Archive for the 'Broadway Babies' Category

We have a feeling she's going to be good at this!

A little over a year ago, we were THRILLED to hear that Ricky Martin had been cast as Che in the upcoming Broadway revival of Evita!

Now, a clip has been released of Ricky's co-star Elena Roger, who previously starred in a 2006 production of the show at London's Adelphi Theatre in the West End! (above)

Such a beautiful voice! We CANNOT wait to see her and Ricky on Broadway! Just a little over a month!!!!!

We wish U the best of luck, Elena!!!!!

While she wowed us in The Help and now she's going to show how Beautiful she can be!

In her next role, Viola Davis will play Amma, a caretaker with extra sensory abilities in Beautiful People.

The centers on two young lovers returning to a small, where they find deep secrets about their families.

Sounds intense!

We know Viola is going to rock it in this role, we can feel it!

Viola has run two Tonys and can be seen in another Oscar nominated film, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.

You go, gurl!

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We're glad to see this is finally going to happen! Been a looooong time coming!

Way back in October 2010, we heard that Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts were in talks to star in a film version of Pulitzer/Tony-award winning play August: Osage County!

For those who haven't seen the play, it revolves around a grieving mother and daughter who mercilessly argue with each other, following the death of the family's patriarch.

Now, Weinstein Company executive David Glasser is saying that the film may start shooting THIS September, in hopes of wrapping production by the end of 2012!

If all goes according to plan, the film will be in Oscar contention during the 2013 awards season…and we have a feeling it'll DESTROY the competition!

What do U think? Are U excited to finally see an August: Osage County film? Do U think Meryl and Julia are right for the roles???

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Nick Jonas has taken over for Darren Criss (who took over for DanRad) on Broadway and he ADORES his solitude and independence in the Big Apple.

While not performing in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Nick says he doesn't get bugged by paparazzi and he can enjoy his free time.

That and his gal pal, Delta!

The second-youngest Jonas said the following about his freedom:

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O.M.Gigawatts.

We've JUST learned the crazzzzy news that Robert Zemeckis MAY be bringing Back to the Future to Broadway! Great Scott!

We're hearing that the original BTTF director is in early talks with co-writer Bob Gale and film composer Alan Silvestri to adapt the 1985 classic film into a stage production.

No other details have been revealed yet, although we're hearing that

Whoa! What happened here?!

Although Taylor Swift had been widely reported as the lucky lady to be cast as Eponine in the upcoming Tom Hooper-directed adaptation of the musical Les Misérables, it appears now that theater actress Samantha Barks, who played the role during the 25th Anniversary Concert, has won the role!

During the curtain call of Manchester's Palace Theatre performance of Oliver! last night, in which Barks is currently playing Nancy, producer Cameron Mackintosh appeared on stage to make the announcement for the first time to the cast and audience alike that the young actress had won the part - and according to audience members present, "the look on her face was priceless."

Check out her performance of On My Own from the West End concert (above)!

You can't deny she's a pretty solid fit!

But we can't help but wonder what went down behind-the-scenes that got Swift the boot? That was the role of a lifetime for her!

What do U think? Are U pleased with the new Eponine?

This is so bomb!!!!

This guy, Nick Pitera, literally never disappoints with his videos, but his latest might just be our favorite!

Check out the video (above) to watch Nick perform Phantom of the Opera … ALL of Phantom Opera. Every song by the Phantom, Raoul and yes, even Christine!

He is just awesome!!!! Enjoy!!!

You know what? This actually choked us up a little bit. Why?

Because we can't tell if there is a damn ring on her finger and we can not wait until tonight to find out! We're DYING over here!!!

Deep breath…

In two weeks, the world will finally be invited into the home of Hiram and Leroy Berry, aka Rachel Berry's two gay dads! This has been a moment Gleeks have been waiting for since season one and, since the news that Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell were cast in the highly-anticipated roles, everyone's been curious about how they'll look together and with Lea Michele.

See for yourself! These new stills are from Glee's Valentines Day episode called "Heart," in which the Berry's throw a dinner party, complete with song and dance! But of course — this is Glee!

Would you just look at how happy they all seem?! We know they just might be acting, but we want to also believe they had the time of their lives working together. Let's just assume as much and revel in the bliss.

Check out the gallery (below) for even more pics from the episode!

Who's excited???