Hottest Articles on BWW from Wednesday, Aug. 1

1) BWW Reviews: THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Sets Its Sights on Broadway After Its Music City Opening

Fairly exploding onto the stage, The Nutty Professor—the new musical based on the classic 1963 film comedy—opened at Nashville's James K. Polk Theatre last night in a vibrantly told and visually stunning production helmed by Jerry Lewis, the man who co-wrote the movie and, at this moment, is probably booking a ticket to Broadway . The story of nerdy Professor Julius Kelp and his transformation into the suave and sophisticated (if boorish) Buddy Love offers plenty of laughs to be certain, but perhaps surprisingly, there's a whole lot of heart to be found in Rupert Holmes' book, set tunefully to a classic Marvin Hamlisch score. (more...)

2) Review Roundup: BRING IT ON Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!

Let's see what the critics had to say about this new musical comedy! (more...)

3) BRING IT ON Opens Tonight at the St. James Theatre- New Pics, Video Preview & More!

Direct from a 13-city National Tour, Bring It On: The Musical, which began previews on Broadway on July 12, opens tonight, August 1, 2012 at The St. James Theatre for a 12-week limited engagement through Sunday, October 7, 2012. In celebration of the big opening night we bring you new photos from the show and performance highlights below! (more...)

4) Breaking News: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Toronto Production Called Off; Future Plans for Show to be Announced Soon

It was announced back in February that Honeymoon in Vegas, a new musical, would open on Broadway in the spring of 2013 following a premiere engagement this November in Toronto. A production source tells BroadwayWorld.com that "The New York producers have decided not to open the show in Toronto this fall because of scheduling issues. Future plans for the production will be announced soon." (more...)

5) STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes of BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL opens on Broadway tonight, August 1, 2012 at The St. James Theatre. USA Today recently went backstage for a behind-the-scenes look at a pre-show "stunt call" and spoke to choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler and "Cheer consultant" Jessica Colombo about how this exciting new Broadway musical was brought to life. Check out the high-flying video below! (more...)

6) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/1- Sam Mendes

Happy Birthday, Sam Mendes! Sam Mendes is best known for whis work as the artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse, and his direction of the film American Beauty and the Broadway production of Cabaret on Broadway starring Alan Cumming. His production of Oliver! became the longest running show ever to play at the London Palladium. Additional stage credits includeTennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie, Stephen Sondheim's Company (which had the first ever African American "Bobby"), Alan Bennett's Habeas Corpus and his farewell duo of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya and Twelfth Night, which transferred to the Brooklyn Academy Of Music and Gypsy on Broadway starring Bernadette Peters. (more...)

7) Casting Underway for JERSEY BOYS Movie; to Begin Filming in January?

The JERSEY BOYS film, adapted by John Logan, is moving forward full speed ahead. Movie Hole today revealed the casting notice, which confirms that IRON MAN director Jon Favreau will helm the adaptation. (more...)

8) Acclaimed Playwright and Author Gore Vidal Passes Away at 86

Gore Vidal, the writer recognized as one of the foremost authors and essayists of the last seven decades, has passed away at 86 years of age, according to published reports. (more...)

9) STAGE TUBE: Randy Rainbow Spends the Day at Chick-Fil-A

Fast food restaurant Chick-Fil-A has been taking a lot of heat in recent days for admitting their anti-marriage equality stance. Today at Chick-Fil-A's across the country, the chain celebrates it's own 'Appreciation Day,' at which customers can show their support of the company and their thoughts on 'traditional marriage.' (more...)

10) BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Opens Tonight on Broadway, Starring Adrienne Warren and Taylor Louderman

Universal Pictures Stage Productions/Glenn Ross, Beacon Communications/Armyan Bernstein and Charlie Lyons and Executive Producers Kristin Caskey and Mike Isaacson present the new musical comedy Bring It On: The Musical, opening on Broadway tonight, August 1, 2012 at The St. James Theatre (246 W. 44th Street) direct from a 13-city National Tour, for a 12-week limited engagement through Sunday, October 7, 2012. (more...)

11) Photo Flash: First Look at Carson Kressley, Erin Denman and More in Ogunquit's DAMN YANKEES

Damn Yankees (the new Boston Red Sox version) is now playing at the Ogunquit Playhouse through August 18. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below, starring Carson Kressley as Applegate. (more...)

12) Regional Theater of The Week: The Olney Theatre Center

BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This week it's off to the Washington, D.C. area where we take a look at the award-winning Olney Theatre Centre! (more...)

13) Kathleen Turner Set to Lead RED HOT PATRIOT at Arena Stage; David Esbjornson to Direct

Iconic stage and screen actress Kathleen Turner returns to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater to star in Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, as the feisty, unforgettable political journalist. Written by twin-sister journalists Margaret Engel and Allison Engel and directed by David Esbjornson (Broadway's The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? and Driving Miss Daisy), the D.C. premiere kicks off Arena Stage's 2012/13 season playing August 23 through October 28, 2012 in the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle. (more...)

14) Vivian Reed to Lead Harold Arlen Musical-ONE FOR MY BABY Reading in October

One for My Baby, set to a score of some three dozen Harold Arlen classics and billed as "a song-and-dance celebration ofbig-city nightlife at the end of World War II," will have a private, industry-only workshop at the New 42nd Street Studios, 229 West 42 Street, this October 11 and October 12. (more...)

15) Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Norbert Leo Butz and More Set for 54 Below Appearances in August and September

This August and September 54 BELOW will present a new lineup of stars. Located just below legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, 54 Below also continues to present its special series: Backstage, Broadway's Sunday evening cocktail party and songfest; The Green Room, live, music, cocktails and lite fare for the after-theatre crowd. (more...)

16) STAGE TUBE: Woody Harrelson Chats BULLET FOR ADOLF on 'The View'

Woody Harrelson visited ABC's THE VIEW yesterday to talk about his new Off-Broadway comedy BULLET FOR ADOLF now in previews at New World Stages. The Academy Award-nominee was joined by the play's co-writer Frankie Hyman who talked about his friendship with Harrelson. Check out the clips below! (more...)

17) Broadway to Dim Lights for Gore Vidal on Friday

The Broadway community mourns the loss of celebrated writer Gore Vidal, who passed away yesterday at age 86. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory on Friday, August 3rd, at exactly 8:00 p.m. for one minute. (more...)

18) Philip Seymour Hoffman to Direct A FAMILY FOR ALL OCCASIONS at LAByrinth Theater Company in Spring 2013

LAByrinth Theater Company (Co-Artistic Directors Stephen Adly Guirgis, Mimi O'Donnell, Yul Vazquez and Managing Director, Danny Feldman), Off-Broadway's home of groundbreaking and incendiary theater, today announced its 2012-2013 season of new works, including the three World Premiere productions of: Radiance by Cusi Cram, A Family for All Occasions, written by Bob Glaudini, and a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis. All three plays will be presented at the Bank Street Theater (155 Bank Street), LAByrinth Theater Company's new home in New York City's West Village. (more...)

19) Margo Martindale Joins Cast of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Film

As first reported on Deadline.com, Margo Martindale has joined the cast of the big screen adaptation of Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. The actress joins previously announced cast members Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Abigail Breslin, Juliette Lewis and Chris Cooper. (more...)

20) Photo Flash: Carson Kressley with Joe DiPietro and More in Ogunquit's DAMN YANKEES

BroadwayWorld has a photo of Carson Kressley starring as Mr. Applegate in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of Damn Yankees (the new Red Sox version) alongside Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro, Bradford Kenney, Ogunquit Playhouse Executive Artistic Director and Jeffry Denman, Director/Choreographer, enjoying a moment at the cast party following the opening of Damn Yankees. (more...)