Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, Nov. 16

1) BWW EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Duncan Sheik Teases SPRING AWAKENING Movie; Filming in Spring 2013 & New Cast?

This afternoon I had the distinct pleasure of speaking to Tony Award-winning SPRING AWAKENING songwriter Duncan Sheik all about his staggering spate of upcoming stage projects - AMERICAN PSYCHO, THE NIGHTENGALE, WHISPER HOUSE, MR. CHESS and ALICE included - as well as all about his upcoming concert appearance on November 23 at the Gramercy Theatre, but, before that InDepth InterView appears next week, here is some exciting exclusive news on the development of the forthcoming film adaptation of SPRING AWAKENING, directed by McG, to potentially begin filming next summer if all goes as planned. (more...)

2) Photo Coverage: SCANDALOUS Opening Night on Broadway - the After Party!

Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre on October 13, 2012 and opened last night, Thursday, November 15. BroadwayWorld brings you complete coverage of the opening night festivities - check out photos from the opening night party below! (more...)

3) Photo Coverage: SCANDALOUS Opening Night on Broadway - Curtain Call!

BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the curtain call below! (more...)

4) Photo Coverage: Opening Night Party for GIANT at The Public Theater!

Giant runs through Sunday, December 2. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the opening night party below! (more...)

5) Photo Flash: SMASH Season 2 Poster Released!

"Smash" returns to the NBC lineup for a second season on Tuesday, February 5 (9-10 p.m. ET) and will continue in its regular time slot on Tuesday, February 12 (10-11 p.m. ET). Minnelli joins other notable guest stars that have been announced for the show's next season, including Jennifer Hudson, Jesse L. Martin and Sean Hayes. Check out a poster for the second season below! (more...)

6) Tyne Daly, Norm Lewis, Lea Salonga to Lead RAGTIME Concert at Lincoln Center, 2/18

Manhattan Concert Productions has just announced Tyne Daly as Emma Goldman, Norm Lewis as Coalhouse Walker Jr., and Lea Salonga as Mother to appear in the upcoming concert performance of RAGTIME for one night only in New York's acclaimed Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center on Monday, February 18, 2013. (more...)

7) Review Roundup: The Public Theater's GIANT - All the Reviews!

Based on the classic novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edna Ferber, Giant is a new American musical that spans generations in an epic chronicle of the state that's like no place else on earth: Texas. The show opened last night, November 15. Directed by Michael Greif, Giant runs through Sunday, December 2. Find out what the critics thought of the new musical below! (more...)

8) Photo Coverage: SCANDALOUS' Opening Night Arrivals!

Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre on October 13, 2012 and opened last night, Thursday, November 15. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the opening night arrivals below! (more...)

9) Video: Katie Holmes Chats DEAD ACCOUNTS on 'Jimmy Fallon'

Katie Holmes stopped by last night's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' last night to chat about her new play DEAD ACCOUNTS, currently in previews on Broadway. The actress gushed, "I'm so excited to be back on Broadway," adding "I love the Broadway community so much. They're so supportive of each other so I'm having a great time!" Check out clips from last night's appearance below! (more...)

10) BWW TV: Behind the Scenes for Opening Night of SCANDALOUS - Carolee Carmello, George Hearn, Kathie Lee Gifford and More!

Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalousbegan performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre on October 13, 2012 and opened last night, Thursday, November 15. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of SCANDALOUS' opening night - hear what the stars had to say below! (more...)

11) SPIDER-MAN, NEWSIES and More to Offer Autism-Friendly Performances in 2013

TDF's Autism Theater Initiative (ATI) today announced a slate of autism-friendly performances of Broadway shows for 2013. (more...)

12) Photo Coverage: MURDER BALLAD's Opening Night Party!

Check out photos from the opening night party below! (more...)

13) BroadwayGirlNYC: The Performers

The Performers – starring Cheyenne Jackson, Henry Winkler, Alicia Silverstone, Ari Graynor, Daniel Breaker, and Jenni Barber – will close on Sunday night, November 18, after 23 previews and only seven regular performances. See this hilarious show, before it's too late. (more...)

14) Breaking News: Alex Timbers to Helm Philip Barry's THE PHILADELPHIA STORY on Broadway, Fall 2013

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced a new Broadway production of The Philadelphia Story, a comedy by Philip Barry, directed by two-time Tony® Award nominee Alex Timbers. (more...)

15) Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas to Lead the London Premiere of DEAR WORLD, Beginning February 4

The Charing Cross Theatre will present the British premiere of Jerry Herman's musical DEAR WORLD, starring Betty Buckley and Paul Nicholas and directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, from 4 February – 30 March 2013, with a press night on Wednesday 13 February. (more...)

16) MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Musical by Alfred Uhry Broadway Bound?

Michael Riedel reports in today's The New York Post that producer Anne Hamburger, founder of Off-Broadway's En Garde Arts, has acquired the rights and hired Alfred Uhry to turn John Berendt's 1994 best selling book MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL into a Broadway musical. Said to be nearly done with the first draft, the show will feature musical numbers from the catalog of Johnny Mercer. (more...)

17) LES MISÉRABLES Soundtrack to be Released by Universal Republic Records, 12/25

The highly anticipated film adaptation of Les Miserables hits theaters on Christmas Day, and you can order the soundtrack on December 25 as well: according to Amazon.com, Universal Republic records will be releasing the recording, featuring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, with Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen. (more...)

18) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/16- MARY POPPINS

Today in 2006, Mary Poppins opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre, where it is still running. Mary Poppins is a Walt Disney Theatrical musical based on the similarly titled series of children's books by P. L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film. It received seven Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, winning for Best Scenic Design. (more...)

19) Photo Flashback: MARY POPPINS Celebrates 6 Years on Broadway!

MARY POPPINS celebrates its sixth anniversary today, November 16, 2012. It began previews at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on October 14, 2006 before officially opening on November 16, 2006. (more...)

20) STAGE TUBE: Michael Shannon Chats GRACE on 'Good Day NY'

Michael Shannon is currently making his Broadway debut in the hit drama GRACE. The talented actor stopped by 'Good Day NY' this morning to chat about the show. When asked if working with legendary actor Ed Asner was comparable to playing tennis with Andre Agassi, the actor joked, "With him, it's more like Billy Jean King," but quickly added, "No, we love Ed." Check out his appearance below! (more...)