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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

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

Donmar Warehouse Announces First Season Under Artistic Director Michael Longhurst by Andy Lefkowitz

London's celebrated Donmar Warehouse has scheduled a rich inaugural season under new Artistic Director Michael Longhurst. The 2019-2020 docket of works includes a Caryl Churchill revival and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:40AM

Marc Kudisch, Lesli Margherita & More to Lead Flamingo Kid Musical at Hartford Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is here for Hartford Stage's world premiere musical adaptation of the 1984 motion picture The Flamingo Kid. The previously announced production, to be directed by Tony winner and Ha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:33AM

James Graham's West End Hit Ink Debuts on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Ink, James Graham's Olivier-nominated play about the making of the tabloid newspaper The Sun, begins Broadway previews on April 2 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Olivier winner Rupert Goo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Monday, April 1, 2019

James Graham's Ink Extends Broadway Run Before Previews Begin by Andy Lefkowitz

Ink, James Graham's new play about the making of the tabloid newspaper The Sun, has received an extension at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Originally announced to play…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:13PM

Harvey Fierstein & Lea Michele Set for The Little Mermaid at the Hollywood Bowl by Andy Lefkowitz

A slew of stage alums will go under the sea this spring, in a concert production of The Little Mermaid honoring the film's 30th anniversary. Richard Kraft will direct the two-night event, se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:22AM
Sunday, March 31, 2019

Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me Extends Broadway Run on Opening Night by Andy Lefkowitz

Great news! Heidi Schreck's celebrated new play What the Constitution Means to Me has received an extension at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater. Originally announced to play a limited engageme…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:00PM

Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

What the Constitution Means to Me, the timely new play written by and starring two-time Obie winner Heidi Schreck, opens at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater on March 31. Obie winner Oliver But…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Friday, March 29, 2019

Patrick Page, Phillipa Soo & More to Appear in Off-Broadway's Nassim by Andy Lefkowitz

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:10PM

Donmar Stars Will Move to West End with Sweat by Andy Lefkowitz

The talented slate of stars who appeared in the Donmar Warehouse's Olivier-nominated staging of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer-winning play Sweat have signed on to move with the production to Lond…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:44AM

Martha Plimpton to Be Joined by Full Donmar Cast for West End Transfer of Sweat by Andy Lefkowitz

The talented slate of stars who appeared in the Donmar Warehouse's Olivier-nominated staging of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer-winning play Sweat have signed on to move with the production to Lond…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:44AM

Big The Musical Will 'Cross the Line' to London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

It's time! Big, the celebrated 1996 Broadway musical based on the 1988 film, will make its long overdue West End premiere at the Dominion Theatre this fall. Morgan Young will direct and chor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:23AM

RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Bianca Del Rio to Join Everybody's Talking About Jamie by Andy Lefkowitz

Celebrated actor, comedian and RuPaul's Drag Race winner Roy Haylock, best known as his drag alter ego, Bianca Del Rio, will take over the role of Loco Chanelle/Hugo in the hit musical Ever…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:57AM

Joél Pérez & More to Lead John Leguizamo Musical Kiss My Aztec! at La Jolla Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the upcoming world premiere staging of Tony winner John Leguizamo's satirical new musical Kiss My Aztec! The production will run…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:30AM

Joél Pérez & More to Lead John Leguizamo Musical Kiss My Aztec! at Berkeley Rep by Andy Lefkowitz

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the upcoming world premiere staging of Tony winner John Leguizamo's satirical new musical Kiss My Aztec! The production will run…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:30AM

Tootsie, Starring Santino Fontana, Makes Its Broadway Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

Tootsie, the new Broadway musical based on the beloved 1982 comedy flick, begins previews at the Marquis Theatre on March 29. Tony nominee Santino Fontana stars in the production, set to off…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Tootsie, Starring Santino Fontana, Makes Broadway Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

Tootsie, the new Broadway musical based on the beloved 1982 comedy flick, begins previews at the Marquis Theatre on March 29. Tony nominee Santino Fontana stars in the production, set to off…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Denzel Washington & Frances McDormand Eyeing Big-Screen Macbeth by Andy Lefkowitz

Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand are bringing Shakespeare back to cinemas. The Tony and Oscar winners are in talks to co-star as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, respectively, in a new major…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:53PM

The Outsiders Stage Musical Sets World Premiere at Goodman Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton's bestselling 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic 1983 motion picture, is now a new stage musical featuring an original score by the rock duo Jamestown R…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:29PM

Rachel Bay Jones to Lead Next to Normal at Kennedy Center; Bye Bye Birdie & Footloose Also on Tap by Andy Lefkowitz

Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center has announced a strong lineup of productions set to appear as part of its 2019-2020 Broadway Center Stage season. The trio of musicals will each play weeken…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:56PM

Abby Mueller, Adrianna Hicks & More to Lead North American Premiere of Olivier-Nominated Six by Andy Lefkowitz

A mega-talented group of stars have been cast in the highly anticipated North American premiere production of Six. The acclaimed West End musical, currently nominated for five Olivier Awards…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:01PM

Annie Parisse & More Set for Donald Margulies' World Premiere Long Lost Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is here for Long Lost, a new play by Pulitzer winner Donald Margulies (Time Stands Still) making its world premiere with Manhattan Theatre Club this spring. Tony winner Daniel Sulli…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17AM

Jerry Mitchell to Direct Oliver!-Themed Musical Becoming Nancy at Alliance Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Jerry Mitchell, the Tony-winning director-choreographer of Kinky Boots and Pretty Woman, has signed on to helm the world premiere of Becoming Nancy, a stage musical adaptation of Terry Rona…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:55AM

Beetlejuice Musical Arrives on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Beetlejuice, the new musical based on the hit 1988 film, begins preview performances at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre on March 28. Alex Timbers directs the production, scheduled to offici…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Chris Evans Opens Up About His Dream Projects: 'I Want to Do a Musical So Badly' by Andy Lefkowitz

Screen star Chris Evans surprised theatergoers last year with his powerful Broadway-debut turn as the police officer Bill in the Tony-nominated main-stem premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Eden Espinosa, Ciara Renée & More Set for Lizzie Borden Rock Musical Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A new musical based on the life of notorious murder suspect Lizzie Borden will arrive at off-Broadway's Pershing Square Signature Center this summer. Directed by Victoria Bussert, choreograp…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM

Alexander Gemignani to Join My Fair Lady as Alfred P. Doolittle by Andy Lefkowitz

Get him to the church on time! Tony nominee Alexander Gemignani has been announced to assume the role of Alfred P. Doolittle in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony-nominated revival of My Fair Lad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:47AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Take Me Out to Receive Broadway Revival as Part of Second Stage's 2019-2020 Season by Andy Lefkowitz

Batter up! Take Me Out, Richard Greenberg's Tony-winning play about a Major League Baseball player who comes out of the closet, will be revived on Broadway as part of Second Stage's 2019-202…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:00PM

The Band's Visit's George Abud Set for World Premiere August Rush Musical Directed by John Doyle by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is here for August Rush, a new musical adaptation of the beloved 2007 film, making its world premiere at Aurora, Illinois' Paramount Theatre this spring. The previously announced pro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:00PM

Guys and Dolls Movie Remake in the Works by Andy Lefkowitz

The classic Broadway musical Guys and Dolls is headed back to the big screen. A new movie musical based on the stage hit is being developed and produced by TriStar, according to Variety. A c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:44PM

David Yazbek, Bob Martin & Rick Elice Writing Princess Bride Musical for Disney Theatrical by Andy Lefkowitz

A trio of Broadway mainstays are officially at work on a stage adaptation of The Princess Bride. A spokesperson for Disney Theatrical has confirmed the musical's development, as well as its …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

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