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[12 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 47 views | by Julia]
Everything you need to know about the 2010 Tony Awards

In light of the 64th Annual Tony Awards airing tomorrow, Sunday, June 13 at 8 Eastern/7 Central on CBS, we thought we’d take a few moments to share an information-packed post with some interesting trivia and information about these wonderful awards that celebrate musical theatre.

For instance, did you know that the 2010 Tony Awards will be viewed across four continents and in more than 45 countries around the world. How’s that for international acclaim? Yay for musical theatre!

In this post we also discuss:

* The international acclaim of the Tony Awards
* Tony’s new stature
* Special performances
* Presenters
* The Times Square simulcast

Ready to see what the 64th Annual Tony Awards have to offer? Click here to read more! Also check out this year’s nominees!

American Theatre Wing, Broadway on TV, Featured, Headline, News, The Broadway League, Tony Awards »

[12 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 55 views | by Julia]
2010 Tony Award Nominations

Here is a complete list of all the nominees for the 2010 Tony Awards. The 2010 Tony Awards will air Sunday, June 13, at 8 Eastern/7 Central, on CBS. Actor Sean Hayes will host. For more information, visit TonyAwards.com. Nominations for the 2010 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
Click here to read more…

Headline, Musical Television, News »

[29 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 34 views | by Julia]
Fringe, the Musical!

Okay, if you’re not already watching “Fringe,” you should be. This science-fiction show is stepping into the realm of musicals, with tonight’s episode, “Brown Betty.” It airs on FOX at 9/8c.

While Walter deals with some upsetting news, he tells Olivia’s niece, Ella, a fairy tale that includes musical performances by Olivia and Agent Broyles.

Word has it that Special Agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) will croon a Stevie Wonder song, and Junior Agent Astrid Farnsworth (Jasika Nicole) will belt a number from A Chorus Line.
Click here to read more…

Featured, Glee, Headline, News, Premieres »

[13 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 49 views | by Julia]
Glee’s Spring premiere tonight on Fox!

Tonight is the night that “Glee” fans have been waiting for four months — the Spring season premiere on Fox at 9:28PM ET/8:28PM CST.

Glee, News, Talk Shows »

[13 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 78 views | by Julia]
Glee’s Matthew Morrison’s appearance on Ellen

In case you missed it today, Tony nominee and “Glee” star Matthew Morrison visited “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (April 13). Check him out as he busts many a move as he enter the stage.
He also takes time to discuss the Spring premiere of “Glee” this evening, and a few secrets from his past are revealed — including a revealing photo of him during a benefit performance of “Broadway Bares.” (Woo woo!)
Morrison, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for his portrayal of teacher and glee club director Will Shuester on …

Album Debuts, Featured, Laura Bell Bundy, Legally Blonde, News »

[13 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 27 views | by Julia]
Laura Bell Bundy’s gone country

This former Legally Blonde star’s new country album, “Achin’ and Shakin‘,” was released today, April 13. Her debut country album, “Longing for a Place Already Gone,” was released in 2007. “Achin’ and Shakin’” features 12 songs, 11 of which were written by Bundy.

Glee, Headline, News, Talk Shows, Television Appearances, Television Performances »

[7 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 49 views | by Julia]
Cast of Glee appears on Oprah today!

The cast of the hit Fox show “Glee” will be appearing on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” today!

It’s anticipated this will be a full hour of Glee goodness, featuring exclusive interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes features at rehearsals and recordings.. and a real high school performance choir will perform Madonna’s “Vogue” in period costumes, and with Oprah surprising them in some way that will cause tears.

Visit this link at Oprah’s Web site to see some exclusive video clips from the filmed episode, as well as other great written features and surprises.

Click here to read more…

Bebe Neuwirth, Broadway Premieres, Broadway Previews, Featured, Headline, Nathan Lane, News, Television Performances, The Addams Family »

[6 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 738 views | by Julia]
The Addams Family on Letterman tonight [Updated with video]

The cast of the new Broadway musical, The Addams Family, will appear tonight on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” The show, which opened for previews on March 8 and officially opens April 8, features Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth as Gomez and Morticia.

Broadway on TV, Headline, News, Talk Shows, Television Performances, fela »

[3 Mar 2010 | One Comment | 109 views | by Julia]
Cast of Fela! and Abigail Breslin on The View, March 4

The ladies on ABC’s “The View” will have a double-dose of Broadway tomorrow morning. The cast of the Broadway musical Fela! and The Miracle Worker’s Abigail Breslin will both grace the presence of these chatty ladies.

Tune in to “The View” on ABC at 11 AM ET Thursday morning to catch this double treat, airing live!

The cast of the musical Fela! will likely perform a song from the show, which explores “the extravagant, decadent, and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), the musical reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist.”

Casting Changes, Featured, In the Heights, Janet Dacal, News, Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure »

[27 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 133 views | by Julia]
Janet Dacal to return to In the Heights after Wonderland

Janet Dacal, most recently seen in the world premiere production of the new musical, Wonderland, will return to In the Heights on Feb. 19.