Hottest Articles on BWW from Wednesday, Oct. 17

1) VIDEO: Susan Boyle, Donny Osmond Perform 'This Is The Moment' on DWTS

Susan Boyle and Season 9 DWTS champion Donny Osmond world premiered the first song of Boyle's 4th album (Standing Ovation), singing "This Is The Moment" on last night's DWTS's Results Show on ABC. Their duet was accompanied by dancers Kym Johnson, Tristan McManus, Anna Trebunskya and Henry Byalikov. Check out the performance below! (more...)

2) EXCLUSIVE: Chenoweth, Stamos, Krakowski, Milioti & More Set for SOAP DISH THE MUSICAL Reading

BroadwayWorld.com has exclusively learned the cast for an upcoming late October reading of SOAP DISH THE MUSICAL, directed by Rob Ashford, with a book by Robert Harling, music by George Stiles and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe. (more...)

3) X FACTOR RECAP: The Top 16 Revealed? ...Kind Of

The X Factor got off to a late start today, pushed back by baseball (and an episode of Ben & Kate, for reasons I still don't fully understand). Tonight, the final 24 are whittled down to just 16 to perform in the live shows; whether you missed the episode or just want to find out who's chosen to continue, read on! (more...)

4) Hollywood Film Awards to Honor LES MIS' Samantha Barks

Samantha Barks, star of the upcoming film LES MISERABLES, is one of six young actors who will be honored with the 'Hollywood Spotlight Award' at this year's Hollywood Film Awards gala ceremony to be held October 22 at the Beverly Hilton. Barks is set to play Eponine in the film version of Les Miserables - the role she played at the 25th anniversary concert. (more...)

5) Photo Flash: First Look at Patina Miller in ART's PIPPIN!

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents Pippin, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Roger O. Hirson, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with circus choreography by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers) and choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse. Set design is by Tony Award-winning designer Scott Pask, costume design by Dominique Lemieux, lighting design by Tony Award-winning designer Kenneth Posner, and sound design by Tony winner and A.R.T. Resident Sound Designer Clive Goodwin. Orchestration is by Tony Award-winner Larry Hochman, Music Supervision by Nadia Di Giallonardo, and the Music Director is Charlie Alterman. (more...)

6) Portland Center Stage to Present World Premiere of SOMEWHERE IN TIME Musical This Spring

Portland Center Stage (PCS) will present the world premiere of the new musical, Somewhere in Time, based on the novel by renowned author Richard Matheson (I Am Legend, What Dreams May Come), which was made into the hit film starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Somewhere in Time begins previews on May 28, with opening night set for May 31, 2013. (more...)

7) Photo Flash: Frank Abagnale Jr. Meets the Tour Cast of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

The real Frank Abagnale, Jr. met with the CATCH ME IF YOU CAN national tour company on Oct. 13 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Check out the photos from the meet and greet below. (more...)

8) Official: GOOD NEWS, HELLO, DOLLY! & THE MOST HAPPY FELLA to Play Goodspeed in 2013 for 50th Anniversary

Two time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals, under the leadership of Executive Director Michael P. Price, is delighted to announce its Golden Anniversary season at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. The 50th season includes three very special musicals that are sure to please theatregoers: the charming collegiate comedy Good News will run from April 12 � June 22; Jerry Herman's beloved Hello, Dolly! will run from June 28 � September 8; and Frank Loesser's enchanting Broadway hit The Most Happy Fella will run from September 20 � December 1, 2013. "To the cheers of many, on June 18, 1963 the footlights were once again lit on the Goodspeed Opera House stage. And now, fifty years later, we are in awe that so much has happened in and because of this gem of a building. It truly was an impossible dream that, from this tiny stage, the world of American musical theatre would be changed forever. Our Golden Anniversary celebration will feature three extraordinary musicals which we believe uniquely highlight what Goodspeed does best," said Mr. Price. (more...)

9) REBECCA Drama Update: Mark Hotton Held Without Bail and Called a 'Considerable Threat'

Called 'a considerable threat' to the community and held without bail, if convicted, Hotton, 46, could face 40 years in jail. (more...)

10) Election 2012: Where Do the Candidates Stand on the Arts?

With the 2012 presidential election just weeks away, it seems like the perfect time to see how each candidate stacks up in their policies regarding the arts. (more...)

11) Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE

Coming straight off of its extended run at the New York International Fringe Festival Encore Series, The New Colony's award-winning 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche just opened at the SoHo Playhouse, Inc. (15 Vandam Street, New York City), where it will play November 20, 2012. Check out photos from the opening below! (more...)

12) Ricky Martin, Chita Rivera, Cyndi Lauper Featured on CAROLS FOR A CURE Volume 14; Track List Announced!

Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 14, goes on sale Friday, October 19 with the voices of major talents, including Ricky Martin, Chita Rivera, Cyndi Lauper and more. (more...)

13) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 10/17- Susan Stroman

Happy Birthday Susan Stroman! Winner of the Tony award for both direction and choreography of the original Broadway production of The Producers, Stroman's Broadway work includes The Scottsboro Boys, Contact, Crazy for You, Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Young Frankenstein, The Frogs, The Music Man, Thou Shalt Not, Steel Pier, Big, Picnic. A five-time Tony Award winner, Stroman's work has been honored with Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Lucille Lortel, George Abbott and Astaire awards. (more...)

14) BWW Blog: Neka Zang of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES - City Love

Hello friends! This week we get a break from the promo events for "Rock Of Ages". It was a whirlwind for the past few weeks but it was a ton of fun! (more...)

15) Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella to Lead THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN at Arena Stage This Spring

The Velocity of Autumn by Eric Coble, which had its World Premiere at Boise Contemporary Theater in the spring of 2011, will play Arena Stage in spring 2013. Molly Smith, the Artistic Director of Arena Stage in Washington D.C. has signed on to direct , and Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and Tony Award winner Stephen Spinella will star in this two-character play. (more...)

16) BWW TV Exclusive: Cindy Williams & NUNSET BOULEVARD Cast Meet the Press!

Before they hit the road for Wisconsin for the first stop of the National Tour, the Little Sisters of Hoboken hit the lanes! The habit-clad cast of Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show recently met the press at NYC's Bowlmor Lanes, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the cast. Check out what they had to say below! (more...)

17) FREEZE FRAME: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Celebrates 200th Performance

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, stars two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and four-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara. The production is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall and is now playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The show just celebrated its 200th performance, and you can check out photos from the celebration below! (more...)

18) York Theatre Company's CLOSER THAN EVER Will End Run November 4

The York Theatre Company has announced the first Off-Broadway revival of the of Closer Than Ever, with lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire, will end its extended run with its 150th performance on Sunday evening, November 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's (Entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue) where performances began June 5, 2012. (more...)

19) STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS' Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper Visit WGN News

The World Premiere of Kinky Boots, the new musical brings together four-time Tony� Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy� Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics). Directed and choreographed by Tony� Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots is currently playing the Bank of America Theatre (18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL) through November 4, 2012, in advance of a Broadway opening. In the video below, Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper chat about the show on WGN News. Check out what they had to say below! (more...)

20) Photo Flash: Donny Osmond, Susan Boyle Perform on DWTS

Last night's DWTS: ALL STARS included a a performance by Tito Puente Jr., showcasing a medley of his classics and a duet of 'This Is the Moment' from Donny Osmond and Susan Boyle. Check out photos from last night's show below! (more...)