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Broadway will be getting spiced up this winter, as entertainer and former Spice Girl Mel B joins the cast of Chicago on Broadway. The performer is now taking on the role of Roxie Hart through February 19, 2017. -
‘Frozen’ Idina Menzel & Kristen Bell Reunite at DNC for Orlando Shooting Tribute
Fans of Disney’s Frozen and musical theater were treated to special all star performance of Burt Bacharach's hit song, ‘"What the World Needs Now,” during the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Anna and Elsa voice actors Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel respectively, reunited last week, alongside an all star ensemble, for a special live performance as a tribute to the victims of the horrible Orlando Pulse nightclub massacre. -
'School of Rock The Musical' Releases 360-Degree Music Video for "You're In The Band"
Jack Black inspired thousands of kids to learn an instrument and join a band with his staring performance in the 2003 movie production of 'School of Rock,' but now a new musical adaption of the film hopes to inspire a new generation of rockers. On Wednesday, 'School of Rock The Musical' released a 360-degree music video for the song "You're In The Band," which allows users to turn the camera around the room and see character Dewey Finn teach the band how to play their instruments. -
Brandy Norwood - Singer / Actress Set to Make Her Broadway Debut in 'Chicago'
Actress-singer Brandy Norwood is slated to make her Broadway debut in "Chicago" later this month. -
Alanis Morissette to Turn 'Jagged Little Pill' Into Broadway Musical
Alanis Morissette revealed that she plans to turn 'Jagged Little Pill' into a jukebox musical for Broadway in an interview after Canada's 2015 Juno Awards this past Sunday, March 15. -
'Mozart in the Jungle' Author Blair Tindall Dishes on the Hit Amazon TV Series--Renewed for 2nd Season
'Mozart in the Jungle,' the hit TV series about love, ambition and jealousy backstage at the symphony, was recently renewed for a second season on Amazon Instant Video. I recently had the opportunity to talk with Tindall about her book, the series, and life after 'Mozart in the Jungle.' -
Has Rosie Perez Been Fired from 'The View'?
Rumor has it that Rosie Perez is already out at ABC's "The View" after only four months. The actress joined the roundtable discussion last fall and has not been the best fit. Aside from many on-camera flubs she has reportedly had a hard time handling all the vicious fighting between Whoopi Goldberg and Rosie O'Donnell. Perez was scheduled to take the month of January off to star in Broadway's "Fish in the Dark" and we are hearing that it is unlikely she will be returning to the chatfest.We told you yesterday that ABC is considering killing off "The View" altogether after this season and replacing it with an additional hour of "Good Morning America." A source told FOX411 that the revolving door of hosts is only a detriment at this point."You can't keep hiring and firing, trying to save a sinking ship There is no leadership on the show. It's the news division that pays for 'The View,' so the debate now is whether the show is iconic enough to pour money into revamping, or do away with altogether. At this stage, the feeling is that it's pretty much done. They may test a remodeled version for one more season, but that would require work and top brass aren't sure that it is worth it," said the source. -
Vanessa Hudgens and 'Gigi' Heading to Broadway; 'Spring Breakers' Star Has Starred in 'Rent' but Never New York Theatre
This week's announcement regarding celebrities coming to Broadway: Vanessa Hudgens will make her debut on the Great White Way by starring in the title role in Gigi. The show will begin previews on March 19 at the Neil Simon Theatre and will formally open in time for 2015 Tony Award eligibility -
Broadway Shows: Jennifer Hudson Joining 'The Color Purple' and Idina Menzel Joint 'If/Then' Closing Down When She Leaves
A couple of news bites coming from Broadway on Monday: Jennifer Hudson will make her debut on Broadway starring in The Color Purple, while Idina Menzel's current home, If/Then, will end its run after a one-year run on March 22. -
Sting's 'The Last Ship' Coming to an End on Broadway: Producers Pull the Plug on Shipyard Musical
Sting's first try at Broadway, "The Last Ship," will come to an end Jan. 24 after a four-month run. The former Police frontman composed the music for the play, eventually joining the cast to help boost ticket sales. But even the singer's involvement onstage was not enough to save the production. Poor sales during the holiday rush contributed to the show's demise, "The New York Times" reports."We have been bewildered and saddened by our inability to sustain an audience for this musical that we deeply love," the producers wrote in a statement. "There are no easy explanations."According to the "Times," the show cost $15 million to bring to Broadway and $625,000 to keep it going each week. Ticket sales were steady when the show opened in October, but they doubled last month when Sting joined the cast as the shipyard foreman. Most musicals were breaking records last week, a peak time for Broadway with tourists flooding the streets of New York for the holidays. "The Last Ship," on the other hand, underperformed. -
'Gilmore Girls' Star Edward Herrmann Dies After Battling Brain Cancer
It's a sad day in Hollywood as we have learned that noted stage and screen actor, Edward Herrmann has died at age 71. The actor, best known for playing Richard Gilmore on "Gilmore Girls," died earlier today after a battle with brain cancer. He had been hospitalized in NYC for over 3 weeks and his family decided to disconnect his respirator today. -
Opera Superstar Renée Fleming Reaches for Broadway's Rendition of 'Living on Love,' Cites Hardships in Doing So
Perhaps this is what the genre needs: a classical heavyweight like Renée Fleming pivoting from the "specifically European template" of opera and branching into other kinds of performing. This time, Fleming has her eyes on Broadway.
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