On January 31 at 8 p.m. on FOX, Glee is doing another tribute episode -- this time honoring the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. "It was kind of intimidating," star Darren Criss says about taking on the songs. "[But] I'm psyched about it."
But rejoice, Gleeks -- you don't have to wait until Tuesday to see one of the performances. Glee released Darren's version of MJ's hit "Wanna Be Startin' Something." Check it out here:
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Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe reopened How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway in New York City last March -- and after wrapping his final show on January 1, passed the reigns to Glee's Darren Criss. And on Tuesday, Jonas Brothers' Nick Jonas will take take over as the show's lead, J. Pierrepont Finch.
Even though Nick has performed sold-out concerts around the globe and performed on stage on Broadway since he was a kid, he admits this role is still a challenge. "I still get nervous at moments," Nick says. "It comes when I least expect it."
WATCH IT: J-14 Video: Nick Jonas Prepares for 'How to Succeed' Role
Nick also says that he spoke to both Daniel and Darren about the role -- and Dan passed along a special message... which is "privileged information" that each person who has played Finch has shared with the next, but is top secret!
Watch Nick Jonas' Final How to Succeed Rehearsal by clicking on the link:
Broadway.com: Behind the Scenes: Nick Jonas in Rehearsal for How to Succeed
What do you think of Nick Jonas taking over Dan Radcliffe's role?
Not only did Daniel Radcliffe wrap up the Harry Potter films this year with the all-time highest grossing movie of the series at a record $381 million, but he is also wrapping up his singing-and-dancing Broadway run with his final show on New Year's Day, January 1, 2012.
READ IT: J-14 Editor Blog: Dan Radcliffe Succeeds on Broadway With Tons of Trying
Fans around the world flew to New York City to see Dan play the window washer-turned-business executive J. Pierrepont Finch eight times a week on Broadway in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. And even though Dan tells J-14 Magazine exclusively that he's not really a good dancer, but that he just learned the moves and nailed it (we beg to differ!), he showed the world that there's a lot more to him than a wand and cloak.
So as a tribute, the fans put together this video to bid Dan, as well as his How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying costar John Larroquette a fond farewell as they head into their final performances.
Glee's Darren Criss takes over the role from Dan starting January 3 -- and then Nick Jonas will follow starting January 24.
Watch Fans Say Farewell to Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying:
What do you think of Daniel Radcliffe's Broadway role?
Name: Darren Criss
Age: 24
Where to see him: Darren plays crooning Warbler Blaine Anderson on the hit TV show Glee and in Glee the 3D Concert Movie, in theaters this weekend!
Why we love him: Not only does he have an adorable smile, great hair, and cool California style, Darren is not afraid to be himself. He's also a big Harry Potter fan and was a writer and performer in the YouTube sensations A Very Potter Musical and A Very Potter Sequel.
He talks about... the craziest thing he has ever done for love: "When I was in eighth grade, I was totally in love with this girl and my best friend conveniently lived next door to her. So I spent the night at my friend's house and wrote a tune [for the girl next door]. The next morning, I went outside and started throwing pinecones at her window. She opened the window and I played this tune, and I'm thinking this is the most crazy romantic thing I've ever done in my life, we're going to run away together and love each other forever and ever. So I finished playing the song, she came down to the door, and we hugged."
Now we want to hear from YOU, J-14ers! Do you think Darren is HOT or NOT? Let us know in the comments below!
By Courtney Walsh
Ever since How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying hit Broadway back in March, Dan Radcliffe has sang, danced, and given top-notch performances every single night.
READ IT: Dan Radcliffe Sings on How to Succeed... Soundtrack
Sadly, the Harry Potter star is on to other projects, and has announced that he will give his final performance as J. Pierrepoint Finch in How to Succeed on January 1, 2012.
Luckily, this doesn't mean the show is closing -- Glee star Darren Criss is set to replace Dan for three weeks, starting January 3. However, that doesn't mean that Darren's Glee character Blaine is getting the boot -- it's reported that Darren will only be missing one to two episodes of the hit show.
What do you think about Darren Criss replacing Dan Radcliffe?
Trouty Mouth is gone! Over the weekend, it was announced that Chord Overstreet will not be returning to Glee as a series regular this fall. "Well its been a good year, too bad it's over. Time for summer and starting fresh," Chord wrote on his Twitter.
The doesn't mean, however, that Chord's character Sam Evans will be completely banned from the halls of McKinley High -- there is a still a chance that he will make a guest appearance from time to time.
But two faces that you will be seeing more of next season? Darren Criss and Harry Shum, Jr.'s -- both stars were signed on officially as series regulars.
The third season of Glee kicks off Tuesday, September 20 at 8 p.m. on FOX.
Are you sad that Chord Overstreet is leaving Glee?
