Hottest Articles on BWW from Monday, Jul. 9

1) Photo Flash: First Look at Alan Cumming in Lincoln Center Festival's MACBETH

On June 15 The National Theatre of Scotland production of Macbeth starring the Tony Award-winning Alan Cumming opened at the Tramway Theatre in Glasgow, and the show just transferred to the Lincoln Center Festival on July 3. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Cumming in action below! (more...)

2) InDepth InterView: Paul Becker Talks TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN, Ben Vereen Documentary, Upcoming Films & More

Today we are talking to a terrifically talented triple-threat who has graced the silver screen in CHICAGO, as well as in the TV productions of THE MUSIC MAN, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and in many stunt and dance double roles in his career thus far who has since become the protegee of dance extraordinaire Kenny Ortega and broken out on his own with a string of striking and memorable sequences in entities as diverse as TV's HELLCATS and the recent feature films THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, SUCKER PUNCH, MIRROR, MIRROR and TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN PART 1 - gifted dancer/choreographer/director Paul Becker. Talking about many of his most memorable past projects and filling us in on his many current and future ones - TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN PART 2, a Ben Vereen documentary, an original movie musical titled STAGE FRIGHT, a James Gray film featuring Jeremy Renner and Marion Cotillard, a Lifetime movie musical with Karen Olivo and even more - Becker brings us into his unique and idiosyncratic world and gives us a glimpse into how he achieves consistent excellence in all of his many endeavors as he attempts to define his anomalous career for us. Additionally, Becker takes a look back at acting onscreen in the Oscar-winning Best Picture CHICAGO, choreographing the ultimate vampire wedding, judging SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? Canada, producing CANADA'S GOT TALENT, giving two hundred dancers movement for a Michael Buble music video and he also shares some hopes and wishes for what he would like to take on in his blindingly bright future in show business - directing a feature film, perhaps? What about a Broadway show when time permits? The possibilities are multitude and seemingly endless and Becker is one of the most brightly shining behind-the-scenes talents on the rise, as is clear to qualify by all of the exquisitely exciting entities he is involved with on the horizon, both near and far. Plus, Becker shares his experiences choreographing various THE MUPPETS movies, working with Ortega on the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus concert tours, directing the first YouTube feature film, dancing with death in MASTERS OF HORROR, giving moves to monsters in THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, staging the spectacular finale of MIRROR, MIRROR showcasing Julia Roberts, choreographing the fairy tale characters of ONCE UPON A TIME, and he also offers opinions on GLEE and SMASH, reveals his early influences, favorite stars, formative films - and much, much more! (more...)

3) STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at New Video of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Redesigned UK Tour!

Back in March, Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera began a new tour of the UK, directed by LES MISERABLES tour director Laurence Conner. Check out highlights from the new production, which is currently playing at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin, below! (more...)

4) Review Roundup: MACBETH- Featuring Alan Cumming

On June 15 The National Theatre of Scotland production of Macbeth starring the Tony Award-winning Alan Cumming opened at the Tramway Theatre in Glasgow, and the show just transferred to the Lincoln Center Festival on July 3. John Tiffany and Alan Cumming (who made his stage debut as Malcolm in Macbeth in 1985) originally worked together on The National Theatre of Scotland's production of Euripides' The Bacchae which took the Edinburgh International Festival by storm in 2007 and subsequently toured in 2008 to Aberdeen, Inverness and Lincoln Center Festival. Let's see what the critics had to say about it... (more...)

5) Paul Rudd-LEd Grace to Open at Cort Theatre on October 4

Producers Debbie Bisno, Fox Theatricals, Jed Bernstein and Paula Wagner announced today that the Broadway Premiere of Grace, the acclaimed American play written by Award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, Recent Tragic Events, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), will play The Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). The strictly limited engagement begins performances on Thursday, September 13th, with an official opening night set for Thursday, October 4, 2012. (more...)

6) Judith Ivey Joins Jessica Chastain, David Strathairn & Dan Stevens in Broadway-Bound THE HEIRESS

Tony Award® winner Judith Ivey joins Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain, Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner David Strathairn and the leading man of "Downton Abbey" Dan Stevens in a new production of the unforgettable drama and Tony Award® winning play The Heiress. Written by Ruth & Augustus Goetz, The Heiress will be directed by Tony Award® nominated playwright and director Moises Kaufman. The Heiress will be produced by Paula Wagner, Roy Furman and Stephanie P. McClelland. (more...)

7) STAGE TUBE: Liza Minnelli Sings 'New York, New York' on GOOD AFTERNOON AMERICA

The legendary Liza Minnelli, who just took her latest concert tour "Confessions" to Canada with a critcally-acclaimed appearance at the Montreal Jazz Festival, appeared on the premiere episode of ABC's new daytime series GOOD AFTERNOON AMERICA on July 9th. The Academy-award winning actress talked about her new CD "Liza Minnelli Live At The Winter Garden," which was recently released by Masterworks Broadway, and sang "New York, New York." Watch her performance below! (more...)

8) STAGE TUBE: Meet Director Gary Griffin of The Muny's ALADDIN

It's "A Whole New World" as The Muny presents the third show of its 94th season, Disney's Aladdin, which runs through July 13, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Check out the video below as Director, Gary Griffin, gives us some insight into the process behind creating this stage extravaganza! (more...)

9) Cybill Shepherd, Kristin Davis, John Stamos Join THE BEST MAN Tomorrow, 7/10

Golden Globe Award winner Cybill Shepherd and Emmy Award nominee Kristin Davis will make their Broadway debuts while Emmy Award nominee John Stamos makes his Broadway straight play debut when they join the cast of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN tomorrow, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 7:00pm. (more...)

10) BWW Seeks Editors in Select Areas Worldwide

The theater-lover knows no holiday and BroadwayWorld is in full summer swing, with many exciting features, expanded coverage, new mobile apps and more on the plate. Larger now than ever before, BroadwayWorld has opened up new contributing editor positions in select locations worldwide and we invite YOU to apply to become part of our international network of published authors! (more...)

11) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 7/9- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Today in 1981, the second Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof opened at the New York State Theatre, where it ran for 53 performances. Featuring music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, the story centers on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and Jewish religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. The original Broadway production of the show, which opened in 1964, had the first musical theatre run in history to surpass 3,000 performances. It spawned four Broadway revivals, a successful 1971 film adaptation, and the show has enjoyed enduring international popularity. (more...)

12) Win Tickets to the 60th Anniversary Event of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN; Plays Select Movie Theaters 7/12!

NCM Fathom, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros. are excited to present Singin' in the Rain 60th Anniversary Event for only one night in movie theaters nationwide on July 12! To celebrate this historic event, BroadwayWorld invites you to enter to WIN a PAIR OF TICKETS to this timeless classic as it graces the big screen for one night only on July 12! (more...)

13) STAGE TUBE: BROADWAY SINGS THE 90'S- Morgan James, Eric Krop, and More!

On Sunday, July 8th at 7PM at Joe's Pub, an all-star line-up of Broadway veterans and some of the city's best new voices presented "The TRL Generation: Broadway Sings The 90's," a one-night only concert event to benefit ‘Broadway Impact.' The concert was musically directed and produced by Benjamin Rauhala. (more...)

14) Liza Minnelli Makes GOOD AFTERNOON AMERICA Premiere Today, 7/9

The legendary Liza Minnelli, who just took her latest concert tour 'Confessions' to Canada with a critcally-acclaimed appearance at the Montreal Jazz Festival, will appear on the premiere episode of ABC's new daytime series GOOD AFTERNOON AMERICA today, July 9th. (more...)

15) Photo Coverage: BroadwayWorld Remembers Martin Pakledinaz

Two-time Tony Award-winner and prolific costume designer Martin Pakledinaz died at home on July 8, 2012, after a long illness. He was 58. Below, BroadwayWorld remembers the great talent in photos. (more...)

16) GREY'S ANATOMY's Sara Ramirez Marries Longtime Partner Ryan Debolt on July 4

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Grey's Anatomy actress, Broadway star and singer/songwriter Sara Ramirez married her partner Ryan Debolt in a private ceremony on July 4 in New York. The couple wed after a year-long engagement. (more...)

17) VENUS IN FUR's Nina Arianda to Play Janis Joplin in Sean Durkin's JOPLIN Film

According to Deadline, VENUS IN FUR Tony Award winner Nina Arianda will play Janis Joplin in the upcoming film Joplin, directed by Sean Durkin. (more...)

18) Adam Lambert to Be Next AMERICAN IDOL Judge?

As first reported on E! News, the FOX network is currently considering rocker Adam Lambert for a spot at the judge's table on the upcoming season of AMERICAN IDOL. (more...)

19) Photo Coverage: BroadwayWorld Remembers Ernest Borgnine

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Oscar-winner, Emmy-nominated film and television star and Broadway actor Ernest Borgnine died of renal failure on July 8, 2012. He was 95. BroadwayWorld salutes the iconic actor with photos from his career below (more...)

20) Chris Cooper Joins AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Film

According to IndieWire, Chris Cooper has been cast in the film adaptation of Tracy Letts' August: Osage County, alongside Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts. Cooper also joins the recently cast Andrea Riseborough. (more...)