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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Rip Torn, Tony-Nominated Broadway Vet & Emmy Winner of The Larry Sanders Show, Dies at 88 by Andy Lefkowitz

Rip Torn, one of the leading stage actors of his generation and an Emmy winner for his portrayal of the devious producer Artie on HBO's The Larry Sanders Show, died on July 9 at his home in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

Jacob Dickey Will Take a Magic Carpet Ride as the New Title Star of Broadway's Aladdin by Andy Lefkowitz

Current Aladdin ensemble member Jacob Dickey will take over the title role in the Tony-nominated musical beginning on July 16. Ainsley Melham, who currently plays the role, will take his fin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Naked Boys Singing! Will Move to Off-Broadway's Theater Center by Andy Lefkowitz

This long-running show is taking it off at a new venue. Naked Boys Singing!, the hit musical now in its record-breaking 20th year, will transfer to off-Broadway's Theater Center beginning on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Gabrielle Carrubba to Take Over as Zoe Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Gabrielle Carrubba, a current understudy in the Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen, will permanently replace in the role of Zoe Murphy beginning on July 30. Carrubba will succeed current …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:33PM

Jelani Remy Steps into the Role of Eddie Kendricks in Ain't Too Proud on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Multi-talented Broadway alum Jelani Remy takes over the role of Eddie Kendricks in the Tony-nominated Tempatations musical Ain't Too Proud on July 9. Remy replaces Tony-nominated original ca…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

My Fair Lady Tour Finds Its Stars in Shereen Ahmed & Laird Mackintosh by Andy Lefkowitz

This tour is being headlined by a loverly pair of stars! Shereen Ahmed and Laird Mackintosh have been cast in the central roles of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins in the upcoming road pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Mark Evans to Join Broadway's Waitress as Dr. Pomatter by Andy Lefkowitz

Mark Evans is headed back to the stage in a Broadway hit. The New York and West End theater alum will don the stethoscope of Dr. Pomatter in the Tony-nominated musical Waitress beginning o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM
Monday, July 8, 2019

Frankie and Johnny, Starring Audra McDonald & Michael Shannon, to End Broadway Run Early by Andy Lefkowitz

The acclaimed new Broadway production of Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune is ending its run earlier than planned. Originally slated to play a limited run through A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:12PM
Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Criss Angel, World-Renowned Illusionist, Begins Broadway Run at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Celebrated magician Criss Angel takes the stage of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre beginning on July 2 as part of the In Residence on Broadway series. Appearing on the heels of an acclaimed West C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03AM
Monday, July 1, 2019

Ryoko Yonekura Makes Jazzy Return to Chicago on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Ryoko Yonekura, the multi-talented original star of the Japanese-language production of Chicago, returns to the Broadway revival as Roxie Hart on July 1. Yonekura will play a limited 16-perf…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM
Friday, June 28, 2019

Vanessa Carlton Takes First Broadway Bow in Beautiful, with a Surprise Appearance from Stevie Nicks by Andy Lefkowitz

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton made her official Broadway debut on June 27 portraying another music star, Carole King, in the hit bio-musical Beautiful at the Stephen So…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Arrives on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical Moulin Rouge! kicks off its highly anticipated Broadway run on June 28 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 motion picture will official…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42AM
Thursday, June 27, 2019

Alison Luff Is the New Jenna of Broadway's Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Alison Luff is headed back to Broadway in a plum role. The strong-voiced stage alum will step into the hit musical Waitress in the lead role of Jenna beginning on July 23. She'll replace Sho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to Receive 50th Anniversary Concert at Lincoln Center by Andy Lefkowitz

Joseph isn't the only one whose dreams are coming true. New York audiences will be treated to a 50th anniversary concert staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's beloved musical Joseph …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Michael Genet to Join Broadway's The Prom as Mr. Hawkins; Michael Potts Departs by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-nominated musical The Prom will welcome Broadway veteran Michael Genet to the company in the role of Mr. Hawkins beginning on June 28. He'll replace original cast member Michael …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton & Charlie Cox to Make Broadway Debuts in Revival of Betrayal by Andy Lefkowitz

A new staging of Harold Pinter's three-hander Betrayal will play Broadway for a limited run this summer. Jamie Lloyd will repeat his work as director from a recently concluded West End run, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Big The Musical Completes Casting for West End Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

Big The Musical is nearing its debut in London's West End. Full casting has just been announced for the previously announced production, a transfer from the 2016 Theatre Royal Plymouth moun…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Vanessa Carlton Takes Over the Role of Carole King in Beautiful on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton makes her official Broadway debut on June 27 portraying another music star, Carole King, in the hit bio-musical Beautiful at the Stephen …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18AM
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Jessica Vosk & More to Lead World Premiere Musical Becoming Nancy at Alliance Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting is set for the highly anticipated new musical Becoming Nancy, slated to make its world premiere this fall at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA. The previously announced produc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:18PM

Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt to Make World Premiere in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Acclaimed dramatist Tom Stoppard will debut his latest work in London next year. Titled Leopoldstadt, the world premiere play will begin previews on January 25, 2020 and open on February 12 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

Casting Announced for Immersive Mamma Mia! Dance Party in London by Andy Lefkowitz

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to sing out with a super fun group of stars. Casting is here for Mamma Mia! The Party, the new site-specific experience set to debut in London this su…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Tuesday, June 25, 2019

King Kong Will End Its Broadway Reign by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical King Kong has scheduled a closing date of August 18 at the Broadway Theatre. The show began previews on October 5, 2018 and officially opened on November 8. By closing, King…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:48PM

The Cher Show Sets Final Performance Date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Cher Show, the flashy new Broadway bio-musical about the life of the Oscar-winning music legend, has scheduled a final performance date of August 18 at the Neil Simon Theatre. The pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:48PM

The Prom Film to Star Meryl Streep, James Corden, Andrew Rannells & Nicole Kidman by Andy Lefkowitz

It's time to dance! A star-packed cast has been assembled to lead Netflix's upcoming film adaptation of the Tony-nominated musical The Prom. The previously announced movie, produced by Emmy…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM

Kent Overshown Completes Cast of Encores! Off-Center's Promenade by Andy Lefkowitz

New York theater alum Kent Overshown will take the stage of City Center next month, co-starring in the Encores! Off-Center staging of Al Carmines and Maria Irene Fornés' 1969 musical Promen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM

Stephen Sondheim Joins Jason Robert Brown & an Epic Group of Broadway Stars for Subculture Benefit by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway icon Jason Robert Brown and Marc Kaplan of the downtown venue Subculture made Broadway fans' dreams come true on June 24, with a special performance at Town Hall benefiting the gun…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM

Judith Ivey to Headline Samuel D. Hunter's World Premiere Greater Clements at Lincoln Center Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the world premiere staging of Greater Clements, a new work written by Lortel winner Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale), slated to play the Mitzi E. Newhouse Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Dave Chappelle Adds Second Week to Broadway Comedy Engagement by Andy Lefkowitz

Now there are more chances to check out Dave Chappelle in his upcoming Broadway debut. The comedian and actor has extended his previously announced engagement through July 20 at the Lunt-Fon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

The Prom Film to Star Meryl Streep, James Corden, Andrew Rannells, Nicole Kidman & Ariana Grande by Andy Lefkowitz

It's time to dance! A star-packed cast has been assembled to lead Netflix's upcoming film adaptation of the Tony-nominated musical The Prom. The previously announced small-screen movie, prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM
Monday, June 24, 2019

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Star James Snyder Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

James Snyder, the standout actor currently appearing on Broadway in the title role of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has signed on to lead Broadway.com's new vlog—"Magic to Do"—star…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Christian Borle Pens Stage Play Featuring Characters from Marvel Comics by Andy Lefkowitz

Two-time Tony-winning actor Christian Borle is among a talented group of authors participating in the launch of Marvel Spotlight, a collection of stage plays featuring characters from Marve…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM