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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Tuck Everlasting Takes Pre-Broadway Run in Atlanta by Diamond Grant

The world premiere musical Tuck Everlasting will be presented in Atlanta as a part of the Alliance Theatre’s 2014-2015 season. The production will play January 21, 2015 through Febr…

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

FOX’s ‘Romeo & Juliet: The Pop Musical’ : Genius or Disaster? by Diamond Grant

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the classic Shakespearean classic Romeo & Juliet is being revamped into a pop musical that will be entitled Romeo & Juliet: The Pop Musical. Th…

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Audra McDonald Takes On Billie Holiday in Broadway’s ‘Lady Day at Emersons’ by Diamond Grant

Five time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will once again grace the Broadway stage this spring to play Billie Holiday in the musical production Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:18PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Miley Cyrus Plays Tinkerbell in NBC’s ‘Peter Pan’ by Diamond Grant

The rumors that Miley Cyrus will play Tinkerbell in NBC’s Peter Pan are just that, rumors. Pop star Miley Cyrus responded to the speculation that she would play the magical fairy in t…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:59PM
Friday, February 21, 2014

‘Death of a Salesman’ Took Heavy Toll on Philip Seymour Hoffman by Diamond Grant

In lieu of the tragic death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman due to a drug overdose, more light is being shed on the toll his career may have taken on him. Specifically, his role as Willy …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:09PM

‘Bronx Bombers’ Strike Out on Broadway by Diamond Grant

It looks as though Bronx Bombers has reached its third strike because it is out of here. Producers made the announcement that the production would play its final performance March 2. The pro…

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Vanessa Williams Steps Into ‘After Midnight’ On Deck Circle by Diamond Grant

Actress, singer, and former Miss America winner Vanessa Williams has been added to the list of special guest star vocalists in the Broadway musical After Midnight. The announcement came Feb…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:25AM
Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Book of Mormon, Phantom Highlight Dallas 2014-15 Broadway Season by Diamond Grant

The 2014-2015 Broadway Series at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas has announced its line-up. The 2011 Tony Award winner The Book of Mormon is set to return to Dallas yet again, …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 04:52PM

Phantom of the Opera, Annie, Once Hit New Orleans in 2014-15 by Diamond Grant

The 2014-2015 season line-up of Broadway in New Orleans at the historic Saenger Theatre has been announced. The season is set to begin with the six time Tony Award winning production Chica…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 04:28PM
Tuesday, February 18, 2014

‘Scrubs’ Jumps From TV Screen to Broadway Stage by Diamond Grant

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence confirmed that a musical based upon the television series was in the works. According to Lawrence, if things go as planned the production could be in a Broadway …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:07PM
Sunday, February 16, 2014

Rush Policies for Broadway Shows in NYC by Diamond Grant

In an effort to help make Broadway shows more affordable for theater lovers on a budget, many shows have incorporated rush, lottery, and standing room only policies. These policies provide…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:09AM
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Maggie Gyllenhaal Stars With Ewan McGregor in Broadway’s ‘The Real Thing’ by Diamond Grant

Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal will make her Broadway debut opposite Ewan McGregor in Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing. Performances of the Tony Award winning play will begin on October …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:47AM
Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Hugh Jackman Set to Host the Tony Awards by Diamond Grant

Academy Award nominee and Tony and Golden Globe winner Hugh Jackman will host the 68th Annual Tony Awards live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Awards will be broadcast Sunda…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:08PM
Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Idina Menzel to Perform ‘Let It Go’ from Frozen at the Oscars by Diamond Grant

Actress and singer Idina Menzel is scheduled to perform the song “Let it Go” from Disney’s hit film Frozen during this year’s Oscars. The announcement came from the s…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 09:00PM
Friday, February 7, 2014

Oprah Winfrey, Audra McDonald Tackle Suicidal Themes in Broadway’s ‘Night, Mother’ by Diamond Grant

Reports from The New York Times reveal that Oprah Winfrey is in talks to make her Broadway debut in a revival of Marsha Norman’s Night, Mother. Winfrey would star opposite five time To…

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Elton John Turning ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ into Animated Film by Diamond Grant

Elton John will be teaming up with the likes of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in order to transform their 1969 musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat into an animated film p…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:39PM

‘Matilda’ Launches National Tour in Los Angeles May 2015 by Diamond Grant

Producers of the Tony Award winning musical Matilda the Musical announced that the production is set to launch a national tour in May 2015 at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. The musica…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:16PM
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Billy Crystal’s ’700 Sundays’ Comes to HBO April 19 by Diamond Grant

After a live taping January 3rd and 4th at the Imperial Theatre in New York, HBO has confirmed that Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays will debut on the network Saturday, April 19, 2013 be…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:13PM
Tuesday, February 4, 2014

NYC Super Bowl Didn’t Translate to Sales for Broadway Shows by Diamond Grant

Originally, it was thought that a Super Bowl hosted in New York would translate into stronger sales for Broadway shows. However, it seems as though the Super Bowl hurt rather than helped Bro…

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

‘Once,’ ‘Newsies,’ ‘Wicked’ Hit Baltimore’s Hippodrome in 2014/15 Season by Diamond Grant

Broadway Across America has recently announced the 2014-15 Hippodrome Broadway Series. The season, which marks the 100 year anniversary of the historic Hippodrome Theatre, will include Broad…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:37PM
Thursday, January 30, 2014

‘Jersey Boys’ Set to Tour the UK in September by Diamond Grant

Jersey Boys is set to launch its first ever concurrent U.K. tour beginning in September. Performances will start September 4, 2014 at Manchester’s Palace Theater for a run that will la…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 09:19PM

New York Pops Concerts Features Matthew Morrison, Sutton Foster, Kelli O’Hara by Diamond Grant

Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and Tony Award nominees Matthew Morrison and Kelli O’Hara are among several other stars who will join the New York Pops for its 32nd season at Carnegie …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 09:16PM
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Broadway Aspiring ‘Gigi’ Gets Tryout in Seattle in May by Diamond Grant

A concert version of Lerner and Loewe’s Tony Award winning musical Gigi will be presented by the 5th Avenue Theatre May 16 – 18, 2014. The musical, set to open on Broadway in 201…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:30PM

‘King Kong’ Set to Rumble on Broadway’s Foxwoods Theatre in December by Diamond Grant

The production of King Kong, currently loose in the wilds of Australia, will be making its way to the Broadway stage. Gerry Ryan, chairman of Global Creatures which is the production comp…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:20PM
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young Top Touring Cast of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ by Diamond Grant

Husband and wife duo Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo will lead the cast of the touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It is set to begin March 4, 2014 at Playhouse …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:49AM
Monday, January 27, 2014

Theater Extras: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly by Diamond Grant

Theater Extras is service located in New York and Los Angeles that is said to offer discounted theatre tickets on a subscription basis. The website for the service claims, “For the pri…

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

‘Kinky Boots,’ ‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Pippin’ Bring Broadway to Minneapolis in 2014-15 by Diamond Grant

The Hennepin Theatre Trust announced its 2014-15 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin season which will feature some of Broadway’s most popular Tony Award winning productions. 2013 …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:26PM
Thursday, January 23, 2014

‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Once,’ ‘Motown’ Hit Houston During 2014-15 Swing by Diamond Grant

Gexa Energy Broadway released its 2014-15 season which is set to include Book of Mormon, Once, and Motown as part of a six show line-up. The season will open with Cole Porter’s Anythin…

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‘Newsies,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Pippin’ Are Coming to Atlanta During 2014-15 Season by Diamond Grant

Fans of Broadway musicals will now be able to enjoy hits such as Newsies, Wicked, and Pippin as part of the 2014-15 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta lineup. There will be a total of ni…

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

‘A Night with Janis Joplin’ Set to Move Off Broadway? by Diamond Grant

A Night With Janis Joplin is set to play its final performance at the Lyceum Theatre this February before moving to its new home in New York City in March. This news comes via show producers…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:03PM
Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Glen Close Set to Return to Broadway in the Fall by Diamond Grant

Three time Tony Award winner Glenn Close will be making her return to the Broadway stage in the Fall of 2014.  In an interview at the Sundance Film Festival, where she was promoting her ne…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:48PM

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