Hottest Articles on BWW from Saturday, Oct. 13

1) Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES Film Posters - Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried and Anne Hathaway!

Christmas can't get here fast enough, because that's when LES MISERABLES hits the big screen. Check out all of the recently released posters for the film below, featuring Hugh Jackman as 'Jean Valjean', Anne Hathaway as 'Fantine', Russell Crowe as 'Javert', Amanda Seyfried as 'Cosette' and the original poster showcasing the iconic image of young Cosette! (more...)

2) BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast of DEAD ACCOUNTS - Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes, Judy Greer & More!

Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. The cast and creative team met the press yesterday, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the festivities. Check out what they had to say below! (more...)

3) SOUND OFF Special Interview: Tituss Burgess Talks New Solo Album, 30 ROCK, Broadway & More

Today we are talking to a breathtakingly gifted vocalist who premiered the first single from his brand new solo album COMFORTABLE right here in this very column on BroadwayWorld earlier this week - the one and only Tituss Burgess. In this career-spanning conversation, Burgess and I touch upon many of the Broadway entities which he has played a part in over the last decade or so - THE LITTLE MERMAID, JERSEY BOYS and GOOD VIBRATIONS included - as well as sharing some onset stories involving his stints on NBC’s hit comedy 30 ROCK. Most of all, Burgess and I dissect the finer points of his sophomore solo album, COMFORTABLE, and he explains his songwriter process and progress, as well as the many influences and inspirations that have infused this passion project over the course of its years in writing, recording, and, now, finally, releasing. Plus, Burgess looks ahead to the future and clues us in on his late-night concert at New World Stages on Sunday night. All of that and much, much more! (more...)

4) Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Oct 13 - EVITA Mustaches, ONCE Pumpkins and More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's "Saturday Intermission Pics" round-up! Today's photos feature the casts of A CHORUS LINE at Paper Mill Playhouse, NEWSIES, ONCE, BRING IT ON, CHAPLIN, EVITA, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, KINKY BOOTS, the national tours of WICKED and MARY POPPINS, the Broadway-bound ALLEGIANCE from San Diego and quite a few regional shows! (more...)

5) Christine Ebersole Opens On Stage at Kingsborough's 2012-13 Season Tonight, 10/13

On Stage at Kingsborough has announced the first presentation of its 2012-2013 season of Cabaret, Doo Wop, Klezmer, and Opera In Cinema from internationally-renowned artists in exclusive Brooklyn engagements. Two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole performs her cabaret "The End Of The World As We Know It" tonight, October 13 at 8 p.m. (more...)

6) BWW Blog: Neka Zang of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES - Rockin' with Guy Fieri!

How was your week? I am gearing up for the weekend, which means 5 shows over at Rock of Ages. For me, that means lots of green tea, working out, and maybe a few chocolate covered espresso beans! That's how I keep my stamina going for such a high energy show. I also am a big advocate of eating healthy – not just to look great in my costumes, but for energy and well being. (I’ll touch upon that a bit more next week!) (more...)

7) WHO'S AFRAID OF Virginia Woolf? Opens at Broadway's Booth Theatre Tonight, October 13

Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? opens this evening, Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street), exactly 50 years to the day of the play’s original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962. (more...)

8) SCANDALOUS Begins Performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre Today, October 13

Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) today, October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.). (more...)

9) Bebe Neuwirth & Malcolm Gets Join Bucks County Playhouse for Cabaret Benefit Tonight, 10/13

Stage and screen stars Bebe Neuwirth and Malcolm Gets will join forces today, October 13 for BUCKS COUNTY CABARET, a one-night-only concert to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The evening of Broadway standards and other popular songs will be held at the newly renovated, historic Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA (70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA 18938). (more...)

10) Russell Crowe and Alan Doyle Present THE INDOOR GArden Party at The Gramercy Theatre Tonight, 10/13

Russell Crowe and Alan Doyle present THE INDOOR GArden Party, an informal evening of tunes and stories from the Crowe/Doyle songbook with Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Size2Shoes and special guests tonight, October 13th at The Gramercy Theatre, 127 East 23rd Street. The show begins at 8 p.m. (more...)

11) The Town Hall Hosts 8th Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival, Now thru 10/26

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), New York's landmark theatre and concert venue, has announced the Eighth Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival, which takes place over three consecutive weeks in October. The Broadway Cabaret Festival begins tonight, October 13th at 8pm with Linda Eder: A New Life, and continues on Sunday, October 21st at 3pm with Broadway Originals!. The Festival concludes on Friday, October 26th at 8pm with The Best of Broadway by the Year. The Broadway Cabaret Festival is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. (more...)

12) BWW's On This Day - October 13, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 13 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)

13) GLEE's Jonathan Groff Brings Solo Show to The Cabaret in Indianapolis Tonight, 10/13

One of this generation's brightest new stars, Jonathan Groff, brings his solo show to Indianapolis, which will include a mix of funk, R&B and songs from his already extensive Broadway and television career. (more...)

14) HOLLYWOOD ON TAP Set to Benefit The Blank Theatre, 10/20

The Blank Theatre, a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization, has announced Hollywood On Tap, a craft beer festival to be held on the ‘Streets of New York’ backlot at Paramount Studios on Saturday, October 20 from 2-5pm. Hollywood On Tap will feature over 40 popular craft brews, live music from emerging talent, and many of LA’s best food trucks. All proceeds will benefit The Blank Theatre. (more...)

15) Darren Criss Presents Award to Craig Zadan & Neil Meron at Outfest Awards Tonight, 10/13

OUTFEST, the world's leading organization dedicated to showcasing, protecting and nurturing LGBT film imagery and artistry, announced today that it will honor award winning producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron at the 8th annual Legacy Awards. This year’s event will take place tonight, October 13th at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. (more...)

16) Encore Dinner Theatre Presents HAPPY 50ISH - THE MID-LIFE CRISIS COMEDY MUSICAL, Now thru 11/14

Encore Dinner Theatre presents Happy 50ish - The Mid-Life Crisis Comedy Musical, starring Lynn Shore and Mark Vogel and directed by David Burnham. Written by Lynn Shore, Mark Vogel, and David Burnham, the show runs tonight, October 14 through November 14, 2012. (more...)

17) Bob Barker and Jorja Fox Honored at Animal Defenders International Gala 'Lion Ark Night' Tonight, 10/13

Bob Barker (Emmy award-winning host of ‘The Price is Right’ and philanthropist) and Jorja Fox (‘CSI’s’ Sarah Sidle) will be honored at a special lion-themed night in the Hollywood Hills tonight, October 13th by Animal Defenders International (ADI). (more...)

18) Long Beach Playhouse Presents THE CYCLOPS, Now thru 11/10

You've probably heard of The Odyssey, a classic piece of literature written almost three thousand years ago by a blind poet named Homer. Well, the Long Beach Playhouse is turning Homer on his head, retelling the story with the help of puppets, masks and shadow puppets. They're also focusing on one of the coolest parts of The Odyssey -- the one with the Cyclops! Although The Cyclops is set back in the 8th-century B.C., the dialogue is lightened up with references from contemporary times including lines from musicals, songs, poems and pop culture references. The production is both serious and not, in the best sense of contrast. Please note that although this show has puppets, it's not intended for children. (more...)

19) Madalena Alberto, Dougal Irvine and Grant Olding Talk MERCURY MUSICAL DEVELOPMENTS 20th Anniversary Gala

Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) is an organisation dedicated to the development and presentation of new musical theatre writing, and on Sunday 14 October, the Novello Theatre will play host to MMD’s 20th Anniversary Gala. We caught up with Madalena Alberto, Dougal Irvine and Grant Olding to find out a bit more about this star-studded evening. (more...)

20) Whitefire Theatre Extends THE BELLFLOWER SESSIONS thru Oct 27

The Whitefire Theatre presents the world premiere of Andy Bloch’s The Bellflower Sessions directed by Bryan Rasmussen, produced by Scott Disharoon, a timely and scathing black comedy about a self-proclaimed victim of the recession and his mentally unstable psychiatrist. The production has extended through October 27, 2012. (more...)