Hottest Articles on BWW from Wednesday, Aug. 15

1) Photo Flash: Jordin Sparks & More at SPARKLE Film Screening in NYC

The stars came out last night to attend the screening of SPARKLE at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City. In addition to the film's cast members Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo and Derek Luke, attendees included Academy Award nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe, Memphis' Montego Glover and SMASH's Jaime Cepero. Check out photos from the event below! (more...)

2) STAGE TUBE: Constantine Maroulis Sings 'This Is the Moment' from JEKYLL & HYDE!

On August 13, Broadway at Birdland presented multi-Grammy and Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn in his monthly concert series called "Frank & Friends." Joining Frank onstage were Constantine Maroulis (upcoming star of Jekyll & Hyde), who sang a tune from the Broadway-bound revival- 'This Is the Moment.' (more...)

3) KINKY BOOTS to Play Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway; Previews March 2013; Opens April 2013!

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that Kinky Boots, the highly anticipated new musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), will begin preview performances on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, with an official opening night set for Thursday, April 4, 2013. Group tickets for Kinky Boots, directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, will go on sale Tuesday, August 21 to groups of 10 or more. (more...)

4) Photo Flash: First Look at Sherri L. Edelen and More in Signature Theatre's BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

Signature Theatre kicks off its 2012/13 season with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, now playing through October 7, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below. (more...)

5) Frankie Valli AND THE FOUR SEASONS Headed to Broadway - Concerts at Broadway Theatre 10/19-27

A Broadway Concert Event (Robert Ahrens, Eva Price and Manny Kladitis) and Live Nation (Jason Stone) have just announced for the first time in concert on the Great White Way, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons On Broadway. After years of playing thousands of venues from San Francisco to Savannah to Sydney, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will celebrate the their 50th anniversary at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) in an all new concert production for a limited 7 performance engagement from Friday, October 19 through Saturday, October 27, 2012. (more...)

6) Photo Coverage: Bianca Marroquin Celebrates 10 Years in CHICAGO

Last night, August 14, the Tony Award-winning revival of the musical CHICAGO celebrated a razzle-dazzle decade with its longtime leading lady Bianca Marroquin. Her current engagement with the show continues through Sunday, September 2. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate her 10 years with Marroquin and her costars at The Ember Room, and we bring you full photo coverage below! (more...)

7) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/15- HAIRSPRAY

Today in 2002, Hairspray opened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it ran for 2642 performances. Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s. (more...)

8) BWW TV: NEWSIES' New 'Jack Kelly,' Corey Cott in Action!

Just yesterday, Newsies announced that Corey Cott will become the show's new leading man, Jack Kelly, beginning Wednesday, September 5th. Cott became the Jack Kelly alternate earlier this month and will continue as alternate until he assumes the role full time. (more...)

9) Photo Flash: First Look at Joyce Dewitt, Ryan Overberg and More in NSMT's ALL SHOOK UP

ALL SHOOK UP is now playing at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) through Sunday, August 26. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below. (more...)

10) MATILDA THE MUSICAL Forced to Cancel Today's Matinee Due to Power Failure

Today's matinee of MATILDA THE MUSICAL has been cancelled. The show's official Twitter reported that: "Due to a power failure, the theatre is without electricity so today's matinee of Matilda The Musical is cancelled." (more...)

11) TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & THE SOUND OF MUSIC Set for London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre 2013 Season

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has today confirmed that they will launch their 2013 season with Harper Lee's American classic To Kill a Mockingbird, adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel. (more...)

12) STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast to Take Part in Live Chat, 8/18

For the third time this year, cast members from the breakout American musical Newsies will chat with fans live on YouTube. This Saturday, August 18th at 6:00PM EST, Newsies' Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ryan Steele, Garett Hawe and Laurie Veldheer will be on hand to talk about the show. (more...)

13) Rialto Chatter: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Set for Early 2013 on Broadway?

A new casting notice has gone out for both an upcoming fall developmental lab of the Broadway-bound HANDS ON A HARDBODY, as well as the upcoming Broadway production, which aims to begin rehearsals in January of 2013. This fits with the previously announced news that the La Jolla Playhouse production would be heading to Broadway this coming season. (more...)

14) SOUND OFF Special Interview: Rumer's BOYS DON'T CRY

Today we are talking to one of the most alluring and anomalous recording stars on the rise all about this week's US release of her sophomore album, BOYS DON'T CRY, a tribute to male songwriters of the 1970s - the ethereal Rumer. Discussing many aspects of this new release, as well as her previous studio work - such as her Burt Bacharach Christmas EP - Rumer sheds some light on what makes her such an arresting and intriguing performer to follow for the enthusiasts of intimate, revealing, performance-based artists around the world, as she herself reveals the early influences - Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and Karen Carpenter most of all - that have shaped the unmistakable sound she continues to perfect on this moody, subdued and intoxicating new cover album. Plus, Rumer offers forth candid recollections of participating in recent gala concert presentations - none the least of which would be her superb "A House Is Not A Home" on the PBS Burt Bacharach edition of IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE - as well as recounts her own favorite performances, performers and albums and what she plans for the future; another new album is already in the ether! Additionally, Rumer also shares her thoughts on GLEE, provides amusing anecdotes about famous friends like Darryl Hall and Duffy, compares the recording industry now to the era BOYS DON'T CRY pays tribute to, recalls reactions to her dynamic new covers of these rare pop gems - all of that as well as much, much more! (more...)

15) Tickets for DEAD ACCOUNTS, Starring Katie Holmes and Norbert Leo Butz, Go On Sale Thursday

Tickets for DEAD ACCOUNTS go on pre-sale on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10:00 am exclusively to members of Audience Rewards, the official loyalty program of Broadway. It's free to join at www.AudienceRewards.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 10:00 am. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com or calling (212) 239-6200. For group sales, please visit www.Telecharge.com/groups or call Telecharge Group Sales at 800-432-7780. (more...)

16) 2012 Barrymore Award Nominees Announced - THE ALIENS, TWELFTH NIGHT, THE KING AND I, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS & More!

The Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre have announced their 2012 nominees. Scroll below for a full listing! (more...)

17) STAGE TUBE: Kate Hudson, GLEE PROJECT's Alex Newell & More Featured in GLEE's Season 4 Trailer!

The first trailer for GLEE's fourth season has been released! Watch it in all its glory below. It features scenes of Kate Hudson as a tough NYADA instructor cutting down Rachel's (Lea Michele) ego, The GLEE Project alum Alex Newell as he is welcomed to the Glee Club—and mistaken for Mercedes—and more! (more...)

18) ZOMBIE PROM Off-Broadway Cast Recording Released Today on iTunes!

iTunes has released today the original off-Broadway cast recording of John Dempsey & Dana P. Rowe's production of Zombie Prom. Zombie Prom has music by Dana P. Rowe, book and lyrics by John Dempsey, based on a story by Dempsey and Hugh M. Murphy. Directed by Philip William McKinley, Orchestrations by Michael Gibson with musical direction by Darren R. Cohen. (more...)

19) Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Primary Stages' HARRISON, TX

Primary Stages launched its 28th season with Harrison,TX: Three Plays by Horton Foote. Opening night was last night, August 14. Tony Award nominees HAllie Foote (Dividing the Estate, The Orphans' Home Cycle) and Jayne Houdyshell (Follies, Well) will head up an ensemble featuring Devon Abner (Dividing the Estate, The Orphans' Home Cycle), Mary Bacon (Motherhood Out Loud, Happy Now?) Jeremy Bobb (Is He Dead?, Shipwrecked!...), Alexander Cendese (Psycho Therapy, A View From the Bridge), ANDREA LYNN Green (Giant, Anne and Emmett), Evan Jonigkeit (High, History Boys at Arden Theatre Company), and Jenny Dare Paulin (Dividing the Estate, The Orphans' Home Cycle). Helmed by Tony Award nominated director Pam MacKinnon (Clybourne Park, A Lifetime Burning at Primary Stages), Harrison,TX: Three Plays by Horton Foote runs through September 15 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and will bring you full coverage from the festivities below! (more...)

20) STAGE TUBE: ONCE's Glen Hansard Performs 'Falling Slowly'

Over 20 years in the making, singer songwriter Glen Hansard released his first ever solo album, Rhythm and Repose, on Anti- Records on June 19. Best known for his work with The Frames, The Swell Season and in the feature film Once, for which he won an Academy Award, Rhythm and Repose is Hansard's debut solo album and first album of new material since his 2009 release Strict Joy with The Swell Season. The album will be available for pre-sale at the Anti Store. In the video below, he performs 'Falling Slowly' from ONCE. (more...)