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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

The Who pan 'karaoke sequel' to their 1979 film, 'Quadrophenia' by Ethan Sacks

The members of The Who are angry enough to smash guitars over a sequel to the 1979 film musical, "Quadrophenia."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:24PM
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Larry David: ‘Hamilton’ aided by whites wanting liberal cred by Ethan Sacks

"Hamilton” may be making history on Broadway, but Larry David, for one, is curbing his enthusiasm.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:55PM
Thursday, January 14, 2016

Adam Lambert cast in Fox’s ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ by Ethan Sacks

It’s casting that’s so good, it’s scary.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:40PM
Wednesday, August 5, 2015

'The Wiz Live!' producers cast unknown as Dorothy by Ethan Sacks

The Yellow Brick Road apparently runs through New Jersey.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:47PM
Wednesday, July 8, 2015

James Bond musical foiled by rights issue? by Ethan Sacks

Theater fans shouldn't get shaken or stirred just yet.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:29PM
Saturday, May 30, 2015

Pacino hailed for exiting play over writer's Nazi past by Ethan Sacks

Al Pacino cast himself as a hero after dropping out of a play in Copenhagen over the writer's legacy as a Nazi sympathizer.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:12AM
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Jackman cancels Turkish shows because of vocal hemorrhage by Ethan Sacks

Hugh Jackman is canceling the rest of his planned four-show stint in Turkey because of a vocal hemorrhage.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:31PM
Thursday, February 26, 2015

Watch: ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ as metal anthem by Ethan Sacks

Who knew Mary Poppins could be so metal?

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:00PM
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

'Cabaret' actor Joel Grey, 82, comes out as gay man by Ethan Sacks

Broadway legend Joel Grey no longer has to act a part he's played off stage all this life.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:20PM
Monday, December 22, 2014

'The Interview' to be staged - sort of - at NYC theater by Ethan Sacks

There may be at least one place where patrons can catch "The Interview" over the weekend — on stage at a city theater.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:13PM
Tuesday, October 21, 2014

'Orphan Black' star to make NYC stage debut by Ethan Sacks

If she can make it here, she really can make it anywhere. Actress Tatiana Maslany, star of BBC America’s “Orphan Black” is heading to the New York stage .

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:15PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Toronto mayor Rob Ford is subject of new musical by Ethan Sacks

It’s a rare high note for embattled Toronto mayor Rob Ford — the recovering drug-addicted politician’s foibles inspired a new musical in his home city.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:50PM
Thursday, May 29, 2014

'Avatar' live stage show in the works from Cirque du Soleil by Ethan Sacks

Now that’s an immersive 3-D experience. “Avatar” director James Cameron is teaming up with Cirque du Soleil for a live stage show inspired by the 2009 sci-fi blockbuster.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:15PM
Friday, May 16, 2014

Monty Python co-founder calls reunion 'depressing' and a 'sell out' by Ethan Sacks

It’s no laughing matter to him. Monty Python co-founder Terry Gilliam slammed his own involvement in the comedy troupe’s eagerly-awaited summer reunion as “a sell out.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:34PM
Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Hugh Jackman departs from Broadway's 'Houdini' by Ethan Sacks

Hugh Jackman is the latest high profile name to escape from the Broadway production of "Houdini."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:39PM
Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Gene Simmons: I was offered role in 'Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark' by Ethan Sacks

Gene Simmons set tongues wagging Wednesday when he tweeted that he was offered the chance to make his Broadway debut as Spider-Man’s arch-nemesis.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:18PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Webber eyes 'School of Rock' for stage by Ethan Sacks

'Cats' and 'Phantom of the Opera' composer acquired rights to 2003 movie starring Jack Black with eye to bringing it to stage

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:26PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Shia LaBeouf posts damaging emails to burn Alec Baldwin by Joe Dziemianowicz and Ethan Sacks

Shia LaBeouf may have exited stage left abruptly from what was supposed to be his Broadway debut - but the mercurial actor can't seem to leave the drama behind.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:26PM
Sunday, October 21, 2012

Tom Hanks 'Lucky' to be playing Daily News columnist by Ethan Sacks

The Oscar Winner hadn’t planned on a detour from Hollywood to the Great White Way - until he read good friend Nora Ephron’s play about Daily News columnist Michael McAlary.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM
Wednesday, October 3, 2012

'Grease' stars Travolta, Newton-John reunite for Xmas by Ethan Sacks

It’s the one that we want gift-wrapped for the holidays. “Grease” co-stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John are collaborating on a new holiday-themed album, “This Christmas.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:23PM
Thursday, July 19, 2012

Katie Holmes lands first post-split role in Broadway play by Ethan Sacks

It didn't take long for the newly single Katie Holmes to land her first post-split gig. The 33-year-old actress is returning to Broadway to star in "Dead Accounts," a comedy by Pulitzer Pri…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:26PM
Monday, June 11, 2012

‘Gilligan’s Island’ musical in works  by Ethan Sacks

Will television’s most famous ill-fated three-hour tour make for a good 21/2-hour Broadway musical? Producer Dianne Fraser acquired stage rights to “Gilligan's Island: The Music…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:09PM
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

‘Into the Woods’ movie in the works, directed by Rob Marshall  by Joe Dziemianowicz and Ethan Sacks

It's been a fairy tale come true for fans of “Into the Woods.” “Chicago” director Rob Marshall is bringing the popular 1987 Broadway musical created by Stephen Sondheim and …

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:14PM
Monday, December 19, 2011

Daniel Radcliffe  to host ‘SNL’  by Ethan Sacks

How will 'Saturday Night Live' top season-high ratings for last weekend’s triumphant return of former cast-ember Jimmy Fallon? Have Harry Potter himself apparate in to guest host…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:32PM

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