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Monday, May 13, 2019

Mitchell Jarvis Will Return to Rock of Ages for Off-Broadway Revival; Full Cast Announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Mitchell Jarvis, the celebrated original Lonny of Rock of Ages, has signed on to reprise his performance for the upcoming 10th anniversary run at New World Stages. Full casting has also been…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Touching the Void Stage Adaptation Will Transfer to the West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Following celebrated runs at the Bristol Old Vic, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Hong Kong Festival and on tour throughout the U.K., the acclaimed staging…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 12:20PM

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Completes Cast for West End Return by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting is here for the highly anticipated West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The previously announced production, starring Jac Yarrow as Joseph, Sherida…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 11:39AM

Jenna Russell to Star in U.K. Premiere of The Bridges of Madison County at the Menier by Andy Lefkowitz

Olivier winner and Tony nominee Jenna Russell will headline the upcoming U.K. debut staging of the acclaimed musical The Bridges of Madison County. The previously announced production, direc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Fox Picks Up New Drama Filthy Rich Featuring Corey Cott & Kim Cattrall by Andy Lefkowitz

Filthy Rich, a new drama starring Broadway alums Corey Cott and Kim Cattrall, has been picked up as a series from Fox, according to Variety. The one-hour "southern Gothic family drama" is wr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Shoshana Bean Adds Additional Month to Broadway Run in Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Shoshana Bean, the mega-talented new star of Waitress, has extended her run again in the hit musical at the Brooks-Atkinson Theatre. Most recently extended through June 2, Bean will now conc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Hadestown Leads Winners of 2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Winners are here for the 69th annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the best theater on, off- and off-off-Broadway in the 2018-2019 season. Leading the slate of winners is Hadestown�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36AM

Broadway's Chicago Welcomes Desi Oakley as Roxie Hart by Andy Lefkowitz

Fresh off of baking around the country as the original Jenna in the national tour of Waitress, multi-talented star Desi Oakley joins the long-running Broadway hit Chicago at the Ambassador T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36AM
Friday, May 10, 2019

Laura Osnes Will Sing Out in Starring Role of Hallmark Channel Movie In the Key of Love by Andy Lefkowitz

Laura Osnes is sticking around on the small screen. The two-time Tony nominee, most recently seen as Shirley MacLaine on FX's Fosse/Verdon, has been cast in the central role of the new Hal…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:06PM

Mary Kate Morrissey to Play Janis in Mean Girls National Tour by Andy Lefkowitz

This talented star is throwing a Revenge Party across the country! Mary Kate Morrissey, a former Elphaba of the Wicked tour, has been cast as Janis Sarkisian in the upcoming national touring…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Aziza Barnes' New York Premiere BLKS Is Extended by MCC Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

The acclaimed new play BLKS has received an extension by off-Broadway's MCC Theater. Originally announced to run through May 26, Aziza Barnes' New York premiere will now conclude its engagem…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Renée Zellweger Transforms into Judy Garland in First Trailer for End of the Rainbow Film Adaptation Judy by Andy Lefkowitz

We're counting down the days till the release of Judy, the highly anticipated screen adaptation of Peter Quilter's acclaimed 2012 Broadway play End of the Rainbow, centered on the life of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

NBC Picks Up Musical Dramedy Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist with Skylar Astin & Alex Newell by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a reason to sing out and cheer. NBC has given an official thumbs-up to the new musical series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, with a full first season slated to appear on the peacock …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Thursday, May 9, 2019

Waitress Tour Star Desi Oakley to Join Broadway's Chicago as Roxie Hart by Andy Lefkowitz

Fresh off of baking around the country as the original Jenna in the national tour of Waitress, multi-talented star Desi Oakley is headed into the long-running Broadway hit Chicago. Oakley wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Adam Gwon's Scotland, PA Musical Sets World Premiere with Roundabout by Andy Lefkowitz

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the world premiere of Scotland, PA, a new musical comedy based on the cult 2001 film, featuring an original score by celebrated composer Adam Gwon (…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

The Full Monty Reading Held with Stark Sands, Debra Monk, Adam Chanler-Berat & More by Andy Lefkowitz

A slew of stage stars recently took part in an industry presentation of the 2001 Tony-nominated musical The Full Monty, producer Tom Kirdahy confirmed to Broadway.com. Tony nominee Leigh S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Rob McClure & Kate Baldwin to Lead Starry Readings of Mrs. Doubtfire Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

A talent-packed cast has been assembled for a pair of industry readings of the new musical version of Mrs. Doubtfire. Tony nominees Rob McClure (Beetlejuice) and Kate Baldwin (Superhero) wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Vanessa Carlton to Make Broadway Debut in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

We'd most definitely walk a thousand miles to see this performer sing out on Broadway. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton has signed on to portray another music star, Caro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles Will Return to Broadway for Limited Summer Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles, the celebrated concert which played a 300-performance run on the Great White Way back in 2010, has joined the lineup of shows in the upcoming In Residence o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Florian Zeller's The Son Will Transfer to London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a sold-out run at London's Kiln Theatre, Florian Zeller's The Son, translated by Christopher Hampton, will move to the West End for a limited run later this summer. Michael Longhu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Florian Zeller's The Son Will Transfer to London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a sold-out run at London's Kiln Theatre, Florian Zeller's The Son, translated by Christopher Hampton, will move to the West End for a limited run later this summer. Michael Longhu…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 11:02AM

Kimberley Walsh & More Join West End Premiere of Big The Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

More casting is here for the upcoming West End premiere staging of Big, the celebrated 1996 Broadway musical based on the 1988 film. Morgan Young will direct and choreograph the previously a…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 10:40AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019

The Bridges of Madison County Musical Sets U.K. Premiere at Menier Chocolate Factory by Andy Lefkowitz

London audiences are in for a treat this summer. The beloved musical adaptation of The Bridges of Madison County will make its U.K. premiere with the Menier Chocolate Factory, in a new produ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Chilina Kennedy Returns to Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Longtime Beautiful star Chilina Kennedy returns to the title role of Broadway's hit Carole King musical on May 7. Kennedy succeeds recent star Sarah Bockel, who exited the production at the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42AM

Dear Evan Hansen Welcomes Samantha Williams in Her Broadway Debut as Alana Beck by Andy Lefkowitz

Samantha Williams, a junior musical theater major at Pace University, takes over the role of Alana Beck in Dear Evan Hansen on May 7. Williams succeeds Phoenix Best, who took her final bo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42AM
Monday, May 6, 2019

The Ferryman, Tootsie, Constitution Win 2019 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards; Yiddish Fiddler Earns Special Citation by Andy Lefkowitz

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth best play of the 2018-19 season. Robert Horn and David Yazbek's Tootsie was given the prize for best musical.�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:24PM

Hadestown Star Eva Noblezada Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Eva Noblezada, the multi-talented Hadestown star who recently received her second Tony nomination, has signed on to lead Broadway.com's latest vlog, "Little Songbird," beginning on May 9. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Tony-Nominated All My Sons Revival Adds Additional Week to Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The newly Tony-nominated revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons has received a one-week extension at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre. Originally announced to run through June 23, the pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Diane Paulus to Direct New Broadway Revival of 1776 by Andy Lefkowitz

1776 is returning to Broadway. The Tony-winning musical about the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence will arrive at the American Airlines Theatre in spring of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Carmen Jones Leads Winners of 2019 Lucille Lortel Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The Off-Broadway League has announced winners in 19 categories for the 34th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement off-Broadway. The awards ceremony was held at NYU's…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06AM
Saturday, May 4, 2019

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Starring Audra McDonald & Michael Shannon, Begins Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune begins preview performances at the Broadhurst Theatre on May 4. Arin Arbus directs the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54AM

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