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Friday, November 1, 2019

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

Beverley Knight to Star in World Premiere Drifters Jukebox Musical in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Acclaimed music star and Olivier-nominated actress Beverley Knight has signed on to portray Faye Treadwell, legendary manager of The Drifters, in a new musical about the iconic group, set to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Suits Star Patrick J. Adams to Make Broadway Debut as Kippy in Revival of Take Me Out by Andy Lefkowitz

Patrick J. Adams, an acclaimed actor known for his small-screen turn in Suits, will make his Broadway debut this spring in Second Stage's highly anticipated revival of Richard Greenberg's T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Curtains to Make West End Premiere with Jason Manford as Lieutenant Frank Cioffi by Andy Lefkowitz

The 2007 Tony-nominated musical comedy Curtains will arrive in London's West End for the first time this winter. Director Paul Foster's celebrated U.K. touring production will transfer to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Idina Menzel to Headline CBS Adoption & Foster Care Special A Home for the Holidays by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony winner Idina Menzel will put a spotlight on adoption and foster care this holiday season as host of the TV special A Home for the Holidays. The event will be broadcast on CBS and CBS Al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Al Roker Returns to Broadway as Old Joe in Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Al Roker begins his second shift in the Broadway musical Waitress on November 1. The beloved weather forecaster and journalist will play Old Joe in the hit show at the Brooks Atkinson The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:12AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019

Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird Will Transfer to London's West End in 2020 by Andy Lefkowitz

The celebrated Broadway stage adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird is moving to London's West End. The acclaimed production, featuring a script by Aaron …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Laura Michelle Kelly & Sean Terje Helleren Welcome First Child by Andy Lefkowitz

Congratulations to Broadway and West End star Laura Michelle Kelly and her husband, Sean Terje Helleren, who have announced the birth of their first child, Raphael Benjamin Helleren. Kelly…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Katharine McPhee Will Close Out Broadway's Waitress as the Musical's Final Jenna by Andy Lefkowitz

Katharine McPhee is heading back to the diner for a final helping of pie. The Smash star who made her Broadway debut in 2018 as Jenna in Waitress will reprise her turn at the Brooks Atkin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Lesli Margherita & Josh Lamon to Star in Off-Broadway Transfer of New Musical Emojiland by Andy Lefkowitz

Heart heart heart! After starring in a cheered 2018 run at the New York Musical Festival, Lesli Margherita and Josh Lamon have signed on to reprise their performances as Princess and Prince…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM
Wednesday, October 30, 2019

André De Shields, Joe Iconis, Brandon Victor Dixon & Ali Stroker to Perform American Songbook Concerts at Lincoln Center by Andy Lefkowitz

A foursome of Broadway favorites are among the starry lineup of performers set to give concerts as part of Lincoln Center's upcoming American Songbook series. André De Shields, Joe Iconis,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:33PM

Emily Walton to Join Uncle Jim Walton in Come From Away on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Come From Away is keeping it in the family. The hit musical has announced the addition of tour player Emily Walton to the Broadway cast in the role of Janice beginning on November 12. She'll…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:33PM

Primary Stages Postpones Clarence Coo's On That Day in Amsterdam by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Primary Stages has announced the postponement of the world premiere play On That Day in Amsterdam. The new work, written by Clarence Coo, was initially announced to begin prev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:33PM

Andrew Garfield Confirmed to Star in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tick, Tick...Boom! Film for Netflix by Andy Lefkowitz

Following rumored reports this past spring, Andrew Garfield has now officially been cast in Netflix's screen adaptation of Rent creator Jonathan Larson's off-Broadway musical Tick, Tick...B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Drew Gehling Begins Final Shift as Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Drew Gehling, the star who originated the role of Dr. Pomatter in Waitress, reprises his turn for a final stint in the Broadway musical beginning on October 30. He will remain with the hit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Andy Lucien Joins the Cast of On That Day in Amsterdam at Primary Stages; Previews Pushed Back by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Primary Stages has announced that Andy Lucien will now take on the role of Rembrandt in the world premiere staging of On That Day in Amsterdam, a new play written by Clarence…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:03PM

Lear deBessonet to Succeed Jack Viertel as Artistic Director of City Center Encores! by Andy Lefkowitz

New York City Center has announced that current Encores! Resident Director Lear deBessonet will take over as the program's artistic director next season. She will replace Jack Viertel, who…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Raúl Esparza-Led Seared Serves Up an Additional Extension Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Just following opening night, MCC Theater has announced a second extension to Theresa Rebeck's new play Seared. Originally scheduled to play a limited run through November 10 and later exten…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Andy Lucien Joins the Cast of On That Day in Amsterdam at Primary Stages by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Primary Stages has announced that Andy Lucien will take on the role of Rembrandt in the upcoming world premiere staging of On That Day in Amsterdam, a new play written by Cla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Stephen Schwartz to Write Score for Bill Condon's Christmas Carol Musical Film Marley by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony-nominated Wicked songwriter Stephen Schwartz has signed on as composer-lyricist of the new Disney movie Marley, a musical remake of A Christmas Carol. Bill Condon will write and direct …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM
Monday, October 28, 2019

Kathleen Marshall Is Developing a Musical Adaptation of The Scarlet Letter with a Modern Spin by Andy Lefkowitz

The Scarlet Letter is being looked at with a fresh set of eyes for a new musical adaptation. Meg Fofonoff of Art Lab has announced the development of "shAme," a unique tuner adapted from N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Andile Gumbi, Former Simba of Broadway's The Lion King, Dies at 36 by Andy Lefkowitz

Andile Gumbi, a rising star who took the Broadway stage in The Lion King, passed away recently in Israel after suffering cardiac arrest, according to Eyewitness News. Gumbi was 36. At the t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Wicked Surpasses Les Misérables as Fifth-Longest-Running Show in Broadway History by Andy Lefkowitz

The blockbuster hit musical Wicked will defy more than gravity tonight as it becomes the fifth-longest-running production in Broadway history, surpassing the original production of Les Mis�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Idina Menzel to Join Billy Porter & Camila Cabello in Cinderella Movie Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Idina Menzel is headed back to the big screen. The Tony-winning original star of Wicked will portray the evil stepmother in the upcoming new movie musical adaptation of Cinderella, according…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM

David Hasselhoff Will Return to the West End as Franklin Hart Jr. in 9 to 5 by Andy Lefkowitz

David Hasselhoff is headed back to the London stage. The Broadway and West End alum most known for his small-screen turn on Baywatch will take over the role of egotistical boss Franklin H…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 10:33AM
Friday, October 25, 2019

Jessica Chastain to Make West End Stage Debut in Revival of A Doll's House by Andy Lefkowitz

Oscar-nominated actress Jessica Chastain will take to the West End stage for first time next year as Nora in a fresh staging of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. The new production, adapted by …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Is This a Room Extends Two Weeks at Vineyard Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre has announced a two-week extension to the company's production of Is This a Room, a new drama written and directed by Tina Satter. Originally announced to run…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Taylor Swift & Andrew Lloyd Webber Wrote a New Song for the Cats Film by Andy Lefkowitz

As if we needed another reason to get excited about the Cats movie. The Tony-winning musical's legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that he crafted an original song for the f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Freestyle Love Supreme Shifts Broadway Schedule; Adds Four Wednesday Performances by Andy Lefkowitz

Freestyle Love Supreme, the improv sensation created by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Veneziale, has added four 7:00pm Wednesday performances on November 13, November 20, Decem…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

For Colored Girls Receives Third Extension at Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Public Theater has announced a third extension to its new staging of the late Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking work For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rain…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Jagged Little Pill Standout Kathryn Gallagher Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Kathryn Gallagher, the multi-talented star who will soon appear as Bella in the Alanis Morissette musical Jagged Little Pill, has signed on to lead Broadway.com's latest vlog, "Jagged Little…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM