Hottest Articles on BWW from Wednesday, Jul. 11

1) Win Tickets to the 60th Anniversary Event of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN; Plays Select Movie Theaters 7/12!

NCM Fathom, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros. are excited to present Singin' in the Rain 60th Anniversary Event for only one night in movie theaters nationwide on July 12! To celebrate this historic event, BroadwayWorld invites you to enter to WIN a PAIR OF TICKETS to this timeless classic as it graces the big screen for one night only on July 12! (more...)

2) BWW TV: John Lloyd Young Makes a Return to JERSEY BOYS!

On July 3, the Broadway company of JERSEY BOYS welcomed back John Lloyd Young, who created the role of Frankie Valli in the original Broadway company and on the Grammy-winning, platinum cast album. for his performance, Mr. Young won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award for Leading Actor in a Musical and a Theatre World Award. BroadwayWorld was there on Tuesday night, July 10th to bring you video coverage of Young and the rest of the cast celebrating at the show's curtain call! Don't forget to check back later this month for a special Backstage with Richard Ridge, as he chats with Young about his return to the show! (more...)

3) Kristin Chenoweth Hospitalized with 'Minor Injuries' After Accident on THE GOOD WIFE Set

According to TMZ, Kristin Chenoweth has been hospitalized after an accident on the set of The Good Wife. A CBS source told TMZ Chenoweth was struck by a piece of lighting equipment, fell to the ground and struck her head. (more...)

4) Photo Coverage: John Lloyd Young Returns to JERSEY BOYS - Curtain Call!

BroadwayWorld was there on Tuesday night, July 10th to bring you special coverage of Young and the rest of the cast celebrating at the show's curtain call! Stay tuned for video coverage! (more...)

5) Photo Flash: 'Little Vader' Meets 'Big Vader': Max Page Visits James Earl Jones at THE BEST MAN

Yesterday afternoon Max Page, the boy who played "little Darth Vader" in the Volkswagen commercial last year, visited New York and had the chance to meet James Earl Jones back stage at Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN. During the visit, Max Page asked James Earl Jones all about his career and the two talked shop about theatre, film, and voiceovers! (more...)

6) Jenn Colella, Michael McCormick, Christiane Noll Join Broadway's CHAPLIN- Full Cast Announced!

The producers of the new musical CHAPLIN have just announced full casting for the production, which will star Rob McClure in the title role, as previously announced. The production will also feature Jim Borstelmann (Alf Reeves), Jenn Colella (Hedda Hopper), Erin Mackey (Oona O'Neill), Michael McCormick (Sennett, McGranery, Emcee), Christiane Noll (Hannah Chaplin), Zachary Unger (Young Charlie, Jackie) and Wayne Alan Wilcox (Sydney Chaplin). (more...)

7) BREAKING NEWS: Robert Cuccioli to Replace Patrick Page as 'Green Goblin' in SPIDER-MAN

Broadway star Robert Cuccioli, best known for his Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle winning and Tony-nominated performance as the star of Jekyll and Hyde, will take on another dual role in his long-anticipated return to Broadway: Norman Osborn / The Green Goblin in Broadway's SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Cuccioli will play his first performance on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). (more...)

8) Lonny Price Confirms: NY Philharmonic COMPANY Concert Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Patti LuPone et al. Gets Fall DVD Release

On April 7, 2011, the New York Philharmonic presented Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking Company with an all-star cast led by Neil Patrick Harris as Robert for four sold-out performances through April 9, 2011. Today, BroadwayWorld has confirmed with Price that a DVD of the broadcast will be released this fall by Image Entertainment at a date to-be-announced. (more...)

9) KINKY BOOTS to Play Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway?

Michael Riedel reports in today's The New York Post that "It appears that Jujamcyn's got "Kinky Boots" and will put it in the Al Hirschfeld Theatre next spring following an out-of-town tryout in Chicago in the fall. Jujamcyn's co-producer will be Hal Luftig, who's on a roll with the hit revival of Evita." (more...)

10) Mayor Bloomberg Names July 11 PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Day!

Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony® Award-winning play, written by Rick Elice and directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, will celebrate its 100th performance tonight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). In honor of the occasion, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has officially proclaimed July 11, 2012 as "Peter and the Starcatcher Day" in New York City. (more...)

11) SILENCE! THE MUSICAL to Move to Elektra Theatre on July 18

The Producers of Off-Broadway's sellout sensation, SILENCE! The Musical, today announced that the hit musical is set to move to the brand new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square, with performances beginning next Wednesday, July 18th. The Elektra Theatre has been specially constructed to be the new home of SILENCE! The Musical. Located at 673 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.), the gorgeous new Elektra Theatre features plush stadium seats and the best sight lines of any theatre in New York City. (more...)

12) BWW Interviews: Chip Zien Heads INTO THE WOODS (Again)

After originating the role of the Baker, Chip Zien is INTO THE WOODS all over again, in the Shakespeare in the Park production. (more...)

13) STAGE TUBE: Cheyenne Jackson Premieres Second Single 'Before You' From New Album on Good Day New York

This morning, July 11, Broadway favorite Cheyenne Jackson visited Good Day New York to share a new tune from his upcoming album, due in August, entitled "Before You." His first single off the album, "Drive" was released on May 10 and is currently available on iTunes. The music video for "Before You" will be released tomorrow but in anticipation, click below to hear his live performance of the track on Good Day New York! (more...)

14) STAGE TUBE: Rob McClure Visits Times Square as CHAPLIN!

Scroll down to watch Rob McClure as Charlie Chaplin as he visits Times Square! McClure will star in the title role of the upcoming musical CHAPLIN, which arrives on Broadway this August. (more...)

15) ONCE Cast Set for Ars Nova's 54/10 Benefit, 8/6

Ars Nova has announced The 54/10 Benefit Show, an evening of original music and favorite covers performed live by the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Once. The announcement coincides with the official onsale date for tickets to Ars Nova's third annual 54/10 Music Marathon, taking place August 1-11. (more...)

16) Diane Lane to Lead David Cromer-Helmed SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH at Goodman Theatre This Fall

Artistic Director Robert Falls announced today that he will direct a major revival and new adaptation of Measure for Measure, Shakespeare's darkly comic collision of vice and virtue, in Goodman Theatre's 2012/2013 season, March 9 – April 14, 2013. Also, director David Cromer announced partial casting for his production of Sweet Bird of Youth: Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-nominee Diane Lane appears as Princess Kosmonopolis and Finn Wittrock, who recently appeared in Broadway's Death of a Salesman with Philip Seymour Hoffman, is cast as the young-actor-turned-gigolo Chance Wayne. Complete casting to be announced soon. The production opens the Goodman's new season, September 15 – October 21; a September 24 Season Opening Benefit will take place at The Standard Club. Tickets available only on subscription; call 312.443.3800 or visit www.GoodmanTheatre.org. Individual tickets to Sweet Bird of Youth go on sale August 10; Abbott Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and PwC LLP are the Corporate Sponsors Partners. Call 312.443.3811, ext. 586 for more information about the Season Opening Benefit. (more...)

17) SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Moves to the Elektra Theatre in Times Square, 7/18

SILENCE! The Musical today announced that the hit musical is set to move to the brand new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square, with performances beginning next Wednesday, July 18th. (more...)

18) BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: The Cast of The Common PURSUIT on Working with Moises Kaufman, Channeling Their Inner Brits, and More!

Check out Richard Ridge chatting with the cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's The Common Pursuit, by Simon Gray, directed by Moises Kaufman- playing at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre / Laura Pels Theatre (111 West 46th Street) through July 29, 2012. The cast features Kristen Bush as "Marigold," Kieran Campion as "Peter," Josh Cooke as "Stuart," Jacob Fishel as "Martin," Tim McGeever as "Humphry," Lucas Near-Verbrugghe as "Nick." (more...)

19) Regional Theater of The Week: The Paramount in Aurora, IL!

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, history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. So read on for our inaugural Featured Regional Theater and stay tuned for more! (more...)

20) Nashville Goes 'Nutty' as THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Settles Into TPAC Prior to Show Opening

Music City has officially gone "Nutty" with the arrival of the company, cast and crew of the Broadway-bound musical The Nutty Professor has taken up residence at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's James K. Polk Theatre to make final preparations for their first preview on July 24. Led by director Jerry Lewis, upon whose 1963 classic movie comedy the musical is based, the company was introduced to Nashville media during a press conference Wednesday morning. (more...)