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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker Bringing ‘Plaza Suite’ to London’s West End (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker are checking in across the pond. The two actors (a real-life married couple) are bringing their relationship comedy “Plaza Suite” to London fol…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00AM
Monday, June 5, 2023

Matthew López on ‘Some Like It Hot,’ Remaking ‘The Bodyguard’ and Directing the Gay Rom-Com ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ by Brent Lang

As Matthew López prepared for the London debut of “The Inheritance,” his epic drama about the AIDS epidemic and its painful aftershocks, he was simultaneously outlining a first draft of…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:39AM
Sunday, June 4, 2023

How a Text Exchange Between Jeremy O. Harris and Rachel Brosnahan Led to the Broadway Transfer of ‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window’ by Brent Lang

When I reach Jeremy O. Harris, he’s about to be whisked upstate to celebrate his birthday. And this one is hitting a little harder than others, and not just because, like all birthdays, it…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:07AM
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Liev Schreiber, Tyne Daly Starring in Broadway Revival of ‘Doubt: A Parable’ by Brent Lang

No-holds-barred psychological warfare is about to break out as “Doubt: A Parable” returns to Broadway. Two theatrical heavyweights, Tyne Daly and Liev Schreiber, will try to put their o…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM
Friday, May 12, 2023

Jeremy Strong Returning to Broadway in ‘An Enemy of the People’ by Brent Lang

Having explored the darker side of corporate amorality and greed in “Succession,” Jeremy Strong will delve into a more small town version of corruption. The Emmy winner is set to star in…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Sunday, April 30, 2023

The Costumes of ‘Bob Fosse’s Dancin”: How Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung Evoked the Choreographer’s Legacy With a Modern Touch by Brent Lang

When it came time to create the more than 200 mini-skirts, sequined dresses, elegant suits and other outfits that the cast of “Bob Fosse’s Dancin'” hoofs it in, costume designers Reid …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:58PM
Wednesday, April 5, 2023

‘A Little Life’ Review: Ivo Van Hove’s Production of Hanya Yanagihara’s Novel Is More Admirable Than Moving by Brent Lang

The alacrity with which the entire audience leapt to its collective feet the second that Ivo van Hove’s production of the trauma-filled “A Little Life” ended tells us two things. First…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:59PM

Carmelo Anthony, Asani Swann Join Musical ‘The Harder They Come’ as Executive Producers (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Carmelo Anthony has come on as an executive producer of “The Harder They Come,” a new stage musical that is about to finish a sold-out run at New York’s Public Theater. In addition, An…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:21PM

‘Shucked’ Review: Cornpone Musical is the Surprise Delight of the Broadway Season by Brent Lang

Some Broadway wags might have scoffed at the idea of a cornpone musical comedy and its punny promotions. But with its exuberance, heart and non-stop yucks, “Shucked” is the surprise deli…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:06AM
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Susan Cain’s Bestseller ‘Bittersweet’ Getting Adapted for Stage (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Susan Cain’s “Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole” has been optioned for the stage by Bated Breath Theatre Company. The author will help adapt her bestselling book, which…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:42PM
Monday, March 27, 2023

‘In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot’ by Sarah Mantell Wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize by Brent Lang

Sarah Mantell has been awarded the 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for their play “In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot.” The prestigious honor has been awarded annually since 1978, and …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:45PM
Thursday, March 2, 2023

Michael P. O’Leary Named CEO and President of National Association of Theatre Owners by Brent Lang

Michael P. O’Leary, an executive who has straddled the worlds of government, lobbying and media, has been named as president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners. He will …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:43PM
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

‘Almost Famous’ Star Casey Likes Cast as Marty McFly in ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ by Brent Lang

Casey Likes has been cast as Marty McFly in “Back to the Future: The Musical,” which is coming to Broadway this spring. He joins the previously announced Tony Award winner Roger Bart, wh…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:19AM
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

TeatroFest NYC 2023, Citywide Celebration of Latin Drama, Dance and Music, to Take Place This Spring (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

The Alliance of Teatros Latinos NY has announced that TeatroFest NYC 2023, a citywide festival of live drama, dance, music and conversations with Latin artists, will take place this spring. …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

‘Hamilton’ Star Leslie Odom Jr. Returning to Broadway in Revival of Ossie Davis‘ ’Purlie Victorious’ by Brent Lang

Leslie Odom Jr. will return to Broadway for the first time since dazzling theater fans with his electrifying turn as Aaron Burr in “Hamilton.” The Tony Award winner will appear in a new …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:30AM
Friday, January 13, 2023

Maude Apatow Making New York Stage Debut in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Maude Apatow will make her New York stage debut as Audrey in the Off-Broadway revival of “Little Shop of Horrors.” She will appear in the musical from Feb. 7 through April 2, 2023. Apato…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM
Monday, December 19, 2022

‘Almost Famous’ Ending Broadway Run by Brent Lang

“Almost Famous,” the film-to-stage adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical look at his early years in rock journalism, will finish its Broadway run on Jan. 8, 2023. It’s …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:24PM
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Tony Awards Moving to United Palace, Reveal Key Dates and Eligibility Requirements by Brent Lang

The 76th Tony Awards will shake things up by moving the celebration of all things Broadway uptown to Washington Heights. For the first time in its history, theater’s biggest night will unf…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM
Thursday, October 13, 2022

Married to Their Work: Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson on Bringing ‘The Piano Lesson’ Back to Broadway by Brent Lang

Samuel L. Jackson had his marching orders. So when actor John David Washington approached him for tips about playing Boy Willie, a role Jackson originated in the 1987 production of August Wi…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:22PM
Monday, October 10, 2022

John Fithian Retiring as Head of National Association of Theatre Owners by Brent Lang

John Fithian, the top lobbyist for the exhibition industry, will retire as the CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners on May 1, 2023. The group said it has already begun a search …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:12PM
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

‘The Music Man’ to End Broadway Run in January as Hugh Jackman Departs by Brent Lang

It turns out Hugh Jackman is irreplaceable. “The Music Man” will end its run on Jan. 1, 2023 as the Tony-winning star of stage and screen finishes his lengthy commitment to the hot-selli…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:13AM
Thursday, August 18, 2022

‘Take Me Out’ Returning to Broadway in October With Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson by Brent Lang

“Take Me Out,” the Tony Award winning best revival of a play, will make a rare return engagement on Broadway after taking its final curtain call in June. The comedic drama about a star b…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM
Friday, August 12, 2022

Ann Morrison Revisits ‘Merrily We Roll Along,’ A Notorious Sondheim Flop That Redeemed Itself by Brent Lang

Like the sharp-witted, no-filter Mary Flynn, the role she created in Broadway’s “Merrily We Roll Along,” Ann Morrison doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths. “Good truth is unc…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:24PM

‘Into the Woods Unveils New Cast for Broadway Extension (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

“Into the Woods,” the acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical, will extend performances through Oct. 16 with a largely…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:00AM
Monday, July 25, 2022

Heidi Blickenstaff Starring in National Tour of ‘Jagged Little Pill’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Heidi Blickenstaff will star in the North American tour of the Tony and Grammy award-winning musical “Jagged Little Pill,” reprising her role as Mary Jane Healy when the show premieres t…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM
Sunday, July 17, 2022

Billy Crystal’s ‘Mr. Saturday Night’ Ending Broadway Run in September by Brent Lang

“Mr. Saturday Night” will wrap up its Broadway run on Sept. 4. Producers behind the show announced the news on Sunday. The show will have played 28 previews and 116 performances when it …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:00PM
Monday, July 11, 2022

‘Paradise Square’ Closing on Broadway July 17, Citing Soft Ticket Sales by Brent Lang

“Paradise Square,” a Tony Award-winning musical set in Civil War-era New York City, will close on July 17, citing soft ticket sales. The show’s producers say that the closing will take…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:45AM
Sunday, July 10, 2022

‘Into the Woods’ Review: Sensational Revival Shines Spotlight on Sondheim by Brent Lang

Fairy tales have always been a strange and unlikely source of comfort. Children are orphaned, cruelty is king, and happy endings lead to perpetual disappointment with real life. Stephen Sond…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:30PM

Beanie Feldstein Leaving Broadway Revival of ‘Funny Girl’ Early, Citing Change in ‘Direction’ by Brent Lang

Beanie Feldstein will leave the Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” on July 31, roughly two months before she was slated to depart the production. In a statement on Instagram, Feldstein att…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:57PM
Thursday, June 30, 2022

‘Plaza Suite’ With Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick Ranks as Third-Highest Grossing Play Revival by Brent Lang

“Plaza Suite,” the hot-ticket Neil Simon revival that stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, has been a box office juggernaut since debuting last spring. The show has become t…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:33PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Corey Hawkins, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to Star in Broadway Revival of Suzan-Lori Parks’ ‘Topdog/Underdog’ by Brent Lang

“Topdog/Underdog” will return to Broadway this fall with Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II appearing in the two lead roles. The revival is timed to the 20th anniversary of Suzan-Lo…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:30PM