rylance and "All the Way" star Bryan Cranston expanded on their wins backstage.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:17PM

Tonys: 'Hedwig' Star Lena Hall Talks Drag Kings, Rock Star Names and Neil Patrick Harris' Insults by Ashley Lee

The Tony nominee explains how used Q-tips and subway delays help her get into character as Hedwig's hunched-over husband, and why she refuses to wear facial hair onstage.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:13PM
Saturday, June 7, 2014

Tonys: Neil Patrick Harris Gives Sting a Lap Dance in 'Hedwig' Performance (Video) by Ashley Lee

Introduced by RuPaul and alongside Tony winner Lena Hall, Harris performed "Sugar Daddy" from the musical revival during Sunday's awards show, complete with a car wash for Orlando Bloom and …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:47PM

Tonys: Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Fantasia Open Show With 'After Midnight' Number by Ashley Lee

Host Hugh Jackman joined the cast of the Jazz Age revue onstage at Radio City Music Hall to kick off Sunday's awards show.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30PM
Thursday, May 29, 2014

Tonys: Neil Patrick Harris, Idina Menzel, Sting to Perform by Ashley Lee

Alan Cumming, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Sutton Foster will also perform, as will the casts of "Aladdin," "Les Miserables" and "Wicked" for a a tenth-anniversary tribute.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:30AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Tonys: Bradley Cooper, Will Ferrell, Kate Mara to Appear by Ashley Lee

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Anna Gunn, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Kevin Bacon, Emmy Rossum and more will hit the Hugh Jackman-hosted ceremony at Radio City Music Hall on June 8.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:32AM
Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Tony Awards Nominations: The Complete List by Ashley Lee

UPDATED: Musicals "A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder" and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," and plays "The Glass Menagerie" and "Twelfth Night," earned the most nominations.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:34AM

Tony Awards Nominations 2014: Watch the Live Stream by Ashley Lee

Lucy Liu and Jonathan Groff announce this year's contenders for Broadway's top honors at the Paramount Hotel in New York City.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:01AM
Monday, April 21, 2014

Meryl Streep Honored With Monte Cristo Award: 'I Feel Like I'm at the Funeral!' by Ashley Lee

Judith Light, Joe Grifasi, Tracy Letts, Tony Kushner and John Patrick Stanley shared anecdotes of the actress as she received the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's honor on Monday in NYC.read …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:16PM
Friday, April 11, 2014

'Of Mice and Men': Dressing James Franco and Chris O'Dowd in Depression-Era Denim by Ashley Lee

Costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb tells THR of making her Broadway debut with James Franco, Chris O’Dowd, Leighton Meester and Jim Parrack.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:33PM
Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Tony Awards: 2014 Honorees Announced (Exclusive) by Ashley Lee

The three honorees will be noted at a cocktail reception on June 2 at the Paramount Hotel’s Diamond Horseshoe.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM
Friday, April 4, 2014

James Franco Apologizes for Instagram Chat With Underage Girl: 'I'm Embarrassed' by Ashley Lee

The actor, who was caught unknowingly pursuing a 17-year-old fan, also said that Kanye West approached him and Seth Rogen about a wedding-related stunt.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:20AM

Brandon Boyd, Michelle Williams to Star in Arena Tour of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' by Ashley Lee

The 50-city "rock show" also stars J.C. Chasez and kicks off June 9 in New Orleans.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:12AM
Thursday, April 3, 2014

Bryan Cranston on 'Breaking Bad': Walter White Was in 'Deep Depression' (Video) by Ashley Lee

The actor noted that playing the AMC lead for years is similar to his current Broadway debut as president Lyndon B. Johnson in "All the Way."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:09AM
Wednesday, April 2, 2014

'The Lion King' Cast Goes Viral by Singing 'Circle of Life' on a Plane (Video) by Ashley Lee

A video of the Australian cast's spontaneous number has already collected 2.8 million views.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:02AM
Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Sylvester Stallone Recalls Rough Road to 'Rocky' Films (Video) by Ashley Lee

After a handful of sequels, the actor-producer still ran into resistance when adapting his story for Broadway, or "a great idea for someone who's a fool."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:36AM
Thursday, March 27, 2014

How to Get Billboard Cover Star Idina Menzel's Look (Video) by Ashley Lee

Kemal Harris of Kemal & Karla outlined the daily routine of the Broadway star through four luxurious looks.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:34AM
Saturday, March 15, 2014

James Franco Finds Broadway Debut 'Of Mice and Men' 'Refreshing' by Ashley Lee

The actor, also plugging his new poetry book and "Maladies" film to Jimmy Fallon, mentioned that he's been making a short version of Harmony Korine's "Kids."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:20AM
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Oscars: John Travolta Breaks Silence Over Idina Menzel Name Flub by Ashley Lee

The actor presented the Broadway boldface as "the wickedly talented, one and only Adele Nazeem" at Sunday's ceremony, just before she performed "Let It Go" from "Frozen."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:59PM

Oscars: John Travolta's Idina Menzel Name Flub Sparks Netflix, Broadway Promos by Ashley Lee

The three-time music-movie actor introduced the "Frozen" performer as "the wickedly talented, one and only Adele Nazeem" at Sunday's ceremony.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:15AM
Thursday, February 6, 2014

'Matilda the Musical' Announces North American Tour by Ashley Lee

The Tony-winning Broadway musical, featuring music and lyrics by Australian comedian Tim Minchin, will hit the road in May 2015.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:38PM

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