Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, Aug. 17

1) Photo Flash: First Glimpse of the New JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR UK Arena Tour; Now Set for 21 Dates in 12 Arenas!

Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by Laurence Connor, promises to be the rock event of the year as Tim Minchin (Judas Iscariot) and Ben Forster (Jesus) began rehearsals at a secret location in London this week. The first image of the highly contemporary production has today been revealed – complete with riot police who feature heavily in the opening sequence of the new rock musical production. (more...)

2) Disney's ALADDIN Headed to Broadway?

According to various reports - from Stitch Kingdom to Perez Hilton - lauded composer Alan Menken revealed at Disney's "Destination D" event that the musical adaptation of ALADDIN is being prepped for a Broadway run. (more...)

3) Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias and Antonio Banderas Potential Ricky Martin Replacements for EVITA?

While Latin hearthrob Ricky Martin is signed to star in EVITA through the end of the year, with a Spring 2013 contract extension possible as well, Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that producers are already on the hunt for replacement stars as 'Che' to ensure the show continues when Martin departs. (more...)

4) STAGE TUBE: Alan Menken Reveals ALADDIN's Broadway Plans!

As reported this morning, lauded composer Alan Menken revealed at Disney's "Destination D" event that the musical adaptation of ALADDIN is "coming to Broadway." View the announcement below! (more...)

5) BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL to Perform on NBC's 'America's Got Talent', 8/22

Wednesday's live results show on August 22 (9-10 pm ET) will feature a performance by Broadway's BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL as well as a joint performance by platinum recording artist Owl City and breakout pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen performing their new single, "Good Time." (more...)

6) BWW TV: BRING IT ON Cast Brings Some Pep to Broadway in Bryant Park!

Featured in this week's event were the casts of: A Christmas Story, The Musical (John Bolton, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Stephanie Martignetti, Robyn Hurder, Chris Sullivan, Judy Kaye, Jeffrey Schecter), Avenue Q (Hazel Anne Raymundo, Kate Lippstreu, Michael Liscio Jr, Seth Rettburg, Danielle Thomas), Bring It On, The Musical (Adrienne Warren, Taylor Louderman, Ryann Redmond, Ariana DeBose, Jason Gotay, Gregory Haney, Nicolas Womack, Dominique Johnson), and Rock of Ages (Justin Sargent, Adam Danheisser, Josephine Rose Roberts, Cody Scott Lancaster, Michele Maise, Genson Blimline, Joey Calveri, Cassie Silva, Neka Zang). Check out the performaces from the cast of BRING IT ON below, which included 'Ain't No Thing,' 'Enjoy the Trip' and 'It's All Happening.' (more...)

7) Andrew Samonsky Joins Carolee Carmello, George Hearn and More in SCANDALOUS

This fall, Andrew Samonsky returns to Broadway in the new musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson. (more...)

8) STAGE TUBE: Ricky Martin Chats EVITA on Jimmy Fallon

Broadway star Ricky Martin appeared on last night's LATE NIGHT WITH Jimmy Fallon to talk about his starring role as 'Che' in EVITA and his development deal with NBC to write, produce and star in a new TV series. "I'm really looking forward to it," said Martin of the upcoming project. The actor also revealed his love of Twitter and his new habit of tweeting 'intermission pictures' from backstage to give fans a behind-the-scenes peek. Check out the clips from Martin's appearance below! (more...)

9) STAGE TUBE: The Addams Family Tour Performs 'Bein' Part of NEWSIES' Spoof!

The cast of The Addams Family 1st National Tour comes up with their own witty lyrics for "Carrying the Banner" from the Broadway musical Newsies, in their "Bein' Part of Newsies" music parody video. Watch it below! (more...)

10) POLL: Who Should Replace Ricky Martin as 'Che' in EVITA?

New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Who should replace Ricky Martin as 'Che' in EVITA? (more...)

11) Benefit Performance of Maggie Keenan-Bolger's QUEERING HISTORY to Feature Celia and Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Hunter Bell and More, 8/19

QUEERING HISTORY, a new play by Maggie Keenan-Bolger, will be presented as a reading on Sunday, August 19th at 8PM to benefit Green Chimneys NYC, an organization fostering LGBT homeless kids who have been ejected from their homes for their sexual orientation. (more...)

12) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/17- A CHORUS LINE

Today in 2008, the first Broadway revival of A Chrous Line closed at the Schoenfeld Theatre, where it ran for 759 performances. A Chorus Line is a musical about Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. The book was authored by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, lyrics were written by Edward Kleban, and music was composed by Marvin Hamlisch. With nineteen main characters, it is set on the bare stage of a Broadway theatre during an audition for a musical. The show provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers. The original Broadway production received 12 Tony Award nominations and winning nine of them, in addition to the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. (more...)

13) The Jonas Brothers to Play Radio City Music Hall, 10/11

After three years, Jonas Brothers will return to the stage with an exclusive one night only engagement on Thursday, October 11, 2012, at 8:00pm/EST at Radio City Music Hall. The concert is their only U.S. show planned for 2012. The band will perform their hits, and will also debut highly anticipated new music set for release in 2013. (more...)

14) STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Composing for Acrobatic Actors in BRING IT ON

Tony Award-winning composer of the Broadway musical In the Heights Lin-Manuel Miranda has tackled a new beast with his latest project, Bring It On: The Musical. The show is now playing on Broadway at the St. James Theatre after a nationwide tour. Miranda appeared on Good Day New York to discuss what it was like composing music singable by such an acrobatic cast. Watch the interview in the video below! (more...)

15) Mary Rodgers Guettel Plans to Release Memoir in 2013

Composer and writer Mary Rodgers Guettel is at work on her memoirs, according to the New York Post. (more...)

16) Photo Coverage: NICE WORK, BRING IT ON, and More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park!

BroadwayWorld was there for the last concert of the summer yesterday, and we bring you full photo coverage below! (more...)

17) THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Ryan Breslin!

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this next edition, we caught up with Ryan Breslin, who is starring as 'Race' in NEWSIES- currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre! (more...)

18) ABC Family Renews Sutton Foster's BUNHEADS

BUNHEADS, the ABC Family series starring Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelly Bishop, has been picked up for another 8 episodes. (more...)

19) Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 8/13

At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we launched a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'. Read on for our most-read features, interviews, breaking news and more for the week of August 13! (more...)

20) Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes-Led DEAD ACCOUNTS Moves Opening to 11/29

Tickets for DEAD ACCOUNTS will go on sale to the general public tomorrow, Saturday, August 18 at 10:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com or calling (212) 239-6200. For group sales, please visit www.Telecharge.com/groups or call Telecharge Group Sales at 800-432-7780. (more...)