Hottest Articles on BWW from Tuesday, Sep. 11

1) Photo Flash: First Look at George Takei, Lea Salonga, Telly Leung in ALLEGIANCE- Production Shots!

The Old Globe presents the World Premiere of Allegiance – A New American Musical, an epic story of family, love and patriotism set during the Japanese American internment of World War II. As previously announced, television and film icon George Takei, Tony Award-winning actress Lea Salonga and Broadway favorite Telly Leung head up the cast. BroadwayWord brings you a first look at the Broadway-bound show with just-released production shots below! (more...)

2) Andrew Rannells Guests on Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS Tonight, 9/11

Andrew Rannells will guest on Bravo TV's late night talk show WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! tonight, September 11th, the night his new sitcom, 'The New Normal' premieres on NBC. He will be joined by Nicole Richie on the show. (more...)

3) BWW TV Exclusive: John Barrowman Announces MAKE MY MUSICAL Reality Show

With the success of musical-themed shows like "Smash" and "Glee," Broadway is truly taking TV by storm and VPE's "Make My Musical" is poised to be the next big thing. VPE is looking for talented troupes (consisting of 8-12 members) of Broadway performers-- as well as a panel of experts to join Broadway veteran John Barrowman. In the video below, Barrowman introduces the new series! (more...)

4) Photo Coverage: CHAPLIN Opening Night Red Carpet - Jonas x2, Hilty, Ripley & More!

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's star-filled red carpet - photos below! (more...)

5) Photo Coverage: CHAPLIN Opening Night Party - Check Out the Cast!

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the entire exciting opening night. Check out photos of the cast at the show's opening night party below! (more...)

6) Photo Coverage: CHAPLIN Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway!

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the entire exciting opening night. Check out photos of the cast during the show's opening curtain call! (more...)

7) STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of FINDING NEVERLAND- 'Blink of an Eye'

Julian Ovenden and Rosalie Craig star in a new musical version of the film Finding Neverland, which starred Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. The musical features Ovenden as Barrie, a role he played in two London workshops last winter, and Craig as Sylvia. The show will have a four to five week run scheduled at the Curve Theatre in Leicester. Performances will run through October 18, 2012. (more...)

8) Exclusive Photo Flash: Meet the New UK Cast of TABOO!

Taboo, which will play the Brixton Club House, stars Matthew Rowland, Niamh Perry and more. Meet the cast below! (more...)

9) Lionsgate Acquires Rights to Joss Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

According to Deadline.com, Lionsgate has acquired North American distribution rights to director Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing, which made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival last weekend. (more...)

10) STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of BROADWAY ON BROADWAY with the Cast of NEWSIES!

Multi-talented actress, singer, television host, playwright, songwriter and author Kathie Lee Gifford hosted this year's Broadway on Broadway on Sunday, September 9th, presented by United Airlines and The New York Times. The event kicked off the 2012-2013 Broadway season with star performances from new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a live 30-piece live orchestra directed by Alex Lacamoire. In the video below, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and the cast of NEWSIES take you behind the scenes of all the festivities! (more...)

11) STAGE TUBE: Andrew Rannells Guests on Jimmy Fallon

Tony nominee Andrew Rannells visited NBC's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' last night to chat about his new NBC comedy THE NEW NORMAL, which premieres tonight. On the show, Rannells spoke about the over 500 performances of 'Book of Mormon' he appeared in and called the show, "an amazing job that changed my life." Check out the interview below! (more...)

12) STAGE TUBE: Megan Hilty, Rachel York, Clarke Thorell Record GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES Album!

As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, the Encores! cast of GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES recently went into the recording studio to put a cast album together. The album is now available on Amazon.com, and you can go behind the scenes of the recording of a medley from the show below! (more...)

13) BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of CHAPLIN with Rob McClure, Jenn Colella, Erin Mackey, and More!

Broadway's new musical CHAPLIN opened last night, September 10 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). CHAPLIN is a new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan and Christopher Curtis. Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs the production. BroadwayWorld's own Richie Ridge was there for the big opening, where he chatted with Rob McClure, Jenn Colella, Erin Mackey, Christiane Noll and more! Check out what they had to say below! (more...)

14) A CHORUS LINE To Hold Open Auditions, Oct 1

Open auditions for the first London revival of the legendary Broadway production of A Chorus Line will commence on Monday 1 October at 10am – 6pm at the London Palladium (main entrance on Argyll Street) with registration from 9am – 12noon. (more...)

15) STAGE TUBE: Jonas Brothers Support Rob McClure at CHAPLIN Opening!

Broadway's new musical CHAPLIN opened last night, September 10 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). CHAPLIN is a new musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan and Christopher Curtis. Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs the production. In the video below, Nick and Joe Jonas chat about supporting their good friend Rob McClure at the big opening. Check it out below! (more...)

16) Up on the Marquee: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

Roundabout Theatre Company will present the new Broadway production of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The show is set to open on November 13, 2012 and will star Stephanie J. Block (Edwin Drood), Will Chase (John Jasper), Gregg Edelman (Reverend Mr. Crisparkle), Jim Norton (Chairman) and Chita Rivera (Princess Puffer) with Andy Karl (Neville Landless), Jessie Mueller (Helena Landless), Betsy Wolfe (Rosa Bud), Nicholas Barasch (Deputy), Peter Benson (Bazzard), Robert Creighton (Durdles) and ensemble members Alison Cimmet, Nick Corley, Janine DiVita, Jenifer Foote, Justin Greer, Shannon Lewis, Spencer Plachy, Kiira Schmidt, Eric Sciotto, Jim Walton and Cody Williams. The marquee just went up at Studio 54, and you can check it out below! (more...)

17) BWW Interviews: CHAPLIN's Jim Borstelmann on the Humor-Drama Balance

Jim Borstelmann, the Broadway song and dance veteran, tackles a meaty role as Charlie Chaplin's lifelong friend and business manager. (more...)

18) Photo Coverage: Christina Hendricks, Woody Harrelson, Adam Driver Take Part in AMERICAN BEAUTY Reading at TIFF

In a unique special event created for Toronto International Film Festival audiences, Reitman directed a live stage reading of Alan Ball's screenplay for American Beauty. Sam Mendes' film about a family man's resplendent mid-life crisis premiered in Toronto in 1999 and went on to win five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay. The one-night-only performance included Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks, Woody Harrelson, Adam Driver, Sarah Gadon, Nick Kroll, Mae Whitman and George Stroumboulopoulos. Check out photos from the event below! (more...)

19) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/11- Harry Connick, Jr.

Happy Birthday, Harry Connick, Jr. A star in music, theater, film and television, Connick recently won his second Emmy for musical direction of his live concert television special, "Harry Connick Jr. in Concert on Broadway." In 1990 he appeared in a sold-out concert series at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and in 2006, received a Tony nomination for his performance in the Broadway revival of The Pajama Game. He most recently starred on Broadway in the musical On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. (more...)

20) STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas Jams with John Stamos - 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' and More!

Below, watch HOW TO SUCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's Nick Jonas and THE BEST MAN's John Stamos on drums performing Frankie Vallie's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village, NYC! Plus, watch a clip of The Jonas Brothers jamming with Stamos, and former Billy Joel sax player Richie Cannata, HERE. (more...)