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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Gavin Creel, Jagged Little Pill Cast & More to Join Darren Criss at 2019 Elsie Fest by Andy Lefkowitz

A talent-packed lineup of performers have signed on to take part in the 2019 edition of the outdoor musical celebration Elsie Fest. The previously announced event, created by Emmy winner D…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

André De Shields, Donna McKechnie, Ann Reinking, Thomas Meehan & More Named to Theater Hall of Fame by Andy Lefkowitz

Eight longtime contributors to the New York theater scene have been named 2019 inductees into the Theater Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement in the American Theater. The talented creative…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Jeremy O. Harris' Slave Play Arrives on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of an acclaimed 2018 world premiere staging at New York Theatre Workshop, Jeremy O. Harris' acclaimed debut work Slave Play begins its Broadway run on September 10. Robert O'H…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

The Height of the Storm, Starring Jonathan Pryce & Eileen Atkins, Begins Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The Height of the Storm, a new play by Florian Zeller (The Father), begins its Broadway run at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on September 10. Jonathan Kent repeats his …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Jimmy Award Winner Reneé Rapp Officially Takes Over as Mean Girls 'Queen Bee' Regina by Andy Lefkowitz

Strong-voiced 2018 Jimmy Award winner Reneé Rapp permanently replaces in the role of "Queen Bee" Regina George in the Tony-nominated musical Mean Girls beginning on September 10. Rapp su…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker to Star in Broadway Revival of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite by Andy Lefkowitz

Married stars Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker will team up on stage this spring in a new Broadway production of the late Neil Simon's 1968 comedy Plaza Suite. Upcoming Inheritance…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Riley Costello Joins Broadway's Wicked as Boq by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway's smash-hit musical Wicked welcomes rising star Riley Costello in the role of Boq beginning on September 10. Costello replaces Jesse JP Johnson, who took his final bow at the Gershw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

#DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment to End Run at Off-Broadway's Westside Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The new off-Broadway musical #DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment has scheduled a final performance date of September 15 at the Westside Theatre. The production began previews on June 20 and offic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Six Announces Casting for Broadway Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting is set for the highly anticipated Broadway premiere of Six. The previously announced main-stem transfer of the Olivier-nominated musical will begin previews on February 13, 202…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Pretty Woman: The Musical Will Arrive in London on Valentine's Day 2020 by Andy Lefkowitz

London audiences can officially gear up to see the celebrated Broadway smash Pretty Woman: The Musical. The previously announced London transfer will kick off performances on February 14, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03AM
Monday, September 9, 2019

In Advance of The Politician, Netflix Announces Ben Platt Concert Special by Andy Lefkowitz

Netflix subscribers excited about the premiere of The Politician will now have an additional chance to hear Ben Platt show off his vocal prowess. The Tony winner's new Radio City concert wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM

Only Human, Starring Gary Busey, Sets Full Casting for Off-Broadway Bow by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for Only Human, a new pop-rock musical set to make its world premiere at off-Broadway's Theatre at St. Clements this fall. The previously announced production, starring O…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM

Eric Rosen to Direct Claybourne Elder, Denis O’Hare & Johanna Day in New Film Netuser by Andy Lefkowitz

Acclaimed director Eric Rosen has assembled a group of celebrated stage stars for the new short film Netuser. Claybourne Elder (Torch Song), Tony winner Denis O'Hare (Take Me Out) and two-ti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Pretty Woman: The Musical Will Arrive in London on Valentine's Day 2020 by Andy Lefkowitz

London audiences can officially gear up to see the celebrated Broadway smash Pretty Woman: The Musical. The previously announced London transfer will kick off performances on February 14, …

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 10:42AM
Saturday, September 7, 2019

Sasha Allen Joins For Colored Girls at Public Theater; Production Is Extended by Andy Lefkowitz

Powerhouse Broadway alum Sasha Allen has joined the company of the Public Theater's highly anticipated new staging of the late Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking work For Colored Girls Who Hav…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:33AM
Friday, September 6, 2019

Sasha Allen Joins For Colored Girls at Public Theater; Production Receives Extension by Andy Lefkowitz

Powerhouse Broadway alum Sasha Allen has joined the company of the Public Theater's highly anticipated new staging of the late Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking work For Colored Girls Who Hav…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42PM

Hercules Footage Is Here! Watch Jelani Alladin, Krysta Rodriguez & More 'Go the Distance' in Central Park by Andy Lefkowitz

The hottest ticket in town right now is the celebrated Public Works staging of Hercules, appearing at Central Park's Delacorte Theater through September 8. Frozen alum Jelani Alladin headlin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42PM

Jeanine Tesori & David Henry Hwang's New Musical Soft Power Gets Extension at Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Public Theater has announced a one-week extension to the upcoming New York premiere staging of Soft Power. Originally announced to run through November 3, the production will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42PM

Len Cariou & Craig Bierko to Star in New Off-Broadway Comedy Harry Townsend's Last Stand by Andy Lefkowitz

A pair of stage favorites are teaming up for a new off-Broadway play. Tony winner Len Cariou and Tony nominee Craig Bierko have signed on to star in Harry Townsend's Last Stand, an original …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Acclaimed Magic Show Derren Brown: Secret Begins Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a sold-out off-Broadway engagement with Atlantic Theater Company, the acclaimed Derren Brown: Secret moves to Broadway's Cort Theatre on September 6. Andrew O'Connor and Andy Nym…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36AM

The Great Society, Sequel to Tony-Winning All the Way, Arrives on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Great Society, the sequel to Robert Schenkkan's 2014 Tony-winning epic All the Way, begins its Broadway run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on September 6. Bill Rauch, who helmed All th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36AM
Thursday, September 5, 2019

Kristine Nielsen, Aidan Quinn & More Set for The Young Man From Atlanta at Signature by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting is here for the upcoming off-Broadway revival of Horton Foote's The Young Man From Atlanta. Michael Wilson will direct the previously announced production of Signature Theatre, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Broadway's Music Man Revival Adds Four More Tony Winners to the Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

A foursome of Tony-winning stars have joined the upcoming main-stem production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. Jefferson Mays will play Mayor Shinn, with Jayne Houdyshell as Eulalie Ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

Prince of Egypt Musical Completes Casting for U.K. Premiere in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting has been announced for the highly anticipated U.K. premiere staging of The Prince of Egypt, arriving in London's West End next year. The previously announced production, direc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

Prince of Egypt Musical Completes Casting for U.K. Premiere in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting has been announced for the highly anticipated U.K. premiere staging of The Prince of Egypt, arriving in London's West End next year. The previously announced production, direc…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 10:42AM

Beautiful Welcomes Sarah Bockel & Cory Jeacoma as Carole King & Gerry Goffin by Andy Lefkowitz

Sarah Bockel, former Broadway and tour star of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, reprises her celebrated turn in the title role on the Great White Way beginning on September 5. Also joinin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42AM

Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton & Charlie Cox Make Broadway Debuts with Opening of Betrayal by Andy Lefkowitz

A starry new Broadway staging of Harold Pinter's drama Betrayal opens at the Jacobs Theatre on September 5. Jamie Lloyd repeats his work as director from a recently concluded West End run, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Solea Pfeiffer & Maia Reficco to Share Title Role in Evita at New York City Center by Andy Lefkowitz

Solea Pfeiffer and Maia Reficco will split the role of Eva Perón in New York City Center's upcoming special gala staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Tony-winning musical Evita. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:03PM

J. Quinton Johnson, Isabelle McCalla, Michael Park & Rebecca Luker to Lead Footloose at the Kennedy Center by Andy Lefkowitz

The Kennedy Center has announced principal casting for its upcoming staging of the beloved 1998 musical Footloose. The previously announced production, directed by original Broadway helmer …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:03PM

Little Shop of Horrors Adds Eight Weeks to Off-Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Don't it go to show, ya never know! The highly anticipated off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors, originally scheduled to run through November 24, has now been extended through Janu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Chicago Run of Broadway-Bound Six Honored with Five Jeff Award Nominations by Andy Lefkowitz

Nominations are here for the 2019 Jeff Equity Awards, honoring the best in Chicago theater opening in the 2018-2019 season. Among the nominees is the smash new musical Six, which played Chic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM