Broadway Archives
“In The Heights” Tonys Performance 2008 Mon, 16 June 2008
In the Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda joins host Whoopi Goldberg at the 2008 Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday in New York City.
In the Heights garnered a total of four awards for the night — Best Musical, Best Orchestration, Best Choreography and Best Original Score. (The show carries the distinction of being the first “Latino show written by a Latino.”) Watch their performance from the Tonys below!
Check out the full list of winners here. For more info on the musical, check out InTheHeightsTheMusical.com.
“In The Heights” Tonys Performance 2008
20+ pictures inside of the cast of In The Heights…. More Here! »
‘Ugly Betty: The Musical’ Coming to Broadway? Tue, 27 May 2008
ABC’s hit drama Ugly Betty may be turning into a Broadway musical production soon!
Michael Urie, aka Wilhemina’s assistant Marc, told British radio station Heart, “They do want to do an Ugly Betty musical, a full-on Broadway musical, but it’s all hush-hush. I think it would be great, and they should use the cast from the show. I think we would all do it, although we maybe don’t dance and sing as well as professional singers and dancers. I think it would be fun for us to do it for a while, and then they could get real people in. They definitely want to do an episode that is a musical one, but then they want to do a full stage show. I think it’s a great idea. It would definitely work.”
WOULD YOU BUY tickets to see Ugly Betty on Broadway?
Elton John: Here are the Billy Elliot Boys! Wed, 23 April 2008
Elton John introduces the three young boys who will alternate in the lead of Billy Elliot: The Musical at the press event held at the Professional Performing Arts High School in New York City on Tuesday. (The musical is based on the 2000 film of the same name. The music for the musical was composed by Elton.)
Pictured left to right: Trent Kowalik, David Alvarez, and Kiril Kulish.
“Trent is probably one of the most genius tap dancers we’ve ever come across, so he’s had to learn ballet,” says Mr. Daldry, who directed the movie. “David and Kiril are exceptional ballet dancers; these are probably the best kids in the world right now, but they’ve had to learn tap.”
According to the New York Times, the show changes depending on the boy: the choreography is different, and some of the music varies. Dang it! That just means I need to see this show three times!!!
Billy Elliot: The Musical opens officially at the Imperial Theater on October 1. For additional coverage of the boys of Billy Elliot, check out NYTimes.com.
50+ pictures inside of Elton John and the Billy-boys-to-be… More Here! »
‘A Chorus Line’ Whips Mario Lopez into Shape Fri, 11 April 2008
Muscle man Mario Lopez shows how fit he really is while rehearsing for the Broadway musical, A Chorus Line in New York City on Friday.
Ayyyyy, papi!
Lopez, 34, is set to play the role of Zach, a demanding director who is casting the chorus roles for a new Broadway musical. His official debut in the musical is this Tuesday, April 15th. BFF Eva Longoria better show up!
Promo shots of Mario were released yesterday.
20+ pictures inside of tanktop-clad Mario Lopez showing off his bulging muscles… More Here! »
Mario Lopez Dances Into ‘A Chorus Line’ Thu, 10 April 2008
“Every actor dreams about appearing on a Broadway stage. I have as well, and have been searching for the right time and opportunity,” said Mario. “A Chorus Line is a legendary musical and I am so honored to have been chosen to join the amazing cast and be a part of the Broadway family.”
Mr. Lopez will star in A Chorus Line until Sunday, September 7 but will be on hiatus from Sunday, May 11 through Tuesday, June 3rd.
Mario, 34, is an Extra TV host and was a finalist on Dancing with the Stars. He also played the role of A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell and most recently hosted MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew.
Katie Holmes is Broadway Bound Sat, 29 March 2008
Katie Holmes is in final negotiations to make her Broadway debut!
The 29-year-old actress is slated to star in a revival of All My Sons, Arthur Miller’s heartbreaking, post-World War II family drama. She would play a woman who visits the family of her former lover, a missing pilot.
Katie has reportedly committed to participating in a workshop of the play in May but a rep for Katie tells People that she is in discussions but also says, “nothing is set.”
Broadway veterans John Lithgow and Dianne Wiest have already signed onto the play.
Nicole Richie to Star in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway Fri, 29 February 2008
BROADWAY BOUND
Nicole Richie may be ready to reveal her singing and acting chops in the lead role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway musical, Chicago.
“She’s definitely interested and weighing it out with the timing of the baby,” a Richie pal tells Us Weekly. “It is in the super early stages of discussions and no decision has been made yet. It would give her a reason to really show her talent and to stay in the new place in NY [boyfriend Joel Madden] just got. It also shows people are really excited about Nicole right now.”
Richie, 26, welcomed daughter Harlow on Jan. 12.
DO YOU THINK Nicole Richie’s Broadway future is bright?
Gap Holiday 2007 Ad Campaign Thu, 22 November 2007
GAP’s latest holiday 2007 ads present holiday classics redefined. Check out GAP’s colorful campaign with stars young and old:
– The Office star John Krasinski (The Cardigan, $59.50)
– Women’s Murder Club star Angie Harmon, with football husband, Jason Sehorn ($68)
– Hip-hop musician will.i.am (The Crazy Stripe Crew, $39.50)
– Brazilian supermodel Caroline Trentini (The Crazy Stripe Deep V, $49.50)
– Enchanted star Amy Adams (The Color V, $34.50)
– Comedy couple Amy Poehler and Will Arnett (The Cropped Peacoat, $88)
– actor James Marsden (The Color Crew, $39.50)
– Frances Pen, with actress mom Amanda Peet (The Crazy Stripe Jumper, $34.50)
– Star Trek star Zoe Saldana and sisters, Cisley & Mariel (The Sweater Hoodie, $49.50)
– The Broadway Cast of the Spring Awakening (The Color Collection, $19.50 – 168)
