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Saturday, March 13, 2021

Watch Stephen Schwartz Discuss The Prince of Egypt's Grammy Nom on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Happy Grammy weekend, music lovers! As previously reported, the Tony-nominated musical Jagged Little Pill, American Utopia, Little Shop of Horrors, Soft Power, Amélie and The Prince of Egy…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM
Friday, March 12, 2021

Odds & Ends: Jagged Little Pill's Celia Rose Gooding Tapped for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Celia Rose Gooding Joins Star Trek Series Jagged Little Pill Tony and Grammy Award nominee Celia Rose Gooding has been ad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

The Prince of Egypt Announces West End Return Date by Lindsey Sullivan

Another West End musical has announced a return date. Vhe Prince of Egypt, which has a cast recording nominated for this weekend's Grammy Awards, is expected to resume performances at Londo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Performers Mark One Year Since the Broadway Shutdown with a Tribute Set to Taylor Swift's 'Right Where You Left Me' by Lindsey Sullivan

Exactly a year ago, Broadway shut down due to the growing COVID-19 crisis. Performers Darius Barnes, Ryan Breslin, Holly Ann Butler, Stephen Carrasco, Katie Lombardo, Robin Masella, Tomás …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

New Documentary The Show Must Go On to Chronicle Andrew Lloyd Webber's Efforts During COVID-19 by Lindsey Sullivan

The Show Must Go On, a new documentary about efforts to bring the world tour of The Phantom of the Opera and the South Korean tour of Cats to their respective opening nights in the wake of C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

The Crown's Emma Corrin & More Announced for Sonia Friedman Productions' Re:Emerge Season by Lindsey Sullivan

Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP) has announced plans for a Re:Emerge Season, which is intended to open to in May. In addition to the season, SFP also reported that the previously announced …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Because He Can, Can, Can! Moulin Rouge! Star Aaron Tveit Says He Could Do the Show Tomorrow by Lindsey Sullivan

March 12 marks one year since Broadway shut down due to COVID-19. To observe this surreal milestone, we checked in with Moulin Rouge! star Aaron Tveit, who went live on Broadway.com's …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Watch Laura Osnes Perform 'When I See You Again' from Artists in Residence Benefit Album by Lindsey Sullivan

Broadway fans have already heard stage fave and former vlogger Laura Osnes' golden vocals on this track, but it is perhaps more poignant on the anniversary of the Broadway shutdown. As previ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Illusionist Derren Brown to Create New Stage Show of The Invisible Man by Lindsey Sullivan

Olivier-winning illusionist Derren Brown is developing a new stage production of The Invisible Man. The script will be penned by Barney Norris. Presented by PW Productions, the show is aimin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM
Thursday, March 11, 2021

Odds & Ends: George C. Wolfe Tapped to Adapt & Direct Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. George C. Wolfe in Talks to Adapt Toni Morrison Novel With awards season abuzz about Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Tony-winning…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42PM

Lincoln Center Theater to Stream Recordings of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Wolves & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Theater enthusiasts know that the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center houses a treasure trove of recordings of Broadway, off-Broadway and regional theater produ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Audra McDonald on The Good Fight, Meeting Aretha Franklin & the Xanax Effect of Carol Channing by Lindsey Sullivan

Audra McDonald discussed a year without Broadway, raved about the star-studded cast of The Good Fight ("It's like theater summer camp!") and her experience meeting Aretha Franklin during he…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Steven Spielberg to Direct Film Inspired by His Childhood; Tony Kushner to Co-Write Script by Lindsey Sullivan

Oscar winner Steven Spielberg is creating a new film about his childhood growing up in Arizona, Deadline reports. Pulitzer Prize-winning scribe Tony Kushner will co-write the screenplay with…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:18PM

London's Frozen, Starring Stephanie McKeon and Samantha Barks, to Open in August by Lindsey Sullivan

Coronation day is coming! The West End production of Frozen will now open on August 27. The London mounting, which will play the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane, had delayed its o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Les Misérables Sets New West End Dates for Staged Concert and Production by Lindsey Sullivan

Les Misérables is set to return to the West End. The staged concert will play the Sondheim Theatre from May 20 through September 5. The full production is scheduled to begin performances�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Check In with A Solider's Play Tony Nominee David Alan Grier, Josh Groban & More on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Before it airs nationwide, we're offering a look at the latest episode of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this installment will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Broadway's Caitlin Kinnunen to Star as Millennial Nun in New CW Pilot by Lindsey Sullivan

Praise be! Caitlin Kinnunen, who received a 2019 Tony nomination for her performance as Emma in The Prom, is set to star in a new CW pilot centered on two millennial nuns. She joins Bella Or…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36AM
Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Blindness Sets Date for Off-Broadway Premiere by Lindsey Sullivan

The acclaimed London production of Blindness is set to begin performances on April 2 at New York's Daryl Roth Theatre. Opening night is set for April 6. The engagement had previously been an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Erika Henningsen, Lillias White & More Set for the Reopening of Green Room 42 by Lindsey Sullivan

Exciting news for New York audiences! Green Room 42 is set to reopen its doors this coming April with both rooftop movie musical viewings as well as live performances from top-tier Broadway …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Opening Up! Waitress Makes Its Premiere in Japan by Lindsey Sullivan

The 2016 Tony-nominated musical Waitress premiered at Japan's Nissay Theatre on March 9, making it the first production of the show to open since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down theaters wo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Watch Alanis Morissette & Jagged Little Pill Star Elizabeth Stanley Sing 'You Learn' by Lindsey Sullivan

What a way to celebrate Jagged Little Pill's whopping 15 Tony nominations! Grammy winner Alanis Morissette and the show's Tony-nominated star Elizabeth Stanley collaborated on a powerful d…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM
Monday, March 8, 2021

The Queen's Gambit Makes a Move to the Stage! Musical Adaptation in the Works by Lindsey Sullivan

The Queen's Gambit is eyeing a movie to the stage. The series, which recently won Critics' Choice and Golden Globe Awards for Best Limited Series, is being developed as a stage musical by…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM

Audra McDonald, Keanu Reeves, Kathryn Hahn & More Set for Spotlight on Plays Series by Lindsey Sullivan

Audra McDonald, Kathryn Hahn, Debbie Allen, Ellen Burstyn, Bobby Cannavale, Kevin Kline, Phylicia Rashad, Keanu Reeves, Heidi Schreck, Alia Shawkat, Heather Alicia Simms, Alicia Stith and ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM

Jeremy O. Harris Reacts to Slave Play's Record-Breaking Tony Noms & Shares What's Next by Lindsey Sullivan

Scribe Jeremy O. Harris' Broadway debut work Slave Play received a record-breaking 12 Tony nominations. With Tony voting currently underway, the playwright shared what it was like for his pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Idina Menzel & Chaka Khan's Fierce ‘I’m Every Woman' by Lindsey Sullivan

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the global humanitarian organization CARE launched a powerful #IMEVERYWOMAN campaign on March 8. To kick if off, Tony winner Idina Menzel and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

The Queen's Gambit Makes a Move to Stage! Musical Adaptation in the Works by Lindsey Sullivan

The Queen's Gambit is eyeing a movie to the stage. The series, which recently won Critics' Choice and Golden Globe Awards for Best Limited Series, is being developed as a stage musical by…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Friday, March 5, 2021

Andrea Martin, Sullivan Jones, Kate Rockwell & More Join New Amazon Comedy Harlem by Lindsey Sullivan

Broadway's Andrea Martin, Kate Rockwell and Sullivan Jones are set to recur in the new Amazon series Harlem. The comedy also features Empire's Robert Ri’chard, Blue Bloods' Juani Fe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Everybody's Talking About Jamie Sets West End Return Date by Lindsey Sullivan

The Olivier-nominated musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie has once again set a new date for West End performances to resume at the Apollo Theatre. The show will return beginning on Ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

New Musical The Time Traveller’s Wife, Based on the Best-Selling Book, to Premiere in the U.K. by Lindsey Sullivan

The Time Traveller's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger's best-selling novel that inspired a 2009 film adaptation is getting the musical treatment. With a book by Lauren Gunderson, original music and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Odds & Ends: Saycon Sengbloh to Star in The Wonder Years, Kristin Chenoweth's Bootcamp & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Saycon Sengbloh Nabs Lead Role in The Wonder Years Reboot Saycon Sengbloh, who garnered a 2016 Tony nomination for her perf…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Six Announces New Return Date for West End Production by Lindsey Sullivan

The West End production of Six has once again set new dates for its return to the stage. The musical will perform at London's Lyric Theatre beginning on May 21, according to the show's offi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

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