Hottest Articles on BWW from Thursday, Feb. 9

1) BREAKING: Lea Michele in Talks for SPRING AWAKENING Film!

E! Online has just revealed that Spring Awakening's original Wendla, GLEE star Lea Michele, is being courted for her old role in the upcoming film version of the show. E! reports that the film's director, McG, told them that they're hoping the film's schedule can coincide with her GLEE committments to make this happen. (more...)

2) MEMPHIS Celebrates Black History With INSPIRE CHANGE Talkback Series

The first of these talkbacks will be tonight (Thursday, February 9th) and the topic will be dance. MEMPHIS welcomes The Ailey School to the show. (more...)

3) Tony Committee Meets on 2011-12 Eligibility; Rulings on BONNIE & CLYDE, GODSPELL, LYSISTRATA & More

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the second time this season to decide the eligibility of 13 Broadway productions for the 2012 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards®, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. The Tony Awards Administration Committee will meet a total of four times throughout the 2011-2012 season to decide the eligibility for the 2012 Tony Awards. (more...)

4) AMERICAN IDOL's Randy Jackson Responds to Betty Buckley's 'Too Broadway' Criticism

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Tony Award winner Betty Buckley took to Twitter to vent her frustrations on AMERICAN IDOL judge Randy Jackson's use of "too Broadway" as a critique against contestants on the reality singing show. Click here to read the exchange between Buckley and IDOL producer Nigel Lythgoe. (more...)

5) BWW TV: Inside the Drama League Gala with Kristin Chenoweth, Nick Jonas, ElmO & More!

On Monday, February 6, The Drama League honored Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth at the famed Pierre Hotel. BroadwayWorld was on hand to speak with Chenoweth and all of the evening's stars and takes you inside the event below! (more...)

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