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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Brooke Shields to direct 'Chicago' at Hollywood Bowl by Jamie Wetherbe

Actress Brooke Shields this summer will make her first move from stage to director’s chair for the Hollywood Bowl’s production of “Chicago.”

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:47PM

Nathan Lane in 'The Nance' on Broadway: What did the critics think? by Jamie Wetherbe

“The Nance,” a new play that deals in sexual identity on and offstage, opened Monday at the Lyceum Theater.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:03AM
Monday, April 15, 2013

Talk-show host Wendy Williams to star in 'Chicago' on Broadway by Jamie Wetherbe

How you doin', Broadway? Daytime talk-show host Wendy Williams announced Monday that she’ll join the cast of the Tony-winning revival of "Chicago.”

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:00PM
Friday, April 12, 2013

'Matilda: The Musical' on Broadway: What did the critics think? by Jamie Wetherbe

“Matilda: The Musical,” the stage incarnation of Roald Dahl’s famed storybook, made its Broadway debut Thursday at the Shubert Theatre.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:23AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Curtain to close early for Broadway's 'Hands on a Hardbody' by Jamie Wetherbe

“Hands on a Hardbody,” the new musical about cash-strapped Texans competing for a truck, couldn’t pick up speed on Broadway.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00AM
Monday, April 8, 2013

Andrew Lloyd Webber to stage Jack Black's 'School of Rock' by Jamie Wetherbe

Comedic actor Jack Black and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber could soon have a bond. The seven-time Tony winner said he'd like to bring Black's comedy "School of Rock" to the stage.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:27PM
Friday, April 5, 2013

Cyndi Lauper's 'Kinky Boots' on Broadway: What did critics think? by Jamie Wetherbe

“Kinky Boots,” a new Broadway musical about a sole-saving drag queen, high-stepped Thursday night into the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Andrew Lippa to star in world premiere of 'I Am Harvey Milk' by Jamie Wetherbe

"I Am Harvey Milk," a new oratorio from Tony and Grammy nominee Andrew Lippa, will make its world premiere in June at the Nourse Auditorium in San Francisco as part of the San Francisco Gay …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:10AM

Tom Hanks in 'Lucky Guy' on Broadway: What did the critics think? by Jamie Wetherbe

A much-anticipated first and last happened Monday night when Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut in Nora Ephron’s final play, "Lucky Guy," at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:03AM
Monday, April 1, 2013

Orlando Bloom to make Broadway debut in 'Romeo and Juliet' by Jamie Wetherbe

Orlando Bloom and Tony nominee Condola Rashad will star in a Broadway production of “Romeo and Juliet” that transports Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers to modern times wit…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:25PM
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Shia LaBeouf has a front-row seat to the Broadway show he left by Jamie Wetherbe

Actor Shia LaBeouf, who exited the Broadway play “Orphans” under unusual (and tweetable) circumstances, turned up in the front row Tuesday night for the show’s first previe…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:20PM
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

'Book of Mormon' breaks box office records, again by Jamie Wetherbe

The hit musical "The Book of Mormon," which opened in London’s Prince of Wales Theatre on Thursday night, set a record for the biggest single day of sales in West End and Broadway hist…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00AM
Friday, March 22, 2013

'Hands on a Hardbody' on Broadway: What did the critics think? by Jamie Wetherbe

“Hands on a Hardbody,” a musical about cash-strapped Texans competing for a shiny new pickup truck, pulled into Broadway on Thursday at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:21AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Love Never Dies' to return to London stage by Jamie Wetherbe

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "Love Never Dies," the sequel to his megahit "The Phantom of the Opera," will return to the London stage.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:02AM
Friday, March 8, 2013

Holland Taylor's 'Ann' on Broadway: What did the critics think? by Jamie Wetherbe

Actress Holland Taylor's portrayal of Ann Richards, the brassy blue governor of the red state of Texas, made its Broadway debut Thursday at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:18PM
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Friday, August 24, 2012

Sony will take on Broadway; first up: a musical 'Tootsie' by Jamie Wetherbe

Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced it has signed a five-year deal with Tony-winning Broadway producer Scott Sanders to adapt the studio's films for the stage.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:00PM
Thursday, August 23, 2012

Tony winner David Henry Hwang wins $200,000 playwriting prize by Jamie Wetherbe

David Henry Hwang has received the $200,000 Steinberg Award for playwriting, the largest monetary prize in American theater.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:30AM
Friday, August 17, 2012

Blogger off-Broadway: Perez Hilton joins cast of 'NEWSical' by Jamie Wetherbe

Gossip columnist Perez Hilton is making his New York stage debut, joining the cast of the off-Broadway musical "NEWSical the Musical: End of the World Edition" for a four-week run starting n…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:42PM

Dermot Mulroney, Julia Roberts set for 'August: Osage County' film by Jamie Wetherbe

Dermot Mulroney is joining the cast of A-list stage and screen stars for the film adaption of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play "August: Osage County."

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00AM

Bradley Cooper to return to Broadway as 'The Elephant Man'? by Jamie Wetherbe

Bradley Cooper could go against type for a Broadway revival of "The Elephant Man."

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00AM
Friday, August 10, 2012

'Elf' musical will return to Broadway for the holidays by Jamie Wetherbe

The musical based on the popular Will Ferrell movie "Elf" will return to Broadway for another yuletide season. Producers announced that the show is set to open Nov. 9 at the Al Hirschfeld Th…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:33PM
Saturday, August 4, 2012

Manson followers the subject of a new musical by Jamie Wetherbe

The Manson murders have been the subject of countless books, films, documentaries and television shows since the gruesome acts occurred in the summer of 1969. And now the events leading to t…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:30AM
Friday, August 3, 2012

Mike Tyson's solo show on Broadway: What did the critics think? by Jamie Wetherbe

Mike Tyson is back in the ring -- this time battling Broadway critics. The former heavyweight champ's one-man confessional, “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth,” opened at the Longacre…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:22PM

New musical 'Diner' takes a new detour on its way to Broadway by Jamie Wetherbe

The new musical "Diner" could have one less stop on its way to Broadway.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:15AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber sets score to new Nintendo Wii video game by Jamie Wetherbe

After a 45-year career writing some of the most successful musicals of all time, Andrew Lloyd Webber is set to make his mark on a perhaps less familiar format.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:18AM
Friday, July 27, 2012

Katie Couric dreams of Broadway, but she's not the only one by Jamie Wetherbe

Katie Couric still has a few to-dos on her bucket list, including singing in a Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:58PM

Henry Winkler, Cheyenne Jackson to play porn stars on Broadway by Jamie Wetherbe

The Fonz is heading back to Broadway -- this time as a porn star.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:10AM
Friday, July 20, 2012

Shelter dog to star as Sandy in Broadway revival of 'Annie' by Jamie Wetherbe

The pup chosen to star as Sandy in the Broadway revival of "Annie" has been announced -- and it's (appropriately) a rags-to-riches story.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:50AM
Friday, July 13, 2012

'Wicked' film a step closer as studio eyes Stephen Daldry to direct by Jamie Wetherbe

Tony winner and Oscar nominee Stephen Daldry is the new front-runner to direct Universal’s screen adaption of the blockbuster musical "Wicked."

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:03AM

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