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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Broadway Vets Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy Welcome a Baby Son by Kathy Henderson

It’s a boy for Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy: The stage and screen stars welcomed their first child, Cyrus Michael Christopher Dancy, on December 17, according to People.com, which quote…

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Elf's Beth Leavel on How Getting Drowsy Changed Her Career & Other Favorite Musical Roles by Kathy Henderson

When Beth Leavel is leading a show, the rest of the cast can relax in the knowledge that she will make them look good while nailing her own songs, dances, comic moments, love scenes and anyt…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Alicia Keys to Produce HBO Adaptation of Lydia R. Diamond's Play Stick Fly by Kathy Henderson

The troubled African-American family of Lydia R. Diamond’s Stick Fly is headed from Broadway to HBO: The network has signed on to present an hour-long adaptation of the play, according…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:03AM
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Ho Ho Ho! Darren Criss Goes Shirtless in Sexy Glee Calendar Photo by Kathy Henderson

Looks like Darren Criss will be Mr. December 2013: Glee creator Ryan Murphy posted a sexy photo of the Broadway vet on Twitter with the message “Merry Christmas. Men of McKinley calend…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:39AM
Saturday, December 15, 2012

Photo Flashback: The Stage Roots of Homeland’s Spies and Spymasters by Kathy Henderson

It’s been a while since a TV cast has boasted enough theater vets to deserve a photo flashback (check out previous stories on The Good Wife, Mad Men and True Blood), but Homeland defin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:57PM
Thursday, December 13, 2012

First Look at Game of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's by Kathy Henderson

Fans of Game of Thrones will undoubtedly do a double take when they see these photos of Emilia Clarke: Daenerys Targaryen has been replaced by Holly Golightly, the heroine of Truman Capote&r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:16PM
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

The Master Parodists of Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking Sign Their New CD by Kathy Henderson

Just in time for holiday laughs, the cast recording of Forbidden Broadway: Alice & Kicking has been released by DRG Records. This acclaimed 30th anniversary version of the satirical revu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

From Constantine Maroulis to Bo Bice: American Idol Season Four Finalists Love Broadway! by Kathy Henderson

It’s no secret that American Idol alums often end up on stage (see: Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young, Justin Guarini, Frenchy Davis, Taylor Hicks, Clay Aiken), but when we heard that Bo Bice i…

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Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Aaron Tveit & the Stars of Les Misérables Gather for Gala NYC Premiere by Kathy Henderson

The stars of Les Misérables are in the midst of a world tour to launch the hotly awaited musical, due in theaters on Christmas Day. On December 10, they arrived at New York’s Zi…

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Lea Michele Gets Sexy and Denies She’s a Diva in Marie Claire Cover Story by Kathy Henderson

Lea Michele is not a diva, and she’s sick of people saying she is. The Broadway vet and Glee star addresses her prickly reputation in the January 2013 cover story of Marie Claire magaz…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM

Tony Nominee Condola Rashad Performs Original Songs at Players Club Concert by Kathy Henderson

Condola Rashad has already made a mark as the Tony-nominated breakout star of Stick Fly, off-Broadway’s Ruined and TV’s Steel Magnolias. Now this talented young performer (who tu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Drood Star Chita Rivera on West Side Story, Chicago, Playing Liza’s Mom & More by Kathy Henderson

When Chita Rivera takes the stage as Princess Puffer in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, audiences at Studio 54 erupt in cheers and applause. This great lady of the theater is nearing her 60th an…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Jan Maxwell, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Annie Potts & More Headline Starry Benefit Reading of Steel Magnolias by Kathy Henderson

The sassy ladies of Steel Magnolias first came to life off-Broadway 25 years ago—and on December 3, Robert Harling’s beloved play returned to the Lucille Lortel Theatre for a one…

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

The Heiress’ Judith Ivey on Directing Miss Firecracker and a 25th Anniversary Steel Magnolias Benefit by Kathy Henderson

When it comes to multitasking, the ladies of The Heiress set a high bar. Star Jessica Chastain is juggling her leading role as Catherine Sloper with promotional duties for the Oscar-buzz fil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:57PM

The Piano Lesson Is a Soaring, Heart-Stopping Theatrical Event by Kathy Henderson

It’s no surprise that an off-Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson would be worth seeing. After all, the play won the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and is consider…

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Tony Winner Nina Arianda Named to Vogue’s 2012 Best Dressed List by Kathy Henderson

A special newsstand-only Vogue Best Dressed 2012 issue just hit newsstands, and Tony winner Nina Arianda has been singled out for her “fashion prowess.” Though the magazine notes…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:50PM

What’s Up, Robert Harling? Reflections on the 25th Anniversary of Steel Magnolias, Kristin Chenoweth in a Soapdish Musical & More by Kathy Henderson

In the 25 years since Robert Harling spent 10 days writing a play in honor of his late sister, Steel Magnolias has become an enduring story of female friendship told with an irresistible mix…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:17PM
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Five-Time Tony Winner Audra McDonald Tapped to Host Live From Lincoln Center on PBS by Kathy Henderson

Audra McDonald is coming full circle: The Juilliard graduate will head back to her old stomping ground to host the popular PBS series Live From Lincoln Center. The five-time Tony w…

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Monday, November 26, 2012

Oscar and Tony-Winning Producer Martin Richards Dies at Age 80 by Kathy Henderson

Martin Richards, a colorful Oscar- and Tony-winning producer whose entertainment career spanned seven decades, died at his home in New York City on November 26 after a long illness, a family…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM
Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday Theater Guide! Get Tickets Now to See Six Hot Holiday Shows by Kathy Henderson

There’s no place like New York for the holidays! And no December visit to the big city would be complete without taking in at least one holiday show. This year, six festive theatrical …

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Three-Time Tony Nominee Danny Burstein on the Golden Roles That Made Him One of Broadway’s MVPs by Kathy Henderson

Sometimes it only takes one great role to turn a respected actor into an in-demand stage star—and in the case of Danny Burstein, that role happened to be an over-the-top Latin lover na…

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Broadway.com's Justin 'Squigs' Robertson Pens Cover Collage for New Book Performance of the Century by Kathy Henderson

When Actors’ Equity decided to publish a history of its first 100 years, the union turned to an artist perfectly suited to capturing the great stars of the past century: Broadway.com&r…

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Anniversary Special! 16 Fun Facts About Chicago on Its 16th Broadway Birthday by Kathy Henderson

On November 14, 1996, a sexy, stripped-down version of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse’s Chicago opened at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre after a much-lauded Encores! deb…

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Anthony LaPaglia & Kathryn Erbe Celebrate Opening Night as Richard and Pat Nixon in Checkers by Kathy Henderson

History comes to life in the best possible way in Checkers, Douglas McGrath’s fascinating new drama about the scandal that almost pushed Richard Nixon off the ticket as General Dwight …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:10PM
Thursday, November 8, 2012

Bernadette Peters on Losing Her Mind in the New Movie Coming Up Roses and Her Thank-You Note to Sondheim by Kathy Henderson

Bernadette Peters was nominated for a Tony as Gypsy’s Rose and drove her TV daughter Megan Hilty nuts in Smash, but neither of those diva turns compares to the mayhem she causes in the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM

Kyle Soller on Launching a Trans-Atlantic Career and His Swashbuckling Performance in Cyrano de Bergerac by Kathy Henderson

Age & Hometown: 29; Alexandria, VA Current Role: A Broadway debut as Christian, the tongue-tied heartthrob who needs help from the title character to woo fair Roxane, in Roundabout Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:48AM
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Ivanov Star Ethan Hawke Recalls Theatrical Adventures With Shakespeare, Shepard, Stoppard & More by Kathy Henderson

As an Oscar nominee for both acting (Training Day) and writing (Before Sunset)—not to mention a Gen X icon for Dead Poets Society and Reality Bites—Ethan Hawke could fill a coupl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Top Five! Most-Watched Videos Include the Adorable Keenan-Bolgers, Christmas Story Preview, Scandalous Fun & More by Kathy Henderson

Every week, theater fans look to Broadway.com for the best and most entertaining stage-related video features available anywhere. This week's most-watched videos include a laugh-filled d…

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The Flaming Lips Burn Up the Stage, Guys and Dolls Gamble Again & More Cross-Country News by Kathy Henderson

As the fall season gets into full swing, great theater is happening all across the USA! This week’s Countrywide Guide spotlights the California world premiere of a musical penned by th…

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

George Hearn on Singing Sondheim, Donning Heels in La Cage and Reuniting with Kathie Lee Gifford in Scandalous by Kathy Henderson

Theater fans too young to have seen George Hearn on stage at the height of his Broadway career can catch up via film versions of Sweeney Todd and Putting It Together. (Click below to savor H…

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Sister Act Standout & Former Broadway.com Vlogger Sarah Bolt Gets Married by Kathy Henderson

Sister Act alum and former Broadway.com video blogger Sarah Bolt married technology lawyer David John Crowell on October 20 in St. Louis. Appropriately enough, the former Sister Mary Patrick…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM

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