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Monday, May 25, 2015

CONTEST: DISNEY Documentary DVD Giveaway! by Pat Cerasaro

This week, in honor of Disney's new 3D animated musical TANGLED which now in movie theaters nationwide, as well as today's DVD release of three exceptional documentaries on different aspects…

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DISNEY DOC. DIRECTORS: Jeff & Greg Sherman of THE BOYS by Pat Cerasaro

Today, we are concluding our spotlight on the new school of Disney feature film directors begun last week with Byron Howard and Nathan Greno of TANGLED - now in Disney Digital 3D in movie th…

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FLASH FRIDAY: Alice, She Is So Alive by Pat Cerasaro

In this special edition of FLASH FRIDAY we are taking a look at a number of TV appearances by Tony-winning Broadway star and this week's InDepth InterView participant Alice Ripley in celebra…

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InDepth InterView: Alice Ripley on NEXT TO NORMAL Tour & A Career Retrospective by Pat Cerasaro

Over the course of our ninety minute conversation earlier this week, Tony-winning Broadway star Alice Ripley was kind enough to open up about her role in the phenomenon of the Pulitzer Prize…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Eric Schaeffer Talks FOLLIES, SUNSET BLVD, Next Shows & A Career Retrospective by Pat Cerasaro

Stephen Sondheim to Jerry Herman to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael John LaChiusa to Kander amp Ebb to Dempsey amp Rowe, PUTTING IT TOGETHER to MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET on Broadway - the phenomen…

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FLASH FRIDAY: Raul Rocks Out by Pat Cerasaro

In this super special edition installment of FLASH FRIDAY, we are taking a look at this weekends featured performer on BroadwayWorld, the incandescent star of stage and screen, known for his…

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SOUND OFF: Seven Days of Christmas by Pat Cerasaro

Since today is only a week away from Christmas Day, we are taking a special look at the absolute must-own Christmas- themed releases for the Broadway baby on your list. From Barbra Streisand…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: ALICE RIPLEY on NEXT TO NORMAL Tour, New Album, Fans & A Career Retrospective - Part 2 by Pat Cerasaro

Over the course of our ninety minute conversation earlier this week, Tony-winning Broadway star Alice Ripley was kind enough to open up about her role in the phenomenon of the Pulitzer Prize…

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BWW Exclusive InDepth InterView Part 2: Raul Esparza Talks NORMAL HEART, EVITA, Future Roles & The Art of Acting by Pat Cerasaro

Here is the second part of our three-part discussion, in which Esparza and I analyze his roles and performances in plays, as well as a thorough discussion of the art of acting - and, additio…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Jerry Springer Talks TV, DWTS, Broadway & PETER PAN in the West End by Pat Cerasaro

Celebrating twenty years of THE JERRY SPRINGER SHOW on the air, the controversial talk show host and stage personality was kind enough to set aside some time this week to talk to me about hi…

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BWW Exclusive InDepth InterView Part 3: Raul Esparza Talks LEAP OF FAITH & More by Pat Cerasaro

In a conversation encapsulating everything from Albee and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF to Aristophanes and Virginia Woolf herself - and even a little Stephen King - this concluding portion…

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SOUND OFF 2010 ROUND-UP: 3 Divas, 2 Dynamos & Steve by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are taking a look and a listen to the biggest and brightest Broadway beacons of the year that was, all amidst the dismal landscape of the Street as we now know it, though I won't na…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Rob Evan Talks Steinman, Wildhorn, TSO & More by Pat Cerasaro

Rock tenor Rob Evan is perhaps most famous for his essaying of the dual title roles in Frank Wildhorn's JEKYLL amp HYDE ten years ago on Broadway - and playing the leads in the new rock rein…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Josh Strickland Talks Disney, HOLLYS WORLD, PEEP SHOW & New Album by Pat Cerasaro

Broadway leading man and AMERICAN IDOL season 2 contestant Josh Strickland spoke to me yesterday about his career so far - on a trip from the Broadway stage in TARZAN, to the burlesque stage…

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BWW WORLD PREMIERE FIRST LISTEN: Cheyenne Jackson Sings From Lance Horne s FIRST THINGS LAST by Pat Cerasaro

Today, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present the world premiere of a song from this weeks release of Lance Hornes sensational new album FIRST THINGS LAST with a strikingly sensitive and allur…

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SOUND OFF SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Lance Horne Talks New Album, Upcoming Concerts & PROMETHEUS BOUND by Pat Cerasaro

Composer, conductor, arranger and all-around music man Lance Horne is a very busy musician these days this week's GENIUS OF AUTISM benefit and the upcoming American Songbook Series of shows …

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FLASH FRIDAY: Oscar Season Rundown by Pat Cerasaro

We are kicking off 2011 in true Hollywood style, by showcasing and reviewing a number of films coming out this Oscar season - in theaters and on DVDInstant Watch - with a particular emphasis…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Liev Schreiber Talks Broadway, Hollywood & EVERY DAY by Pat Cerasaro

Earlier this week I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to discuss career past, present and future with highly-acclaimed stage and screen star - having appeared in films as diverse a…

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FLASH FRIDAY: All Eyes on Idina by Pat Cerasaro

This week, in honor of todays InDepth InterView Idina Menzel, we are taking a look back at some of Ms. Menzels most memorable appearances over the years, culling clips from everything from R…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Joan Rivers on Broadway, Hollywood, Reality TV & More by Pat Cerasaro

Last night I had the privilege of interviewing comedy icon and red carpet legend Joan Rivers about her first love of theatre and live performance, working the red carpet and virtually invent…

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FLASH FRIDAY: Comedy Tonight, Courtesy of Joan by Pat Cerasaro

This week, we are going to go a bit off of the beaten path in an attempt to remove the doom and gloom of midwinter as the snow nearly suffocates the Great White Way and take a look at some t…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Melissa Rivers on Hollywood, FASHION POLICE Plus JOAN & MELISSA by Pat Cerasaro

Growing up as the daughter of one of the most iconic comediennes of all time could not have been easy, yet Melissa Rivers has managed to carve her own place in the Hollywood landscape as a p…

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SOUND OFF Special Interview: Richard Levine & EVERY DAY by Pat Cerasaro

I recently spoke to screenwriterdirector Richard Levine about his new feature film EVERY DAY starring Liev Schreiber, Helen Hunt, Carla Gugino, Eddie Izzard and Brian Dennehy, as well as too…

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InDepth InterView: Diahann Carroll by Pat Cerasaro

Today, in this BWW Exclusive interview, we are investigating the iconic and incomparable career - in every arena of entertainment, as depicted in her PBS concert retrospective DIAHANN CARROL…

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SOUND OFF: Grammys Go Gaga by Pat Cerasaro

In honor of Sundays broadcast of the 53rd annual Grammy Awards on CBS and todays early-morning premiere of Lady Gagas newest single off of her forthcoming sophomore album sharing the same ti…

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SATURDAY SPECIAL: Barbra's BROADWAY ALBUM Bet by Pat Cerasaro

Following yesterday's Grammy Award-centric SOUND OFF Lady Gaga edition, today's SATURDAY SPECIAL focuses on the voice of the century who will be performing at this year's 53rd annual Grammy …

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FLASH FRIDAY: Best of the Bard by Pat Cerasaro

This week, in honor of our InDepth Interview series of articles on the Public Theater Shakespeare LAB production of TIMON OF ATHENS featuring Richard Thomas and Barry Edelstein, we are setti…

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InDepth InterView: Richard Thomas by Pat Cerasaro

Today, we are featuring an exclusive conversation with one of the most accomplished and respected stage and television actors of his generation, showing solid proof that a child actor can go…

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SPOTLIGHT ON LEA SALONGA & LES MIZ on Blu-ray & DVD by Pat Cerasaro

Today, we are taking a look at LES MISERABLES LIVE AT THE O2, now available on DVDBlu-Ray, and talking to one of the stars of the spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime concert event, the worldwide…

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FLASH FRIDAY: Princes, Princesses & Sir Tim by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are highlighting the work of multi-Tony and Oscar-winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice, putting a particular emphasis on his work with Disney. From ALADDIN to THE LION KING to AIDA and THE…

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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Steve Buscemi On ISSUE PROJECT ROOM, BOARDWALK, SOPRANOS, ON THE ROAD & More by Pat Cerasaro

Last week I had the exceptional privilege of interviewing newly minted SAG and Golden Globe-winner for Best Actor In A Drama Series for his work on HBO'S BOARDWALK EMPIRE, Steve Buscemi, alo…

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