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Friday, March 1, 2019

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

Rajiv Joseph's New Play About LeBron James Sets World Premiere at Steppenwolf by Andy Lefkowitz

Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the world premiere production of Pulitzer finalist Rajiv Joseph's King James, a new play centered on American basketball player LeBron …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:49AM

Exclusive! Haven Burton Joins Legally Blonde Concerts as Paulette; Alex Newell Bows Out by Andy Lefkowitz

Haven Burton, the multi-talented star who was seen in the original Broadway production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, has signed on to play the role of Paulette in the upcoming pair of con…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:07AM
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Glenn Close-Led Sunset Boulevard Film Back in Motion with Rob Ashford at the Helm by Andy Lefkowitz

Seven-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close will find new ways to dream this fall when filming begins on the long-gestating movie musical adaptation of Sunset Boulevard. Close, who earned her thir…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:22PM

Sheridan Smith to Star in London's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andy Lefkowitz

Two-time Olivier winner Sheridan Smith has been cast as the Narrator in the upcoming new West End staging of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The previously announced West End p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:52PM

Marys Seacole, Starring Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Extends World Premiere Run with LCT3 by Andy Lefkowitz

Lincoln Center Theater has announced an extension for its acclaimed world premiere production of Marys Seacole by Jackie Sibblies Drury (Fairview). Originally scheduled to play a limited eng…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:55PM

David Cale's Musical Memoir We're Only Alive for a Short Amount of Time to Play the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Public Theater has announced the New York premiere of We're Only Alive for a Short Amount of Time, a solo musical written and performed by David Cale (Harry Clarke). Robert Fa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:35PM

Glenda Jackson Leads a Gender-Blind King Lear to Broadway; Michael Arden & More Join Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

A new Broadway revival of Shakespeare's King Lear arrives at the Golden Theatre on February 28. Tony-winning director Sam Gold's gender-blind production, headlined by Tony winner Glenda Jack…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:57PM

Daniel Craig to Star in Benefit Performance of Caryl Churchill’s A Number by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen star Daniel Craig has signed on to salute the 40th anniversary of off-Broadway's New York Theatre Workshop with a one-night benefit performance of Caryl Churchill's award-wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:20AM

Temptations Musical Ain't Too Proud Makes Broadway Premiere; Cast Album Announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Get ready! The new Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations kicks off preview performances at the Imperial Theatre on February 28. The production will officia…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Glenda Jackson Leads a Gender-Blind King Lear to Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A new Broadway revival of Shakespeare's King Lear arrives at the Golden Theatre on February 28. Tony-winning director Sam Gold's gender-blind production, headlined by Tony winner Glenda Jack…

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

Athol Fugard's Boesman and Lena Extends at Off-Broadway's Signature by Andy Lefkowitz

Signature Theatre has announced a one-week extension for the acclaimed new staging Boesman and Lena written by Athol Fugard and directed by Yaël Farber. Originally announced to conclude its…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical Sets World Premiere with Southwark Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

A new musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has scheduled a world premiere production with Southwark Playhouse. Book writer Jethro Compton (W…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Jelani Alladin, Tracy Letts & Vicki Lewis to Guest-Star in Off-Broadway's Nassim by Andy Lefkowitz

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Lucille Lortel Awards Announce Date for 34th Annual Ceremony; Special Honorees Announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Mark your calendar! The Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring achievement in off-Broadway, have scheduled its 34th annual ceremony for May 5, 2019 at 7:00pm. The event will be held at NYU's Skirb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:14PM

One Man, Two Guvnors Being Adapted for the Screen by Andy Lefkowitz

This just might be the news of the day! One Man, Two Guvnors, the smash 2012 Broadway comedy which took home a Tony Award for lead actor James Corden, is being turned into a major motion pic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Jonathan Burke & Ryan Jamaal Swain Step Up in Final Two Weeks of Choir Boy on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Original cast member Jonathan Burke graduates to the central role of Pharus in Tarell Alvin McCraney's acclaimed Broadway play Choir Boy beginning on February 26. Burke replaces Jeremy Pope…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Adam Pascal Returns to Pretty Woman on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a cheered weeklong run last month, Tony nominee Adam Pascal heads back to the Nederlander Theatre on February 19 as Edward Lewis in Pretty Woman: The Musical. Pascal will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Hamilton Welcomes Austin Scott as New Broadway Star by Andy Lefkowitz

History has its eyes on him! Austin Scott takes over the title role in the Broadway production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical Hamilton beginning on February 19. Scott…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Rebecca Naomi Jones, Damon Daunno, Ali Stroker Will Transfer with Reimagined Oklahoma! to Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Oh, what a beautiful mornin'! We're excited to announce casting for the upcoming Broadway transfer of Daniel Fish's innovative new take on Oklahoma! The previously anno…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Ryann Redmond, Joe Carroll & Noah J. Ricketts Are New Principal Stars of Frozen on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-nominated musical Frozen welcomes Ryann Redmond (Bring It On) as Olaf and Joe Carroll (Bandstand) as Hans beginning on February 19, replacing original cast members Greg Hildreth and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48AM

The Ferryman Welcomes Brian d’Arcy James, Holley Fain & a Company of New Stars by Andy Lefkowitz

A talented slate of stage veterans join the cast of Jez Butterworth's fiery new drama The Ferryman beginning on February 19. They replace the original company of principal stars, who pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48AM

Ainsley Melham Takes a Magic Carpet Ride into Broadway's Aladdin by Andy Lefkowitz

Make way! Ainsley Melham, celebrated star of the Australian and London productions of Disney's Aladdin, joins the hit Broadway production at the New Amsterdam Theatre beginning on Februa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48AM
Monday, February 18, 2019

Further Casting Set for London Premiere of The Light in the Piazza Starring Renée Fleming & Dove Cameron by Andy Lefkowitz

Additional casting has been announced for the highly anticipated London-debut production of Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas' six-time Tony-winning musical The Light in the Piazza. The new s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48AM

Michael McCormick Is the New 'Wonderful' Wizard of Wicked on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway veteran Michael McCormick steps into the hit musical Wicked for the first time on February 18. He takes over the role of The Wizard from Kevin Chamberlin, who played his final perfo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM
Friday, February 15, 2019

Reed Birney, Cady Huffman & David Cromer Set for Off-Broadway's Nassim by Andy Lefkowitz

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:24PM

Reed Birney, Cady Huffman & David Cromer to Appear in Off-Broadway's Nassim by Andy Lefkowitz

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Watch Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit in an Electric Trailer for Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

The countdown has begun for the Broadway arrival of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the new stage show based on the popular film. Appropriate for Valentine's Day, the show has just relea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Alice by Heart Extended Again by Off-Broadway's MCC Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's MCC Theater has announced another extension for the world premiere musical Alice by Heart, inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Recen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Alice by Heart's Nkeki Obi-Melekwe to Replace Adrienne Warren in West End's Tina by Andy Lefkowitz

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, a rising star currently appearing in the off-Broadway musical Alice by Heart, has been selected to take over the role of Tina Turner in the West End production of the accl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Michael Berresse to Direct New Musical Darling Grenadine; Plus Two World Premieres Set for Roundabout 2020 by Andy Lefkowitz

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a trio of exciting new productions set to appear as part of its 2020 off-Broadway season. The Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre will h…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:36AM

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