Hottest Articles on BWW from Saturday, Dec. 1

1) Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 1 - ANNIE's Lilla Crawford is 'Lincoln', Broadway Casts Show Solidarity and More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's "Saturday Intermission Pics" round-up! Today's photos feature Annie star Lilla Crawford doing a dead-on (although red-headed) impersonation of President Lincoln, the casts of The Public Theater's GIANT, NEWSIES, EVITA, A CHRISTMAS STORY, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, Forbidden Broadway, SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, ONCE, SPIDER-MAN, CHAPLIN, CHICAGO, WICKED, SCANDALOUS, THE BOOK OF MORMON and many more joining together to support the third season of webseries "Submissions Only", and quite a few pics from regional shows! (more...)

2) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/1- Bette Midler

Happy Birthday, Bette Midler! Bette Midler produced the recent Broadway musical "Priscilla Queen of the Desert.' She made her Broadway debut playing Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof. Thereafter, she began singing in clubs around town including at the famed Continental Baths where she developed the trademark act that would make her one of the most renowned talents of a generation. Midler's first starring role in the feature film, The Rose, garnered two Golden Globe Awards, a Grammy for the film's title song and a best actress Oscar nomination. (more...)

3) InDepth InterView: Telly Leung Talks New Album, 54 Below Gig, GLEE, ALLEGIANCE, Sondheim & More

Today we are talking to a breakout Broadway star who has made a name for himself with memorable turns in this century's revivals of Rodgers & Hammerstein's FLOWER DRUM SONG, Stephen Sondheim's PACIFIC OVERTURES and Stephen Schwartz's GODSPELL on Broadway as well as turns in Schwartz's WICKED and Jonathan Larson's RENT in addition to his lauded work on the brand new Broadway-bound tuner ALLEGIANCE, co-starring Lea Salonga and George Takei - and, of course, his easily identifiable uniform-outfitted Warbler on Fox's hit musical dramedy series GLEE - the passionate and gifted Telly Leung! Besides taking a look back at many of his best-loved and most well-remembered roles to date, in this career-spanning conversation Leung and I also dissect the finer points of his new solo album, I'LL COVER YOU, as we look ahead to the splashy release party on December 2 at 54 Below, and he outlines his initial inspiration for the creation of it and recounts the recording process for the unique genre-crossing release. Plus, Leung generously shares some truly thrilling backstage stories involving luminaries such as Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Neil Patrick Harris and more as well as shares his infectious enthusiasm for future endeavors, near and far - after a well-earned vacation in January, that is. All of that and much, much more awaits! (more...)

4) BWW Blog: Molly Tynes of A.R.T.'s PIPPIN - Sitzprobe!

One of the most thrilling days in the entire process of building a new show is the sitzprobe. This is when the actors and full orchestra come together for the first time to sing and play through the show. Throughout the rehearsal process, the actors will rehearse with live accompaniment, but generally it is only piano or perhaps some percussion. The sitzprobe is the first time the actors get to hear the full orchestrations of the score. Words do not suffice to describe the sensation of hearing the music come to life for the first time. It is truly an amazing experience. (more...)

5) MTC's MURDER BALLAD to Receive Cast Recording; Release Date to Come!

Just announced, Manhattan Theatre Club's Murder Ballad will be releasing its world premiere cast recording via Yellow Sound Label. On sale date and where to purchase the album will be announced in the coming weeks. (more...)

6) Breaking News: Mario Lopez & Longtime Girlfriend Courtney Mazza Marry in Mexico

"Extra" exclusively reports that host Mario Lopez married his long time girlfriend, Courtney Mazza, moments ago at the Punta Minta, Mexico. The couple exchanged vows written by each other. (more...)

7) Revised Version of WORKING by Stephen Schwartz, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More, Begins at 59E59 Theaters Today

59E59 Theaters presents the Prospect Theater Company production of WORKING, from the book by Studs Terkel, adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso, with additional contributions by Gordon Greenberg. Songs are by Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers & Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz, and James Taylor. Directed by Gordon Greenberg, WORKING begins performances today, December 1 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 30. (more...)

8) STAGE TUBE: George Takei Talks ALLEGIANCE on CBS New York

The World Premiere of the Broadway-bound Allegiance – A New American Musical ended its extended run at San Diego's Old Globe on October 28, 2012. The musical starred television and film icon George Takei, Tony Award-winning actress Lea Salonga and Broadway favorite Telly Leung. Takei just appeared on CBS New York to talk about his role in Allegiance. Click below to watch the interview! (more...)

9) BWW's On This Day - December 1, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 1 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)

10) Upcoming Theater Book Releases for December 2012

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre Books and DVDs for December 2012. (more...)

11) STAGE TUBE: Heather Headley Sings 'I Wish' to Celebrate Son's Third Birthday

Click below to listen to THE BODYGUARD's Heather Headley sing "I Wish" from her new album "Only One In The World" as a birthday gift to her son John David, who turns three today. (more...)

12) Upcoming CD Releases for December 2012

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for December, 2012. (more...)

13) Janet MacEwen, Russ Little and More Featured in SKIP'S JAZZ FRIENDS CD

Skip's Jazz Friends is a compilation concept that has Skip himself searching across Canada for today's best Jazz musicians and unknown "up and comers" to put together a CD filled with great musical styling and tones that will be sure to please the listeners. The compilation will be a mix of traditional and smooth contemporary jazz. (more...)

14) Sleep No More's CARNIVAL DES CORBEAUX Returns to Benefit Hurricane Relief, 12/1 & 8

The McKittrick Hotel (530 W 27th Street, New York, NY), home of Sleep No More, has announced the return of its recent sold-out Carnival des Corbeaux, tonight, December 1st and 8th, which once again opens the doors of The McKittrick for a night of costumed revelry. (more...)