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Monday, May 25, 2015

Four Actors Bite into 'Shark Night 3-D' by Borys Kit

David Ellis, who directed "Snakes on a Plane" and two installments of the "Final Destination" movies, and producer Mike Fleiss are assembling their cast for the horror pic "Shark Night 3-D."

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM

Megan Fox Joins Jennifer Westfeldt Film 'Friends With Kids' by Borys Kit

Megan Fox is joining "Friends With Kids." Jennifer Westfeldt, who wrote the script, will star in as well as produce the ensemble comedy with her partner Jon Hamm.

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM

Denis Leary to Join Spider-Man Reboot by Borys Kit

Denis Leary is negotiations to play the father of Emma Stone in Columbia's new Spider-Man movie.

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM

Clint Eastwood to Direct 'A Star Is Born' Remake With Beyonce to Star by Borys Kit

Clint Eastwood is in early negotiations to direct the long-gestating remake of "A Star Is Born" for Warner Bros.

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM

Tom Cruise Closing a Deal to Co-Star in 'Rock of Ages' by Borys Kit

The actor will play Jaxx, who sings Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive" in the theater production from which the film is adapted.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:58PM

Tom Cruise Closing Deal to Co-Star in 'Rock of Ages' by Borys Kit

The actor will play Jaxx, who sings Bon Jovi's 'Wanted Dead or Alive' in the theater production from which the film is adapted.

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

CBS Films Bringing Musical '13' to Big Screen by Borys Kit

Bert V. Royal, who wrote the Emma Stone vehicle Easy A, is writing the script for the adaptationread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:07PM
Thursday, October 10, 2013

Broadway Director Alex Timbers Boarding Universal's 'Rosaline' (Exclusive) by Borys Kit

Shawn Levy is producing the revisionist take on "Romeo and Juliet."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:19PM
Tuesday, August 27, 2013

'Jersey Boys' Broadway Actress to Reprise Role in Movie (Exclusive) by Borys Kit

Clint Eastwood is directing the Warner Bros. adaptation of the Tony-winning musical. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:14PM
Friday, June 21, 2013

Tony-Winning Stage Actor Joins Sean Penn in 'Gunman' (Exclusive) by Borys Kit

Mark Rylance joins a cast that includes Javier Bardem and Idris Elba. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:55PM
Thursday, August 23, 2012

Sony Pictures Signs First-Look Deal with Scott Sanders Theatrical Productions by Borys Kit

The goal of the deal is to bring the studio's films to the stage. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:49PM
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Aaron Sorkin to Write 'Steve Jobs' Movie for Sony by Borys Kit

Scott Rudin, Mark Gordon and Guymon Casady are producing the biopic about the polarizing Apple co-founder.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:52AM
Friday, May 4, 2012

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Developing 'Little Shop of Horrors' as Acting Vehicle by Borys Kit

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the playwright behind Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," is coming on board to write the script.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:02AM
Friday, April 27, 2012

'Mormon's' Josh Gad in Talks to Play Steve Wozniak in Steve Jobs Movie by Borys Kit

Josh Gad, best known for his starring role in the Tony-winning musical “The Book of Mormon,” is in talks to portray Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in "Jobs."

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:04PM
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

'Les Miserables' Movie Casts Aaron Tveit as Rebellion Leader by Borys Kit

The actor, known for his work Broadway's "Next to Normal" and "Catch Me If You Can," has signed a deal to join the cast of Universal and Working Title's big-screen adaptation of the classic…

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:31AM
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

'Book of Mormon' Co-Director in Talks to Helm 'Austin Powers' Musical by Borys Kit

Mike Myers will write the story for the stage production, which will act as a prequel to the movies.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:56AM
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

'Rock of Ages' Movie Casts Will Forte as New Character by Borys Kit

"Saturday Night Live" actor Will Forte is joining the all-star cast of "Rock of Ages," New Line's adaptation of the Broadway musical being directed by Adam Shankman.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:12AM
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Hugh Jackman in Talks to Star in 'Les Miz' Adaptation by Borys Kit

Hugh Jackman is in talks to star Universal and Working Title's big-screen musical adaptation of "Les Miserables," to be directed by "The King's Speech" helmer Tom Hooper.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:03AM
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

'Rock of Ages' Casts Lead: Mexican Singer-Actor Diego Boneta by Borys Kit

Mexican singer and actor Diego Boneta has nabbed the lead role in "Rock of Ages," New Line and director Adam Shankman's adaptation of the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:15AM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
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