2008 Tony Award Nominations Announced

May 13, 2008

NEW YORK , NY

“In the Heights,” a lively snapshot of Latino life in Upper Manhattan, received 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, more than any other show.

A lush, lavish revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” took 11 nominations, followed by “Sunday in the Park With George” with nine. Three shows received seven nominations: “August: Osage County,” “Passing Strange” and the revival of “Gypsy.”

The rest of the noms, inside!

Whoopi Goldberg To Host 2008 Tony Awards

May 08, 2008

NEW YORK, N.Y.

Tony Award winning star of stage and screen, Whoopi Goldberg, will take center stage as she hosts the 62nd Annual “Tony” Awards on Sunday, June 15 live from Radio City Music Hall, Access Hollywood has learned.

Clay Aiken: ‘I’m Not Gonna Bring Anybody’s Sexy Back’

May 05, 2008

NEW YORK, NY

Clay Aiken is realistic about his niche in the musical landscape.

“I’m not cool, you know what I mean? I’m not gonna lie,” the good-humored singer told The Associated Press in a recent interview. “I’m not trying to be Justin Timberlake. Thank God we have him, but I’m not him. … I’m not gonna bring anybody’s sexy back.”

Daniel Radcliffe Bringing ‘Equus’ To Broadway

April 08, 2008

Harry Potter is headed to The Great White Way.

Daniel Radcliffe, the star of the “Harry Potter” movies, will make his Broadway debut on Sept. 5, playing the disturbed stable boy in a revival of Peter Shaffer’s play, “Equus,” it was announced Tuesday.

Marissa Jaret Winokur Begged To Do 'Dancing With The Stars'

March 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Cali.

Marissa Jaret Winokur didn't have to be swayed into being on "Dancing with the Stars."

"I keep hearing these stories how people turned it down a few times," Winokur said at the William S. Paley Television Festival on Friday. "I banged on their doors. 'Please let me do this show. ‘Please! Please! Please!' It's lived up to all my expectations."

'Dancing With The Stars' Couples Announced

February 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

This morning on "Good Morning America," the new couples for Season Six of "Dancing with the Stars" were unveiled.

Find out which dancer your favorite celebrity is paired with!

Britney Out, Posh In For 'Spamalot' Song

February 12, 2008

NEW YORK, New York

Britney Spears is out, Posh Spice is in — as a lyric for the Ladyin the Lake in the Broadway musical "Monty Python's Spamalot."

Asked why the lyric was changed in the song "Diva's Lament," "Spamalot" author Eric Idle said Tuesday in an e-mail, "because we don't laugh at sad people."

Liza Minnelli Collapses During Performance In Sweden

December 13, 2007

STOCKHOLM, Sweden

“She had felt a bit dizzy before she got up onstage,” but decided to proceed with the show anyway, he said.

Show Won’t Go On: Broadway Stagehands Go On Strike

November 10, 2007

NEW YORK, New York

The work stoppage first affected “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical,” a holiday attraction for families that had an early 11 a.m. matinee.