Bruce Glikas News

An historic moment: Broadway star Norm Lewis and award-winning composer Andrew Lloyd Webber met for the first time on stage at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at The Majestic Theatre, yesterday, April 3, 2014. Lewis will make history on May 12, 2014 when he becomes the first African-American performer to assume the title role in the composer's legendary musical. PHANTOM is the longest-running musical in Broadway history; worldwide, it is the highest-grossing theatrical production of all time. Check out photos from the special event below!

Tony award-winning actor Elizabeth Ashley, well-known as one of the definitive interpreters of Tennessee Williams' women, will share stories of her friendship with the great American playwright and the classic roles she played at this year's fundraising Gala to launch the 8th season of the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival: 50% Illusion: Tennessee Williams and Women.

On Tuesday, Tom Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Productions, hosted a party to celebrate 'Better Nate Than Ever', the Broadway young readers novel by Broadway dancer Tim Federle. Among the guests were Sherie Rene Scott, 'Peter and the Starcatcher' writer Rick Elice and co-director Roger Rees, Julie Halston and Dee Hoty. Scroll below for photos!

Broadway may soon make way for 'Lost In Love,' a new musical based on the hit songs of iconic duo Air Supply. The show has a 'Downton Abbey' feel and features 18 classic songs by Air Supply with four new tunes penned by the duo's own Graham Russell.

Last night, May 9, Daniel Radcliffe sat down with Jordan Roth at the 92nd Street Y to talk about the end of Harry Potter, How to Succeed in Business and, yes, the elephant on the Great White Way: his Tony nomination snub. As reported in Entertainment Weekly, when asked about his initial feelings towards being left off the Tony list, Radcliffe - ever the showman - reportedly responded: 'The thing that shocked me was everybody else's reaction to me, and how they started treating me - because it was like I lost a relative,' said Radcliffe. 'In my opinion, it was sweet, but over the top. People would ask me, ‘Are you OK?' And I'd go, ‘I'm really OK!'...The people that do this job for awards and recognition are kind of worshiping at the wrong altar, and I'm not really quite sure if I want to know those people.'

Sanjaya Malakar was one of the most memorable contestants during Season 6 of 'American Idol.' Since then, he went on to tour with the top 10 finalists from his season, wrote a book, 'Dancing in the Music in My Head,' and released an EP. Malakar is now making his New York stage debut in the off-Broadway hit musical, Freckleface Strawberry, at New World Stages. The musical is based on the popular children's book by Julianne Moore.

Sanjaya Malakar, who was introduced to America in 2006 as a Finalist on Season 6 of 'American Idol', made his New York stage debut in the off-Broadway hit family musical FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY at New World Stages on February 23. He took his first bows alongside SPRING AWAKENING alum Remy Zaken, who joined the cast on February 4th.

Blog series chronicling the experiences of 'Broadway in South Africa' during their 2010 trip to South Africa.

Tonight promises to be a thrilling evening for two talented young men, who have been waiting twenty five years for this moment. They've sold out their first show, but fear not - if you plan ahead, you can book now for October 5, which is already selling quickly. BroadwayWorld.com will be there tonight to bring you footage and interviews of their debut act, titled 'Our Time', directed by Richard Jay-Alexander with musical director Ben Toth.

Up and coming singer/actors (and identical twins) Will Nunziata and Anthony Nunziata, have joined creative forces with popular director Richard Jay-Alexander on a new concert/cabaret act to debut at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency in New York City. The Feinstein's dates are set for Monday September 21st and Monday October 5th, 2009, as part of the prestigious monday night series and, in this particular instance, with a personal invitation from the club's John Iachetti - who put the boys together with their director.

Nederlander Alliances, LLC and Pittsburgh CLO, co-producers and founding partners of The National High School Musical Theater Awards, presented the first annual Jimmy Awards in a ceremony held last night at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York University. The Jimmy Award is named in honor of legendary Broadway theater owner and producer James M. Nederlander. The award features an illustration of James M. Nederlander drawn by world renowned artist Al Hirschfeld.

Our series on 'women who run the show' concludes with MTC's artistic director, Lynne Meadow, and associate AD, Mandy Greenfield.

Broadway alums make return engagement of the reconceived Tony Award-winning Broadway revival a welcome addition to Boston's Broadway Across America schedule

Tony Kushner has been named the first recipient of the 'Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award,' it was officially announced today at a press conference in New York City. The award, which was established earlier this year by The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, will be presented at a ceremony on Tuesday, October 21, at 620 Loft & Garden at Rockefeller Center. The honor comes with a cash prize of $200,000, making this by far the largest award ever created to honor and encourage artistic achievement in the American theater.

Well, here it is folks ?the LES MIZ finale - footage from the Opening Night performance at The Hollywood Bowl. From the overwhelming e-mail response we've received re: the LES MIZ pieces on BWW, we know it was clearly worth the trip to the West Coast to bring you comprehensive coverage.

Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

The cast of Jump, the adrenaline-pumping and comical off-Broadway martial-arts production, celebrated the holidays in Times Square last week. Dressed in Santa outfits, complete with red-noses and white-beards, the cast of Jump attracted quite a crowd while kicking into high-gear for the winter season and to welcome the new year!

The 19th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

The 19th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This beats the previous record of $3,420,000 set in 2004.

Dai (enough), written and performed by Iris Bahr (www.irisbahr.org) returns to the New York stage beginning Monday, November 12 at The 47tr Street Theatre