Leapin’ lizards! Annie star Lilla Crawford leaped to the top this week’s top five list with her new video blog. Speaking of powerful ladies, Sherie Rene Scott gave a revealing interview to Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek, Cyndi Lauper shared pre-Tony secrets and costumer William Ivey Long revealed how he makes stars look their best. Click below to catch ...

If you’re never fully dressed without a smile, the cast of Broadway’s Annie is dressed up to the nines! The excited stars of the Tony-nominated and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award-winning revival took over the Barnes & Noble on East 54th Street to celebrate the release of the 2012 Annie Cast Recording through the Shout! Broadway label. The event ...

In her second episode of Simply Red, Annie headliner Lilla Crawford welcomes her orphan pals to tea time and a slumber party. From gymnastic class to a high flying audition, check out the highlights of Crawford's week.

We’re finally fully rested after our all-night Tony Awards party last Sunday, and it’s a good thing—because there’s so much awesome news to talk about! From Lilla Crawford’s new tea time talk show to Elaine Stritch’s boring new life in Michigan, here are the top 10 things we learned this week.


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In the inaugural episode of Simply Red, Annie headliner Lilla Crawford brings fans behind the scenes as she gets ready for the 2013 Tony Awards. From a vocal lesson to the car ride, spend an unforgettable 24 hours with the pint-sized star.

Sure, it's fun to see which stars take home Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night, but for many viewers, the most exciting time comes when casts from the competing musicals take the stage. These performances provide a golden opportunity for ticket buyers across the country to get a sneak peek at the best Broadway has to offer. Not ...

After the excitement of Tony weekend, what's left to do? Plenty! Although the 2012-2013 season has officially come to an end, New York is already bustling with new openings, solo concerts from cherished Broadway vets and star-studded special events. Looking for a way to fill your summer nights? Read on below for this week’s Datebook.


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Listen up, orphans! The sun has finally come out and Broadway.com has a brand new video blogger: Annie star Lilla Crawford. The tuner's uber-talented, pint-sized title star will capture behind-the-scenes fun at the popular Broadway musical revival in her new video series: Simply Red: Backstage at Annie with Lilla Crawford.

Twelve-year-old Crawford endured five callbacks and beat out ...

She may be mean and drunk, but audiences can’t help loving Jane Lynch’s Miss Hannigan. The Glee star stepped into the Tony-nominated revival of Annie on May 14 and gives a performance the musical’s creators said rivals the role’s Tony-winning originator Dorothy Loudon. With buzz like this, Broadway.com resident artist Justin “Squigs” Robertson made his ...

Ever imagine what Cinderella, Annie or Christine Daae would look like in a pair of flaming red boots?  Well, wonder no more. Broadway leading ladies Laura Osnes, Lilla Crawford, Chantel Riley, Holland Taylor, Samantha Hill, Rebecca Faulkenberry and more joined TV legends Katie Couric, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O’Donnell, Kelly Ripa and more to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Cyndi ...