Hottest Articles on BWW from Saturday, Aug. 11

1) BWW TV: EVITA's Christina DeCicco, Max von Essen & Rachel Potter Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park!

Featured in this week's event was: Chicago (Donna Marie Asbury, Dylis Croman, Cristy Candler, Tonya Wathen, Tony Yazbeck, Peter Nelson, Amos Wolff, Denny Paschall) Rebecca (Jill Paice, Ryan Silverman, Maree Johnson), Evita (Christina DeCicco, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter), Newsies (Corey Cott, Kara Lindsay, and Julie Foldesi), RENT (Anthony Federov, Sean Michael Murray, Emma Hunton, Shaleah Adkisson), and a special guest performance by Sista's: The Musical. Check out the performaces from the cast of Evita below, which included: 'Buenos Aires,' 'Anothe Suitcase, Another Hall,' and 'High-Flying, Adored.' (more...)

2) Broadway, Film and TV Actor Al Freeman, Jr. Passes Away at 78

Emmy Award-winning Broadway, film and television actor Al Freeman, Jr. has died, Howard University reported on Friday, August 10, 2012. Freeman, who taught acting at the school, was 78. (more...)

3) BWW TV: Randy Rainbow On The Scene at Robert Cuccioli's First Night in SPIDER-MAN!

Broadway star Robert Cuccioli, best known for his Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle winning and Tony-nominated performance as the star of Jekyll and Hyde, takes on another dual role in his long-anticipated return to Broadway: Norman Osborn / The Green Goblin in Broadway's SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Cuccioli just played his first performance on August 7, 2012 at the Foxwoods Theatre, and BroadwayWorld's Randy Rainbow was on the scene for the curtain call and following after party where he chatted with Cuccioli, Reeve Carney, Rebecca Faulkenberry and more. Check out what they had to say below! (more...)

4) BroadwayGirlNYC: Finding (Broadway) Treasure!

You should have heard me squeal when I saw the media shelves at Housing Works Thrift Shop on 9th Avenue today. (more...)

5) Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Aug 11 - NEWSIES, NUTTY PROFESSOR and More Give Olympic Tributes!

It's Saturday, and that means its time for BroadwayWorld's "Saturday Intermission Pics" round-up! Today's photos feature several Olympic tribute photos in honor of the Games closing in London tomorrow, August 12, including NEWSIES, MAMMA MIA!, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at TPAC. Plus, THE LION KING, WEST SIDE STORY, York Theatre Company's CLOSER THAN EVER, A VERY POTTER SENIOR YEAR, THE BOOK OF MORMON and Tweets from regional productions of GUYS AND DOLLS, OLIVER!, GREASE, and more! (more...)

6) Liza Minnelli Comes to the Hollywood Bowl for a One-Night-Only Appearance Tonight, 8/11

Stage and screen legend Liza Minnelli returns to the Hollywood Bowl stage, in a special, one-night-only appearance, tonight, August 11, at 8 pm. (more...)

7) Alan Cumming Accepts Award on Kristin Chenoweth's Behalf at Goodspeed Musicals Gala Tonight, 8/11

At this time, Goodspeed Musicals regrets to inform you that, due to her recent injuries on the set of "The Good Wife," Kristin Chenoweth will not be able to attend their gala, as she is at home recuperating. However, the show will go on as planned, with Broadway, film, and television star Alan Cumming accepting the award in her absence and a Special Tribute Performance by Tony- and Grammy-nominated composer Andrew Lippa. They will be joined by Goodspeed alums Kirsten Wyatt (Gooch in Goodspeed's Mame) and Khris Lewin (Goodspeed's My One and Only.) (more...)

8) BWW's On This Day - August 11, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 11 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)

9) Ben Vereen Inducted into National Museum of Dance Hall of Fame Today, 8/11

Michele Riggi, President of the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame announced that Broadway legend, dancer, singer and actor Ben Vereen will be honored today, August 11th with an induction ceremony and gala launching him into the National Museum of Dance's Hall of Fame. (more...)

10) D'Jamin Bartlett, Rosalind Harris and More Set for MISSPELLED at FringeNYC, Now thru 8/26

MisSpelled is a Gothic tale of power in the wrong hands at the wrong time. Warlocks and witches scheme to further the cause of true love. MisSpelled is a light-hearted view of what happens when a warlock's daughter falls for a mortal piano player. (more...)

11) Ashlie Atkinson Stars in Bridge Theatre Company's THE PARTICULARS at FringeNYC, Now thru 8/26

The Bridge Theatre Company presents the American premiere of Canadian playwright Matthew MacKenzie's The Particulars, as part of the 16th annual New York International Fringe Festival – FringeNYC. The Particulars marks the third consecutive year at FringeNYC for the Bridge Theatre Company, following last year's production of Nicolas Billon's Greenland, winner of the Fringe Festival Award for Overall Excellence in Playwriting, and 2010's critically acclaimed production of The Swearing Jar, by Kate Hewlett. (more...)

12) Helen Reddy Performs at the Canyon Club Tonight, 8/11

Best known as a recording artist, Helen Reddy had more than a dozen Top 40 hits in the United States. Helen Reddy plays The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, Calif. tonight, Aug 11th, 2012. (more...)

13) Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble Presents ELMINA'S KITCHEN, Now thru 9/9

The Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble presents the West Coast premiere of ELMINA'S KITCHEN, written by award-winning playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah, directed by Gregg T. Daniel. This gut-wrenching drama is set in the notorious "Murder Mile" section of London's East End. ELMINA'S KITCHEN examines the bitter clash of values between three generations of black men and its effect on their family and community. The play runs tonight, August 11 through September 9. Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 4pm. The Lost Studio, 130 S. La Brea, Los Angeles, Calif. (more...)

14) Eric Kunze Kicks Off BROADWAY AT THE CASCADE Cabaret Series in Palm Springs Tonight, 8/11

Broadway leading man Eric Kunze will kick off the all new "Broadway At The Cascade" Cabaret Series at the Spa Resort and Casino in downtown Palm Springs with a one night only concert tonight, August 11 at 8:00 pm. (more...)

15) Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble Hosts Kwame Kwei-Armah Tonight, 8/11

The Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble (LDTE) hosts the celebrated British playwright, Kwame Kwei-Armah, when he travels from Baltimore for the west coast premiere of his play ELMINA'S KITCHEN, tonight, August 11th at The Lost Studio in Los Angeles. (more...)

16) Granada and Family Theatre at The Grove Present CINDERELLA KIDS, Now thru 8/19

Granada, in cooperation with Family Theatre at The Grove, is proud to present Disney's CINDERELLA KIDS. Opening today, August 11th, performances are scheduled each Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. through August 19th. (more...)

17) Colony Theatre Opens West Coast Premiere of BLAME IT ON BECKETT Tonight, 8/11

The Colony Theatre presents the second production of its "Season of Premieres" with the West Coast Premiere Premiere of BLAME IT ON BECKETT, written by John Morogiello and directed by Andrew Barnicle. BLAME IT ON BECKETT opens tonight, Saturday, August 11 at 8:00pm and continues through Sunday, September 2 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center. (more...)