Behind the Scenes of Wonderland’s Cast Recording

The cast recording of the Broadway show Wonderland is being released May 3rd. If you wana see some behind the scene footage of the cast recording the album check out this link: Behind the Scenes of Wonderland's Cast Recording

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Beaches..The Musical?

We all remember that tearjerker movie Beaches. There is no way you can sit through that movie without reaching for the tissues. Well get your tissues, because Beaches is going to become..a musical! The show will be based more on the novel than the screenplay. Either way, I'm curious to see how this will pan out as a musical. So keep your  out for more info about the show! To read more click this link: Get Out Your Handkerchiefs! Beaches, the Musical, Is in The Works

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Frenchie Davis - The Voice

Frenchie Davis is at it again! Most people know her from being on American Idol..and also..RENT! She was on the first episode of the new tv show The Voice, which debuted yesterday. Click the link to hear her rock out: Watch Reality TV and Rent Alum Wail on The Voice!

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Want to Win a Signed Playbill?!

Do you want to win a signed playbill?! Well here is your chance! A Twitter friend is running a contest. She is trying to reach 75 followers, and whens he does she will give away a signed playbill from either How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying or The MotherF**ker With The Hat! Which playbill to be given away is still to be decided. So go follower her: @bwayinformer!

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Broadway Grosses

Check out this article from broadway.com to see which shows grossed the most this past week.

Broadway Grosses: Book of Mormon Sets House Record; 11 Shows Top 1 Million

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Wonderland Choreography

Check out this youtube video about Wonderlands choreography: Wonderland on Broadway Choreography

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Outer Critics Circle Nominations

The Outer Critics Circle nominations have been announced and guess who has the most nominations?? You guessed it: Sister Act. They have the most nods with 9 nods. Another front runner is Anything Goes with 8 nods. Congrats to both! Winners will be announced May 16th so check back to see if your favorites won! If you want to see who else has been nominated click the link for more info: Sister Act and Anything Goes Lead Outer Circle Award Nominations

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Tony Nominations May 3rd!

So only 6 days until the nominations for the 2011 Tony Awards are announced! I don't know about you guys, but I'm excited! I'm pretty curious to see who will get nominated this year. One show I'm pretty sure won't get nominated is poor Spidey. But maybe better luck next year? I'm interested to hear what everyone thinks! What shows do you think will be nominated this year?! I wana hear your thoughts!!

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The Office Does Rent!

The Office has got to be one of the funniest shows out there. But sadly, Steve Carrell is leaving the show for good and only has 1 or 2 more episodes left..sigh! On last nights episode The Office employees sang a little song for Michael Scott. Click the link to see! The Office Bids Farewell to a Beloved Character with 'Seasons of Love' from Rent

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Tierney To Rejoin SPIDER-MAN Cast During Hiatus

Well it's no secret the Spidey hasn't had the best of luck this year. With many cast members getting injured, shows stopped half way because of technical problem, and people dangling in the hair over the crowd, it's got to be hard to get positive reviews. So if you haven't heard, Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark is taking some time off to regroup. They've closed up shop to try and fix the problems that have caused them so much negative press. The show will re-open June 14th (hopefully). And there is some good news: injured SPIDER-MAN perform Christopher Tierney will return to the musical. Tierney fell 30 feet and was seriously injured. He is now cleared by doctors to return to the show. Hopefully that will be the first and last time he has injuries from this show. To read more, check out this article from broadwayworld.com: Tierney To Rejoin SPIDER-MAN Cast During Hiatus

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My Space: Dan Domenech of Rock of Ages

Wana see Dan Domenech's 5 favorite things in his dressing rom? Well here's your chance! Check out this video from broadway.com: My Space: Dan Domenech of Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages is currently playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre

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Ask A Star: Justin Guarini

Sadly American Idiot is going off Broadway...and soon. But Justin Guarini is answering some of your questions! Ask A Star: Justin Guarini

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Another Star Joins Rock of Ages Film

Joining the cast of the Rock of Ages film is non other than Catherine Zeta-Jones. Now I wouldn't have pegged her to be in this movie, but hey she was great in Chicago! To read more about her joining the cast, check out this link from broaway.com: Catherine Zeta-Jones Joins The Cast of Rock of Ages Film

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Word of Mouth Review: Wonderland

Many of us are familiar with Alice in Wonderland, right? If you weren't before, I'm sure you're familiar now with the remake that starred Johnny Depp. Now Alice is somewhere else....Broadway! If you think you might be interested in seeing this show, check out this link from broaway.com for their word of mouth review of the show: Word of Mouth Review: Wonderland Although the people in the video were kind of harsh, it still looks like it might be worth seeing. After watching the word of mouth review, what do you guys think??

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Marla Mindelle - Sister Mary Roberts

Marla Mindelle, who plays Sister Mary Roberts in Sister Act plays the part perfectly! They couldn't have picked anyone to play this shy, musically gifted nun! Check out this video of her from broadway.com: Saints & Sinners of Sister Act: Marla Mindelle on Sister Mary Roberts

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Sarah Bolt from Sister Act

Want to learn more about Sarah Bolt, who plays Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act? Check out this article from broadwayworld.com: Interview with Sarah Bolt of Sister Act

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Patina Miller - Fabulous Baby!

Want to read more about the star of Sister Act Patina Miller? Check out this article: Patina Miller Makers Her Broadway Debut in Sister Act

Tonight is the official opening night of Sister Act! Break a leg, you guys are fabulous baby!

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Sneak Peak of Sister Act on Broadway

There's only 3 days left until opening night of Sister Act! I thought it was a great show and if you can, go see it! Heres a short video montage of the show from broadwayworld.com: Sister Act on Broadway Sneak Peek!

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Wonderland Reviews

The Broadway musical Wonderland has offically opened. Check out this review of the show from the New York Times: New York Times Wonderland Review

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Tony Award Announcement

The 2011 Tony Award nominee's will be announced May 3. Check out this article from broadway.com to read more! Matthew Broderick and Anika Noni Rose to Announce 2011 Tony Nominations

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Hair Returns

Hair is coming to the St. James Theatre for a 10-week summertime run, July 5-September 10, with opening night set for July 13.

To find out more info, check out this article from broadway.com: Hair Headed Back to Broadway for Summer Run

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A Broader Way

Broadway star Idina Menzel (RENT, Wicked, etc) and her husband Taye Diggs (RENT, Private Practice, etc) started a foundation in 2010 to support the youth and the arts. They just launched their new website! To find out more information about their foundation, click the link below!

A Broader Way

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Alec Baldwin, Robert Sean Leonard & More to Present 2011 OBIE Awards

The Village Voice's 56th annual OBIE Awards is being held on May 16th. This is an award show for Off-Broadway shows. To read more, check out this article from broadway.com:

Alec Baldwin, Robert Sean Leonard & More to Present 2011 OBIE Awards

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Russell Brand & Alec Baldwin in Rock of Ages Film? Yep!

It has been confirmed that funny guy Russell Brand and Alec Baldwin will be in the movie adaptation of the play Rock of Ages! To read more, check out this article from broadway.com:

Confirmed! Russell Brand Will Duet With Alec Baldwin in Rock of Ages Film

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Have Questions For Bebe Neuwirth and Roger Rees From The Addams Family?

Broadway.com has the segment Ask A Star and they're asking for your help! Click the link below to submit your questions for these Addams Family stars Bebe Neuwirth (Morticia) and Roger Rees (Gomez)

The Addams Family's Kooky Couple Bebe Neuwirth and Roger Rees Are Taking Your Questions

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American Idiot..The Movie?

The Broadway show American Idiot, based on the music by the band Green Day, will perform it's last show April 24th. Now, I never saw this show. Mythought process was that if I was going to pay $120 to hear Green Day songs, I'd rather watch the band. (Which I did see them live, and they were awesome!) But that's just my opinion. However, now with the show going off Broadway, there are talks that American Idiot is in the works for becoming a movie. Check out this article from broadway.com for more info!

American Idiot Film In The Works; Will Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Star?

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Gleeks Rejoice! Glee Live Offers Footage of Lea Michele and Co. in Action

Hey all you Gleeks out there! Who is ready for the Glee tour this summer?! I know I am! I've had my tickets since they day they went on sale! Here's a video from broadway.com showing behind the scenes with the Glee tour last year!

Behind The Scenes of Glee Live 2010

Kristin Chenoweth Returns to Glee!

Hey all you Kristin Chenoweth fans! Guess who's returning to Glee?! Thats right..Kristin is coming back as the lovely(drunken) April Rhodes! I don't know about all you other Gleeks but I can't wait for her to come back! I feel in love with her in Wicked, and I love her even more in Glee! So everyone keep an eye out for Ms. Rhodes!

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Wicked Good! Fans Love Catch Me's Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero

Check out this link from broadway.com about a poll on which role people liked Norbert Leo Butz the best!

Fans Love Catch Me's Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero

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Make RENT Yours!

RENT is looking for all types of artists to create their own version of a Rent Returns teaser! The winning video will be posed on the new rent website! For more info click this link: Make Rent Yours

You can also check out their blog: Rent Off Broadway Blog

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Who else is looking foward to the return of RENT? I know I am!!

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The Travolta's Spend Some Time At The Addams House!

The Travolta family spent some time in NYC and saw The Addams Family! Check out this link from broadway.com to see some picture!


John Travolta and Kelly Preston Have A Kooky Time At The Addams Family

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Catch Me If You Can Review

Catch Me If You Can opened on broadway last night April 10th. Check out the link below for the New York Times review!

Catch Me If You Can New York Times Review

Here's a short slide show of pictures fromt the show: Catch Me If You Can Photos by the New York Times

.Christie Brinkley The New Roxie Hart

Watch out Velma, there's a new Roxie in town. Tonight was Christie Brinkley's first performance as Roxie Hart in Chicago. Now I've seen Chicago 3 times, and all 3 times were fantastic. I have yet to be disappointed in this show. I'm very curious to see how she lives up to the role. The role was orginated by none other than a broadway great: Bebe Neuwirth. The last time I saw Chicago the role of Roxie was played by Bianca Marroquin, who has by far been my favorite. I might just have to see it again to see how Brinkley puts her own twist to it! Was anyone able to see her debut tonight? How was she?! Let me know your thoughts!

Here's a link from broadway.com to watach a video of Christie showing off her dance moves on Good Morning America.

Christie Brinkley Shows Off Her Chicago Dance Moves on Good Morning America

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Bye Bye Bebe

Bebe Neuwirth will be leaving The Addams Family June 28th. Her replacement? Brooke Shields. Now, having seen the play with the original cast, it's hard for me to imagine anyone else playing Morticia besides Bebe. She is Morticia. She has the look and the sound. Not to say that Brooke won't do the role justice, but in my opinion, she has some pretty big shoes to fill.

Check out this article from broadway.com to read more about it!

Brooke Shields to Succeed Bebe Neuwirth as Morticia in The Addams Family

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When You're An Addams

 

For awhile my dad had been saying that he wanted to see The Addams Family. At first I thought "yeah, I'm not seeing that." But with spring break coming up, I figured we could do a father daughter day in the city and see the show. So that's what we did.

I went into the city a few days earlier and bought the tickets at the box office of the theatre (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre) and got front row seats! However, after purchasing my tickets I heard the guy at the box office tell the people online that that Sunday would be Nathan Lane's last show. Of course I bought tickets for the next week. So I went back and asked if I could switch my tickets to see his last show. Thankfully the guy was super nice and gladly exchanged the tickets. We still got great seats: second row..not to shabby.

I was beyond excited that I was going to be so close to two huge broadway stars: Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. Who knows when I'd ever be able to see those two ever again! The play started with the classic Addams Family theme song and the audience went nuts. The story line is that Wednesday Addams falls in love with a "normal" boy and she wants to have his family over for dinner at their house. Of course, this concerned her entire family. One of the songs is called "One Normal Night", where she begs her family to try to be a little more "normal". The as the show goes on, things of course don't go as planned. I won't spoil the whole story, because it's really funny. You'll just have to go see it yourself!

The entire cast was absolutely amazing. The actor who played Lurch did a great job! Jackie Hoffman who played grandma was hilarious! Then there was the set. One word: Awesome. They had all sorts of moving sets, and parts of the set were animated. The combination of the acting and set put the show over the top.

We actually picked a perfect night to see the play. Not only was it Nathan's last show, but it was also the last performance for 6 of the original cast members. At the end the directors, producers and the cast gave speeches. I'm really glad that we switched our tickets to see their last performances. Even though the cast has changed, it is totally worth seeing



The Original Cast of The Addam Family



Left to Right:  Adam Riegler (Pugsley), Krysta Rodriguez (Wednesday), Zachary James (Lurch), Kevin Chamberlin (Uncle Fester), Bebe Neuwirth (Morticia), Nathan Lane (Gomez), Jackie Hoffman (Grandma)

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Audience Choice Awards

Check out this link from broadway.com about the first ever broadway.com audience choice awards ceremony!

Audience Choice Awards

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Whoopie Sneaks A Peak During Sister Act Rehearsal

Check out this video from broadway.com!

In Rehearsal With The Stars of Sister Act

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Patina Miller of Sister Act

Check out this video from broadway.com! It's the star of Sister Act on Broadway Patina Miller talking about her experiences with the show!

Show People: Patina Miller of Sister Act

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Sister Act? Amen!

Last weekend I did something I've never done before: rush for tickets. Ever since I heard Sister Act was coming to Broadway I knew I had to see it. Both movies are some of my all time favorites. Previews for the show started March 24th and it officially opens on April 20th.

For this blog I have also created a twitter account (@AllThingsBway) and one of the first people I followed was @SisterActBway. One thing I really like about following them on twitter is that they actually talk to their audience! They interact with everyone and it makes it that much more fun to follow them. They @ mention their fans and retweet things. Also, by following them, I heard about their rush tickets. If you show up at the theatre (Broadway Theatre) at 10am the day of the show, you can get front row orchestra seats for $26.50! Yes, $26.50! I had to do a double take myself when I first read it. So far they say there is no end date for the rush tickets. They also raffle off free tickets (I believe on Friday's) via twitter. All you do is follow them on twitter, then @ mention them with a good deed you've done that week ending the tweet with #gooddeed. You'll then be in the running to win free tickets!

So I told my friend about it and she agreed that we should rush. So I woke up at 6am (Yuck! I haven't seen 6am since high school!), and I got on the train to head into the city to get these awesome tickets. I got to the theatre at about 9:30am and there were about 12 people ahead of me in line. I was shocked. It was a Friday morning, and crappy outside, and I didn't think there would be that many people in line. So the doors open up at 10am on the dot. I go inside with my fellow theatre goers and with 3 people ahead of me I was told that the rush tickets were sold out. SOLD OUT?! I couldn't believe it! Normally they have about 20 something tickets, and they only had 15! I was pissed needless to say, but my friend and I had planned on seeing the show anyway. So I bought 2 orchestra seats for the 8pm show.

Can I just say that this show is Faboulous Baby! The main plot is practically the same as the movie. Deloris (Whoopie's character in the movie) was played by Patina Miller. Boy can she saaanngg! The story continues about how she witnesses a murder and has to stay in a rectory with the nuns. At first when I read the playbill I was disappointed that none of the songs from the movie were in the show. But as the show went on, I didn't even care. I found myself tapping my foot along to every song. The entire cast was amazing. There was not one single weak link. Marla Mindelle, the actress who plays Sister Roberts, (the very shy nun) couldn't have played the part any better!

There are a few suprises in the show, which I won't spoil...you'll just have to see it for yourselves! I totally recommend seeing this play!

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