Recent Popular Culture Blog | Broadway/Theater PostsClay's Gayby Michele Cheplic24 Sep 2008 07:52 AMCall it the anti-news flash. The former "American Idol" runner-up is coming out of the closet appearing on the cover of the latest issue of People magazine holding his newborn son with the headline: "Yes, I'm Gay." Yes, we know. Whoopi Gets a New Gig and Olivia Gets a New Husbandby Michele Cheplic15 Jul 2008 03:32 PMI guess hosting the Tony Awards just wasn't enough for Whoopi Goldberg. According to reports, "The View" co-host is headed back to Broadway later this month. Star Updates: Brokeback the Musical and Leno Rescues McMahonby Michele Cheplic09 Jun 2008 03:52 PMBROKEBACK THE MUSICAL Hey, if they can do it for "Little House on the Prairie" then why not "Brokeback Mountain?" The love story portrayed on the big screen will soon be revived and sung in one of the nation's largest theaters thanks to the New York City Opera. Katie and Britney---New Chances to Shineby Michele Cheplic21 May 2008 09:45 PMLooks like Tom Cruise is going to have to wean Suri from her bottle by himself... That's because Suri's mommy is going to be too busy flexing her acting muscle on Broadway. Music Musingsby Michele Cheplic11 May 2008 09:42 PMThe Bee Gees are returning to the stage... though it's not the concert stage. The award-winning singing group is taking its act to Broadway and London's West End. Strike ENDS---Broadway Reopensby Michele Cheplic29 Nov 2007 07:30 AMAfter 19 days of darkness Broadway is reopening for business. According to news reports, late last night, during the third day of marathon negotiations between the stagehands union and producers, a compromise was reached. "The Grinch" and Grace Get the Go Aheadby Michele Cheplic22 Nov 2007 12:16 PM"I think one Grinch in town is enough." That's the word from a New York State Supreme Court judge who ordered the reopening of "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" despite the ongoing Broadway stagehands strike. Which means as of 11 a.m. Broadway Stagehands Strike Affects Macy's Thanksgiving Day Paradeby Michele Cheplic21 Nov 2007 10:40 PMYou'd think it was the night before Christmas around our home given how excited my daughter is for tomorrow to "get here already." She's 3 years old and a huge Hello Kitty Supercute (the cape- and tiara-wearing feline superhero) fan. Back to the Bargaining Tableby Michele Cheplic17 Nov 2007 06:59 AMCould an end to both the Broadway stagehands and the Writers Guild of America strikes be in sight? Elvis Finds a New Home and Broadway Still Darkby Michele Cheplic14 Nov 2007 09:06 AMAnd the winner is... Elvis fans who think the King is still alive. In a previous blog I discussed an interesting item I saw on eBay--the contents of the Elvis is Alive Museum. Recent Blog Comments Libby Pelham says... "I would pay to see both him and Kate just go away!" Michele Cheplic says... "It was just a matter of time before Jon self destructed." |
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