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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Dear Evan Hansen's Andrew Barth Feldman Gathers Star-Studded Cast to Perform His Star Wars Parody Musical in Concert by Andy Lefkowitz

Andrew Barth Feldman, standout title star of Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen, has announced an upcoming concert performance of his parody musical SW: A New(sical) Hope, set to appear at Feinste…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

Bernadette Peters Will Return to the Small Screen in CW's Katy Keene by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony-winning legend Bernadette Peters has landed a series-regular role on Katy Keene, the upcoming spinoff of the CW hit Riverdale, according to Deadline. Peters will play the "eccentricall…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

Classic Stage Company to Honor Anika Noni Rose & Ted Chapin at Fall Gala by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Classic Stage has announced Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Ted Chapin as honorees of the company's 2019 gala. CSC Artistic Director John Doyle will direct the event, to be h…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

Nina Grollman, Taylor Trensch, Kyle Scatliffe & More Will Join To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A talented group of new stars will step into the acclaimed Broadway production of To Kill a Mockingbird this fall. The fresh cast will begin performances on November 5 at the Shubert Theatre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Janie Dee & More Cast in Menier Chocolate Factory's Revival of The Boy Friend by Andy Lefkowitz

London's Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for its upcoming production of Sandy Wilson's delightful 1953 tuner The Boy Friend. Matthew White will direct the previously a…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 11:02AM
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Waitress Star Mark Evans & Broadway's Justin Mortelliti Tie the Knot by Andy Lefkowitz

Congratulations are in order! Mark Evans, currently starring as Dr. Pomatter in Waitress, and his longtime love, Broadway actor Justin Mortelliti, were married on September 30 at Gilbertsvi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Jake Gyllenhaal & Tom Sturridge Lead Sea Wall/A Life to Broadway Recoupment by Andy Lefkowitz

Sea Wall/A Life is officially a hit! The acclaimed double bill, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge, which concluded its limited Broadway engagement on September 29, recouped its f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM
Friday, September 27, 2019

Jeremy Pope, Darren Criss, Joe Mantello & More to Join Patti LuPone in Ryan Murphy's New Netflix Series Hollywood by Andy Lefkowitz

Jeremy Pope, the Broadway breakout star who earned two—that's right, two—Tony nominations this past season, will next appear alongside Emmy winner Darren Criss in Ryan Murphy's upcoming…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:06PM

Idina Menzel's New Christmas Album to Feature Ariana Grande, Billy Porter & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony winner Idina Menzel has announced a talented group of stars set to lend their voices to her upcoming Christmas album. The new recording, titled Christmas: A Season of Love, will be re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:06PM

Olivier-Winning Two-Part Epic The Inheritance Begins Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of an Olivier-winning West End production and a premiere at London's Young Vic, the acclaimed two-part play The Inheritance by Matthew Lopez arrives at Broadway's Barrymore The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:13AM
Thursday, September 26, 2019

Will Ben Platt Reprise His Tony-Winning Performance in the Dear Evan Hansen Movie? by Andy Lefkowitz

Will Ben Platt play a teen once again? The 26-year-old actor, who will portray a ruthless high schooler with political ambitions on Ryan Murphy's The Politician beginning on September 27…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM

Exclusive First Look! Joshua Henry Stars in the World Premiere Musical The Wrong Man by Andy Lefkowitz

Preview performances are underway for the world premiere musical The Wrong Man. In advance of the new tuner's October 7 opening night, MCC Theater has offered Broadway.com an exclusive firs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:33PM

Broadway Marquee Lights to Dim in Memory of Tony-Winning Actress Phyllis Newman by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway League has announced the dimming of many main-stem marquee lights in memory of Tony-winning actress Phyllis Newman, who died on September 15. To commemorate her life and work, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Jelani Alladin, Sierra Boggess & More to Toast Disney on Broadway at 25th Anniversary Concert by Andy Lefkowitz

A star-studded lineup of performers will lend their voices to the songs of Disney on Broadway's hit musicals at the upcoming concert Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway. The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Conor McPherson & Bob Dylan's Girl From the North Country Sets Initial Casting for Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The first round of casting is here for the Broadway transfer of the acclaimed Conor McPherson-Bob Dylan musical Girl From the North Country. The previously announced production, which played…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM

John Stamos & Graham Phillips Join ABC's Little Mermaid Live! by Andy Lefkowitz

A pair of talented stage alums have been added to the company of ABC's Little Mermaid Live! John Stamos will play Chef Louie while Graham Phillips will take on the role of Prince Eric in th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Alexandra Billings to Join Wicked as Madame Morrible; Will Be First Openly Trans Actress to Play the Role by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen veteran Alexandra Billings, acclaimed for her turn on Amazon's Transparent, will join the Broadway company of Wicked as Madame Morrible beginning on January 20, 2020. Billi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Bridget Carpenter & Christopher Ashley Join Cyndi Lauper on Working Girl Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Librettist and screenwriter Bridget Carpenter (Friday Night Lights) and Tony-winning director Christopher Ashley (Come From Away) have joined the creative team of the in-development musical …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Erika Jayne to Make Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

The long-running hit revival of Chicago will welcome Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne in the role of Roxie Hart beginning on January 6, 2020. Jayne will remain with the prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Charles Busch & Linda Lavin to Star in Tale of the Allergist's Wife Benefit for Actors Fund by Andy Lefkowitz

The Actors Fund has announced a one-night benefit presentation of the 2000 Tony-nominated play The Tale of the Allergist's Wife. The benefit will feature playwright Charles Busch taking on t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Cynthia Erivo & More to Sing Out at 2019 Edition of Darren Criss' Elsie Fest by Andy Lefkowitz

More stars have been announced to appear in the 2019 edition of the outdoor musical celebration Elsie Fest. The previously announced event, created by Emmy winner Darren Criss, will take p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Goodspeed Announces Folk-Rock Anne of Green Gables; South Pacific & Candide Also on Tap by Andy Lefkowitz

East Haddam, CT's Goodspeed Musicals has announced a trio of productions slated to appear as part of the company's 2020 season. Fresh stagings of South Pacific and Candide will be complemen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

David Mitchell & Gemma Whelan to Reprise Sitcom Turns in New West End Comedy Upstart Crow by Andy Lefkowitz

A pair of TV favorites are headed to the London stage. David Mitchell and Gemma Whelan, celebrated for their screen turns as Shakespeare and Kate on the BBC sitcom Upstart Crow, will star in…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 11:55AM

Conor McPherson's Uncle Vanya Sets West End Premiere with Toby Jones & Richard Armitage by Andy Lefkowitz

A new adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya from playwright Conor McPherson will debut in London's West End in 2020. Ian Rickson will direct the production, set to feature Toby Jones (Glass) i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Saturday Night Fever Originals Orfeh, Andy Karl & Bryan Batt to Reunite for 20th Anniversary Performance in Times Square by Andy Lefkowitz

Stars from the original Broadway and national touring casts of Saturday Night Fever will celebrate the stage musical's 20th anniversary with a special Times Square performance set for Octobe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18AM
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Steven Pasquale, Judy Kuhn, Will Swenson, Brandon Uranowitz & Wesley Taylor to Lead Assassins at Classic Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

A talent-packed company of Broadway veterans will come together next spring to lead Classic Stage Company's new production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's 1990 musical Assassins. Arti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Casting Complete for U.K. Premiere of High Fidelity at Turbine Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting has been announced for Turbine Theatre's upcoming U.K.-debut staging of High Fidelity, the 2006 musical based on Nick Hornby's 1995 novel. The previously announced production, d…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

National Theatre's Taste of Honey Will Transfer to the West End by Andy Lefkowitz

London's National Theatre has announced a West End transfer of Shelagh Delaney's taboo-breaking 1958 play A Taste of Honey directed by Bijan Sheibani. The West End production will begin pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

The Height of the Storm Extends Broadway Run on Opening Night by Andy Lefkowitz

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced a weeklong extension to the Broadway premiere of Florian Zeller's drama The Height of the Storm, which is slated to open tonight at the Samuel J. Friedm…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

Lyric Hammersmith Cast of Ghost Stories Will Reprise Performances at Ambassadors Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The talented foursome who led the worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre have signed on to haunt West End audiences for its upcoming fall engagement at The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12AM

The Doctor, Starring Juliet Stevenson, Will Move to the West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Ahead of concluding a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre, Olivier winner Robert Icke's acclaimed staging of his play The Doctor has been scheduled for a West End transfer in the spring of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12AM