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TV: Life Is a Cabaret! Chatting with the Company of CABARET on Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company opened officially last night April 24, 2014 at the newly transformed Kit Kat Klub at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). The revival stars Alan Cumming in his Tony Award-winning role as 'Emcee' and three-time Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams as 'Sally Bowles'. Tickets are now available through January 4, 2015. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand at the after party, where he got to chat with Cumming about bringing the character back to life, Williams about making her Broadway debut, and so much more!

VIDEO: Alan Cumming Lauds Michelle Williams in CABARET on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 23, 2014

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming stopped by this morning's TODAY show on NBC to chat about starring alongside Hollywood actress Michelle Williams in the acclaimed musical CABARET

TV: Come Hear the Music Play! Watch Highlights of Michelle Williams, Alan Cumming & More in CABARET!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Cabaret by Joe Masteroff, John Kander and Fred Ebb, featuring three-time Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams for the first time on Broadway as Sally Bowles, and Alan Cumming, reprising his Tony Award-winning role as the Emcee, is currently in previews on Broadway. CABARET will play a 24-week limited engagement, with an official opening on April 24, 2014 at the newly transformed Kit Kat Klub at Studio 54. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you highlights of the cast in action below!

VIDEO: First Look - Showtime's All New Psychological Thriller PENNY DREADFUL
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 21, 2014

Showtime has released a new trailer for their upcoming psychological thriller PENNY DREADFUL, starring Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton

VIDEO: Alan Cumming & the Cast of CABARET Perform 'Willkommen' on 'Fallon'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 11, 2014

Alan Cumming and the cast of Broadway's CABARET heated up the Tonight Show stage with their performance of the Kander and Ebb classic, ' 'Willkommen' on last night's Jimmy Fallon.

VIDEO: Alan Cumming Talks Return to Broadway in CABARET on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 6, 2014

Broadway vet Alan Cummings discussed his return to Broadway to reprise his role of Emcee in 'Cabaret' with the 'CBS This Morning' co-hosts this morning.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Showtime's PENNY DREADFUL - 'The Artisans'
by TV News Desk - Feb 19, 2014

Ahead of the series' Sunday, May 11th premiere, Showtime has released a behind-the-scenes look at the artisans of its highly-anticipated drama series PENNY DREADFUL. Check it out below!

VIDEO: Showtime Debuts Full Trailer for PENNY DREADFUL
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 14, 2014

As the momentum and excitement builds in anticipation of the Sunday, May 11th premiere, SHOWTIME has released the full-length trailer of its highly-anticipated drama series PENNY DREADFUL. Check it out below!

TV: Alan Cumming Talks Return to CABARET on Today's 'LIVE'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 12, 2014

On today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL, Tony Award winner ALAN CUMMING discussed returning to Broadway in 'Cabaret.'

VIDEO: New Teaser for Showtime's PENNY DREADFUL
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2014

Showtime has released a new teaser for its highly-anticipated drama series PENNY DREADFUL, which is currently in production in Ireland, for a spring 2014 premiere. The series stars Josh Hartnett (Black Hawk Down), Eva Green (Casino Royale) Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights, License to Kill), Reeve Carney (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark), Rory Kinnear (Skyfall), Harry Treadaway (The Lone Ranger), Billie Piper (Doctor Who, Secret Diary of a Call Girl) and Danny Sapani (The Bill). Check it out below!

VIDEO: First Teaser for Showtime's Upcoming Drama PENNY DREADFUL
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 17, 2013

Today, SHOWTIME released an early tease for its highly-anticipated drama series PENNY DREADFUL, which is currently in production in Ireland, for a spring 2014 premiere. The series stars Josh Hartnett (Black Hawk Down), Eva Green (Casino Royale) Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights, License to Kill), Reeve Carney (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark), Rory Kinnear (Skyfall), Harry Treadaway (The Lone Ranger), Billie Piper (Doctor Who, Secret Diary of a Call Girl) and Danny Sapani (The Bill). Check it out, titled 'We All Have Our Demons,' below!

VIDEO: Willkommen! Watch First TV Spot for Roundabout Theatre's CABARET
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2013

One of Broadway's greatest productions returns! Alan Cumming reprises his Tony-winning performance as the Emcee in Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall's Tony-winning production of Cabaret!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - PBS's THE HOLLOW CROWN, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - Sep 27, 2013

The second of Shakespeare's four history chronicle plays comprising 'The Hollow Crown' airs tonight, September 27 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's 'Great Performances' on PBS stations (check local listings). Watch a preview below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - PBS's THE HOLLOW CROWN, Premiering 9/27
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2013

The second of Shakespeare's four history chronicle plays comprising 'The Hollow Crown' airs September 27 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's 'Great Performances' on PBS stations (check local listings). Watch a preview below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - GREAT PERFORMANCES' Richard II, Premiering Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2013

The Hollow Crown, the lavish new series featuring four of Shakespeare's most compelling history plays will air as the season premiere of Great Performances beginning Today, September 20 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS. Below, get a sneak peek at RICHARD II!

MEGA STAGE TUBE: Watch Broadway's New 'Sally Bowles' Michelle Williams in Action!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2013

As BroadwayWorld reported last night, Oscar nominee Michelle Williams will star for the first time on Broadway as 'Sally Bowles' in Roundabout Theater Company's upcoming production of Cabaret. She will take the stage alongside Alan Cumming as the Emcee at Studio 54 in 2014, co-directed by Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall. In the videos below, Williams shows off her pipes in My Week with Marilyn and and some of her other previous roles. How do you think she'll fare in a Broadway musical?

AUDIO: Liza Minnelli Sings 'You've Got To See Mama Ev'ry Night' on BOARDWALK EMPIRE Soundtrack!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2013

Click below for a first listen to Broadway legend Liza Minnelli singing 'You've Got To See Mama Ev'ry Night (Or You Can't See Mama At All)' on the new soundtrack for BOARDWALK EMPIRE: VOLUME 2! The BOARDWALK EMPRIE: VOLUME 2 soundtrack is out September 3 and the series returns on September 8.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/1- Sam Mendes
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2013

Happy Birthday, Sam Mendes! Sam Mendes is best known for whis work as the artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse, and his direction of the film American Beauty and the Broadway production of Cabaret on Broadway starring Alan Cumming. His production of Oliver! became the longest running show ever to play at the London Palladium. Additional stage credits includeTennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie, Stephen Sondheim's Company (which had the first ever African American 'Bobby'), Alan Bennett's Habeas Corpus and his farewell duo of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya and Twelfth Night, which transferred to the Brooklyn Academy Of Music and Gypsy on Broadway starring Bernadette Peters.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - GREAT PERFORMANCES' Richard II, Premiering 9/20
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 22, 2013

The Hollow Crown, the lavish new series featuring four of Shakespeare's most compelling history plays will air as the season premiere of Great Performances beginning Friday, September 20 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS. Below, get a sneak peek at RICHARD II!

STAGE TUBE: John Barrowman and Scott Gill Tie the Knot!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2013

Just last week, the Supreme Court struck down California's Proposition 8. The decision comes after the Court held hearings about the legality of the state's gay marriage ban in March. The decision will now allow gay marriage to resume in California, however it does not legalize it in other states. Stage and screen star John Barrowman just posted a video (below) announcing that he and partner Scott Gill would be taking advantage of their new rights by tying the knot. BroadwayWorld sends our congratulations to the happy couple!

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