Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, Nov. 30

1) Breaking News: Grammy Winner Carrie Underwood to Star in NBC's Live Broadcast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Five-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood will star in the coveted role of Maria von Trapp in NBC's live broadcast of "The Sound of Music," based on the original Broadway musical, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. The live telecast of "The Sound of Music" will be a three-hour event on a date to be announced near the holidays in 2013. (more...)

2) SOUND OFF: The GLEE Gang's Gangnam Style

Over the last two weeks, GLEE has bravely taken on a catalog comprising everything from David Bowie and Simon & Garfunkel to FOOTLOOSE, PROMISES, PROMISES, the Scissor Sisters, Kelly Clarkson and fun., to say nothing of Psy's current worldwide smash hit "Gangnam Style", and, in so doing, it is clearly showing no signs of slowing down - actually, its amped up. Mashing up the New Directions of the original glee club with the new crew comprised of GLEE PROJECT winners and new faces, to say nothing of the Season Four additional storyline following the New York City-set travails of Rachel (Lea Michele) and Kurt (Chris Colfer) with guest stars Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker, both "Dynamic Duets", written and directed by co-creator Ian Brennan, and "Thanksgiving", written by Russel Friend & Garrett Lerner, directed by Bradley Buecker, also introduced anomalous themes into the GLEE universe while juggling everything else - namely: super heroes and a holiday tribute, Thanksgiving. While this week's episode was perhaps more generally amiable and appealing and certainly more successful in its overall execution and worthy place in the upper half of the episode stack four seasons in, last week packed a plosive "Pow!" of a punch insofar as its appreciable visuals and creative utilization of the tried and true tropes of comic book lore, new and old. (more...)

3) STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Eddie Redmayne and Amanda Seyfried Sing 'A Heart Full of Love' in LES MISERABLES!

December is nearly here, and the highly anticipated LES MISERABLES film adaptation will hit the big screen on Christmas Day. In the meantime, check out this just-released clip of Eddie Redmayne as 'Marius' and Amanda Seyfried as 'Cosette' singing "A Heart Full of Love"! (more...)

4) Photo Coverage: DEAD ACCOUNTS Opening Night Party

Check out photos from the opening night party arrivals for DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway! (more...)

5) Photo Coverage: DEAD ACCOUNTS - Red Carpet Theatre Arrivals

Check out photos from the starry red carpet arrivals for DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway! (more...)

6) Ariana Grande to Star in iCARLY Spin-Off on Nickelodeon

On the heels of last week's series finale of iCARLY that topped all basic cable with 6.4 million total viewers, Nickelodeon is announcing the series pick-up of Sam & Cat (20 episodes), a spin-off comedy from award-winning creator and executive producer Dan Schneider (iCarly, Victorious, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101). (more...)

7) Photo Flash: First Look at Patti LuPone and Debra Winger in David Mamet's THE ANARCHIST!

THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, will be presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). The Anarchist began previews on Tuesday, November 13th with an official opening date set for Sunday, December 2nd. Check out the production in performance below! (more...)

8) DEGRASSI's Jake Epstein Joins SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK as 'Peter Parker' Alternate

Jake Epstein, best known as the star of the hugely popular teen series "Degrassi: The Next Generation," will make his Broadway debut as the Peter Parker / Spider-Man Alternate in Broadway's SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Epstein will play Saturday and Sunday matinee performances beginning on December 8, 2012 at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). (more...)

9) Producer Sues Monty Python Troupe Members Over SPAMALOT

According to Deadline.com, Monty Python and the Holy Grail producer Mark Forstater is suing the Monty Python comedy troupe for profits he says he is owed from the Broadway musical Spamalot. (more...)

10) Andy Sandberg to Direct New Musical BEYOND THE MUSIC, Jan 28 & 29

Andy Sandberg is set to direct a new musical, BEYOND THE MUSIC, January 28th and 29th, with music and lyrics by Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz and book by Sandberg. (more...)

11) Photo Coverage: DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway - Opening Night Curtain Call

Check out photos from the opening night curtain call for DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway! (more...)

12) VIDEO: GRACE's Paul Rudd Visits TODAY

GRACE star Paul Rudd visited with Matt Lauer of NBC's TODAY show yesterday morning. The talented actor discussed why he decided that now was the time to get back to Broadway instead of continuing with his busy movie career. Check out the appearance below! (more...)

13) VIDEO: Extended Look at THE NUTCRACKER; In Movie Theaters Nationwide on Dec. 3!

Tchaikovsky's masterpiece The Nutcracker ballet returns to NCM Fathom Events this holiday season and for the first time ever will be shown in RealD 3D in select locations! Watch the video below for an extended look at this stunning production - and get your tickets today for this special one-night only broadcast! (more...)

14) VIDEO: Funny or Die Presents ARGO! The Musical

Funny or Die brings you one of the most true-to-life productions ever to grace the Great White Way, ARGO! The Musical, complete with the tagline, "The mission was real. The musical was a little TOO real." Watch the preview below! (more...)

15) BWW TV: Exclusive Interview with Cathy Rigby and Behind-the-Scenes of PETER PAN

Cathy Rigby brings back the magic of a little bit of faith, trust and pixie dust in PETER PAN. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive intereviews and behind the scenes with our own correspondent, Audra Stafford. Check it out below! (more...)

16) Photo Flash: First Look at Nicolas Dromard, Tom Galantich and More in Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Denver Center

The Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC) presents Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS in The Buell Theatre November 23 – December 24, 2012. Tickets may be purchased by calling 303.893.4100 or visiting www.denvercenter.org. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below. (more...)

17) CARLY ROSE WATCH: Sonenclar Takes No. 1 Spot For Second Week!

Two more contestants were eliminated on last night's THE X FACTOR, leaving only 6 acts left in the competition. Sitting pretty in the number 1 spot for the second week in a row was Broadway's Carly Rose Sonenclar. (more...)

18) Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Janet Dacal and Christopher A. Kent in THE LAST FIVE YEARS

Actors' Playhouse will welcome back Broadway star Janet Dacal and fan favorite Christopher A. Kent as they star in Jason Robert Brown's Drama Desk Award-winning musical The Last Five Years from December 5 - 30, 2012 at the Miracle Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the actors below. (more...)

19) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/30- Mandy Patinkin

Happy Birthday, Mandy Patinkin! Mandy Patinkin won the Tony Award for his Broadway debut in Evita and was again nominated for Sunday in the Park with George and The Wild Party. He also appeared on Broadway in Trelawny of the ‘Wells,' The Shadow Box, The Secret Garden, Falsettos, and his solo concerts Dress Casual, Celebrating Sondheim, and Mamaloshen. Other theatre credits include The Split, Savages, Enemy of the People, and most recently The Tempest at Classic Stage Company. Mandy continues to tour his concerts Dress Casual, Celebrating Sondheim, Mamaloshen, and An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. (more...)

20) Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of PICNIC- Sebastian Stan, Maggie Grace and More!

The cast met the press earlier just yesterday and you can check out full coverage below! (more...)