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Monday, October 31, 2016

Odds & Ends: Kristin Chenoweth's Halloween Homage to Judy Garland, Athol Fugard's Master Harold Extends & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the weekend. Kristin Chenoweth's Halloween Homage to Judy Garland Kristin Chenoweth recently released her new a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM
Sunday, October 30, 2016

Hell No! Tony-Winning Revival of The Color Purple, Starring Cynthia Erivo, Sets Broadway Closing Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The too beautiful for words Tony-winning revival of The Color Purple, led by Cynthia Erivo in a Tony-winning turn as Celie, is set to shutter on January 8, 2017. At time of closing, the show…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:24PM

Janet McTeer & Liev Schreiber Seduce Us as Les Liaisons Dangereuses Officially Opens by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Sex, intrigue and betrayal are currently being served up eight shows a week at the Booth Theatre, where Tony winners Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber are leading Christopher Hampton’s L…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:01AM
Friday, October 28, 2016

Video Odds & Ends: Sara Bareilles Teams Up With Leslie Odom Jr., New Trailer for Lesli Margherita Film & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories videos you may have missed today. Sara Bareilles Teams Up With Leslie Odom Jr. Waitress scribe Sara Bareilles was asked by This American Life to imag…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

It's Official! Tom Stoppard's Travesties, Starring Tom Hollander, to Bow in West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The rumors were true and the acclaimed London revival of Tom Stoppard’s Tony-winning play Travesties will transfer to the West End. Next stop Broadway? Led by Tom Hollander, the produc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein Bound for London's West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein is heading to the West End. The tuner will land in London in the fall of next year after playing at the Newcastle Theatre Royal from August 26, 2017 thro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM

Jennifer Lopez to Headline NBC's Bye Bye Birdie Live!; Harvey Fierstein to Pen Adaptation by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Jennifer Lopez will join forces with NBC for Bye Bye Birdie Live!, a 2017 holiday production of the classic Broadway musical. Tony winner Harvey Fierstein will pen the teleplay adaptation fo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM
Thursday, October 27, 2016

Odds & Ends: Hamilton Goes Double Platinum, Nathan Lane on What John Slattery Looks Like Naked & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Hamilton Goes Double Platinum As we all know by now, history has its eyes on Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s enormous …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM

After Nine Drafts, Writer Marsha Norman Departs King Kong Musical by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The long-in-the-works production of King Kong has run into another stumbling block: Marsha Norman, the show's book writer, has left the production. "We exhausted the possibilities,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Lucas Hedges to Headline Anna Jordan’s Yen Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Lucas Hedges—whose performance opposite Casey Affleck in the upcoming movie Manchester by the Sea is garnering rave reviews—will make his stage debut in the American premiere of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

It's Official! Paula Vogel’s Indecent to Bow on Broadway in Spring 2017 by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The rumors were true and Pulitzer winner Paula Vogel’s Indecent will land on Broadway this season. The production is set to begin previews in early April 2017 prior to opening on April…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM
Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Odds & Ends: Javier Munoz & Lexi Lawson Talk 'Sexy Hamilton,' Laura Osnes & Will Swenson Set for Blueprint Specials & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Javier Muñoz & Lexi Lawson Talk 'Sexy Hamilton' Javier Muñoz and Lexi Lawson recently assumed the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM
Monday, October 24, 2016

Odds & Ends: Viola Davis Switches Her Fences Awards Category, Micah Stock & James Roday Set for Rabbit & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Viola Davis Switches Her Fences Awards Category Viola Davis has made a notable decision regarding her reprise of her Tony-w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:56PM

Extra! Extra! We Celebrate Nathan Lane, John Slattery & John Goodman's Return to Broadway in The Front Page by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Stop the presses! The Broadway revival of Ben Hect and Charles MacArthur's The Front Page is currently playing to standing room only audiences at the Broadhurst Theatre. Jack O'Brien…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:51PM
Friday, October 21, 2016

Odds & Ends: Sophie Okonedo to Star Opposite Damian Lewis in The Goat, Sell/Buy/Date Extends Off-Broadway & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Sophie Okonedo to Star Opposite Damian Lewis in The Goat Sophie Okonedo will join the previously announced Damian Lewis in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:44PM

Broadway-Aimed 13 Going on 30 Musical Stage Adaptation in the Works by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Wishes do come true, Broadway.com readers!* After you requested it this past summer, 13 Going On 30 could be landing on the Great White Way. Andy Fickman (Heathers: The Musical) will direct …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:21PM
Thursday, October 20, 2016

New West End Dates for Hamilton in 2017; Lin-Manuel Miranda to Headline in 2018 by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We have your latest West End Hamilton update. Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit tuner is now scheduled to begin previews a little later than previously reported and will start performances in Nov…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:20PM

American Dream! Alistair Brammer Will Play Chris in Miss Saigon on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The heat is on for Alistair Brammer, who will reprise his West End performance as the young American GI Chris in the Miss Saigon revival. Directed by Laurence Connor, Boublil and Schönb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:56PM

Bandstand, Starring Laura Osnes & Corey Cott, Will Bow on Broadway in Spring 2017 by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We now know when two-time Tony nominee Laura Osnes and Corey Cott will bring jitterbugging to Broadway! Directed and choreographed by Hamilton's Andy Blankenbuehler, the previously repor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:52PM
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Beanie Feldstein to Make Broadway Debut in Hello, Dolly!, Starring Bette Midler by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Beanie Feldstein will complete the principal casting for the eagerly anticipated revival of Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce. Helmed by four-time Tony winner Jerry …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40PM

Aaron Tveit's BrainDead Series Cancelled by CBS by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Brace yourselves, Tveiter-tots. According to TV Line, the Aaron Tveit-led BrainDead has been cancelled by CBS and will not be returning for a second season. The D.C.-set series about politi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:19AM

Dancing with the Stars' Mark Ballas Begins Performances as the Last Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

New Broadway.com vlogger Mark Ballas is the big man in town! The Dancing with the Stars vet will be the final actor to take on the iconic role of Frankie Valli in Broadway's Jersey Boys …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:22AM
Monday, October 17, 2016

Odds & Ends: Nicolette Robinson & Leslie Odom Jr. Expecting a Baby, Leslie Kritzer Taps B'way Talent for Taco Video & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories videos and Instagrams you may have missed over the weekend. Nicolette Robinson & Leslie Odom Jr. Expecting a Baby Nicolette Robinson and her hubby…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

Adam Chanler-Berat & More to Join Phillipa Soo in Broadway-Bound Amelie by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway alum Adam Chanler-Berat (Peter and the Starcatcher) and more will join the previously announced Tony nominee Phillipa Soo in the musical adaptation of Amélie. The tuner is sc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:39PM
Friday, October 14, 2016

Nicholas Christopher to Replace Christopher Jackson in Hamilton on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Before he heads to Miss Saigon, Nicholas Christopher, who covered the role of George Washington this summer, will officially begin performances as the character in the Great White Way's …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32PM

Revival of Tom Stoppard's Tony-Winning Travesties, Starring Tom Hollander, Circling Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The acclaimed London revival of Tom Stoppard’s Tony-winning play Travesties is eyeing a transfer to the West End and Broadway. Led by Tom Hollander, the Daily Mail reports that the pro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17AM

Emmy Winner Damian Lewis Will Headline Edward Albee’s The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? in the West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis will return to the London stage to headline a new production of Edward Albee’s The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?. Directed by Ian Rickson, the show …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:09AM
Thursday, October 13, 2016

War Paint, Starring Tony Winners Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole, Sets Broadway Dates & Theater by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The 2017 Tony Awards race is really heating up! As expected, War Paint, starring two-time Tony winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, is heading to Broadway this season. Directed by Mi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

Odds & Ends: London's Hamilton to Hold Open Casting Call, Gary Busey to Play Serial Killer Off-Broadway & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. London's Hamilton to Hold Open Casting Call Brits will get their shot to star in the London production of Hamilton. Pro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:55PM

A Church Lady Will Step Center Stage: Carrie Compere to Replace Danielle Brooks in The Color Purple by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Hell yes! Carrie Compere will assume the role of Sofia in the Tony-winning revival of The Color Purple on November 15. She steps in for Danielle Brooks, who originated the role; the Tony nom…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:49AM
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Odds & Ends: Lin-Manuel Miranda's SNL Ratings Hit 12-Year High, Lazarus Script Will Be Published & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Lin-Manuel Miranda's SNL Ratings Hit 12-Year High Ratings for the Lin-Manuel Miranda-hosted Saturday Night Live on Octo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:10PM

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