Hottest Articles on BWW from Wednesday, Aug. 22

1) Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD!

Roundabout Theatre Company announced the full cast this July for 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 as Edwin Drood. Meet the whole cast in the video and bios below! (more...)

2) Review Roundup: BOOK OF MORMON National Tour

Let's see what the Denver critics had to say... (more...)

3) BOOK OF MORMON Offers More Seats Thru June 2 at Bank of America Theatre - Tickets on Sale 9/21

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of the new musical THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, announced today the addition of more seats for THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Bank of America Theatre (18 West Monroe). Individual tickets for added weeks go on-sale Friday, Sep. 21, 2012 at 10 a.m., for performances through June 2, 2013. (more...)

4) BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Performs on NBC's 'America's Got Talent' Tonight, 8/22

Tonight's live results show on August 22 (9-10 pm ET) will feature a performance by Broadway's BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL as well as a joint performance by platinum recording artist Owl City and breakout pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen performing their new single, "Good Time." (more...)

5) BWW TV: Director Dexter Bullard and Actors Paul Rudd, Ed Asner & More Talk Playing with Time in GRACE

The cast of Broadway's GRACE—Ed Asner, Kate Arrington, Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon—along with director Dexter Bullard, met the press at Grace Hotel yesterday, August 21, 2012, in New York City. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there and brings you interviews with Bullard and the cast, in which they speak about the challenges of a script that plays with time, getting into character, and more. Watch the video below! (more...)

6) Alicia Silverstone to Join Cheyenne Jackson and Henry Winkler in THE PERFORMERS; Opening Set for 11/14

Producers Robyn Goodman, Scott M. Delman and Amanda Lipitz just announced that Alicia Silverstone is joining Cheyenne Jackson, Ari Graynor, Daniel Breaker, Jenni Barber and Henry Winkler in THE PERFORMERS, completing the cast of David West Read's new Broadway comedy. THE PERFORMERS will begin preview performances October 23 prior to its official opening night November 14 at the Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 St.) in New York City. (more...)

7) Twitter Watch: Kristin Chenoweth Spends Recovery Time with Kathy Griffin!

On Twitter Watch, Kristin Chenoweth wrote "Chenoriffen IS back. (more...)

8) 'Hunger Games' Gary Ross Set to Direct 'PETER AND THE STARCATCHER' Film

Deadline.com reports that 'Hunger Games' director Gary Ross is set to helm Disney's upcoming film adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS. The novel's stage adaptation is currently running on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. (more...)

9) Photo Coverage: GRACE Cast Meets the Press at Poolside!

The cast of Broadway's GRACE—Ed Asner, Kate Arrington, Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon —met the press at Grace Hotel yesterday, August 21, 2012, in New York City. BroadwayWorld brings you full photo coverage from the event below! (more...)

10) Chazz Palminteri's HUMAN to Open on Broadway in Fall 2013

Actor and playwright Chazz Palminteri's HUMAN is headed for Broadway - and has reportedly already set a handful of stars and a fall opening night. (more...)

11) Alex Hanson, Tim Minchin and More Announced in Full Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Arena Tour

West End and Broadway leading man Alex Hanson takes on the role of ‘Pilate', joining Tim Minchin, Melanie C, Chris Moyles and ITV Superstar winner Ben Forster in the cutting-edge rock musical which opens on 21st September at London's The O2 arena before embarking on a 21 date arena tour across the UK and Ireland. (more...)

12) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/22- James Corden

Happy Birthday, James Corden! In 2004, Corden played the role of Timms in the original London stage production of Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, as well as in the Broadway, and Sydney productions. In 2011 he attracted international attention as the lead in the award-winning comedy play One Man, Two Guvnors, which transferred from The National Theatre to the West End and then to Broadway, and was also cinecast worldwide via National Theatre Live. For his ongoing Broadway run of the play, Corden won the 2012 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. (more...)

13) STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Shows Off Favorite Fansie Gifts!

After 22 consecutive sold-out weeks, it's no surprise that the fans love Newsies. And now, you've got a behind the scenes look at how appreciative the cast is. In this video, the cast of Newsies takes you backstage to show off some of their favorite gifts, from some of their favorite Fansies. (more...)

14) ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Recoups on Broadway!

Bob Boyett and The National Theatre of Great Britain announceD today that their acclaimed Broadway production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS recouped its $3.25 million capitalization, during the week ending August 19, 2012. ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS began previews on April 6 and opened officially on April 18, 2012. The production is playing a strict limited engagement at the Music Box Theatre through September 2, 2012 only. (more...)

15) BWW Interviews: DEBUT OF THE MONTH: Erikka Walsh of ONCE

Erikka Walsh is making her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE, playing the role of the 'ex-girlfriend.' As she explained to BWW, "it's a little crazy how much of my life is culminated on this stage." (more...)

16) Photo Flash: The Wanted & Jonathan Knight Visit THE FANTASTICKS

European boy band The Wanted (Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes) and New Kids on the Block member Jonathan Knight went to see Aaron Carter in The Fantasticks last night, August 21. Check out a photo of the whole gang backstage below! (more...)

17) Allie MacDonald Joins Meat Loaf in Horror Musical Movie STAGE FRIGHT

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Allie MacDonald will join Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Aday) in the horror musical movie Stage Fright, written and directed by Jerome Sable. (more...)

18) BWW:UK Awards 2012: Nominations Now Open

This is the third year of the BWW:UK awards - and nominations are now open! (more...)

19) Donna McKechnie, Will Swenson, and More Join Cast of PZAZZ 101 Series

Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line, Company, Promises, Promises), Tony Award nominee Will Swenson (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Hair), Jill Paice (Rebecca, Death Takes A Holiday, Curtains), Jeremy Kushnier (Jesus Christ Superstar, Jersey Boys, Footloose) and Jim Walton (Merrily We Roll Along, The Music Man, Sweeney Todd) have joined the cast of the Broadway-themed web series PZAZZ 101. (more...)

20) FLASH SPECIAL: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Splashes Back

Slipping and sliding back into Fathom-equipped movie theaters nationwide for an encore engagement on August 22 in honor of its sixtieth anniversary, the iconic and legendary 1952 movie musical masterpiece SINGIN' IN THE RAIN makes its grand return to the silver screen in a brand new HD remastering that any movie musical fan, film fanatic or Broadway baby will definitely want to experience first hand - especially on the very night before Gene Kelly's 100th birthday. A special event presented by Turner Classic Movies - also featuring an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary hosted by Robert Osborne and spotlighting original film star Debbie Reynolds - this Wednesday's encore showing of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is one more enduring entry in a continuing series of classic releases shown in HD for the first time in Fathom-equipped movie theaters across the country - past highlighted films have included SCARFACE, WEST SIDE STORY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, CASABLANCA and many more. So, in celebration of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN splashing its way back to the silver screen one more time, today we are going to take a look back at some of the most well-known and best-loved scenes from the film - boasting a star-studded cast led by Gene Kelly, Donald O'Conner and Debbie Reynolds; directed by Kelly and Stanley Donen, with songs by Nacio Herb Brown and movie musical magnate Arthur Freed - as well as partake in the many famous and infamous homages paying tribute to the rightly well-regarded movie musical gem over the years since its release. Gene Kelly to Gwyneth Paltrow to Kurt Browning to Usher; GLEE to THE MUPPET SHOW to FAMILY GUY; A CLOCKWORK ORANGE to FAME to SPAMALOT and far, far beyond; this retrospective look at one of the most important and influential - and just plain fun - American movie musicals ever produced certainly has it all; and then some! Ain't it great to stay up late (again)? (more...)