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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

First Listen For Annie Fans! Hear Jane Lynch Lament About 'Little Girls' on Glee by Josh Ferri

In less than a month, Glee Emmy winner Jane Lynch will make her Broadway debut as the tyrannical orphanage headmistress Miss Hannigan in the Broadway.com Audience Choice Award-nominated musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:34PM

Squigs Goes Burlesque with Nathan Lane and the Cast of Broadway’s The Nance by Josh Ferri

Broadway.com resident artist Justin “Squigs” Robertson perfectly captures Chauncey Miles’ (Nathan Lane) signature punch line, “Hi, simply hi!” in the latest Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:08PM

Darren Criss Is Coming to a City Near You! Criss Announces Summer 2013 Tour & Upcoming Album by Josh Ferri

Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner and 2012 host Darren Criss is embarking on a national tour this summer. Kicking off on May 29 in Criss’ hometown of San Francisco, the Li…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:37PM

Darren Criss Is Coming to a City Near You! The Glee Star Announces Summer Tour & Upcoming Album by Josh Ferri

Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner and 2012 host Darren Criss is embarking on a national tour this summer. Kicking off on May 29 in Criss’ hometown of San Francisco, the Li…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:37PM
Monday, April 22, 2013

Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson Enjoys Fabulous Footwear at Kinky Boots by Josh Ferri

Before breaking out as an Emmy-nominated TV star, Jesse Tyler Ferguson graced the New York stage in Spelling Bee, On the Town, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Merchant of Venice …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:56PM

No Man’s Land, Starring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, Will Have a Pre-Broadway Run at Berkeley Rep by Josh Ferri

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will bring No Man’s Land to California’s Berkley Rep for a limited pre-Broadway run. Directed by Sean Mathias (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:51PM

Watch Matt Doyle, Laura Osnes & a Dozen More Broadway Stars Spoof Downton Abbey by Josh Ferri

A bevy of Broadway stars, including Laura Osnes, Matt Doyle and Jeremy Jordan, came together to imagine what it would be like if the season four premiere of Downton Abbey were an all-musical…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Still Enchanted by Bette Midler’s Role in Hocus Pocus by Josh Ferri

Bette Midler officially opens in the solo show, I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers, on April 24, and fans are clamoring to see this legend live on stage at the Booth Theat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM
Saturday, April 20, 2013

Love Therapy, Starring Two-Time Tony Nominee Alison Fraser, Begins Seeing Clients Off-Broadway by Josh Ferri

The doctor will see you now! Wendy Beckett’s new play Love Therapy, starring two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser, begins performances at off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre on Ap…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:19PM

UCB Alum Abby Rosebrock’s Rocky Relationship Comedy Different Animals Begins Off-Broadway by Josh Ferri

Upright Citizens Brigade vet Abby Rosebrock writes and stars in the off-Broadway production of Different Animals at the Cherry Lane Theatre. Directed by Bruce Ornstein, this relationship-bas…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:19PM
Friday, April 19, 2013

Jekyll & Hyde's Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox & Teal Wicks Celebrate 'A New Life' on Broadway on Opening Night by Josh Ferri

The hair-raising Broadway revival of Jekyll & Hyde officially opened on April 18, and the cast wasted no time in celebrating the culmination of the 25-week national tour that led them to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:16PM

Jake Cannavale Leads the World Premiere of Basilica Off-Broadway by Josh Ferri

Nurse Jackie vet Jake Cannavale, son of Tony-nominated Broadway star Bobby Cannavale, will lead the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater world premiere production of Basilica. Writ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:25PM

Future Annie Star Jane Lynch Will Preview ‘Little Girls’ on Glee by Josh Ferri

Jane Lynch will offer TV audiences a little preview of her Miss Hannigan on April 25. The future Broadway star will sing Hannigan’s signature song “Little Girls” on her mus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Glee Keeps a Good Thing Going! FOX Renews the Musical Teen Drama for Two More Years by Josh Ferri

Fox has made it possible for fans to stick with Rachel Berry, Kurt Hummel & co. all the way through their Master’s degrees! Yes, in a somewhat surprising move, Glee has been renewe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:47PM

Funny Girl Mania! Was This Week's Glee the Greatest Star or Rain on Our Parade? by Josh Ferri

The Glee Report Card is back, and we’re here to rate Glee’s fabulous Funny Girl April 18 episode “Sweet Dreams.” This plot-heavy, song-light episode focused…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:31PM

Duncan Sheik’s American Psycho Will Slay West End Audiences Beginning in December by Josh Ferri

Looks like Christmas in London is going to be a lot more dangerous as serial killer Patrick Bateman makes his West End debut. The musical adaptation of the thriller American Psycho will play…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:07AM

Duncan Sheik’s American Psycho Will Slay London Audiences Beginning in December by Josh Ferri

Looks like Christmas in London is going to be a lot more dangerous as serial killer Patrick Bateman makes his stage debut. The musical adaptation of the thriller American Psycho will play th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:07AM

Weekend Poll: What Is Your Favorite Bette Midler Role? by Josh Ferri

Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner (and three-time Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards nominee) Bette Midler is taking a bite out of Broadway as Hollywood agent Sue Mengers in the new play I&rsquo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:40AM
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Kinky Boots’ Harvey Fierstein Throws Shade, Spills Secrets & Offers Legal Advice on Watch What Happens Live by Josh Ferri

Andy Cohen’s show Watch What Happens Live got a whole lot more kinkier on April 15. The Bravo host (and Broadway fan) welcomed Kinky Boots scribe Harvey Fierstein as his guest for the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:35PM

Steven Pasquale Will Star in Bridges of Madison County at Williamstown Theatre Festival by Josh Ferri

Steven Pasquale will play the hunky National Geographic photographer at the center of The Bridges of Madison County’s love story. Pasquale has been tapped to take on the role of Robert…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Tony Winner and Broadway.com Star of the Year Steve Kazee Will Showcase Original Music at 54 Below in May by Josh Ferri

Grammy and Tony winner Steve Kazee is bringing a soulful country sound to 54 Below. Joined by his band, The Shiny Liars, the Broadway.com Star of the Year will perform two shows May 10 and 1…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:01PM

Emily Rosenfeld, Kelsey Fowler, Caleb McLaughlin & More Young Stars Will Appear on When I Grow Up: Broadway’s Next Generation Recording by Josh Ferri

Young stars from some of Broadway’s biggest musicals, including Annie’s Emily Rosenfeld, The Lion King’s Caleb McLaughlin and Kelsey Fowler (Grey Gardens, Sunday in the Par…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:34PM

Everybody Say Ricky! Pop Star & Broadway Vet Ricky Martin Makes the Scene at Kinky Boots by Josh Ferri

Forget the boots, it’s all about the bon-bon! Pop star Ricky Martin, who starred last season as Che in the Broadway revival of Evita, returned to the Great White Way on April 17 to che…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:43PM

Jonny Orsini on His Passion for Performing and the Honor of Playing Nathan Lane's Lover in The Nance by Josh Ferri

Age & Hometown: 27; Cheshire, CT Current Role: A Broadway debut as Ned, a drifter turned burlesque performer who falls unapologetically in love with Chauncey Miles (Nathan Lane) …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM

Jonny Orsini on His Passion for Performing and the Honor of Co-Starring with Nathan Lane in The Nance by Josh Ferri

Age & Hometown: 27; Cheshire, CT Current Role: A Broadway debut as Ned, a drifter turned burlesque performer who falls unapologetically in love with Chauncey Miles (Nathan Lane) …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM

Laura Osnes, Santino Fonatana & Herman the Fish Sign on for Season Two of The Princess Diary Video Blog by Josh Ferri

Good news for fans of The Princess Diary: Backstage at Cinderella with Laura Osnes! The popular video blog is getting its act two and will return after a short intermission. Broadway.com Aud…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:59AM

Cinderella's Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana & Herman the Fish Sign on for Season Two of The Princess Diary Video Blog by Josh Ferri

Good news for fans of The Princess Diary: Backstage at Cinderella with Laura Osnes! The popular video blog is getting an act two and will return after a short intermission. Broadway.com Audi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:59AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Patina Miller and Michael Urie to Announce Drama League Nominations on April 23 by Josh Ferri

Pippin headliner and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award nominee Patina Miller and Michael Urie, who stars off-Broadway in Buyer and Cellar, will announce the 2013 Drama League nominations on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:56PM

Patti LuPone Will Play Encore Engagement of Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda at 54 Below This Summer by Josh Ferri

Summer 2013 just got hotter as Tony and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Patti LuPone announced that she will return to 54 below July 22 to 27 with her acclaimed show Coulda, Woulda…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:53PM

Barry Manilow Shares a Laugh with Vanya Stars Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce & Kristine Nielsen by Josh Ferri

Barry Manilow is making the rounds at some of Broadway’s most fun new shows. After visiting the flashy musical Kinky Boots, Manilow’s next outing was Christopher Durang’s a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:40PM

Will Chase, Jenn Colella, Adam Chanler-Berat & More Set for High Fidelity Concert at 54 Below by Josh Ferri

The short-lived Broadway musical High Fidelity is getting a second life at 54 Below. For two-nights-only, May 19 and 20, original cast members Will Chase and Jenn Colella will join Broadway …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:25AM