Pat Cerasaro

Two More SMASH Finale Songs Released

Two more sensational songs have been released from the forthcoming series finale of NBC's musical drama series SMASH - no less than covers of Traffic and Queen byway of the dynamic leading ladies, Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty, and the rest of the cast!

Behind The Scenes Of Morrison's WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Broadway regular and Glee breakout star Matthew Morrison is returning to his theatrical roots with a new Broadway-themed album, appropriately titled WHERE IT ALL BEGAN, and takes us behind-the-scenes in the creation of the new album project in a series of new video featurettes.

Sanchez Talks GLEE Return & AMERICAN IDOL

AMERICAN IDOL favorite and recent Glee guest star Jessica Sanchez sounds off on her American Idol tenure and how this year's competition stacked up against last year's as well as reveals details about her gig guesting on Glee in a new red carpet interview.

Minnelli Visits Tyson, Williams, Gooding Jr. At TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL

Stage and screen icon Liza Minnelli just recently took a very special trip only Broadway can offer and visited some recognizable personalities behind the scenes while she did so while attending the hit Tony Award-nominated revival of A TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL.

Scott Thomas & Gosling In New ONLY GOD FORGIVES Peek

Hollywood mega-star Ryan Gosling leads a new filmatic collaboration with auteur Nicolas Winding-Refn, ONLY GOD FORGIVES, and a particularly revealing new clip featuring his co-star, stage and screen notable Kristen Scott Thomas, has just been released.

SMASH Series Finale Songs Now Available

The songs from the final episode of NBC's musical drama series SMASH are now available, including the Marc Shaiman/Scott Wittman showstopper 'Big Finish', performed by Megan Hilty and Katharine McPhee.

ONE NIGHT STAND Stars Talk Background & Careers

The stars of the phenomenal performing arts-centric documentary ONE NIGHT STAND reveal their earliest theatre memories and share first performance memories in two new special behind-the-scenes videos just released.

Hilty Talks SMASH Finale, Post-Show Plans

SMASH breakout star and beloved Broadway baby Megan Hilty talks about the upcoming SMASH series finale and reveals what her immediate post-series plans will be in a new interview.

Sarah Brightman Invites Fans To June 6 PBS Concert Filming

Internationally celebrated performer and the world's best-selling soprano herself, Sarah Brightman, will be filming her new DREAMCHASER concert stop in the UK on June 6 and she has extended a very special invitation to fans to enter to win the chance to be in the audience for the sure-to-be spectacular new show.

Frances Ruffelle Begins Gig at 54 Below Tonight

Tony Award-winning LES MISERABLES onstage and onscreen star Frances Ruffelle will be coming to NYC for a special show at 54 Below tonight, May 22.

Williams-Led 666 PARK AVENUE Final Eps Air In June

The four remaining episodes of the short-lived and already-cancelled ABC horror-themed series 666 PARK AVENUE, which starred Vanessa Williams and Terry O'Quinn and featured an assortment of theatre veterans, will air in a new time-slot in June, ending its one season run in early July.

Poster Revealed For Woody Allen's BLUE JASMINE

The first poster for Woody Allen's new comedy BLUE JASMINE has at long last been revealed - and it's a beauty!

First Look At HBO's CLEAR HISTORY Starring Larry David

Multi-award-winning modern comedy icon Larry David is adding yet another caustic character to his mantle of incomparable comedy creations byway of heavily bearded environmentalist Nathan Flomm in HBO's new film CLEAR HISTORY in which David stars alongside a starry assortment of Broadway and Hollywood featured players.

First BOARDWALK EMPIRE S4 Teaser, With Wright & Buscemi

The first teaser trailer for the fourth season of HBO's Atlantic City period-set epic crime tale BOARDWALK EMPIRE has finally arrived and it boasts an ample glimpse at S4 addition Jeffrey Wright.

Tom Hiddleston To Star In Donmar CORIOLANUS, Filming Planned

THE AVENGERS and THOR star as well as frequent thespian Tom Hiddleston will be making his return to the West End stage in William Shakespeare's CORIOLANUS this December according to a new announcement of the upcoming Donmar Warehouse 2013-2014 season and the production will also be filmed and broadcast worldwide.

Mirren Visits Sick Child In Character As The Queen

While a visit from the Queen of England is something few of us could ever dream of experiencing, it would be nearly as big a pipe dream to imagine rubbing elbows with Hollywood and theatre royalty like Helen Mirren - yet, that is precisely the wish that 10-year-old cancer patient Oliver Burton expressed and the starry substitute player he received.

Paris SUNDAY IN THE PARK Now Available For Download

Paris's Theatre du Chatelet recently presented Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, starring Julian Ovenden, and the production was filmed and broadcast by Mezzo TV. The production is now available to download free of charge for a very limited time.

InDepth InterView: Susan Stroman Talks PBS Mel Brooks Doc, BIG FISH, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, SCOTTSBORO BOYS In LA/UK, BLAZING SADDLES & More

Today we are talking to a five-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer celebrated for her stupendous work on CRAZY FOR YOU, THE PRODUCERS, CONTACT, THE FROGS, THOU SHALT NOT, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS and many more - the master musicals director Susan Stroman. In discussing a vast array of topics, Stroman and I touch upon many of her past projects as well as look ahead to her current and future endeavors - that is: the forthcoming Broadway bow of the new musical BIG FISH, starring Norbert Leo Butz, as well as the world premiere of Ahrens & Flaherty's LITTLE DANCER next year. Most importantly, Stroman shines a light on her enduring artistic partnership with Mel Brooks in bringing to life the screen-to-stage musical adaptations of both THE PRODUCERS and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, with BLAZING SADDLES on the way - their rich collaboration also being highlighted in this week's AMERICAN MASTERS tribute to Mel Brooks on PBS. Additionally, Stroman reflects on some of her lesser-known entities and casts a light on some of her foremost influences as well as candidly discusses her specialty work for a bevy of major stars - such as at SONDHEIM: A CELEBRATION AT CARNEGIE HALL in 1992 - and the finer points of working with Stephen Sondheim and Nathan Lane on Sondheim's most recent original Broadway musical, THE FROGS. Plus, Stroman shares first details of her upcoming collaboration with comedy master Woody Allen on the musical stage adaptation of Allen's Academy Award-winning BULLETS OVER BROADWAY and also offers the 411 on the upcoming Los Angeles and West End productions of Kander & Ebb's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS - including the real-life role the musical has played in the pardoning of the originally accused nine just last month. Stroman also comments on her work with Hal Prince on the career revue PRINCE OF BROADWAY, opening in Japan in 2015, and also touches upon her ongoing desire to pursue a film adaptation of her multi-Tony Award-winning and genre-redefining 2000 Best Musical, CONTACT. All of that and much, much awaits in this wide-ranging conversation!

Schreiber & Voight Discuss RAY DONOVAN In New Promos

Broadway regular and Hollywood star Liev Schreiber headlines Showtime's new series Ray Donovan and he discusses his leading role on the action-packed new crime-themed drama in a new promotional featurette, as does recognizable co-star Jon Voight.

Tveit Plays Final 54 Below Show Tonight

Due to overwhelming demand, last month cabaret showplace 54 Below added two new dates to the upcoming venue debut of LES MISERABLES breakout star and Broadway marquee name Aaron Tveit and tonight he plays his final show there after a stupendously well-received series of shows.

FLASH SPECIAL: Always - An Irving Berlin 125th Birthday Celebration

Today we are tipping our best top hat to one of Broadway and Hollywood's most significant songwriters, the one and only Irving Berlin, in honor of what would have been his 125th birthday this week.

Bea Arthur Nude Sells For Nearly $2 Million At Auction

Legendary Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Bea Arthur may be best remembered by fans around the globe for her unforgettable performances onstage and onscreen in MAME, MAUDE and GOLDEN GIRLS, yet to an annonymous bidder at an auction at famed Christie's auction house last night Bea Arthur in the altogether was worth nearly $2 million.

ONE NIGHT STAND Pre-Show Mini-Doc Now Available

A mini-documentary shown in movie theaters prior to the actual ONE NIGHT STAND documentary itself as it played around the country over the last two years, a new glimpse behind the scenes of the landmark look into the 24-hours musicals festival is now available, garnering us yet another gander at the rich assortment of talented stars and impressive creative teams assembled for the one night only event.

Matthew Morrison Supports Marriage Equality In New PSA

GLEE star and Broadway favorite Matthew Morrison has come out in support of marriage equality and joined with the Human Rights Campaign in support of LGBT equality.

Jackson, Ferguson & More Remember First Musical Experiences

A thrilling documentary tracing the titanic talent assembled for the 24-hour musicals festival, ONE NIGHT STAND is now available on DVD and digital download and highly recommended viewing for fans of the performing arts, and, now, deleted scenes and additional footage from the project is beginning to appear.