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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

White Noise, Starring Daveed Diggs & Thomas Sadoski, Receives Second Extension at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Public Theater has announced a second extension for Pulitzer winner Suzan-Lori Parks' world premiere play White Noise. The new work, originally announced to conclude its upco…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

Brian d'Arcy James & Corey Stoll Cast in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story Film by Andy Lefkowitz

A pair of celebrated stage stars have been added to the cast of Tony Kushner and Steven Spielberg's upcoming West Side Story film remake. Three-time Tony nominee Brian d'Arcy James will pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:19PM

Frank Wildhorn's Jekyll & Hyde Being Made into a Movie Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

This is the moment! We've just learned that the 1997 Broadway sensation Jekyll & Hyde is being adapted into a major motion picture. Oscar winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman, On Your Fe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:55PM

Irving Berlin's White Christmas to Play Holiday Run in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Let yourself go! Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the celebrated stage adaptation of the iconic film, has scheduled a West End return to London's Dominion Theatre this winter. Previews will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:43AM

Sarah Bockel to Star as Carole King in Broadway's Beautiful While Chilina Kennedy Plays Toronto by Andy Lefkowitz

Sarah Bockel, the celebrated tour star of Beautiful, has signed on to reprise her cheered turn as Carole King in the Broadway production at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Bockel will play a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:22AM

James Corden to Host 2019 Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

James Corden is headed back to the Tonys! Following a cheered 2016 hosting gig, the Tony- and Emmy-winning Late Late Show host has signed on to emcee the 2019 celebration of Broadway. The T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:34AM

Kiss Me, Kate, Starring Kelli O'Hara & Will Chase, Gets Extension at Studio 54 by Andy Lefkowitz

Wunderbar! The celebrated new Broadway staging of Kiss Me, Kate has received a four-week extension at Studio 54. Originally announced to run through June 2, the Roundabout Theatre Company pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:30AM

Immersive Oklahoma! Begins Broadway Run at Circle in the Square Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of an acclaimed production at Brooklyn's St. Ann's Warehouse, the innovative new staging of Oklahoma! from director Daniel Fish starts performances at Broadway's Circle in the S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

J. Harrison Ghee Sashays Back into Kinky Boots on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Veteran Kinky Boots star J. Harrison Ghee returns to the Tony-winning hit musical on March 19. Ghee replaces Callum Francis, who played his final performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Monday, March 18, 2019

Let It Go! Disney's Frozen Sets 2020 Arrival in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Frozen is bound for London! Disney Theatrical has scheduled a West End transfer of its 2018 Tony-nominated Broadway musical for fall 2020 at the Drury Lane Theatre, according to the BBC.  …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:11PM

Disney's Frozen Sets Arrival in London's West End; Australia & Germany on Deck by Andy Lefkowitz

Frozen is bound for London! Disney Theatrical has scheduled a West End transfer of its 2018 Tony-nominated Broadway musical for fall of 2020 at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lan…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:11PM

Disney's Frozen Sets Arrival in London's West End; Australia & Germany on Deck by Andy Lefkowitz

Frozen is bound for London! Disney Theatrical has scheduled a West End transfer of its 2018 Tony-nominated Broadway musical for fall of 2020 at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lan…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 10:11PM

Waitress Alum Joe Tippett to Reunite with Jessie Mueller in TV Movie Patsy & Loretta by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway alum Joe Tippett, who originated the role of Earl in the out-of-town production of Waitress, will appear opposite former co-star Jessie Mueller in the upcoming Lifetime movie Patsy…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:10PM

Yanni to Play Limited Broadway Run This Spring at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Legendary composer and multi-instrumentalist Yanni will take the main-stem stage this spring as part of the recently announced In Residence On Broadway series at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:22AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Revue Unmasked, Judy Garland Musical & More Set for 2019-2020 at Paper Mill by Andy Lefkowitz

Millburn, New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse has announced an exciting lineup of productions for its 2019-2020 season. Filling out the slate of shows is the newly scheduled Andrew Lloyd Webb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:00AM

Ginna Claire Mason to Join Broadway's Wicked as Glinda by Andy Lefkowitz

Ginna Claire Mason is Broadway-bound. The celebrated Wicked touring star will take over the role of Glinda in the hit Broadway production at the Gershwin Theatre beginning on April 9. She w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:14AM

Jeremy Jordan Sets Broadway Musical Return in Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Jeremy Jordan is getting ready to sing out again on Broadway. The strong-voiced Tony nominee will don the stethoscope of Dr. Pomatter in the hit musical Waitress at the Brooks Atkinson Theat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:05AM

Shoshana Bean Is the New Star of Waitress on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Power-voiced stage star Shoshana Bean returns to the Great White Way on March 18, taking on the central role of Jenna in the hit musical Waitress. Bean replaces Stephanie Torns, who played h…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Saturday, March 16, 2019

Hillary and Clinton, Starring Laurie Metcalf & John Lithgow, Begins Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee Lucas Hnath's new play Hillary and Clinton begins its highly anticipated Broadway-premiere run on March 16. Tony winner Joe Mantello directs the production, set to officially op…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Friday, March 15, 2019

The Cher Show's Stephanie J. Block Sings 'If I Could Turn Back Time' on Live with Kelly and Ryan by Andy Lefkowitz

Two-time Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block is bringing sass and vocal power to the title role of the new Broadway musical The Cher Show every night at the Neil Simon Theatre. In celebration o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:47PM

Public Theater Annual Gala Women of the Public Set for June at the Delacorte by Andy Lefkowitz

The Public Theater has announced its annual gala, Women of the Public, set to take place on June 3 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman, the hig…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:27PM

Christian Borle Lands Series-Regular Role on ABC Drama Pilot Until the Wedding by Andy Lefkowitz

Christian Borle is lending his talents back to the small screen. The two-time Tony winner and former Smash star has been cast in ABC's new romantic drama pilot Until the Wedding, Deadline re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:52PM

Kelsey Grammer-Led Man of La Mancha Sets Full Casting at London Coliseum by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the highly anticipated new U.K. staging of Man of La Mancha. The previously announced production, directed by Lonny Price, will begin previews on April 26 ahead of an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM

Danny Mac & More to Join Audrey Brisson in U.K. Premiere of Amélie Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

West End veteran and Strictly Come Dancing star Danny Mac has been cast as Nino Quincampoix in the upcoming U.K.-premiere staging of the musical Amélie. He joins the previously announced st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:20AM

Be More Chill Cast Recording Will Get an 'Upgrade'; Broadway Album to Be Released This Spring by Andy Lefkowitz

Be More Chill, the celebrated musical featuring an original score by Joe Iconis, has announced the release of an original Broadway cast recording from Ghostlight Records. The album will be r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:10AM

Be More Chill Cast Recording Will Get an 'Upgrade'; Broadway Album Due Out This Spring by Andy Lefkowitz

Be More Chill, the celebrated musical featuring an original score by Joe Iconis, has announced the release of an original Broadway cast recording from Ghostlight Records. The album will be r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:10AM

Petula Clark to Join Zizi Strallen & Charlie Stemp in West End's Mary Poppins by Andy Lefkowitz

Additional casting is set for the upcoming West End return of Mary Poppins. Music icon Petula Clark and theater veteran Joseph Millson have joined the company as the Bird Woman and George Ba…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:20AM

Micaela Diamond & Derek Klena to Sing Pasek & Paul's Dogfight at Second Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

Micaela Diamond, standout star of The Cher Show, has been cast in the central role of Rose Fenny in Second Stage's upcoming one-night concert staging of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's 2012 mus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:13AM

Burn This Returns to Broadway with Keri Russell & Adam Driver by Andy Lefkowitz

The first Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson's Burn This begins preview performances on March 15 at the Hudson Theatre. Michael Mayer directs the new production, set to officially open on Ap…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Thursday, March 14, 2019

Fiasco's Merrily We Roll Along Adds One Week to Off-Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Fiasco Theater's acclaimed reimagining of Merrily We Roll Along has received an extension at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre. Originally announced to run through April 7, th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:15PM

Grace McLean's New Musical In the Green to Make World Premiere with LCT3 by Andy Lefkowitz

Grace McLean, standout star of The Great Comet, will make her theatrical writing debut this summer with the new musical In the Green, making its world premiere with Lincoln Center Theater's …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:45PM

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