Hottest Articles on BWW from Monday, Jul. 2

1) Photo Coverage: An Emotional and Funny Farewell to Christian Borle from PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH on Saturday night. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the star's final curtain call complete with laughter, tears, speeches by Alex Timbers and Roger Rees, special gifts & more. Scroll down and enjoy! (more...)

2) Photo Flash: John Lloyd Young Returns to JERSEY BOYS as 'Frankie Valli'

Tomorrow, July 3, the Broadway company of JERSEY BOYS will welcome back John Lloyd Young, who created the role of Frankie Valli in the original Broadway company and on the Grammy-winning, platinum cast album. for his performance, Mr. Young won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award for Leading Actor in a Musical and a Theatre World Award. (more...)

3) BWW TV & Photo Exclusive Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth Gets Theatre Named in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center opened its doors in September of 2009. The $30 million dollar facility was built for the students of Broken Arrow, but the community and Executive Director Mark Frie had a vision that went far beyond a high school facility. We're excited to present exclusive photo and video coverage of the special event (click below to play!). (more...)

4) STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Shares Backstage Rituals!

NEWSIES has been playing now for several months the Nederlander Theatre, and by now the cast has lots of backstage rituals that go on before performances. In the video below, check out where they stretch, do vocal warm-ups, and more! (more...)

5) Photo Flash: First Look at Rob McClure as CHAPLIN!

Rob McClure, who originated the role of Chaplin at the La Jolla Playhouse, will star in the title role of the new Broadway musical CHAPLIN. A new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis, CHAPLIN will open on Broadway on Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow, Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway) directs and choreographs the production. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of McClure as the title character below! (more...)

6) Christina DeCicco & Jessica Lea Patty to Fill in as 'Eva' in Broadway's EVITA 7/12-19 and 8/11-18

Christina DeCicco, the "Eva" alternate in the new Broadway production of EVITA, will perform the title role for 14 performances, July 12–19 and August 11–18, while Elena Roger is on vacation. With the exception of Saturday, August 11, when Elena Roger will perform the matinee, Jessica Lea Patty will step into the role for the Wednesday evening and Saturday matinee performances during these periods, performing July 18 & August 15 at 8pm, and July 14 & August 18 at 2pm. (more...)

7) Max von Essen to Fill in as 'Che' in EVITA Starting Today!

One of Broadway's most celebrated performers, Max von Essen, steps into the role of Che for six performances, starting tonight, July 2 – July 7, in the new Broadway production of EVITA while Ricky Martin is on vacation. Daniel Torres will play the role of Che for both the matinee and evening performance on July 8. Max von Essen originated the role of Magaldi in the current production of EVITA and will return to that role when Martin returns from vacation. The performance schedule for this week is Monday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm, Thursday at 8pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday at 2pm and 7:30pm. (more...)

8) Damiano, Rodriguez, Klena & More Join Cutting-Edge Composers Concerts at NYMF

After sold-out shows at the Canal Room and the Laurie Beechman, Cutting-Edge Composers brings its latest concert to NYMF on Monday, July 23rd at 7 and 9:30 pm at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 w. 46th Street). Up-and-coming musical theatre writers are teamed with Broadway's hottest performers at the concert directed and produced by Laura Pietropinto (Next to Normal) and co-produced by Jillian Robbins. (more...)

9) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 7/2- SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

Today in 1985, Singin' in the Rain opened at the George Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 367 performances. Singin' in the Rain is a musical with a book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, lyrics by Arthur Freed, and music by Nacio Herb Brown. Adapted from the 1952 movie of the same name, the plot closely adheres to the original. Set in Hollywood in the waning days of the silent screen era, it focuses on romantic lead Don Lockwood, his sidekick CosMo Brown, aspiring actress Kathy Selden, and Lockwood's leading lady Lina Lamont, whose less-than-dulcet vocal tones make her an unlikely candidate for stardom in talking pictures. Directed and choreographed by Twyla Tharp, the cast included Don Correia as Don, Mary D'Arcy as Kathy, Peter Slutsker as Cosmo, and Faye Grant as Lina. (more...)

10) STAGE TUBE: The Songs of IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 10, Featuring Jill Paice, Louis Hobson and More!

If It Only Even Runs A Minute 10 is the tenth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The June 17 show featured performances and stories from original cast members and writers of several of the featured shows. Check it out below! (more...)

11) Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: July 2-8

Even more Broadway closings are on their way this week. Taking final bows will be Roundabout's ANYTHING GOES and MTC's THE COLUMNIST, both closing on July 8. This is your last seven days to see John Lithgow and Stephanie J. Block lead their respective companies! (more...)

12) Photo Flash: Sneak Preview - ITV1 and Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUPERSTAR Auditions

ITV1 has just released some sneak peek SUPERSTAR audition photos, featuring hopeful actors on stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber scrutinizing the action, and David Grindrod, Melanie C and Jason Donovan helping to narrow down the pool of potential leading men during callbacks. Check out the preview images below! (more...)

13) NICE WORK's Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara, SMASH's Megan Hilty and More Set for A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS

This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 236th birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes a brand new host, Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron. (more...)

14) STAGE TUBE: Jared Gertner Talks BOOK OF MORMON, CAP21, and More!

In the video below, CAP21 Alum Jared Gertner, who starred in THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway as Elder Cunningham and now will be playing the role in the National Tour, shares insights on being part of the show, and talks about his CAP21 training, favorite memories, and the skills that help him out the most. (more...)

15) What's Playing on Broadway This July 4th Holiday Week

With the Fourth of July a couple of days away, the Broadway performance schedule will feature some adjustments to celebrate the holiday. Check out the performance schedule for the week of July 2-8 below! (more...)

16) Brian d'Arcy James, Jenn Colella, et al. to Take Part in SOMETHING AS BIG AS THIS Reading, 7/2

Tony Award-Nominated "Smash" star Brian d'Arcy James will star in a closed developmental reading of playwright/composer Asa Somers' new rock musical, Something As Big As This, July 2. The star-studded cast includes Emma Hunton (Rent, Spring Awakening), Jenn Colella (Urban Cowboy, High Fidelity), Preston Sadleir (Next to Normal), Kingsley Leggs (Sister Act, Color Purple), Benjamin Schrader (Book of Mormon, Avenue Q), Wayne Duvall (Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, O Brother, Where Art Thou?), F. Michael Haynie (Carrie, Dogfight), Jared Zirilli (Lysistrata Jones, Wicked), Dennis Holland (The Music Man), Elyse Knight, Naama Potok and Broadway and screen veteran Joyce Van Patten. (more...)

17) Jessie J Wants to Team Up with Andrew Lloyd Webber

According to the Evening Standard, pop star Jessies J, who starred in WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND when she was nine, has expressed interest in working again with Anddrew Lloyd Webber. She told ES, "I started out in musical theatre and he gave me my first break. I had a terrible time once and fell off the stage, and he made me feel better by giving me a signed Cats DVD." She continued: "I would love to work with him again but what I would really like to do is write a new show. I'd love to think we can get together when we're both free." (more...)

18) INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 7/2; New Records for ONCE & THE BOOK OF MORMON

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 7/1/2012. (more...)

19) 54 BELOW to Feature Rebecca Luker, Ben Vereen and Alice Ripley in July

54 BELOW, the new performance venue located just below legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, has announced July events. (more...)

20) Anderson Cooper Publicly Announces That He's Gay

CNN anchor and syndicated talk show host Anderson Cooper has decided to publicly come out that he is gay. In an email to the Daily Beast's Andrew Sullivan, the long time journalist revealed the news and explained that he never intended to give the impression he was hiding anything from the public. (more...)