Jet Blue's Famous Former Flight Attendant Goes to Broadway


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Jet Blue's Steven Slater Inspires Broadway Play

Do you remember the Jet Blue incident in which flight attendant Steven Slater threw a fit and stormed out of the plane after dealing with one too many rude passengers? His over-the-top exit, complete with profanities and a neat escape down the emergency chute, certainly left people talking. And apparently, it's dramatic enough for theater — the notorious scene will be reenacted in a Broadway Read more

Spice Girls Musical in the Works: Brilliant or Baffling?


Updated 01/22/10 7:32 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 6 comments

Simon Fuller and Judy Craymer Working on Spice Girls Musical 2010-01-21 11:30:14

Here's a blast from the '90s past: American Idol creator Simon Fuller is working on a Spice Girls musical for the stage, with the working title of "Viva Forever." Fuller is collaborating with Judy Craymer, who is behind the Mamma Mia musical, so it's being speculated that the show will use Spice Girls music the way Mamma Mia used ABBA's songs (and not star the actual band members). I may or may Read more

Hope! Obama Musical to Debut in Germany


Updated 01/12/10 10:52 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 3 comments

Hope! Obama Musical to Debut in Germany

It's springtime for Obama as a telling the story of his ascent to power in song and dance debuts in Germany. Hope! will feature roles including Barack and Michelle, a much-younger Hillary Clinton and John McCain, and of course Sarah Palin, whose solo includes scantily clad backup singers. The lyrics, mostly in English, are taken heavily from political speeches and statements. Written by Read more

Shake, Shake, Shake Those Stunning Tambourines!


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Shake, Shake, Shake Those Stunning Tambourines!

Here's a post from OnSugar blog Little Wooden Elephant. Children just looove making noise, don't they? They will absolutely love shaking these tambourines! Lots of fun for mum and dad, too. Just put on some groovy music and start banging those tambourines to the beat of the music. Music is a huge part of life in every country and culture and it is so wonderful for a child's development. Music is Read more

Toy Box: Eco-Friendly Musical Toys


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Eco Friendly Musical Toys

It's becoming easier than ever to turn your little drummer boy into an Eco-friendly musician with all of the wooden instruments currently on the market. Revving up to celebrate Earth Day, we noticed that there are several toy manufacturers taking the lead in creating products for a variety of skill levels. Plan Toys, the makers of this great percussion set that encourages lil ones to Read more

Mamma Mia! Invites Families to Sing it!


Updated 08/30/08 1:27 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Mamma Mia! Invites Families to Sing it!

If you have a family that thinks that life's a musical, there's a fabulous and kid-friendly activity that will have you all straining your vocal cords. Take them to the limits and let the kids go wild at the Mamma Mia!: The Sing-Along Edition, which opens in select theaters today. This special version of the movie lists the lyrics to each musical number on screen. And, there's no need to keep Read more

Eat Your Heart Out, Andrew Lloyd Webber!


Updated 07/12/08 8:06 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Wedding Speech Turns Into a Musical Production

You know the scene in My Best Friend's Wedding when the dude pretending to be with Julia Roberts breaks into song while smack in the middle of a speech, and as Hollywood would have it, the whole table joins in? The peeps below made the scene a little less Hollywood and a little more Broadway. They had a fantastic performance, but I wanna know how everyone in attendance at this wedding (even the Read more

The Food Court Musical


Updated 03/11/08 3:12 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Improv Everywhere Stages a Food Court Musical

Improv Everywhere is known for busting out comedic performances in unlikely locations, so they staged a musical — in a shopping mall food court. It all started with the Hot Dog on a Stick girl crying over spilled lemonade and ended with the whole food court triumphantly singing about napkin shortage. Hungry patrons, clueless that the joke was on them, didn't know whether to laugh or cry. If you Read more

Which TV Show Will Announce a Musical Next?


Updated 07/10/07 3:37 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 20 comments

Which TV Show Will Announce a Musical Next?

Apparently, musical episodes of TV shows are the new black. I told you a while back that "Ugly Betty" was mulling a musical episode, and now, according to Variety, "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry is thinking about getting Wisteria Lane to sing and dance, too. If one more show breaks into song, I'll be ready to declare this a full-out trend. So, which show would you bet will be Read more

Would You Watch a Musical "Ugly Betty"?


Updated 05/08/07 10:04 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 13 comments

Would You Watch a Musical "Ugly Betty"?

First "Buffy" did a musical episode, then "Scrubs," now ... "Ugly Betty"? The show's cast and crew said this week that a singing, dancing "Betty" is in the works. Cast members have been talking about doing a musical on the show's podcast for a while now, but I always assumed it was a joke. Earlier this week, though, star America Ferrera told an audience at the Academy of Television Arts & Read more