Hottest Articles on BWW from Thursday, Sep. 20

1) TV: Get an Extended First Look at LES MISERABLES on the Silver Screen - Behind the Scenes With Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and More!

Tom Hooper's upcoming big-screen adaptation of 'Les Miserables,' starring Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and a slew of other big-name stars, will debut in theaters December 25. Get a first extended look at the film, featuring behind the scenes clips and more, below! (more...)

2) BREAKING NEWS: Scarlett Johansson, Benjamin Walker, Debra Monk Set to Lead CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Revival

Tony Award-winner Scarlett Johansson returns to Broadway to star as Maggie, with Ciaran Hinds as Big Daddy, Benjamin Walker as Brick and Tony and Emmy Award-winner Debra Monk as Big Mama in Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning classic CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Directed by Tony and Emmy Award-winner Rob Ashford, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF will begin preview performances Tuesday, December 18 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Opening night is Thursday, January 17. (more...)

3) Win a AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL; Contest Ends Tomorrow!

BroadwayWorld readers can enter to win two tickets to the exclusive, invitation-only preview event launching MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL—coming to Broadway this spring! At this VIP event, you'll get a first look at never-before-seen Motown footage and performances by The cast. Plus, you'll hear from the creative team, Motown founder Berry Gordy and a surprise guest! (more...)

4) John Bolton, Erin Dilly, Caroline O'Connor and More Join Dan Lauria in A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL!

The producers of A Christmas Story, The Musical have announced further casting for the November 5 –December 30 Broadway engagement at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. John Bolton (Spamalot, Contact, Titanic, "Boardwalk Empire," "Gossip Girl') will reprise his acclaimed performance as The Old Man from the 2011 National Tour. Joining Bolton will be Tony Award nominee Erin Dilly (Nice Work if You Can Get It, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) as Mother, Zac Ballard (Oliver! at Irish Repertory Theatre) as little brother Randy, Caroline O'Connor (Chicago, Moulin Rouge) as school teacher Miss Shields, and Eddie Korbich (The Little Mermaid, The Drowsy Chaperone, Wicked) as Santa Claus. All join previously announced Dan Lauria (Broadway's Lombardi, TV's "Sullivan & Son" and "The Wonder Years") as Jean Shepherd. (more...)

5) X FACTOR RECAP: The Auditions Hit Greensboro!

The X Factor was headed to Greensboro in tonight's episode, and that means lots of country music, Simon asking "to try a grit," and even more singers vying for the attention of the judges. Whether you missed the show or just want to re-live an audition, read on for a full recap of tonight's show! (more...)

6) CARRIE Available for Regional Licensing Starting January 2013; New Artwork Revealed!

R&H Theatricals is now accepting applications to present the musical CARRIE in the US and Canada for performances beginning January 1, 2013. (more...)

7) Photo Flash: Check Out the Latest LES MISERABLES Film Stills Featuring Anne Hathaway, Samantha Barks and More!

Tom Hooper's upcoming big-screen adaptation of 'Les Miserables,' starring Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and a slew of other big-name stars, will debut in theaters December 25. Get a first extended look at the film, featuring behind the scenes clips and more, here; but first, scroll down to see the very latest stills from the highly anticipated musical! (more...)

8) Idina Menzel Announces Additional UK and US Tour Dates

Idina Menzel, whose whirlwind US concert tour of Live: Barefoot at the Symphony has played 21 cities in 30 days, is headed to the UK and has announced additional UK and US concert dates via her website. (more...)

9) Photos and Audio: Tonight on GLEE- A Tribute to Britney Spears!

On tonight's episode of Fox's GLEE titled "Britney 2.0", Brittany S. Pierce is in a funk and turns to her icon Britney Spears' music for inspiration! Meanwhile, Rachel struggles to adjust to life in New York, but is helped by her newfound NYADA friend, Brody Weston. The episode airs 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT on FOX. Below, check out photos and full tracks of: 'Hold It Against Me', 'Boys/Boyfriend,' 'Womanizer,' '3,' 'Oops!...I Did It Again,' '(You Drive Me) Crazy,' and 'Gimme More.' (more...)

10) BC/EFA Announces Full Celebrity Slate for Sunday's Flea Market; BWW to Stream

In just three days, Times Square will turn into every theatre lover's dream as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents the 26th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction. The all day, outdoor extravaganza features celebrities from Broadway's biggest shows, live and silent auctions with once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive backstage access, and one-of-a-kind theatre treasures. As usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be streaming live video from the Grand Auction. Check back on Sunday for full details! (more...)

11) ONCE is Coming to the West End's Phoenix Theatre, March 2013!

According to the Daily Mail, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Once has found a London home at The Phoenix Theatre and is set to begin performances in March 2013. (more...)

12) REBECCA Producer Says Musical's 'Uncertainty Will Be Resolved Shortly'

According to The New York Times' ArtsBeat blog, producer Ben Sprecher of the Broadway musical Rebecca sent an email to the show's cast and crew today with details about the production's fate. (more...)

13) Wayne Knight Set to Play 'Santa' in Broadway-Bound ELF!

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Unique Features and Jujamcyn Theaters announced today that television icon Wayne Knight will star as Santa in the hit musical ELF. Knight, currently starring in TV Land's "The Exes," is perhaps best known to audiences as Jerry Seinfeld's arch nemesis "Newman" on the Emmy Award-winning hit comedy "Seinfeld." Knight's credits also include Jurassic Park, Toy Story 2, Space Jam and "3rd Rock from the Sun," among many others. (more...)

14) BWW TV: Chatting with GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS' Al Pacino, Bobby Cannavale, Daniel Sullivan, and More!

The box office opened yesterday for the Broadway revival of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday, September 18th at 10am. GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS will begin its limited run with previews on Tuesday, October 16th and an official opening on Sunday, November 11. The cast met the pess yesterday, and BroadwayWorld was there for the big event. Check out what all The cast members had to say about starting rehearsals for the show below! (more...)

15) Alice Ripley, John Tartaglia and More Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Concert, 10/15

The Path Fund, Inc. has announced that Tony Award nominees John Tartaglia (Avenue Q) and Chad Kimball (Memphis) and Tony Award winner Alice Ripley (Next to Normal) along with Jeremy Kushnier (Jersey Boys) and Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid) will appear in the upcoming "ROCKERS ON BROADWAY – BEHIND THE MUSIC" concert scheduled to take place on Monday October 15th at the newly re-designed Cutting Room reopened at its new location (44 East 32nd Street, NYC) at 8:00PM. (more...)

16) Stage Adaptation of Stephen King's MISERY to Premiere at Bucks County Playhouse, 11/24-12/8!

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Castle Rock Entertainment and Playhouse Productions announced today that they will present the world premiere of MISERY at Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street, New Hope PA) this fall. Written by two-time Academy Award-winner William Goldman (who wrote the screenplay for Misery as well as The Princess Bride, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen King and directed by Will Frears (Coach, Year Zero), MISERY will play a limited developmental engagement of 11 performances only, November 24th through December 8th. (more...)

17) STAGE TUBE: First Look at Alexandra Silber, Will Reynolds and More in Walnut Street's LOVE STORY - Performance Highlights!

Walnut Street Theatre opens its landmark 204th season with the American premiere of Erich Segal's LOVE STORY, the musical. With direction and musical staging by Annabel Bolton, this emotionally charged production is a delicate story of life and love and is currening runningns through October 21st on the WST Mainstage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below. (more...)

18) VIDEO: Wow! Neil Patrick Harris Recaps ALL of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER in Under a Minute

Is there anything Neil Patrick Harris can't do? We don't think so. Click below to watch him recapping ALL of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER in under 60 seconds for the show's upcoming season premiere! (more...)

19) Photo Coverage: THE EXONERATED Opening After Party- Stockard Channing, Brian Dennehy, and More!

Culture Project presents the 10th anniversary production of the hit, award-winning play, The Exonerated, written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, presented in special association with The Innocence Project. Performances began September 15, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. for a limited seven-week engagement through Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Culture Project (45 Bleecker Street at Lafayette Street). Opening night was lst night, September 19, 2012, and BroadwayWorld was there for all the festivities. Check out full coverage from the star-studded after party below! (more...)

20) Recording Begins for 2012 CAROLS FOR A CURE

Casts and stars from the current Broadway line-up have started recording for the 2012 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 14. (more...)