Hottest Articles on BWW from Thursday, Aug. 9

1) BWW TV First Look: Public Theater's INTO THE WOODS in Central Park!

The Public Theater's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s beloved musical INTO THE WOODS, part of The Public’s 50th Anniversary season at the Delacorte, will officially open tonight, August 9. BWW has a first look at footage from the highly anticipated production! (more...)

2) BWW TV: Sneak Peek of Broadway-Bound REBECCA- Cast Performs 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 Rebecca below! (more...)

3) Review Roundup: The Public Theater's INTO THE WOODS in Central Park - Updating LIVE!

The Public Theater's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s beloved musical INTO THE WOODS, part of The Public’s 50th Anniversary season at the Delacorte, officially opened tonight, August 9. Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

4) STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes at the KINKY BOOTS Official Photo Shoot!

Watch the video below for a look behind the scenes at Cyndi Lauper, Harvey Fierstein and the cast of KINKY BOOTS at the show's official photo shoot! (more...)

5) Public Theater's INTO THE WOODS Opens Tonight in Central Park!

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) announced today that it will extend Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s beloved musical INTO THE WOODS one final week through Saturday, September 1. The Shakespeare in the Park production, part of The Public’s 50th Anniversary season at the Delacorte, will officially open on Thursday, August 9. (more...)

6) BWW Special Interview: Rupert Holmes Talks Marvin Hamlisch, The Future of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR & More

It’s becomes very clear very quickly, when talking to Rupert Holmes, that writing the libretto for The Nutty Professor—which paired him with composer Marvin Hamlisch—has been an astonishing and inspiring experience for the man whose resume is filled with noteworthy achievements in theater, music, publishing and, practically, any endeavor of self-expression that one can name. Yet, as Holmes remembers his friend, his collaborator and his fellow musical theater legend, it is apparent that Hamlisch’s sudden death this week has left an indelible imprint upon him. (more...)

7) STAGE TUBE: Opening Night Highlights - THE KING AND I at The Muny!

The Muny presents the seventh and final show of its 94th season, The King and I, now through August 12, directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by Ralph Perkins. Kevin Gray, playing The King of Siam, returns to The Muny after previously playing the Engineer in Miss Saigon (2001). Making her Muny debut as Anna Leonowens is Laura Michelle Kelly. Rounding out the cast are Joan Almedilla as Lady Thiang, Joshua Dela Cruz as Lun Tha, and Alan Ariano as the Kralahome. Check out opening night highlights in the video below! (more...)

8) ELF to Return to Broadway This Winter; to Play Al Hirschfeld Theater

Variety reports that ELF is indeed headed back to Broadway this winter, and that the show will play the Al Hirschfeld Theater for 9 weeks, from November 9 to January 6 before KINKY BOOTS takes the theatre in the Spring. (more...)

9) Funeral Arrangements Announced for Marvin Hamlisch

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, composer Marvin Hamlisch passed away Monday evening at 68 years old following a brief illness. Now according to the New York Times, funeral services have been announced. Visitation periods will take place at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel (1076 Madison Avenue, at 81st Street) on Sunday and Monday, 2-5 and 7-9. The funeral will take place 11am on Tuesday at Temple Emanu-El (1 East 65th Street). Both ethe funeral and visitations are open to the public. (more...)

10) BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Extends Broadway Engagement Through Jan 20!

Universal Pictures Stage Productions/ Glenn Ross, Beacon Communications/ Armyan Bernstein and Charlie Lyons and Executive Producers Kristin Caskey and Mike Isaacson have announced a 15-week extension to the limited engagement of Bring It On: The Musical at Broadway’s St. James Theatre (246 W. 44thStreet). The show, which was scheduled to close on Sunday, October 7, 2012, will now play its final performance on Sunday, January 20, 2013. (more...)

11) Shakespeare in the Park's Streep, Kline, Adams & More Set for CBS' SUNDAY MORNING, 8/12

If all the world’s a stage, as William Shakespeare once noted, then New York City’s Delecorte Theater might be a little better than others. For five decades, Central Park has been home to free summer performances of Shakespeare classics under the stars, and as correspondent Tracy Smith reports, actors say the work is magical. To get a sense of the magic launched in 1962 by the late theater producer Joe Papp, Smith talks to Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Amy Adams, James Earl Jones, Waterston and others about "Shakespeare in the Park." (more...)

12) Spike Lee in Negotiations for PORGY AND BESS Film Adaptation

According to Indiewire, Spike Lee wants to make a film adaptation of the George Gershwin musical Porgy and Bess and has confirmed that negotiations are "still in the works." The Tony Award-winning revival starring Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald and David Alan Grier is currently playing on Broadway. (more...)

13) John Waters, Beth Leavel, Marissa Perry and More Set for Symphonic Premiere of HAIRSPRAY: IN CONCERT!, Jan 2013

Marking the 25th anniversary of the John Waters’ original film, Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly brings together an all-star cast of Broadway, film and TV stars for the full symphonic production of the Broadway musical, Hairspray. Hairspray: In Concert! will premiere with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Jan. 11-13, 2013, and with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Jan. 24-27, 2013. (more...)

14) Photo Coverage: BULLET FOR ADOLF - Red Carpet

BroadwayWorld brings you the opening night red carpet below! (more...)

15) STAGE TUBE: Meet Kevin Gray - 'King of Siam' in The Muny's THE KING AND I!

Kevin Gray, playing The King of Siam in St. Louis' currently running production of THE KING AND I, returns to The Muny after previously playing the Engineer in Miss Saigon (2001). In this conversation with Muny Executive Producer Mike Isaacson, Gray discusses his varied career and his rexamination of this role, one he's played before, for The Muny's production. Watch the interview below! (more...)

16) STAGE TUBE: Heather Headley on Her New 'Only One in the World' Album!

Tony and Grammy award winning Heather Headley will be releasing a new album "Only One In The World" on Sept. 25th 2012. In the video below, Headley talks about the album featuring versions of "Run To You" and "River Deep Mountain High" along with new originals. Click below to hear what she had to say! (more...)

17) Photo Coverage: BULLET FOR ADOLF - After Party

BroadwayWorld brings you the opening night cast party below! (more...)

18) Kara Lindsay, Max von Essen, Jill Paice and More to Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park Today

Featured in this week's event will be: 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 (more...)

19) STAGE TUBE: Ben Forster Talks First Day of Rehearsals for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Arena Tour!

BroadwayWorld brings you a video interview with Forster on the first day of rehearsals for the arena tour. Click below to see what he had to say! (more...)

20) Photo Flash: First Look at Signature Theatre's HEARTLESS- Production Shots!

Signature Theatre presents the world premiere of HEARTLESS by Sam Shepard and directed by Daniel Aukin, through September 16, 2012 with an August 27 opening night in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld brings you production shots below! (more...)