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Friday, November 8, 2019

Jac Yarrow & Jason Donovan Will Return to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium in 2020 by Andy Lefkowitz

Standout stars Jac Yarrow and Jason Donovan have signed on to reprise their celebrated turns as Joseph and Pharaoh, respectively, in the upcoming remount of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Roy Haylock, aka Bianca Del Rio, Will Return to Everybody's Talking About Jamie; Preeya Kalidas Will Also Join the Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

After a cheered West End turn earlier this year, RuPaul's Drag Race winner Roy Haylock, best known as his drag alter ego, Bianca Del Rio, will return to the role of Loco Chanelle/Hugo in Ev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Kristin Chenoweth Returns to Broadway with Solo Concert Engagement For the Girls by Andy Lefkowitz

Kristin Chenoweth heads home to Broadway on November 8 with the new concert engagement For the Girls. The beloved Tony-winning star will play a limited run of the show at the Nederlander The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03AM

Rockettes Kick Off Holiday Run in Radio City Christmas Spectacular by Andy Lefkowitz

The Rockettes return to the radiant Radio City Music Hall on November 8 with the 92nd edition of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The celebrated production will continue through January…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03AM
Thursday, November 7, 2019

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Officially Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Following an Olivier-nominated West End run, the new bio-show Tina: The Tina Turner Musical officially opens at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 7. Tony-nominated actress Adri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Ceiling Collapses During Performance of Death of a Salesman at London's Piccadilly Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

London's Piccadilly Theatre was evacuated during a performance of Death of a Salesman on November 6 after part of the theater's ceiling crashed down. Paramedics were called to the West End …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

American Theatre Wing Sets Date for 65th Annual Obie Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Mark your calendar! The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice have announced a May 18, 2020 ceremony date for the 65th Annual Obie Awards. The yearly celebration of off- and off-off-Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Annaleigh Ashford, Jayne Houdyshell & More to Join Angela Lansbury in The Importance of Being Earnest Benefit by Andy Lefkowitz

Roundabout Theatre Company has compiled a talent-packed cast for its upcoming one-night benefit staging of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. The previously announced performance…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Tracy Letts, Jessie Mueller, Armie Hammer & More to Star in The Minutes on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony-winning writer and actor Tracy Letts will lead the cast of his Pulitzer-finalist play The Minutes on Broadway next year. Letts will be joined by Tony winner Jessie Mueller and Golden …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:54AM

Tina—The Tina Turner Musical Officially Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Following an Olivier-nominated West End run, the new bio-show Tina—The Tina Turner Musical officially opens at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 7. Tony-nominated actress Adr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM

Old Vic's A Christmas Carol Begins Broadway Run with Campbell Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge by Andy Lefkowitz

A new interpretation of Charles Dickens' classic story A Christmas Carol arrives at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre on November 7. The celebrated production, headlined by veteran actor Campbell…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2019

The Muny to Produce On Your Feet!, Sweeney Todd, Smokey Joe’s Cafe & More in 2020 by Andy Lefkowitz

In 2020, The Muny will get up and make it happen! The beloved St. Louis theater has announced that the celebrated Gloria & Emilio Estefan musical On Your Feet! will make its Midwest regi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

The Little Mermaid Live! Makes a Splash with Strong Ratings on ABC by Andy Lefkowitz

ABC took TV viewers under the sea on November 5 with a star-packed musical presentation titled The Little Mermaid Live! The telecast was watched by nine million viewers, an increase from TV…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Musical Adaptation of Chelsea Clinton's Bestselling Children's Book She Persisted to Debut Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Atlantic Theater Company has announced the New York premiere of She Persisted, The Musical, a new stage show based on Chelsea Clinton's acclaimed children's book. MK Lawson will direct and c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

The Muny to Produce First Regional Staging of On Your Feet!; 2020 Season Will Also Include Sweeney Todd, Smokey Joe’s Cafe by Andy Lefkowitz

In 2020, The Muny will get up and make it happen! The beloved St. Louis theater has announced that the celebrated Gloria & Emilio Estefan musical On Your Feet! will have its first region…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Daniel J. Watts, Michael Arden, Linda Vista & More Nominated for L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

An acclaimed group of Broadway talents have been recognized with nominations for the L.A. Stage Alliance's 2019 Ovation Awards. The annual honor, which recognizes performances and production…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Austin Scott Joins Broadway Transfer of Conor McPherson & Bob Dylan's Girl From the North Country by Andy Lefkowitz

Austin Scott has been cast as Joe Scott in the highly anticipated Broadway premiere of Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan's Girl From the North Country. The previously announced production, which…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Chita Rivera Awards Set 2020 Date at NYU's Skirball Center by Andy Lefkowitz

Get ready to cheer on your favorite dance makers! The 4th annual Chita Rivera Awards have set a ceremony date of May 17 at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Nominations will be …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM
Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Matthew Saldivar to Join Off-Broadway Comedy Our Dear Dead Drug Lord by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage veteran Matthew Saldivar has signed on to appear in the recently announced extended run of Alexis Scheer's new comedy Our Dear Dead Drug Lord. Saldivar will begin in the production on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

LCT3 Announces World Premiere of Christopher Chen's The Headlands Starring Aaron Yoo by Andy Lefkowitz

Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3 program has scheduled the world premiere staging of The Headlands by Christopher Chen. Knud Adams will direct the production, slated to begin previews on Febru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

The Little Mermaid Live! Goes Under the Sea on ABC by Andy Lefkowitz

A talented company of stars make a splash on the small screen on November 5 with the debut of The Little Mermaid Live! Auli'i Cravalho heads the cast as Ariel in the live television presenta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Robin De Jesús, Vanessa Hudgens & Alexandra Shipp Will Join Andrew Garfield in Tick, Tick...Boom! Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Lin-Manuel Miranda has selected a strong company of co-stars for his screen adaptation of Jonathan Larson's off-Broadway musical Tick, Tick...Boom! The previously announced Netflix film, sta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Stephen Payne Joins The Young Man From Atlanta at Signature; Previews Delayed by Andy Lefkowitz

Stephen Payne has been added to the cast of Horton Foote's The Young Man from Atlanta at off-Broadway's Signature. Payne takes over for the previously announced Larry Pine in the role of Pe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Frank Wood, Margaret Colin, Ilana Levine to Lead Richard Greenberg's The Perplexed Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is here for The Perplexed, a new play by Tony winner Richard Greenberg set to appear at off-Broadway's City Center—Stage I in 2020. Manhattan Theatre Club Artistic Director Lynne …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Casting Announced for Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Complete casting is here for Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody, a new tuner based on the hit film, set to debut off-Broadway later this month. Tim Drucker will direct the produ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Sunday, November 3, 2019

Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Arrives on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Jagged Little Pill, a new Broadway musical featuring the songs of Grammy winner Alanis Morissette, kicks off preview performances at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 3. Diane Paulus direct…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33AM
Friday, November 1, 2019

Ariana DeBose to Play Alyssa Greene in The Prom Film by Andy Lefkowitz

We just want to dance with her! Ariana DeBose, the Tony-nominated star of Summer who will soon appear in the West Side Story film remake, has been cast in the role of Alyssa Greene in Ryan M…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Billy Porter, Idina Menzel & Lea Michele to Appear at 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Andy Lefkowitz

Get ready to sing and dance in front of your TV! Macy's has recruited Tony and Emmy winner Billy Porter, Tony winner Idina Menzel and Emmy nominee Lea Michele as performers at its annual T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Tracy Letts' The Minutes Sets 2020 Broadway Start Date by Andy Lefkowitz

A first-preview date of February 25, 2020 has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Tracy Letts' 2018 Pulitzer-finalist play The Minutes. Anna D. Shapiro will direct the previously ann…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Rachel Tucker to Star in Gala Performance of The Pirate Queen at London Coliseum by Andy Lefkowitz

Olivier-nominated actress Rachel Tucker will lend her talents to the 2007 musical The Pirate Queen for a charity gala performance next year. Drew Baker will direct the event, slated to appea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Vanessa Williams to Make West End Debut in Donmar Transfer of City of Angels by Andy Lefkowitz

Vanessa Williams, beloved star of Broadway and Hollywood, will take to the stage of London's West End for the first time next year, as Carla/Alaura in a revival of the 1990 Tony-winning mus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM