Hottest Videos on BWW 7/2/2012 - 7/9/2012

1) BWW TV & Photo Exclusive Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth Gets Theatre Named in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center opened its doors in September of 2009. The $30 million dollar facility was built for the students of Broken Arrow, but the community and Executive Director Mark Frie had a vision that went far beyond a high school facility. We're excited to present exclusive photo and video coverage of the special event (click below to play!). (more...)

2) STAGE TUBE: Jennifer Hudson Performs at Boston Pop's Fireworks Spectacular

Academy Award and GRAMMY(R) Award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson performed on the BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR. Hudson performed her signature tune, "And I Am Telling You" from Broadway's Dreamgirls and "Feeling Good". Check out both performances below! (more...)

3) STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN at The Muny - Opening Night Highlights!

It's "A Whole New World" as The Muny presents the third show of its 94th season, Disney's Aladdin, which runs through July 13, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Check out the video below for highlights from the show's opening night! (more...)

4) STAGE TUBE: THE NUTTY PROFESSOR in Rehearsal!

The Broadway-bound THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Musical, premiering this summer at TPAC in Nashville, is now in rehearsals. Get a sneak peek below! (more...)

5) BWW TV: Introducing the 2012 NYMF Shows! Jeremy Kushnier, Leslie Kritzer, Singing Doughnuts & More!

On July 3, the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) presented a special preview of the 2012 season, featuring musical selections from Rio, Stand Tall, Himself & Nora, Trouble, Stealing Time, Arnie the Doughnut, Foreverman, A Letter to Harvey Milk and The Groove Factory - just a small sampling of the exciting 2012 offerings. The event, hosted by Godspell alum Corbin Bleu, featured Leslie Kritzer, Matt Bogart, Natalie Toro, Jeremy Kushnier, Tom Deckman, Adam Monley, Danny Quadrino, Jennifer Wren, J. Manuel Santos and more. BroadwayWorld was on hand throughout the morning to capture the show previews and below, we're thrilled to bring a very first look at the performance highlights! (more...)

6) BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow Ep. 8 - A PORGY AND BESS Performance, Minnelli, Stritch & More!

It's time for episode eight of BWW's newest exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow! In this week's episode, Randy 'chats' with Elaine Stritch and Liza Minnelli about this past week's biggest theatre news, including Broadway closings, Cher's new musical, Jennifer Hudson on SMASH and more! (more...)

7) STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Shares Backstage Rituals!

NEWSIES has been playing now for several months the Nederlander Theatre, and by now the cast has lots of backstage rituals that go on before performances. In the video below, check out where they stretch, do vocal warm-ups, and more! (more...)

8) BWW Special Coverage: 4th of July Guide for the Patriotic Theatre Junkie - Videos, Event Schedules & More!

A devout theater fan knows no holiday, and thankfully, many of Broadway's most beloved shows and performers nationwide don't either. So what's a theater enthusiast to do on this Independence Day? Check out a sampling of this year's most exciting 4th of July offerings and click below to revisit some of your favorites saluting our nation in song! (more...)

9) STAGE TUBE: First Look - Latifah, Rashad et al. in Lifetime's STEEL MAGNOLIAS

The first trailer for Lifetime's all-African-American remake of STEEL MAGNOLIAS has just been released by the cable network. Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Queen Latifah has signed on to star in and executive produce the television adaptation of the iconic play and 1989 film. Get a first look below! (more...)

10) STAGE TUBE: BRING IT ON Releases New Musical Montage!

Direct from a 13-city National Tour, Bring It On: The Musical begins previews on Broadway on Thursday, July 12, and opens Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at The St. James Theatre for a 12-week limited engagement through Sunday, October 7, 2012. A new musical montage of the production has just been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below! (more...)