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VIDEO: Cast of KINKY BOOTS Performs on 'Today'

On this morning's TODAY SHOW on NBC, actor Billy Porter talked about his best actor Tony win and joined his fellow "Kinky Boots" castmates for a performance of the finale number of the show, which won... (more...)

SOUND OFF: 2013 Tony Awards - Ladies Lead The Way

The divas took all the top prizes at the 2013 Tony Awards, from Cyndi Lauper and Billy Porter (as Lola) of KINKY BOOTS through to Best Directors Diane Paulus and Pam McKinnon to Cicely Tyson, Patina M... (more...)

MOTOWN, PIPPIN, KINKY BOOTS Among Musical Performances Set for 67th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS

An unforgettable night of entertainment will be featured on THE 67TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDSÒ, live from Radio City Music Hall, Sunday, June 9 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/ delayed PT) on the CBS Television Net... (more...)

Ratings Up for SMASH Series Finale

Sunday's series finale of SMASH scored a 0.5 in the Adults 18-49 demographic, an increase of 25 percent from a 0.4 for its most recent episode on May 11. Overall the episode delivered 2.43 million vie... (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - SMASH Goes to 'The Tonys' in 2-Hour Series Finale!

In the SMASH two-hour series finale on May 26th on NBC, 'The Nominations' and 'The Tonys', it's a crucial moment for both shows as Tony nominations loom, but keeping your eye on the prize can be hard.... (more...)

Katharine McPhee Reacts to SMASH Cancellation - 'This Show Was a Huge Gift'

On May 9, just before NBC announced SMASH's cancellation, the series' star Katharine McPhee talked to The Hollywood Reporter about what the experience has meant to her, saying 'this show was a huge gi... (more...)

Breaking News: NBC Cancels SMASH, Starring Megan Hilty, Christian Borle, Katharine McPhee and More, After Just 2 Seasons

According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has officially dropped SMASH after two seasons. The series moved to Saturdays this March, and the show's wide fanbase was unable to boost the numbers. SMASH fi... (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - Cheyenne Jackson Announces 'The Nominations' on SMASH

One day after releasing images from the SMASH season finale which features a fictional Tonys ceremony, NBC took a step back to give viewers a first look at Broadway stars Christine Ebersol, Cheyenne J... (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - SMASH Goes to the Tonys on Season Finale

In final episode of NBC's SMASH's sophomore season titled 'The Tonys', the teams of Bombshell and Hit List head to Broadway's biggest night. Get a first look below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Whoopi Goldberg Sports KINKY BOOTS on 'The View'

THE VIEW host Whoopi Goldberg surprised audience members yesterday when she appeared on her live morning talk show sporting a pairs of high red patent leather lace up thigh boots, straight out of the ... (more...)

VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein, Billy Porter Chat KINKY BOOTS on Wendy Williams

On today's 'The Wendy Williams Show', KINKY BOOTS creator Harvey Fierstein and star Billy Porter tell Wendy about their new Broadway musical, that just received 13 Tony nominations. Check out the clip... (more...)

Harvey Fierstein, Alan Menken to Re-Team on New Musical!

Harvey Fierstein, bookwriter for the new Broadway musical Kinky Boots, stopped by Tuesday night's 'Watch What Happens Live' on Bravo and revealed the exciting news that he is currently writing a new m... (more...)

DVR Alert: Harvey Fierstein Set for WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE Tonight!

Broadway veteran Harvey Fierstein is set to sit down with Bravo's Andy Cohen tonight on the network's late-night show WATCH WHAT HAPPENS: LIVE. Tune in at 11 p.m. to catch his interview! (more...)

InDepth InterView: Jeremy Jordan Talks NY Pops THE WIZARD & I Schwartz Gala, SMASH, LAST FIVE YEARS Film, NEWSIES & More

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Broadway headliner and SMASH Season Two Breakout star Jeremy Jordan about a wide range of topics, covering the vast majority of his career thus f... (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - 'The Dress Rehearsal' Episode of SMASH

On the April 13th episode of NBC's SMASH titled 'The Dress Rehearsal,' as Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) race to ready 'Bombshell' for previews, Tom's eagerness to prove himself may n... (more...)

STAGE TO SCREEN: Broadway Stars in Prime Time Tonight - April 2, 2013!

Here are some of the familiar Broadway faces appearing in prime time tonight (Tuesday April 2, 2013)! (more...)

InDepth InterView Exclusive Preview: Jeremy Jordan Talks LAST FIVE YEARS Film

Earlier today I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Broadway headliner and SMASH Season Two breakout star Jeremy Jordan. In discussing a wide range of topics and covering the vast majority of h... (more...)

STAGE TO SCREEN: Broadway Stars in Prime Time Tonight!

Here are some of the familiar Broadway faces appearing in prime time tonight (Tuesday, March 26)! (more...)

Scoop: THE VIEW - Week of March 18 on ABC

Get all the scoop on THE VIEW - Week of 3/18, airing on ABC (more...)

Scoop: THE VIEW - Week of 3/18 on ABC

Get all the scoop on THE VIEW - Week of 3/18, airing on ABC (more...)

VH1, Parenting Magazine Present 'Save The Music Foundation Family Day' in NYC Today

Today, March 9 th, VH1 and Parenting Magazine will present the VH1 Save The Music Foundation's Family Day - a free, family fun day open to the public - at The Anderson School in New York from 10AM to ... (more...)

Jeremy Jordan & Jonathan Groff Sing SMASH Duet

SMASH S2 featured player Jeremy Jordan and Glee guest star Jonathan Groff don blond wigs and amp up the drama while duetting on the tremendous SMASH pilot finale showstopper 'Let Me Be Your Star' in a... (more...)

Rosie O'Donnell Heading to SMASH's 'Tony Awards' Episode

Rosie O'Donnell has revealed on Twitter that she will be making a cameo appearance in the upcoming 'Tony Awards' episode of NBC's SMASH. (more...)

VIDEO: Megan Hilty Talks New Season of SMASH on 'Today'

SMASH star Megan Hilty stopped by this morning's 'Today' show on NBC to chat about her character, Ivy, on the Broadway-themed musical drama series. Watch the appearance below! (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Jeremy Jordan Performs on Next Week's SMASH

On next week's episode of NBC's SMASH titled 'The Song', Tom (Christian Borle) takes time out of his hectic schedule to give Karen's new talent, Jimmy a shot to impress him. Check out a sneak peek of ... (more...)