Josh Groban's Totally Clucked, Queen Lesli Hits Below the Belt & More Lessons of the Week

It's Friday, so let's get wild! And by "get wild," we mean sit quitely and ponder what we would do if were we involved in a bank robbery with Carol Channing. But before that, let's go through the Lessons of the Week! The past seven days have been a whirlwind of crazy exciting stories, and we've compiled the craziest just for you. Take a look! 

Groban Is Broadway-Bound...or Poultry
Josh Groban has been teasing us for some time about crooning on the Great White Way. “Hopefully in the next year or two,” he said back in 2014. Well, the clock is ticking, and he’s confirmed that he’s “cleared the board” to make it happen next year. “If it doesn’t happen…I’m just a chicken.” Hm, we have a great concept for a Chess revival.

We Didn't Steal the Aaron Tveit Sign
When it was announced that an “Aaron Tveit Way” street sign was stolen in our official Broadway boyfriend’s hometown of Middletown, New York, we knew it was only a matter of time before local authorities showed up at Broadway.com HQ for questioning. Let’s set the record straight: It was NOT US. We all have alibis. Oh…crap.

The Dames Sting Like a Bee
There’s a whole lotta tapping going on in the Dames at Sea TV spot. Commercial co-director Bashan Aquart explained that it’s “where tap meets Muhammad Ali,” and after our visit to the studio, we get it. It’s 30 seconds of pure Broadway hoofing from Eloise Kropp, Mara Davi and Lesli Margherita. Careful: Lesli's paradiddles will knock you out. We're not kidding. Keep reading.

Corden Will Never Forget His Phantom Bow
Move over, Rafa. We’ve got a new celebrity Phantom. Er, a new celebrity Fop 2. Tony winner and The Late Late Show host James Corden took on that iconic role at a recent performance of The Phantom of the Opera in Los Angeles. At the curtain call, Corden whipped out his phone to capture the approving audience. Hey, that’s fair. Patti said the audience shouldn’t take photos.

There's a Double-Stuffed Diva Sandwich
Behold the Beltress Supreme Sandwich. The meat: Julia Murney and Heidi Blickenstaff. The bread: Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli. At First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb, HBlix and Jules belted out “Maybe This Time” and “The Money Tree” together while the two musical icons looked on in the wings. The thought alone satisfies our chest voice craving. Oh, it's on YouTube?! Brb.

Courtney's Dressing Room is Super Zen
Aladdin princess Courtney Reed and dresser Jackie Gehrt have a beautiful, peaceful relationship. Almost excessively peaceful. It seems that the only thing they quarrel over is which tranquil Pandora station to play: the nature station or spa station. Come on, you two! This isn’t worth spilling your cucumber and basil-infused water over! Can’t we go back to sharing Mediterranean food and DevaCurl products?

Feminism Is the Ultimate Conditioner
What’s the secret to Nashville star Connie Britton and Nashville guest star/super-fan Laura Benanti’s luscious locks? No, not DevaCurl. It’s feminism! But wait, there’s more! In addition to healthy hair, feminism has countless benefits, including the 19th Amendment, Roe V. Wade and Title IX. So now that you know, stop badgering them about their hair and #AskHerMore. Like if Laura’s on Periscope yet.

Mays Is the Maya of Gentleman's Guide
The D’Ysquiths may join the choir invisible one by one, but they sure know how to lip sync for their lives. Bryce Pinkham shared a plethora of Dubsmashes from his castmates, and while they’re all spectacular, Jefferson Mays takes the cake with his motherf*cking Samuel L. Jackson tribute. He almost gives Maya “Is You Blind” Rudolph a run for her money. Almost.

Neil & Craig Put the "Fun" in "Funeral"
After Smash, The Sound of Music Live!, Peter Pan Live!, The Oscars and the upcoming The Wiz Live!, what’s next for TV producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron? A musical drama series about a real funeral home. We were hoping for a Fun Home live telecast, but we suppose this is the closest we’re going to get. We’ll take it!

Queen Lesli Will Punch Her Subjects
We’ve reached the end of an era. Queen Lesli Margherita has had a great two-year run of eating Schmackary’s and shouting, but it’s time to bid farewell to Looks Not Books. But even in her last episode, some cast members still couldn’t sing her greatest hits. The Queen was not amused. Hear ye: The punishment for not knowing the Q and A theme song is a punch to the nether regions. Dames, take note.