Access Hollywood - Broadway

Article: Taylor Swift Out Of ‘Les Miserables,’ Stage Actress Samantha Barks In

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:52:14 -0500

Taylor Swift’s name was thrown around earlier this month when it came to casting the role of Eponine in the big screen adaption of the musical “Les Miserables,” but according to multiple reports, the coveted part is going to stage actress Samantha Barks.

Article: Uma Thurman: It Was ‘Magical’ Becoming Marilyn Monroe on ‘Smash’

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:49:30 -0500

Audiences are anxiously awaiting the February arrival of NBC’s “Smash,” and once the curtain goes up on the new series, viewers will see a bevvy of Hollywood beauties gunning for the role of Marilyn Monroe – including Uma Thurman, whose character is battling for the part.

Article: Daniel Radcliffe Dishes On Post ‘Potter’ Life

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:52:27 -0500

Daniel Radcliffe had to decide what his first starring film role would be after the “Harry Potter” franchise ended in 2011, and he didn’t make that decision lightly.

Despite demonstrating his acting range by starring in “Equus” and “How to Succeed in Business” on Broadway, the pressure was on for Radcliffe to prove he could play more than Potter on the big screen.

Video: Behind The Scenes: NBC’s ‘Smash’

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:56:00 -0500

Starring Katharine McPhee and Broadway star Megan Hilty, NBC’s “Smash” takes audiences behind the curtain to reveal the drama behind the making of a potential Marilyn Monroe Broadway smash.

Video: Hollywood Radar: Nick Jonas Takes Broadway (January 24, 2012)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:50:10 -0500

It’s now Nick Jonas’ turn on Broadway. Access was there as the 19-year-old song and dance man rehearsed for his big debut on Tuesday night in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”

Video: Nick Jonas Talks Returning To Broadway In ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:04:00 -0500

Nick Jonas chats with Access about making his return to Broadway in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” What advice did “How to Succeed¿” star Daniel Radcliffe share with him about taking on this role?

Article: Steven Spielberg Talks Labor Of Love Project ‘Smash’

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:12:21 -0500

Steven Spielberg is bringing the ambitious behind-the-scenes-of-Broadway drama “Smash” to NBC and the television series really is a labor of love for the filmmaking legend.

“I came up with the idea for the series,” Steven told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush at Sunday night’s Golden Globes, where his movie, “The Adventures of Tintin,” won Best Animated Feature.

Gallery: Hollywood Legends

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:15:00 -0500

Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Kirk Douglas, Clint Eastwood and more!

Video: Dish Of Salt At The 2012 NBC TCAs: Megan Hilty Talks Taking The Stage In ‘Smash’

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:46:55 -0500

Megan Hilty, who is famous for her work on Broadway, chats with AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman about doing a TV show about producing a Broadway show in NBC’s “Smash.” Why was she nervous about taking on this role?

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Talks Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:45:56 -0500

Inside his rehearsal session, Daniel Radcliffe chats with Access correspondent Jill Martin about hosting “Saturday Night Live” for the first time. Is he nervous? Plus, how much did his experience performing on Broadway help prepare him to host?

Article: Kristin Chenoweth To Dolly Parton: Get A Move On That Musical!

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:05:16 -0500

Kristin Chenoweth has two words for Dolly Parton – “Hurry up!”

On Monday, CNN quoted the country legend once again saying she would love for the pint-sized star to play her in a Broadway musical about the singer’s life, and on Tuesday after Kristin finished a panel to promote her new ABC show “GCB” at the Television Critics Association Winter Session in Pasadena, the actress and Tony winner said Dolly should get a move on.

Article: William Shatner To Star In A One-Man Broadway Show

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:10:17 -0500

William Shatner is boldly going back to where he once appeared — Broadway.

The actor, singer and writer best known as James T. Kirk on “Star Trek” will star in a one-man show called “Shatner’s World: We Just Live in It.”

Video: Access Hollywood Live: Lisa Niemi Swayze On Her Secret To Long-Lasting Love

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:47:00 -0500

In Lisa Niemi Swayze ‘s new book, “Worth Fighting For,” she recounts the “heartbreaking” fight she and her husband Patrick Swayze waged against his battle with pancreatic cancer.

Article: Ricky Martin Films Cameo On ‘Glee’

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:48:10 -0500

Ricky Martin was on the set of “Glee” on Thursday and he and the rest of the cast appear to be having a blast.

Video: Darren Criss Talks Making Broadway Debut In ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:00:37 -0500

Darren Criss chats with Access after his debut Broadway performance of “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” How does he think it went? Plus, did he get any advice from “Glee” co-star Lea Michele about performing on Broadway?