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Monday, April 8, 2019

Danielle Brooks to Star in Shakespeare in the Park's Much Ado About Nothing by Andy Lefkowitz

Danielle Brooks will spend this summer in Central Park. The Tony-nominated stage-and-screen star will take on the role of Beatrice in Tony winner Kenny Leon's new staging of Much Ado About N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:07PM

Charl Brown, Mykal Kilgore & More to Join Casey Cott in Tommy at Kennedy Center by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the Kennedy Center's upcoming staging of the acclaimed rock musical The Who's Tommy. The previously announced production, part of the Broadway Center Stage series, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Criss Angel, World-Renowned Illusionist, Joins Lineup for In Residence on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Criss Angel is headed to the Great White Way. The celebrated magician will take the stage of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre this summer as part of the recently announced In Residence on Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:00PM

Wicked to Welcome Hannah Corneau as Elphaba in Broadway Debut by Andy Lefkowitz

Hannah Corneau will fly into the mega-hit musical Wicked this spring. The Broadway newbie will take over the starring role of Elphaba beginning on May 14, replacing Jessica Vosk, who will pl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:00AM

Jeremy Jordan Joins Shoshana Bean in Waitress on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Strong-voiced Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan dons the stethoscope of Dr. Pomatter in the hit musical Waitress beginning on April 8. Jordan succeeds Joey McIntyre, who played his final performanc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, April 7, 2019

Patti LuPone Wins Third Olivier Award for Company; Come From Away & The Inheritance Also Triumph by Andy Lefkowitz

A celebrated group of productions and stars were honored for their work on the London stage at the 2019 Olivier Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall on April 7. Leading the winners list is …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

Patti LuPone Wins Third Olivier Award for Company; Come From Away & The Inheritance Also Triumph by Andy Lefkowitz

A celebrated group of London stage productions and stars were honored for their work at the 2019 Olivier Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall on April 7. Leading the winners list is three p…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 04:52PM

Patti LuPone Wins Olivier Award for Company; Come From Away & The Inheritance Also Triumph by Andy Lefkowitz

A celebrated group of productions and stars were honored for their work on the London stage at the 2019 Olivier Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall on April 7. Leading the winners list is …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

Oklahoma! Opens in Immersive Staging at Circle in the Square Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Oh, what a beautiful day! The innovative new staging of Oklahoma! from director Daniel Fish officially opens at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre on April 7. The production will play a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Friday, April 5, 2019

Bess Wohl's World Premiere Comedy Continuity Announces Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

Complete casting is set for Continuity, a new dark comedy by acclaimed playwright Bess Wohl (Small Mouth Sounds), making its world premiere with Manhattan Theatre Club at New York City Cente…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:29PM

Adrian Lester, Beverley Knight & More to Guest-Star as Daddy Brubeck in Donmar's Sweet Charity by Andy Lefkowitz

London's Donmar Warehouse has announced that a slew of special guest stars who will take on the role of Daddy Brubeck in the company's upcoming revival of Sweet Charity. The previously annou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14PM

The Cher Show Sets Release Date for Original Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

The celebrated Broadway bio-musical The Cher Show is gearing up to release its original cast album. Warner Bros. Records has announced an April 12 digital release date for the new tome, set …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Ashley Park, Montego Glover, Ben Davis & More to Join Victoria Clark in Lady in the Dark at City Center by Andy Lefkowitz

A talent-packed slate of theater stars have signed on for MasterVoices' upcoming staging of the groundbreaking 1941 psychological thriller Lady in the Dark, which has not been seen in NYC in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:06PM

Off-Broadway's Nassim Announces Final Lineup of Guest Stars; Closing Date Set by Andy Lefkowitz

Barrow Street Theatricals has announced a talent-packed final lineup of rotating guest actors for the American premiere of Nassim by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:22PM

Alex Jennings Joins London's Light in the Piazza with Renée Fleming & Dove Cameron by Andy Lefkowitz

Three-time Olivier winner Alex Jennings has been cast in the highly anticipated London-debut production of Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas' six-time Tony-winning musical The Light in the Piazza…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:14AM

Alex Jennings Joins London's Light in the Piazza with Renée Fleming & Dove Cameron by Andy Lefkowitz

Three-time Olivier winner Alex Jennings has been cast in the highly anticipated London-debut production of Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas' six-time Tony-winning musical The Light in the Piazza…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 11:14AM

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13¾—The Musical Will Move to London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Following two 2015 runs at the Curve, Leicester, and a 2017 engagement at the Menier Chocolate Factory, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13¾—The Musical will open at the West End's A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:52AM

Christie Prades to Reprise Touring Turn in London's On Your Feet! by Andy Lefkowitz

Christie Prades, the celebrated national tour star of On Your Feet!, will return to the role of Gloria Estefan for the hit musical's upcoming West End premiere. The previously announced prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:30AM

Julie Halston to Reunite with Alec Baldwin & Anne Heche in Twentieth Century Benefit by Andy Lefkowitz

Additional casting is set for Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming benefit performance of the play Twentieth Century. The previously announced event, reuniting 2004 revival stars Alec Bald…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:30AM

All My Sons Returns to Broadway with Tracy Letts & Annette Bening by Andy Lefkowitz

The highly anticipated new staging of Arthur Miller's All My Sons begins previews at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre on April 4. Jack O'Brien directs the Roundabout Theatre Company prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Glenda Jackson Is a Striking King Lear on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A new Broadway revival of Shakespeare's King Lear opens at the Golden Theatre on April 4. Director Sam Gold's gender-blind production, headlined by Glenda Jackson in the title role, began pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Rachel Bloom Will Host 2019 Obie Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Golden Globe-winning Crazy Ex-Girlfriend creator and star Rachel Bloom has been selected as emcee of the 64th Annual Obie Awards. The annual celebration of off-Broadway theater will be held …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:46PM

Maya Angelou's Life Story Is Being Adapted into a Solo Show for Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The life story and written works of the late author and poet Maya Angelou are being made into a one-woman stage play, Deadline reports. David Michael Rich of Corstoria, LLC, and J. Todd Harr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:45PM

Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away Sets World Premiere at Berkeley Rep by Andy Lefkowitz

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the world premiere musical Swept Away, set to appear as part of the California theater's 2019-2020 season. Michael Mayer will direct the tuner, which…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18PM

Carmen Jones, Be More Chill, Constitution, Yiddish Fiddler & More Earn 2019 Lortel Nominations by Andy Lefkowitz

The Off-Broadway League has announced nominations in 19 categories for the 34th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement off-Broadway. Leading the nominations is Carmen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:52PM

Ben Platt Lends Vocal Power to 'Older' on The Late Late Show by Andy Lefkowitz

We've been spending the past week listening to Ben Platt's debut album Sing to Me Instead. The tome of original songs performed by the Tony-winning original star of Dear Evan Hansen blend sm…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:30AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jason Gotay, Heidi Gardner Set for Cape Playhouse's 2019 Season by Andy Lefkowitz

A talented slate of stage-and-screen stars will spend the summer in Cape Cod, appearing in productions as part of Cape Playhouse's 2019 summer season. Six classic works comprise the lineup, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:34PM

Exclusive! Orfeh Is Audrey II to Andy Karl's Seymour in a 'Miscast' Song from Little Shop by Andy Lefkowitz

MCC Theater offered up a slew of pitch-perfect performances during its 2019 edition of Miscast, the annual gala that sees Broadway stars taking on roles in which they'd never be cast. The pe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:49PM

Exclusive! Patti LuPone Opens Up About Joining Twitter: 'Let's See How Long I Last' by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway lovers received an unexpected jolt when two-time Tony-winning actress Patti LuPone signed up for an account on Twitter. The outspoken megastar of Evita, Gypsy and, most recently th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:09PM

Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' Extends Again at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Public Theater has announced another extension to the acclaimed world premiere staging of Ain't No Mo'. Originally announced to conclude its run on April 21 and first extende…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:38PM

Queen Musical We Will Rock You to Play Madison Square Garden by Andy Lefkowitz

We Will Rock You is headed to New York. The Olivier-winning rock musical featuring the hit songs of Queen will play a six-performance stint at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden from …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:16PM

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