We have had the chance to catch up with Kathie Lee Gifford a couple of times recently. She is really a great to speak with and always answers questions with high spirits and in a candid manner. Last night at the annual American Theatre Wing Spring Gala, we asked Kathie Lee what advice she has for young people who look up to her and aspire to be in show business. Watch the video above to see what Kathie Lee had to say.
Last night The Philanthropist opened on Broadway. Written by Christopher Hampton, The Philanthropist sets out to profile a college professor who goes out of his way to be nice to people and is so nice that it actually works against him. Hampton told us last night that he has been wanting to see this production come to Broadway for sometime now and that he actually got the to write the show while he was in college.
After the show we also caught up with Matthew Broderick who said he was very happy to be in this latest Broadway production. With his wife Sarah Jessica Parker by his side, Broderick said that he enjoys working with Christopher Hampton and his fellow actors in the show. Click here to read more and to watch the opening night.
The red carpet for 33 Variations was buzzing for Jane Fonda’s return to Broadway last night, after nearly 46 years. Dolly Parton, Rosie O’ Donnell, and Marcia Gay Harden were just a few of the stars we were able to talk with. Click here or the image above to watch full red carpet coverage. Photo J. Kempin/WireImage
Broadway was the theme at the launch of a special scent selected by Antonio Banderas, who electrified Broadway audiences with his turn in “9.” The performance is about to become another major movie musical, so it only made sense that he should launch his new scent Blue Seduction For Women with a big Broadway send off. Organizers brought out the big guns as the years Tony Award Winning Best Musical “In The Heights”gave Banderas and Company an exciting launch party performance. Also on hand were the extraordinary House Of Roses Kids. As the icing on the cake, PUIG’s Vanita Sabnani announced a partnership with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Click on the thumbnails to experience the magic. On hand were Melanie Griffith, Luis Salgados, Janet Dacal, Joshua Henry, Rogelio Douglas Jr, and more.
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Photo: Actors Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas attend the launch for his new fragrance and announces the partnership with Broadway Cares / Equity Fights Aids at Cedar Lake on July 10, 2008 in New York City. From Countess/WireImage.com
Let the season of Durang begin. Last night, Christopher Durang’s classic dark comedy “The Marriage of Bette and Boo” celebrated opening night at the Laura Pels Theatre with an audience of Broadway A-listers. The show stars the outstanding Kate Jennings Grant, one of the most gifted and stunning actresses alive, and Christopher Evan Welch, who is always amazing. In addition to those two, the opneing night celebration stars Heather Burns, Julie Hagerty, director Walter Bobbie, Zoe Lister-Jones, Victoria Clark, Amy Irving, Cynthia Nixon, Terrence McNally, Nikki Silver, Ben Daniels, Dana Ivey, Logan Marshall Green, Moisses Kaufman and Laura Pels herself, just to name-drop a few. Click on the thumbnails below to get up close on the opening night celebration. The only “no show” was Ronnie Corbett, but we’ve included his picutre anyway as the last thumbnail.
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(L to R) Director Walter Bobbie and writer Christopher Durang attend the opening night of “The Marriage of Bette and Boo” at the Laura Pels Theatre on July 10, 2008 in New York City. All photos by J. Kempin/WireImage.com except last image of Ronnie Corbett by Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage.com
It is unfolding like the voyage of Fogg in Around the World In 80 Days as the stars and creators of the hit movie musical Mamma Mia! The Movie travel from country to country to throngs of fans, swoons from critics, and applause, applause, applause. Early London notices on the movie were strong. The cast then headed to Greece (setting for the story, of course). Now pictures of the Mamma Mia! Brigade arriving in Sweden. It is the home country for the super group Abba, whose songs frame the story and provided the initial inspiration for this now iconic Broadway musical. Meryl Streep was dancing in the aisles, or at least on the red carpet. Not a frown to be found as the global conquest of Mamma Mia! continues…coming soon to America. Enjoy the pictures, and click the thumbnails for an even closer look at red carpet pics of Colin Firth, Meryl Streep, Livia Guigglioli, Benny Andersson, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Agnetha Faltskog, Meryl Streep and Ann-Frid Lyngstad . All photos Adam Osterman/WireImage.com
Above photo: Ann-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Meryl Streep dance at Mamma Mia! The Movie - Stockholm Premiere. Adam Osterman/WireImage.com
This summer is shaping up to truly be the summer of The Jonas Brothers. Their hit Disney musical movie “Camp Rock” scored off the chart hit ratings, and is now available free on line where it is one of the most frequently downloaded films of all time. The fun loving, best-intentioned, musical role models arrived in Toronto where Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas wowed a packed crowd…leaving those in the audience to remark Zach who? High School Musical what? Give us the Jonas Brothers. Camp Rock on! Click the thumbnails to see up close.
Photos: Musicians Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas of the band Jonas Brothers visit the MuchMusic Headquarters for a special Live@Much at the Chum/City TV Building on July 3, 2008 in Toronto, Canada. Pimentel/WireImage.com
Stars Turn For Broadway’s Newest Movie Musical Mamma Mia!
No question about it. London was the place to be for fans of the hit musical Mamma Mia! as stars turned out across the galaxy to celebrate the films opening. Here are Dominic Cooper and Rachel McDowall making their way to the movie’s big day! Viva La Abba!
McDowall photo Mike Marsland/WireImage.com, Cooper photo by Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage.com
Boeing-Boeing Broadway Star Transatlantic Mamma Mia! Premiere
Christine Barnaski proved the power of air travel as she took a break from the Broadway run of Boeing-Boeing to join her Broadway Film family at the London premiere of Mamma Mia! The Movie. Amid the mayhem, the solid Baranski had fun and looked pretty in pink. This is definitely shaping up to be her best year ever…and that says a lot. Come back to Broadway soon, Christine!
Christine Baranski attends the world premiere of “Mamma Mia!” the Movie at the Odeon Leicester Square on June 30, 2008 in London. Photo Mike Marsland/WireImage.com
She could be dancing? She could be wrestling? It could be a simple hug? Both seem happy as Meryl Streep celebrates the opening of the movie musical Mamma Mia! The Movie with her co-star Peirce Brosnan. Check out the blog for a virtual live walk down the red carpet. Look for an interview with the Broadway dads of Mamma Mia! in the upcoming Broadway Magazine.
Caption: Actress Meryl Streep and actor Pierce Brosnan attend the Mamma Mia! The Movie world premiere held at the Odeon Leicester Square on June 30, 2008 in London, England. John Furniss/WireImage.com
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