Jude Law's 'Hamlet' goes from red to black - Yahoo! News
NEW YORK – Jude Law and his fellow cast mates in Broadway's production of "Hamlet" have no reason to be melancholy: They are an official hit. Producers of the Shakespeare classic now playing at the Broadhurst Theatre said Wednesday they've recouped the show's $2.5 million costs in less than three months . Says producer Arielle Tepper Madover: "It's heartening to see that Shakespeare can be a commercial success on Broadway, as well as seeing so many young audience members at the Broadhurst...

Cheryl Burke Starring In Chicago?!: PHOTO
Guess the Great White Way is no longer discriminating! Dancing with the Stars ' Cheryl Burke is in negotiations to star as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago . And supposedly she can sing! "People don't see her as a singer," said a source, "but she trained for her audition with one of the top vocal coaches in L.A." She could probably do it once, but eight shows a week?! But, it's not about that anyway! "She's excited about the prospect of spending the holidays in New York,"...

Under $100 G by GUESS Black Jackets: PHOTO
Genuine leather jackets are nice to have and invest in but sometimes it’s also ok to go faux leather or what the Fashion industry call, “pleather”. They are more affordable and you’re also helping the eco lifestyle. G by GUESS have a few pleather black jackets that are stylish, functional and under $100 each. This is a Broadway Hooded Jacket that’s only $99.50 . It’s a combination of a comfortable hoodie and a jacket. It also features rib knit waist and hem....

Sienna stands by Slinky: PHOTO
That was fast! Just days after Sienna Miller reportedly gave DJ Slinky Wizard the kiss-off, the PDA-friendly couple was shopping for vintage (but never worn) underwear in SoHo. Our spies caught the Broadway beauty and the Brit disc-spinner (real name, George Barker) snapping up the old-style undies, a "Heart Print" crop top and other items at Only Hearts on Mott Street yesterday. "They seemed very much a couple," said our snitch. "George was talking about how he was excited about their plans for...

Penny Marshall's Hospital Stay Explained: PHOTO
ET has the latest... Despite tabloid reports that she is suffering from a Brain tumor, ET has learned that Penny Marshall is doing "fine" after spending a short time in a New York Hospital.

'About' to run on Broadway
Popular crooner Michael Feinstein has locked down dates for his return to Broadway in "All About Me," which will begin previews March 13 at an unannounced Shubert theater, with opening night set for March 30. Produced by Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel, the show will feature Feinstein, one of the premier contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, performing standards and new songs, backed by a small orchestra. Feinstein's previous Broadway concert engagements have included...

Catherine Zeta Jones: Broadway Beauty
Getting an early start to the day, Catherine Zeta Jones was spotted heading to rehearsal practice for her new Broadway gig in New York City on Wednesday (November 4). The 40-year-old “Entrapment” actress looked quite stylish as she took her chauffeured ride to the theater, hopping out and heading inside to get started on the day’s workload. As for her Broadway show, “A Little Night Music” was first seen on Broadway back in 1973, and Trevor Nunn is directing the...

Memphis Star Heads to the Chatterbox Nov. 5
Montego Glover, who co-stars in the new musical Memphis, will sit down for a chat with host Seth Rudetsky at the Nov. 5 edition of Seth's Broadway Chatterbox.

Actors Fund Performance of A Steady Rain Plays Nov. 8
An Actors Fund Special Performance of the Broadway production of A Steady Rain will be held 7 PM Nov. 8 at the Schoenfeld Theatre.

-New York Post' Readers Express Sympathy for Cab-Booted Gays: “Walk Next Time, Future AIDS Victims”: PHOTO
'New York Post' Readers Express Sympathy for Cab-Booted Gays: "Walk Next Time, Future AIDS Victims" Two dudes were kicked out of a cab by Stuy Town for hugging. (Who hugs in a cab? Whatever!) The New York Post is on the story, thank God, because their commenters have quite a bit to add . Other notable comments, besides those above: "The solution for gays is to simply avoid getting into cabs driven by Muslims, something I do anyway because I don't want a percentage of...

Cheryl Burke “Chicago” Broadway Debut (Roxie Hart): PHOTO
Burke, Broadway-bound? PEOPLE sure thinks so! Former Dancing with the Stars champion Cheryl Burke is in discussion to make her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning musical Chicago this winter. “It's always been a dream of Cheryl's to perform on Broadway,” a theater tipster told PEOPLE on Wednesday. Cheryl, who is up for the lead role of Roxie Hart in the long-running production, would appear in a limited engagement while DWTS is in the off-season. “She's excited to show off her other...

Bulgarian girl, Kordeza Zhelyazkova, 11, gives birth to her daughter... on her wedding day: PHOTO
Kordeza - who fell pregnant within two weeks of her 11th birthday - spent the night in Hospital with her child and then headed back to church for her wedding with 19-year-old Jeliazko Dimitrov.

Comic - Con Founder Sheldon -Shel' Dorf Dead At Age 76 (Photo)
Founder of Comic-Con , Sheldon ‘Shel’ Dorf , has died at the age of 76 in

NYT: GOP Is Ripping Itself Apart & Off-Year Elections Don't Matter (Unless Dems Win): PHOTO
The G.O.P. had two big victories yesterday in off-year Elections, winning the race for Governor in New Jersey and Virginia for the first time since 1997. The New York Times's coverage was dominated by three themes used to explain away the success of Republicans: The Republicans won by appearing moderate. The congressional race in upstate New York revealed deep divisions within the G.O.P. These off-year Elections don't mean much anyway (except when Democrats win). 1) Republicans Won by...

ABC's Stephanopoulos Spins NY 23 as a -Big Loss' for Sarah Palin, Hits GOP -Civil War': PHOTO
Former Democratic aide turned journalist George Stephanopoulos appeared on Wednesday's Good Morning America to spin the loss of a Conservative Party congressional candidate in New York as a " big loss for Sarah Palin. " He enthused, " A big win for the Democrats who poured it on in the final days especially Vice President Biden who came in the final day. " Stephanopoulos seemed much more animated in discussing the New York race than he did the Republican gubernatorial...

Huff: 'Mad Men' star Elisabeth Moss gets some 'Mercy' on NBC: PHOTO
Being on a hit show like "Mad Men" has paid off for Elisabeth Moss - who's doing a one-off on NBC's new Hospital drama, "Mercy" - in a big way.

Founder of San Diego Comic-Con dies at 76 (AP)
San Diego – Sheldon Dorf, who founded the world famous Comic-Con International comic book convention , has died. He was 76. A longtime friend, Greg Koudoulian, says the Ocean Beach resident died at a San Diego Hospital on Tuesday from kidney failure . He had Diabetes and had been hospitalized for about a year. Dorf, a freelance artist and comic strip letterer, founded Comic-Con in San Diego in 1970 after moving from Detroit. Today, the convention draws 125,000 fans a year and is a major...

Lady Gaga's Red Carpet Look Kills… Literally!: PHOTO
In a sad but somehow odd Red Carpet event, a photag kicked the bucket after snapping the Poker Face crooner Lady GaGa ’s picture! That is the actual outfit she was wearing when photographer AJ Sokalner suffered a massive Heart Attack .

Woody vs. Marty: Who'd You Rather?!: PHOTO
Acclaimed directors Woody Allen , 73, and Martin Scorsese , 66, kibitzed at the same event in NYC on Tuesday. Question is ... See Also

Exclusive: James Franco heads to -30 Rock': PHOTO
Ready for the latest twist in the incredibly wild and unpredictable career of one James Franco? Sources confirm to me exclusively that the Spider-Man / Milk actor will follow up his upcoming arc on General Hospital with a guest appearance on 30 Rock . NBC declined to comment, but a Rock -solid insider tells me that Franco (playing himself) will be involved in a faux romance with Jane Krakowski’s Jenna

Hugh Jackman -- Hands-On Dad: PHOTO
In the middle of his latest stint on Broadway, Aussie hunk Hugh Jackman has really adjusted to life in NYC. The 41-year-old strolled through a park with wife Deborra-Lee and daughter Ava in Manhattan on Monday. Check yourself, before you wreck yourself. More Hugh Jackman

Jude Law: Only Make Believe: PHOTO
Jude Law comes to support the Only Make Believe 10th Anniversary after party at Sardi’s on Monday (November 2) in New York City. The 36-year-old actor posed with the founder for Only Make Believe , a non-profit organization that creates and performs interactive theater for children in Hospitals and care facilities. A rep for Jude shot down recent rumors that he and Sienna Miller have rekindled their romance now that they’re both in the Big Apple to perform on Broadway. “ Jude...

Cramer's 'Stop Trading!': Baseball Bulls
NEW YORK ( TheStreet ) -- According to Richard Peterson, the S&P director of markets, credit and risk strategies, the average S&P return in a year following a seven-game World Series is 8%. If the Yankees win tonight, however, after only six games, that indicates a potential return of more than 10% next year.

James Franco: 30 Rock's Newest Star!: PHOTO
James Franco is set to make a a guest appearance as himself on NBC’s critically-acclaimed show 30 Rock . The 31-year-old actor will be involved in a faux romance with Jenna ( Jane Krakowski , inset). Creator/producer/star Tina Fey told EW , ”[Jenna gets] into a high-profile relationship with a movie star that is arranged by their agents.” James is currently in L.A. shooting his first few episodes for ABC Soap Opera General Hospital . He’ll return back to the Big Apple later...

Matt Lucas - Mourning Lucas Visits Ill Pal John: PHOTO
Grieving comic Matt Lucas has made a rare public outing following the Suicide of his ex-husband - to visit ailing pal SIR Elton John in Hospital. The Little Britain star was left devastated by the death of his former partner Kevin McGee, who was found hanged in his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October (09). Lucas immediately pulled out of his West End run in play Prick Up Your Ears to mourn his loss, and has hardly left the privacy of his London home since. But on Tuesday (03Nov09) the...