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Stars in The House continues today 2pm as James and Seth announce the nominations for the 65th annual Drama Desk Awards, plus a Urinetown Original Broadway Company reunion Hunter Foster, Spencer Kayden, Jeff McCarthy, Nancy Opel and Jennifer Laura Thompson and tonight 8pm with One Day at a Time Cast members Rita Moreno, Isabella Gomez, Todd Grinnell, Justina Machado, Marcel Ruiz and Stephen Tobolowsky. Joined by executive producers Norman Lear, Brent Miller, Mike Royce and Gloria Caldern Kellett.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that original Broadway cast members of Dear Evan Hansen Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park will play their final performances as Cynthia Murphy and Larry Murphy, respectively, on Sunday, August 4. Beginning Tuesday, August 6, Ivan Hernandez who made his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in Chicago in 2015 will take over the role of Larry Murphy, and Ann Sanders will temporarily take over the role of Cynthia Murphy through October 20.

The new musical “The Prom” won over industry folks with its big heart and bevy of Broadway insider jokes. But many wondered where each member of the ensemble cast would compete at this year’s Tony Awards. While the Tony Administration Committee decided Brooks Ashmanskas would be the sole Lead Actor contender, they went the opposite route with the women. Beth Leavel and Caitlin Kinnunen will each compete for Lead Actress in a Musical. So can they both land bids?

Leavel, a Tony winner for “The Drowsy Chaperone,” plays vain Broadway diva Dee Dee Allen. She and her fellow thespians head to a small town in Indiana to help Emma (Kinnunen) bring her girlfriend to the high school prom…and scoop up some much needed press in the process. It’s the type of over the top, scene-chewing role in which Leavel always excels. Two of her big numbers bring...

Taylor Trensch is going from one Tony-winning musical to the next!

The 28-year-old actor, who recently played Barnaby Tucker in Broadway’s Hello, Dolly! opposite Bette Midler, is stepping into the title role of Dear Evan Hansen — and People has the first look at the star in costume.

In the exclusive photo, Trensch is seen rocking Evan’s signature blue-striped polo and white cast.

He’s the second actor to take over the role from original star Ben Platt, who departed the production late last year. Noah Galvin, the 23-year-old Real O’Neals alum, made his Broadway debut with the...

The 2018 Grammy Awards were handed out on Sunday, January 28, in two parts. The majority of the 84 categories were presented during the Premiere Ceremony that streamed online at 3:00pm Eastern (Noon Pacific). The rest of the prizes — including the top awards for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist — were handed out during the primetime telecast at 7:30pm Eastern (4:30pm Pacific) on CBS. So who won? Who lost? And who made history? Scroll down for our live updating blog with results and analysis. And check out the complete list of winners as they’re announced here.

Jay-z entered these awards with the most nominations (eight), followed closely by Kendrick Lamar (seven). But Grammy voters left themselves with some tough decisions to make as Jay-z and Lamar went head-to-head in almost all of their categories. The one exception was Song of the Year,...

Dear Evan Hansen fans theater fans: Today is going to be a good day and here’s why! People’s got the exclusive first look at Noah Galvin in the hit musical.

The 23-year-old Real O’Neals alum is making his Broadway debut as the title character in the Tony-winning show on Tuesday, for a run that will continue through mid-January 2018.

He’s the first actor to take over the role from original star Ben Platt, who departed the production on Sunday. Taylor Trensch, currently playing Barnaby Tucker in Hello, Dolly! opposite Bette Midler, will play the part from there.

The love is real at the Music Box Theatre. Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park play the heads of Murphy family, and offstage they are just as close with their stage children and the rest of the gang at Dear Evan Hansen. The hilarious duo stopped by with Richard Ridge to chat about their tight-knit clan, the road to Broadway, and so much more Here are some of the things we learned about what it takes to build an onstage family and how Dear Evan Hansen has impacted the heads of the Murphy home.

The love is real at the Music Box Theatre. Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park play the heads of Murphy family, but offstage they are just as close with their stage children and the rest of the gang at Dear Evan Hansen. Below, watch as the hilarious duo chats about their tight-knit clan, the road to Broadway, and so much more...

Mandy Gonzalez has been inviting Broadway's best into her dressing room to riff a capella. Her latest guest is Dear Evan Hansen's Jennifer Laura Thompson. Watch the pair show off their 'killer' harmonies in 'All That Jazz'...

Second Stage Theatre, in association with Stacey MindichProductions, just last night opened the new musical, Dear Evan Hansen, featuring Ben Platt as the title character. Also reprising their performances from the 'splendid Marks, Washington Post DC cast are Laura Dreyfuss as Zoe, Mike Faist as Connor, Rachel Bay Jones as Heidi, Will Roland as Jared, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Cynthia. New cast members John Dossett Larry and Kristolyn Lloyd Alana complete the company.

Second Stage Theatre, in association with Stacey Mindich Productions, will soon present the new musical, Dear Evan Hansen. The company will include several performers who appeared in the World Premiere production at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage, featuring Ben Platt as the title character, Evan Hansen, in a performance that was called 'extraordinary, bordering on heroic' by Peter Marks in the Washington Post. Also reprising their performances from the 'splendid' Marks, Washington Post cast are Laura Dreyfuss as Zoe, Mike Faist as Connor, Rachel Bay Jones as Heidi, Will Roland as Jared, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Cynthia. New cast members John Dossett Larry and Kristolyn Lloyd Alana complete the company.The cast just met the press yesterday and you can meet the cast below...

Second Stage Theatre,in association with Stacey Mindich Productions, will soon present the new musical, Dear Evan Hansen.The company will include several performers who appeared in the World Premiere production at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage, featuring Ben Platt as the title character, Evan Hansen, in a performance that was called 'extraordinary, bordering on heroic' by Peter Marks in the Washington Post. Also reprising their performances from the 'splendid' Marks, Washington Post cast are Laura Dreyfuss as Zoe, Mike Faist as Connor, Rachel Bay Jones as Heidi, Will Roland as Jared, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Cynthia. New cast members John Dossett Larry and Kristolyn Lloyd Alana complete the company.The cast just met the press today and you can check out a sneak peek from the special day below. Check back later for complete coverage...

Today in 1998, Footloose opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 709 performances. Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow among others, the lyrics by Dean Pitchford with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins, and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. It starred Jeremy Kushnier as Ren McCormack, Stephen Lee Anderson as Reverend Shaw Moore, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Ariel Moore, Tom Plotkin as Willard Hewitt, and Dee Hoty as Vi Moore.

The completely original new musical comedySomething Rotten, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winnerCasey NicholawThe Book of Mormon, Aladdin, with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winnerWayne Kirkpatrickand Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, opened last night, April 22 at the St. James Theatre 246 West 44th Street on Broadway. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet for the big night and below, you can check out interviews with Hank Azaria, Debra Messing, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Laura Thompson, and more...

Just last month, Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Douglas Sills, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt starred in George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, the opening production of New York City Center's 2015 Encores season. Now BroadwayWorld has learned that the company will soon reunite to create a cast album. A release date has not yet been announced.

Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Douglas Sills, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt star in George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, the opening production of New YorkCity Center's 2015 Encores season, running for seven performances, February 4 - 8, 2015. Lady, BeGood is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner. FoundingEncores Music Director Rob Fisher returns as Guest Music Director, and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a glimpse into rehearsal with the full company...

Tommy Tune,Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Douglas Sills, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt star in George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, the opening production of New York City Center's 2015 Encores season, running for seven performances, February 4 - 8, 2015. Lady, BeGood is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner. FoundingEncores Music Director Rob Fisher returns as Guest Music Director, and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.

Douglas Sills has joined the cast of George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, joining previously announced cast members Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Richard Poe, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt. The opening production of New York City Center's 2015Encores season, directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner, will run for seven performances, February 4 - 8, 2015. Founding Encores Music Director Rob Fisher will return as Guest Music Director and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.

Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Richard Poe, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt will star in George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, the opening production of New York City Center's 2015 Encores season, running for seven performances, February 4 - 8, 2015. Lady, BeGood will be directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner. Founding Encores Music Director Rob Fisher will return as Guest Music Director, and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.

Today in 1998, Footloose opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 709 performances. Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow among others, the lyrics by Dean Pitchford with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins, and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. It starred Jeremy Kushnier as Ren McCormack, Stephen Lee Anderson as Reverend Shaw Moore, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Ariel Moore, Tom Plotkin as Willard Hewitt, and Dee Hoty as Vi Moore.

New Elementary season 2,episode 15 official spoilers,plotline revealed by CBS. Recently,CBS finally released the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Elementary" episode 15 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Corpse de Ballet," and it sounds like things will get quite interesting as Holmes's new case will have him hitting up the dance scene, and more. In the new,15th episode press release: Holmes will investigate an up-and-coming ballerina's murder ,and Watson is going to be drawn into locating a homeless veteran. Press release number 2: Holmes’ latest investigation will take him inside a professional dance company when an up-and-coming ballerina is murdered. In the meantime, Watson is going to embark on a solo enquiry to find a homeless veteran when his friend alleges he was abducted. Guest stars will feature: Aleksa Palladino (Iris Lanzer), Scott Cohen (Nolan Sharp), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Rachel Brown). Dan Cooney (Cliff Brown), Bill Sage...

The National Symphony Orchestra Pops will present three performances of The Wizard and I The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz May 16-18 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, the performances feature performances by Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Jennifer Laura Thompson, and The Washington Chorus. The performances celebrate Stephen Schwartz's 65th birthday as well as the 10th anniversary of the perennially 'popular' Wicked, and Mr. Schwartz will make a special appearance in each of the three programs, performing and sharing stories of the creation of Wicked.

The National Symphony Orchestra Pops will present three performances of The Wizard and I The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz tonight, May 16-18 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, the performances feature performances by Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Jennifer Laura Thompson, and The Washington Chorus. The performances celebrate Stephen Schwartz's 65th birthday as well as the 10th anniversary of the perennially 'popular' Wicked.

The National Symphony Orchestra Pops will present three performances of The Wizard and I The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz May 16-18 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, the performances feature performances by Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Jennifer Laura Thompson, and The Washington Chorus. The performances celebrate Stephen Schwartz's 65th birthday as well as the 10th anniversary of the perennially popular Wicked.

Tonight, April 12, 2013, The New York Pops continues its 30th season with an evening celebrating the 65th birthday of Stephen Schwartz and the 10th anniversary of his hit musical Wicked with The Wizard and I The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke will lead the orchestra as they perform highlights from some of the composer-lyricist's most beloved works. The concert features Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan Newsies, Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney The Wild Party, Tony Award nominee Jennifer Laura Thompson Urinetown, and Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from today's rehearsal. Check them out below...

Tonight, April 12, 2013, The New York Pops continues its 30th season with an evening celebrating the 65th birthday of Stephen Schwartz and the 10th anniversary of his hit musical Wicked with The Wizard and I The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke will lead the orchestra as they perform highlights from some of the composer-lyricist's most beloved works. The concert features Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan Newsies, Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney The Wild Party, Tony Award nominee Jennifer Laura Thompson Urinetown, and Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA.

On April 12, 2013, The New York Pops continues its 30th season with an evening celebrating the 65th birthday of Stephen Schwartz and the 10th anniversary of his hit musical Wicked with The Wizard and I The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke will lead the orchestra as they perform highlights from some of the composer-lyricist's most beloved works. The concert features Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan Newsies, Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney The Wild Party, Tony Award nominee Jennifer Laura Thompson Urinetown, and Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA.

Image Entertainment, Inc. releases Company In Concert on DVD today, November 13, 2012 This production of Stephen Sondheims iconic tour de force on contemporary relationships features the New York Philharmonic and an all-star cast, including Craig Bierko, Stephen Colbert, Jon Cryer, Katie Finneran, Neil Patrick Harris, Christina Hendricks, Aaron Lazar, Patti LuPone, Jill Paice, Martha Plimpton, Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jim Walton and Chryssie Whitehead.

Today in 1998, Footloose opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 709 performances. Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow among others, the lyrics by Dean Pitchford with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins, and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. It starred Jeremy Kushnier as Ren McCormack, Stephen Lee Anderson as Reverend Shaw Moore, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Ariel Moore, Tom Plotkin as Willard Hewitt, and Dee Hoty as Vi Moore.

Image Entertainment, Inc. is set to release Company In Concert on DVD November 13, 2012 and is now available for Amazon pre-order This production of Stephen Sondheims iconic tour de force on contemporary relationships features the New York Philharmonic and an all-star cast, including Craig Bierko, Stephen Colbert, Jon Cryer, Katie Finneran, Neil Patrick Harris, Christina Hendricks, Aaron Lazar, Patti LuPone, Jill Paice, Martha Plimpton, Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jim Walton and Chryssie Whitehead.

Image Entertainment, Inc. has acquired the home entertainment rights to Company In Concert, Stephen Sondheims iconic tour de force on contemporary relationships, with an all-star cast including Criag Bierko, Stephen Colbert, Jon Cryer, Katie Finneran, Neil Patrick Harris, Christina Hendricks, Aaron Lazar, Patti LuPone, Jill Paice, Martha Plimpton, Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jim Walton and Chryssie Whitehead. The announcement was made by Image Entertainments Chief Acquisition Officer, Bill Bromiley.

The reviews are in! The star power that went into the New York Philharmonic’s production of ‘Company’ guaranteed that the press would have plenty to say about it, so I spent some time yesterday rounding up the most significant reviews. They were almost universally good, with qualifications. Every review mentioned how the lack of rehearsal time had an effect on the quality of the performance, but the comments are all based on Thursday’s show, which did have some technical issues. By Friday night, most of these seemed to be ironed out. I noticed very few problems, and the few I did notice were a matter of timing between the orchestra and the singer. I would have to agree that more rehearsal time would have been helpful for everyone, including Stephen, but they did the best they could within some very serious time constraints. The fact that they could...

Ken Ludwig's comedy Lend Me A Tenor began previews on Friday March 12 and opened on April 4 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). It stars Anthony Lapaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Bartha, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jay Klaitz, and Jan Maxwell, and is directed by Stanley Tucci. Broadway Beat and Broadway World were on hand and are pleased to bring you these highlights and interviews with the cast and creative!

Lend Me A Tenor's Justin Bartha stopped by Good Day New York and discussed his role in the show. Ken Ludwig's comedy Lend Me A Tenor began previews on Friday March 12 in preparation for opening night on April 4. at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). It stars Anthony Lapaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Bartha, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jay Klaitz, and Jan Maxwell, and is directed by Stanley Tucci.

Lend Me A Tenor starts previews at the Music Box Theater on March 11 and opens on April 4. Ken Ludwig's hilarious comedy stars Anthony Lapaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Bartha, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jay Klaitz, and Jan Maxwell, and is directed by Stanley Tucci. It will play at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). The hilarious cast met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

Stanley Tucci will direct a Broadway play starring Anthony Lapaglia and Tony Shalhoub. The actor will also direct Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jay Klaitz and Jan Maxwell in Lend Me a Tenor. The play is a 1930s comedy about Tito Merelli, a fiery Italian star of world fame who arrived in Cleveland, Ohio, to make his debut but promptly vanished. The show's producers said of the plot:'As Saunders, the show's presenter, conspires to cover for Tito's absence, placate his hot-blooded wife, and distract his most passionate fans, chaos on a truly operatic level ensues.' Tucci has lately starred in Julie & Julia as well as The Devil Wears Prada - both...

Comedienne Joy Behar is getting ready to take Broadway by storm, and she is telling "The Insider" all about the experience! "The View"'s outspoken co-host is making her Broadway debut as Madame Morrible in the Tony award-winning musical Wicked, and it's for one night only! 'Sex and the City' star Mario Cantone, singer Ashanti and other stars will also be joining Joy for a special Wicked benefit concert. The charity event called "The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken" is the 5th anniversary celebration for Broadway's smash hit. And it promises to be a night to be remembered! For the very special evening, celebrities and former cast members -- Shoshana Bean, Stephanie J. Block and Jennifer Laura Thompson -- are scheduled to perform songs from the show with the current cast -- Kerry Ellis and Kendra Kassebaum -- as well as never-before-seen material cut from the original Broadway production. The...

Megan Hilty was playing the role of Galinda in Wicked when her boyfriend told her a musical was being made of the comedy 9 to 5 and that she was the perfect person to play Doralee Rhodes, the role made famous made famous by Dolly Parton in the 1980 film. "He said, 'Why are you not going in for Doralee?'" Hilty recalls with a laugh. "I said, 'Probably because they're going to get Carrie Underwood or something.'" The next morning, Hilty received a phone call from her agent saying the creative team behind the new musical wanted her for the reading. "I literally could not believe it," she says, still sounding stunned. "I was like, 'What is happening in the universe?' "As it turns out, the universe was sending all good things where Hilty was concerned. After participating in the first performance reading two years ago, Hilty did the workshop...