'Sondheim on Sondheim,' starring Barbara Cook, set for Broadway in AprilOctober 1st, 2009 'Sondheim on Sondheim' set for Broadway in AprilNEW YORK — Get ready for more Stephen Sondheim on Broadway this season — with a little help from Barbara Cook, among others. "Sondheim on Sondheim" will take a look at the man through his music and through film and videotape interviews with the composer.
Broadway revival of 'West Side Story' recoups its $14 million investmentSeptember 30th, 2009 'West Side Story' recoups $14 million investmentNEW YORK — "West Side Story" has danced into the financial hit column. Its producers say the current Broadway revival has recouped its $14 million investment in less than eight months.
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury to share top billing in 'A Little Night Music' revivalSeptember 22nd, 2009 Zeta-Jones, Lansbury set for B'way 'Night Music'NEW YORK — There will be more than a little star power in the upcoming Broadway revival of "A Little Night Music," the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury will share top billing in the production which begins preview performances Nov.
Robbie Williams scared of 'X Factor' participantSeptember 18th, 2009 LONDON - British pop singer Robbie Williams fears that talent show "X Factor" contestant Olly Murs is so talented that he can take Williams' place. "There's this one guy on the X Factor who is amazing.
Robbie Williams plans to move to AustraliaSeptember 16th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Robbie Williams says he is planning to move to Australia because his girlfriend Ayda Field feels that she will end up in the country. Thesun.co.uk reports that the singer is looking for a farm or beachfront retreat in the country after a premonition by his girlfriend.
Parker Posey has Lyme disease, withdraws from off-Broadway productionAugust 27th, 2009 Parker Posey withdraws from off-B'way productionNEW YORK — Parker Posey has withdrawn from a lead role in the upcoming Playwrights Horizons' production of "This" after developing Lyme disease. Artistic director Tim Sanford says the play by Melissa James Gibson will open Dec.
Break out the boas! 'La Cage aux Folles' returns to Broadway next AprilAugust 7th, 2009 Break out the boas! 'La Cage' returns to BroadwayNEW YORK — Break out the boas, spangles and feathers — "La Cage aux Folles" (lah-KAJ'-oh-fahl) is returning to Broadway. Producer Sonia Friedman says a revival of the 1983 Jerry Herman-Harvey Fierstein musical will open April 18 at a theater to be announced.
Robbie Williams goes on crash diet to shape up for comebackAugust 7th, 2009 LONDON - British singer Robbie Williams, who is set to make his comeback, has been working hard on his diet. The 35-year-old singer is slated to release his first studio album in three years this October.
Robbie Williams pens down song about Michael JacksonAugust 4th, 2009 LONDON - English singer Robbie Williams has written down a song about Michael Jackson as a tribute to the late King of Pop. "Michael Jackson died.
Rihanna, Pharrell Williams on dating terms?July 18th, 2009 LONDON - Barbadian singer Rihanna and lead vocalist for N.E.R.D Pharrell Williams have sparked rumours that they are dating, as they have reportedly been seen spending time together. Williams, 36, was seen coming out from the London hotel where Rihanna is staying, and, according to sources, the friendship between the two has been getting stronger and stronger.
Jude Law is set to star in 'Hamlet' on Broadway this fallJune 30th, 2009 Jude Law is set to play Hamlet on B'way this fallNEW YORK — Jude Law will play Shakespeare's melancholy Dane on Broadway this fall. The 36-year-old British actor will star in "Hamlet," opening Oct.
Lindsay found shooting for 'Ugly Betty' hardJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Lindsay Lohan found her cameo role in 'Ugly Betty' tough, says co-star Vanessa Williams. The Mean Girls actress had made an appearance in four episodes of the comedy series last year (08) as Betty's former childhood enemy Kimmie Keegan.
James Gandolfini breaks into laughter during Broadway performanceJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - American actor James Gandolfini was forced to apologise after he broke into fits of laughter during his Broadway performance. The former 'Sopranos' star had to repeat a scene for matinee comedy titled 'God Of Carnage' - about two warring couples - when he and co-star Hope Davis forgot their lines and couldn't stop laughing about it.
Kerry Katona says she snogged naked Robbie WilliamsJune 7th, 2009 LONDON - Kerry Katona has something to get off her chest: super singer Robbie Williams stripped naked in front of her in a desperate bid for sex. The 28-year-old has bragged that she enjoyed a hot night with Robbie shortly after her split with Brian McFadden, reports News of the World.
Tom Cruise wants to try BroadwayMay 22nd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is set to follow in his wife's footsteps, as he is considering a stint on Broadway. Cruise was a regular visitor to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre during his wife Katie Holmes' run in Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons' last year and now he feels that the experience has prompted him to consider theatre in the coming years, reported contactmusic.com.