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Broadway's Final 'Mary Poppins' Steffanie Leigh On Lessons Learned

Leigh chatted with us about the lessons she's learned, what it's like following Julie Andrews, and the things she will—and will not—miss.

Why J.J. Abrams Is The Perfect Director for 'Star Wars' (Slideshow)

Since George Lucas sold his million-dollar baby Lucasfilm, including the “Star Wars” legacy, to Walt Disney Co., fans have feared that the force would be tainted. Luckily, director, producer, and “Star Wars” fan boy J.J. Abrams will be directing the next film—“Star Wars: Episode VII."

Unhappily Ever After in 'Escape From Tomorrow'

Shot without permission in Disneyland and Disneyworld, Randy Moore’s surreal drama about one father’s descent into madness is bound to stir up some litigation from Disney. Actor Roy Abramsohn spoke to Backstage about the film—and how he’s prepared for his performance to be lost in legal ...

4 Things You Didn't Know About Star Wars Casting (Slideshow)

Here’s a look back at four things you didn’t know about casting decisions for past “Star Wars” installments.

Disney Star Kelli Berglund on Dancing and Barbies

Kelli Berglund thought dancing was her sole passion until the acting bug bit her at age ten. Now starring as bionic teenager Bree on the Disney XD show “Lab Rats,” Berglund has established herself as an actor.

Sony Makes Deal to Bring Studio's Movies to Broadway

Sony Pictures inks a new deal to bring its movies, like "Tootsie," to the stage. Can the film industry giant match its own critical and commercial success on Broadway?

Disney Star Sierra McCormick is Super Smart on 'A.N.T. Farm'

Sierra McCormick created the role of prodigy student Olive Doyle on the show A.N.T. Farm when she was in eighth grade. Now fifteen, McCormick has made the role her own, and has made nerds a little cooler.