Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, Nov. 9

1) STAGE TUBE: Patti LuPone, Ann Hampton Callaway, and More Salute Ravinia Women's Board

The 2012 Ravinia Festival season was a major milestone for the wonderful ladies of our Women's Board. This marked their 50th Anniversary, and numerous Ravinia artists from Patti LuPone to Jim Belushi showed their support. In the video below, Patti LuPone, Ann Hampton Callaway, and more chat about the board! (more...)

2) STAGE TUBE: Official LES MISERABLES Full International Trailer Released - Watch It Now!

LES MISERABLES is slated for a December 25 release, but in the meantime check out the official just-released theatrical trailer for the highly anticipated film below! (more...)

3) Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of ANNIE with Anthony Warlow, Lilla Crawford, Katie Finneran and More!

Annie, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, began previews October 3, 2012 and opened last night at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities and you can check out coverage from the after party below! (more...)

4) Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of ANNIE Opening- the Curtain Call!

Annie, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, began previews October 3, 2012 and opened last night at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities and you can check out coverage from the cast's first official curtain call below! (more...)

5) Photo Coverage: Bernadette Peters, Andrea McArdle, and More at ANNIE Opening- Arrivals!

Annie, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, began previews October 3, 2012 and opened last night at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities and you can check out coverage from the starry arrivals below! (more...)

6) CARLY ROSE WATCH: Sonenclar Takes No. 2 Spot in X FACTOR Competiton

For the first time in the history of any singing competition show,THE X FACTOR revealed exactly how America voted and broke it down by the act with the lowest number of votes to the act with the most votes. Not surprisingly, Broadway's Carly Rose Sonenclar finished in the Number Two spot on the list. (more...)

7) VIDEO: EVITA's Rachel Potter Performs on 'Today'

Broadway performer Rachel Potter (Evita) performs a song written by Kathie Lee Gifford and David Friedman just for cancer surivivor Frances and her adopted daughter Ashley. Check out the performance below! (more...)

8) Photo Flash: First Look at THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD- Production Shots!

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Broadway production ofThe Mystery of Edwin Drood began previews on October 19th. The show opens officially on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th St.). This is a limited engagement through February 10th, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production shots below! (more...)

9) ONCE's Steve Kazee Featured on BREAKING DAWN Soundtrack

Tony Award winner Steve Kazee will be featured on the THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - Part 2 original soundtrack. The ONCE star sings vocals along with Christine Perri on 'A Thousand Years (Part 2). (more...)

10) STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Broadway-Bound FLASHDANCE!

FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 smash hit movie that defined a generation, will arrive on Broadway in August 2013 with a theater, dates and casting to be announced. As previously announced, FLASHDANCE will launch a separate national touring company in January 2013 at the Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, the steel town that serves as the musical's setting, and will continue to play over 25 markets in North America. Check out a preview of 'What a Feeling' from the show below! (more...)

11) BREAKING: Emily Padgett and Matthew Hydzik Set to Lead FLASHDANCE Tour!

Broadway stars Emily Padgett and Matthew Hydzik will star as "Alex" and "Nick" in the world premiere of FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation. Padgett and Hydzik will be joined on stage by the legendary Rachelle Rak in the role of "Tess." Sergio Trujillo, director and choreographer for the production returned to the home of FLASHDANCE and launch of the world premiere, Pittsburgh's Heinz Hall, to announce the lead casting from a press conference. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Kevin McMahon, CEO of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, were also on hand to welcome the cast and creative team to Pittsburgh and to make a proclamation, naming January 1, 2013 as FLASHDANCE DAY. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary,FLASHDANCE kicks off a national tour January 1-6 at Heinz Hall and continues on to more than 20 cities with additional bookings to be announced: (more...)

12) Discounted Seats Available to IF THERE IS I HAVEN'T FOUND IT YET!

Roundabout Theatre Company presents IF THERE IS I HAVEN'T FOUND IT YET...Now extended through December 23 only. See Jake Gyllenhaal's acclaimed performance today. Discounted seats have just been made available. Get yours today! (more...)

13) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/9- LES MISERABLES

Today in 2006, the first Broadway revival of Les Miserables opened at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it ran for 463 performances. Written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables is set in early 19th-century France. The plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution. In January 2010, it played its ten-thousandth performance in London, at Queen's Theatre in London's West End. On 3 October 2010, the show celebrated its 25th anniversary with three productions running in the same city: the original show at London's West End; the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary touring production at the original home of the show, the Barbican Centre; and the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary concert at London's O2 Arena. (more...)

14) EXCLUSIVE Photo Coverage: Inside ANNIE's Gypsy Robe Ceremony

Last night, November 8, the company of Annie celebrated their opening night with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient- Merwin Foard. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below. (more...)

15) ONCE's Elizabeth A. Davis Reflects on Hurricane Sandy

Not even the Great White Way was immune to the wrath of Hurrican Sandy and her aftermath. Tony nominee Elizabeth A. Davis, who currently stars in ONCE, recently wrote about what returning to the stage was like from her perspective. Her full blog entry is as follows: (more...)

16) Voting Open for 2012 BWW Connecticut Awards - Vote Now!

After a record number of nominations, and careful proofing by our local editor, Jacques Lamarre, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Connecticut Awards. (more...)

17) A CHRISTMAS STORY Announces Rush Policy!

Producers of A Christmas Story, The Musical have announced that a limited number of $40 rush tickets are available. These tickets can be purchased exclusively at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Box Office on the day of the performance. Two tickets per customer. Cash only. Subject to availability and limitations. Not available for every performance. Offer subject to change at any time. (more...)

18) Mitchell Jarvis, Meggie Cansler, Kevin Massey and More Set for Jonathan Reid Gealt's DUST AND SHADOW Readings

Good Music at 221B presents the Nov 12th and 13th readings of Dust and Shadow, featuring the talents of Mitch Jarvis (Rock of Ages) as Sherlock Holmes, J.D. Daw (Forever Plaid) as Dr. John H. Watson, Meggie Cansler (Finian's Rainbow) as Mary Ann Monk, Kevin Massey (Memphis) as Constable Bennett, George Merrick (South Pacific) as Inspector Lestrade, Jesse Swimm (Mary Poppins) as Leslie Tavistock, DC Anderson (Phantom of the Opera) as George Lusk, Beverly Ward (Billy Elliot Tour) as Mrs. Hudson, Claybourne Elder (Bonnie & Clyde) as Stephen Dunleavy, and Ethan Major (Billy Elliot) as Sean Hawkins. (more...)

19) STAGE TUBE: New TV Spot Released for 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 begins previews on Tuesday, November 13th and the official opening date set for Sunday, December 2nd. Check out a just-released TV spot below! (more...)

20) POLL: Which of Diane Warren's Songs Would You Most Like to See in a Broadway Musical?

New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Which of Diane Warren's songs would you most like to see in a Broadway musical? (more...)