Hottest Videos on BWW 8/13/2012 - 8/20/2012

1) BWW JR: The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Limbo is coming. That long, seemingly endless expanse of time between the end of camp and the start of school. Some of us are lucky enough to be vacationing, but some of us are trapped. In the heat. Listening to that ongoing, juvenile chant: "I'm bored. I'm bored. I'm bored." In some cultures children say "What do I do NOW?" but it's all the same meaning: For the last two weeks of August through Labor Day, families need activities. Preferably ones that involve air conditioning. In the often fruitless search for movies you can actually enjoy with your kids, it's always nice to hit the jackpot, and tomorrow movie-goers across the country just may: The Odd Life of Timothy Green is a movie you can actually enjoy with your kids. And it will take up whole hour and 45 minutes. Plus previews. (more...)

2) STAGE TUBE: The Addams Family Tour Performs 'Bein' Part of NEWSIES' Spoof!

The cast of The Addams Family 1st National Tour comes up with their own witty lyrics for "Carrying the Banner" from the Broadway musical Newsies, in their "Bein' Part of Newsies" music parody video. Watch it below! (more...)

3) STAGE TUBE: BOOK OF MORMON Tour Launches in Denver- Chatting with Gavin Creel, Trey Parker & Matt Stone!

The First National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON launches in Denver tomorrow, August 14-September 2 at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House. In the video below, Colorado natives Matt Stone and Trey Parker Chat with In Focus' Eden Lane about creating their first Broadway musical, and launching the tour. Gavin Creel talks about his first visit to Denver, a new appreceation of touring, and reveals his thoughts about taking on a role orginated by a close friend. (more...)

4) 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...)

5) 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...)

6) BWW TV: It's Christmas in August! Cast of Broadway-Bound A CHRISTMAS STORY Gives Sneak Peek in Bryant Park!

Featured in this week's event were the casts of: A Christmas Story, The Musical (John Bolton, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Stephanie Martignetti, Robyn Hurder, Chris Sullivan, Judy Kaye, Jeffrey Schecter), Avenue Q (Hazel Anne Raymundo, Kate Lippstreu, Michael Liscio Jr, Seth Rettburg, Danielle Thomas), Bring It On, The Musical (Adrienne Warren, Taylor Louderman, Ryann Redmond, Ariana DeBose, Jason Gotay, Gregory Haney, Nicolas Womack, Dominique Johnson), and Rock of Ages (Justin Sargent, Adam Danheisser, Josephine Rose Roberts, Cody Scott Lancaster, Michele Maise, Genson Blimline, Joey Calveri, Cassie Silva, Neka Zang). Check out the performaces from the cast of Broadway-Bound A CHRISTMAS STORY below, which included 'Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana,' 'The Genius on Cleveland Street,' and 'Red Ryder.' (more...)

7) BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast & Creative Team of CHAPLIN - Plus A Performance Preview!

CHAPLIN's cast and creative team met the press just yesterday, and BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was there to chat about the new show. Hear what they had to say and check out a performance preview below! (more...)

8) STAGE TUBE: Alan Menken Reveals ALADDIN's Broadway Plans!

As reported this morning, lauded composer Alan Menken revealed at Disney's "Destination D" event that the musical adaptation of ALADDIN is "coming to Broadway." View the announcement below! (more...)

9) STAGE TUBE: Phoebe Strole's LES MIS Audition Outtakes

The highly-anticipated LES MISERABLES movie will out in theatres for several more months, and BroadwayWorld can't wait for the big premiere. To hold you over until the holidays, check out a video by Broadway veteran Phoebe Strole, featuring hilarious outtakes from her audition video. (more...)

10) BWW TV: BRING IT ON Cast Brings Some Pep to Broadway in Bryant Park!

Featured in this week's event were the casts of: A Christmas Story, The Musical (John Bolton, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Stephanie Martignetti, Robyn Hurder, Chris Sullivan, Judy Kaye, Jeffrey Schecter), Avenue Q (Hazel Anne Raymundo, Kate Lippstreu, Michael Liscio Jr, Seth Rettburg, Danielle Thomas), Bring It On, The Musical (Adrienne Warren, Taylor Louderman, Ryann Redmond, Ariana DeBose, Jason Gotay, Gregory Haney, Nicolas Womack, Dominique Johnson), and Rock of Ages (Justin Sargent, Adam Danheisser, Josephine Rose Roberts, Cody Scott Lancaster, Michele Maise, Genson Blimline, Joey Calveri, Cassie Silva, Neka Zang). Check out the performaces from the cast of BRING IT ON below, which included 'Ain't No Thing,' 'Enjoy the Trip' and 'It's All Happening.' (more...)