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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit to Receive New Film Adaptation with Judi Dench by Andy Lefkowitz

A fresh film version of Noël Coward's iconic farce Blithe Spirit has been newly announced by Variety. Filming is underway for the flick, which will feature Tony- and Oscar-winning actress …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Monday, June 17, 2019

Aladdin Standout Michael James Scott Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Michael James Scott, the showstopping actor currently appearing on Broadway as Genie in Aladdin, has signed on to lead Broadway.com's new vlog—"Live from the Lamp"—starting on June 25. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Gary Busey to Star as God in New Off-Broadway Musical Only Human by Andy Lefkowitz

Oscar-nominated actor Gary Busey will portray the Almighty this fall in the world premiere pop-rock musical Only Human. Previews will begin on October 8 ahead of an October 21 opening night …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Pretty Woman Alum Tommy Bracco Will Compete on Season 21 of CBS' Big Brother by Andy Lefkowitz

Tommy Bracco, the Broadway alum most recently seen as Giulio in Pretty Woman: The Musical, will take to the small screen as part of the 21st season of the CBS reality series Big Brother. The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Hillary and Clinton, Starring Laurie Metcalf & John Lithgow, Moves Up Broadway Closing Date by Andy Lefkowitz

Lucas Hnath's new play Hillary and Clinton will conclude its Broadway run earlier than expected. Originally scheduled to play a limited engagement through July 21, the play will now close on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Debra Messing Will Return to Broadway in Noah Haidle's New Play Birthday Candles by Andy Lefkowitz

Debra Messing is headed back to the Great White Way. The beloved stage-and-screen star will headline Noah Haidle's Broadway-debut play Birthday Candles next spring at the American Airline…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Sunday in the Park with George, Starring Jake Gyllenhaal & Annaleigh Ashford, Will Transfer to London by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of an acclaimed 2017 Broadway production, Sarna Lapine's new staging of Sunday in the Park with George has scheduled a move to London's Savoy Theatre next spring. Jake Gyllenhaa…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 12:04PM

Mel Brooks Begins Two-Night Comedy Engagement on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Mel Brooks, award-winning comedy legend of stage and screen, returns to the Great White Way on June 17 as part of the In Residence on Broadway series. The new show, titled Mel Brooks on B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM
Friday, June 14, 2019

James T. Lane, Bonnie Milligan & More to Star in Encores! Off-Center's Promenade by Andy Lefkowitz

Initial casting has been announced for the upcoming Encores! Off-Center staging of Al Carmines and Maria Irene Fornés' 1969 musical Promenade. The previously announced two-night production…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:06PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Play Piragua Guy in His In the Heights Movie by Andy Lefkowitz

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tony-winning songwriter and original star of In the Heights, has announced that he will take on the role of Piragua Guy in the musical's upcoming film adaptation. Eliseo …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Oliver Savile, Daniel Boys & More to Lead European Premiere of Falsettos by Andy Lefkowitz

London's Falsettos has found its tight-knit family. Initial casting is set for the European premiere of the beloved musical by William Finn and James Lapine. The previously announced product…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles Cancels Broadway Return Engagement by Andy Lefkowitz

The recently announced return run of the celebrated concert Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles has been canceled. The show had initially been scheduled to play the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre from Ju…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Richard E. Grant Cast as Former Drag Queen Hugo in Movie Musical Adaptation of Everybody's Talking About Jamie by Andy Lefkowitz

The upcoming movie musical version of Everybody's Talking About Jamie has selected Oscar nominee Richard E. Grant, standout star of Can You Ever Forgive Me?, to play the role of Hugo—also…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Oliver Savile, Daniel Boys & More to Lead European Premiere of Falsettos by Andy Lefkowitz

London's Falsettos has found its tight-knit family. Initial casting is set for the European premiere of the beloved musical by William Finn and James Lapine. The previously announced product…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 11:14AM
Thursday, June 13, 2019

Acclaimed Magic Show Derren Brown: Secret Will Transfer to Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a sold-out off-Broadway run with Atlantic Theater Company, the acclaimed Derren Brown: Secret will move to Broadway's Cort Theatre this fall for a limited run. Andrew O'Connor and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Headline National Tour of First Date by Andy Lefkowitz

Six years after its Broadway premiere, the adorable musical comedy First Date is going on tour. Broadway alums and real-life couple Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young will star in the road producti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Vanessa Hudgens, Hailey Kilgore & More to Lead Reading of Ingrid Michaelson's The Notebook Musical with Powerhouse Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Vanessa Hudgens and Hailey Kilgore are among a starry cast set to headline Powerhouse Theater's upcoming reading of Ingrid Michaelson's stage adaptation of The Notebook. Tony nominee Michae…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Kaley Ann Voorhees, Susan Blackwell & More Join Starry Into the Woods Concert at Town Hall by Andy Lefkowitz

More casting has been announced for the highly anticipated benefit concert of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony-winning musical Into the Woods. The previously announced event, presen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Ed Harris to Replace Jeff Daniels in To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen star Ed Harris will join the cast of Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird this fall, according to The New York Times. He will take over the role of Atticus Finch beginning on N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Tony Kushner's New Version of The Visit, or The Old Lady Comes to Call Set for London's National; Lesley Manville Will Star by Andy Lefkowitz

London's National Theatre has announced a new staging of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's dark comic play The Visit, or The Old Lady Comes to Call, featuring a new adaptation by Tony and Pulitzer wi…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 12:20PM
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Dave Chappelle to Play Broadway Debut Engagement This Summer by Andy Lefkowitz

Comedian and actor Dave Chappelle will make his Broadway debut this summer for a limited run of performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Titled Dave Chappelle Live on Broadway, the five-p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12PM

Yiddish-Language Fiddler Will Hold Special World Refugee Day Performance; Luis A. Miranda Jr. to Lead Talkback by Andy Lefkowitz

The award-winning National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene production of Fiddler on the Roof will fill its theater with refugees in celebration and in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20 for a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12PM

John Mellencamp Jukebox Musical in Development; Kathleen Marshall to Direct by Andy Lefkowitz

This show will make us hurt so good. A new jukebox musical is in development featuring songs from the catalogue of Grammy-winning rocker John Mellencamp. Republic Records, Federal Films an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12PM

Dates Set for Old Vic's Lungs Starring The Crown's Claire Foy & Matt Smith by Andy Lefkowitz

London's Old Vic theater has announced dates for its upcoming mounting of Duncan Macmillan's comedic drama Lungs. The previously announced production, directed by Matthew Warchus, will star…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 11:16AM
Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Sandra Bullock Is Developing a Musical TV Show About Her Life in College by Andy Lefkowitz

Sandra Bullock is one step closer to the world of Broadway. The celebrated Oscar-winning actress has announced that she is developing a new musical TV series for Amazon based on her experie…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

Musical Fantasy Bliss, Directed by Sheryl Kaller, Sets World Premiere with 5th Avenue Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

A brand-new musical is headed to Seattle. The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the world premiere production of Bliss, featuring a book, music and lyrics by Tyler Beattie and Emma Lively (Bl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Sandra Bullock Is at Work on a Musical TV Show About Her Life in College by Andy Lefkowitz

Sandra Bullock is one step closer to the world of Broadway. The celebrated Oscar-winning actress has announced that she is developing a new musical TV series for Amazon based on her experie…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Mary Bacon Joins Kate Hamill's New Theatrical Version of Little Women by Andy Lefkowitz

New York stage veteran Mary Bacon has taken over the roles of Marmie/Aunt March in Kate Hamill's new stage adaptation of Little Women at the Cherry Lane Theatre. Bacon replaces original cas…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Taylor Mac's Tony-Nominated Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus to Conclude Broadway Run Early by Andy Lefkowitz

Taylor Mac's Tony-nominated Broadway-debut play Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus is ending its run at the Booth Theatre earlier than planned. Originally announced to play through August 4,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Charlie Pollock Joins Pretty Woman on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway alum Charlie Pollock heads to the Nederlander Theatre on June 11, taking over the role of Philip Stuckey in Pretty Woman: The Musical. Original cast member Jason Danieley played his…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18AM
Monday, June 10, 2019

Broadway's Nick Cordero & Amanda Kloots Welcome Baby Boy Elvis by Andy Lefkowitz

Congratulations to Broadway alums Nick Cordero and Amanda Kloots, who have announced the birth of a son, Elvis Eduardo, born on June 10. Married couple Cordero and Kloots first met while per…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:54PM