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Friday, March 8, 2019

Old Vic's Vivien Wallace Among 2019 Olivier Award Special Recognition Recipients by Andy Lefkowitz

Ahead of the 2019 Olivier Awards, four Special Recognition Awards were presented to celebrated contributors to the London theater scene on March 8. The newly anointed honorees include Vivien…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:13PM

Ben Platt Lends Soul-Stirring Vocals to 'Temporary Love' from His Upcoming Album by Andy Lefkowitz

We're merely three weeks away from the release of Sing to Me Instead, the debut solo album from Tony-winning original Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt. In advance of the album's release, the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:51AM
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Zachary Quinto, Jill Paice & Christopher Fitzgerald to Appear in Off-Broadway's Nassim by Andy Lefkowitz

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:29PM

Mischief Theatre to Team Up with Penn & Teller for Magic Goes Wrong at Vaudeville Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Mischief Theatre, the celebrated troupe behind Broadway and West End hit The Play That Goes Wrong, has announced their next comedy, Magic Goes Wrong, created with magic legends and Broadwa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:44AM

Avenue Q Will Stay Put at New World Stages Through May by Andy Lefkowitz

Fantasies come true! Avenue Q, the Tony-winning hit musical which recently announced an April 28 closing date at New World Stages, has now extended its stay due to popular demand through May…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:57AM
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Ato Blankson-Wood to Join Daniel Craig in Benefit Performance of A Number by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage veteran Ato Blankson-Wood will go head to head with Daniel Craig in the highly anticipated one-night benefit performance of Caryl Churchill's award-winning drama A Number at New York …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:17PM

Casey Cott, Mandy Gonzalez, Christian Borle & More to Star in Tommy at the Kennedy Center by Andy Lefkowitz

An A-list group of stars will go on an amazing journey this spring in a new staging of The Who's Tommy at the Kennedy Center. Josh Rhodes will direct and choreograph and Lynne Shankel will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:00PM

Network Is a Hit: Bryan Cranston-Led Play Recoups Broadway Investment by Andy Lefkowitz

Producers of the acclaimed play Network, a new stage adaptation of Paddy Chayevsky's iconic film, have announced full recoupment of its Broadway investment. The production, which was recentl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:26PM

Jeanne Sakata Completes Cast of Do You Feel Anger? at Vineyard Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre has announced Jeanne Sakata as the final cast member set to lead Mara Nelson-Greenberg's New York premiere play Do You Feel Anger? Margot Bordelon will direct…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:39AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

April Matthis Replaces Uzo Aduba in Toni Stone; Jonathan Burke & More Join Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

Obie winner April Matthis has been newly announced to assume the title role in Toni Stone, a new play by Lydia R. Diamond making its world premiere at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theatre this sp…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:00PM

Mean Girls' Kyle Selig & Erika Henningsen to Lead Concert of Sondheim's Saturday Night at Second Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

This casting is totally fetch! Kyle Selig and Erika Henningsen, love interests of Broadway's Mean Girls, have been selected to appear opposite each other in the upcoming one-night benefit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:38PM

Full Casting Announced for New York Premiere BLKS with MCC Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for BLKS, a new play by Aziza Barnes making its world premiere with off-Broadway's MCC Theater this spring. Obie winner Robert O'Hara will direct the previously announced…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:50PM

Jordan E. Cooper's World Premiere Ain't No Mo' Extended Ahead of First Preview by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway’s Public Theater has announced a one-week extension for the upcoming world premiere staging of Ain't No Mo'. Originally announced to conclude its run on April 21, the play wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Kelli O'Hara, Alex Timbers & Taylor Mac to Receive Special 2019 Drama League Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The Drama League has announced a trio of theater stars who will be recognized for their achievements at the 2019 Drama League Awards. The 85th annual ceremony will be held at the Marriott Ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Nashville Is Being Made into a Broadway Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Entertainment producer Lionsgate has announced that the beloved TV series Nashville is being adapted as a Broadway musical. Additional information, including production dates and the complet…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:26PM

Magic Mike The Musical Is Accepting Audition Videos for a Diverse Cast of Leading Men by Andy Lefkowitz

Calling all men who have what it takes! Producers of the Broadway-bound Magic Mike The Musical are accepting audition videos for a cast of leading men for the new tuner based on the hit fil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM

Come From Away & The Inheritance Lead 2019 Olivier Award Nominations by Andy Lefkowitz

Nominations are here for the 2019 Olivier Awards, honoring achievement in London theater. Leading the way with nine nominations is the West End transfer of David Hein and Irene Sankoff's acc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:44AM

Come From Away, Company & The Inheritance Lead 2019 Olivier Award Nominations by Andy Lefkowitz

Nominations are here for the 2019 Olivier Awards, honoring achievement in London theater. Leading the way with nine nominations each is the West End transfer of David Hein and Irene Sankoff'…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:44AM
Monday, March 4, 2019

Ato Blankson-Wood & More to Lead U.S. Premiere The Rolling Stone with Lincoln Center Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the American premiere of The Rolling Stone, a new play by Chris Urch (Land of Our Fathers) set to play off-Broadway's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater this summ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:10PM

Christie Brinkley Will Return to Chicago on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Christie Brinkley is putting her jazz shoes back on. The veteran model and actress will return to the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago beginning on April 18. Brinkley will play a four-week limi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:56PM

Julie White Joins Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus; Andrea Martin Departs by Andy Lefkowitz

Following an injury sustained by Andrea Martin, Julie White has stepped in to join Taylor Mac's Broadway-debut play Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus directed by George C. Wolfe. White wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:23PM

Julie White Joins Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus; Andrea Martin Departs Following Injury by Andy Lefkowitz

Julie White has stepped in to join Taylor Mac's Broadway-debut play Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus following an injury sustained by Andrea Martin, who broke four ribs in an accident dur…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:23PM

Jason Manford Will Return to Olivier Awards as 2019 Host by Andy Lefkowitz

Jason Manford has been announced as host of the 2019 Olivier Awards. Having previously hosted in 2017, the much-loved comedian, actor and singer will return to the Royal Albert Hall for the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:51AM

To Kill a Mockingbird Standout Gideon Glick Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Gideon Glick, the celebrated actor currently appearing as Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird, has signed on to lead Broadway.com's new vlog—"What's the Dill?"—starting on March 7. The vlog wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:09AM

Hamilton Olivier Winner Giles Terera Joins New West End Staging of Ibsen's Rosmersholm by Andy Lefkowitz

Giles Terera, the mega-talented actor who took home an Olivier Award for his turn as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, has been cast in the highly anticipated new West End staging of Henrik Ibsen's Ro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

Haley Swindal Is Chicago's New Matron 'Mama' Morton by Andy Lefkowitz

Haley Swindal is back on the Great White Way. The stage alum joins the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Chicago in the role of Matron "Mama" Morton on March 4 for a limited engagement throug…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36AM

Tea at Five, Starring Faye Dunaway as Katharine Hepburn, to Play Boston Before Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Boston audiences will have the chance to see Faye Dunaway's highly anticipated performance as Katharine Hepburn in a newly announced pre-Broadway run of Matthew Lombardo's acclaimed solo wor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:13AM

Morrissey to Play Weeklong Concert Run at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Morrissey is bound for Broadway. The celebrated English singer-songwriter has announced a retrospective show set to play the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre from May 2-11. The exploration of Morrissey…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:10AM

Alec Baldwin & Anne Heche to Revisit Twentieth Century for Roundabout Benefit by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen stars Alec Baldwin and Anne Heche, who headlined Roundabout Theatre Company's 2004 Broadway revival of Twentieth Century, will return to the roles of Oscar Jaffe and Lily Ga…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:30AM
Friday, March 1, 2019

Tony Nominee Katherine Helmond, Emmy-Nominated Star of Soap & Who's the Boss?, Dies at 89 by Andy Lefkowitz

Katherine Helmond, the fiery comedic actress whose start on Broadway led to a slew of memorable small-screen roles, died on February 23 at home in Los Angeles. The cause of death, according …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Matthew Bourne to Receive Special Olivier Award by Andy Lefkowitz

World-renowned dance maker Matthew Bourne has been announced as the recipient of the Olivier Awards' 2019 Special Award. Bourne will be honored at the Oliviers ceremony, scheduled for April …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:10AM

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