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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Glen Close Set to Return to Broadway in the Fall by Diamond Grant

Three time Tony Award winner Glenn Close will be making her return to the Broadway stage in the Fall of 2014.  In an interview at the Sundance Film Festival, where she was promoting her ne…

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‘Peter Pan’ Live Hits NBC December 4 by Diamond Grant

The success of NBC’s The Sound of Music Live! has led to the production of a new live event entitled Peter Pan. The live production is scheduled to be broadcasted Thursday, December 4,…

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Monday, January 20, 2014

‘Titanic’ Sets Sail for Broadway, Stopping Over in Toronto by Diamond Grant

A new production of Titanic has set sail and its destination is Broadway. Producers revealed that the story of the 1912 tragedy will pull into Broadway in the Fall of 2014, according to Th…

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Hugh Jackman Returns to Broadway in ‘The River’ by Diamond Grant

After his recent withdrawal from the 2015-16 Broadway production Houdini, questions swirled about the reasons why Hugh Jackman pulled out. However, the answer seems clear as it is revealed t…

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Daniel Radcliffe Storms Broadway in ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ by Diamond Grant

Marking his third run on Broadway, Daniel Radcliffe will be headed back to New York to participate in the hit London transfer of Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan. This will m…

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

‘Newsies,’ ‘Kinky Boots,’ ‘Phantom’ Highlight Charlotte’s 2014-15 Broadway Season by Diamond Grant

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center has announced the 2014-2015  Broadway Lights Season line-up. Musicals such as Newsies, Kinky Boots, and Phantom of the Opera are included among the sh…

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

‘Hee Haw’ to Take Southern Charm to Broadway by Diamond Grant

A report stemming from New York Post writer Michael Riedel suggests that a musical based upon Hee Haw, the television series that ran from 1969-71, is set to arrive on Broadway for the Spri…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 04:13PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Is Destined for Broadway by Diamond Grant

After what has been a hugely successful theater run, Disney’s animated film Frozen will be turned into a Broadway musical in the near future. Walt Disney CEO and chairman Bog Iger rece…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:45PM

Youth and International Tourists Stand Out in Annual Broadway League Demographics by Diamond Grant

The annual Broadway League demographics report show that a record number of youth and international tourists made their way to see Broadway shows during the 2012-2013 season. The report rele…

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Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David Working on Broadway Play by Diamond Grant

According to Showbiz411.com, Jerry Seinfeld and Seinfeld co-creator Larry David are collaborating on a Broadway play. Seinfeld recently referred to the project as “big, huge, [and] gig…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 10:50PM
Monday, January 13, 2014

Audra McDonald Goes Coast to Coast on Upcoming Concert Tour by Diamond Grant

Audra McDonald is set to kick off 2014 with a brief concert tour. She will make stops in California, Massachusetts, Georgia and Florida over the next few months. This comes right on the heel…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 05:08PM
Thursday, January 9, 2014

‘Newsies,’ ‘Lion King,’ ‘Matilda’ Board Return of Broadway’s Kid’s Night by Diamond Grant

As Broadway’s 18th Kid’s Night approaches, The Broadway League has released a list of the shows that will participate in the event to include Newsies, Lion King, and Matilda am…

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Broadway’s Mamma Mia Reboots Cast with Alan Campbell, John Hemphill, Jon Jorgenson, Paul DeBoy by Diamond Grant

New principals Alan Campbell, Paul DeBoy, John Hemphill, Jon Jorgenson, and Elena Ricardo joined the cast of Mamma Mia! at the Broadhurst Theatre on Monday, February 3, 2014. They join Mamma…

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Nick Adams, Tim Kazurinsky, Jenny Florkowski Sign On for Wicked Tour by Diamond Grant

The North American tour of Wicked will welcome Nick Adams, Tim Kazurinsky, and Jenny Florkowski as its newest cast members on Tuesday, February 4 in Pittsburgh, PA. They will play the roles …

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Monday, December 30, 2013

Carly Rae Jepsen Heads to Broadway in ‘Cinderella’ by Diamond Grant

Producers of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella took a note from Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit song “Call Me Maybe” and they have indeed called her for the role of Cinde…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:02PM
Friday, December 27, 2013

Hugh Jackman Ducks Out of Upcoming ‘Houdini’ Musical by Diamond Grant

Hugh Jackman seems to have done a disappearing act when it comes to the upcoming Houdini musical. Producers for the show confirmed that Jackman pulled out of the lead role according to The H…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:02AM

Andy Kelso, Jeanna de Waal Replace Tony Nominees in ‘Kinky Boots’ by Diamond Grant

Andy Kelso and Jeanna de Waal are set to join the cast of the Tony Award winning Broadway production Kinky Boots. The two will succeed Tony nominees Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford, respec…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:57AM
Tuesday, December 24, 2013

What Do Mormons Think of Broadway’s ‘Book of Mormon’? by Diamond Grant

The Book of Mormon has garnered a wide variety of reactions from members of its namesake faith since its Broadway debut. Some Mormons have been very taken aback by the production written by …

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

‘Harry Potter’ Gearing Up for West End Run by Diamond Grant

A stage play based upon J.K. Rowling’s classic Harry Potter series is gearing up for a run on West End. Rowling herself is said to be co-producing and collaborating with a playwright i…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:16AM

London Calling Matthew Morrison at Conclusion of ‘Glee’ by Diamond Grant

Faced with the upcoming ending of the popular musical television series Glee at the close of its sixth season, actor Matthew Morrison (Choirmaster Schuester) has announced that his future …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:03AM
Friday, December 20, 2013

Broadway Week Serves Up 2 for 1 Tickets to Wicked, Lion King, Kinky Boots by Diamond Grant

Wicked, Lion King, and Kinky Boots are among several popular Broadway shows participating in this winter’s Broadway week, where two-for-one theatre tickets are offered to audiences. Pe…

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Adam Zelasko, Hayden Milanes Join ‘Jersey Boys’ Tour by Diamond Grant

The national tour of the award-winning musical Jersey Boys is set to welcome Adam Zelasko and Hayden Milanes to the cast beginning December 21 in Philadelphia, PA, with a scheduled run throu…

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Kinks Musical ‘Sunday Afternoon’ Hits West End in 2014 by Diamond Grant

It seems as though a stage musical of the early story of Kinks front man Ray Davies will open on West End in 2014. The production entitled Sunday Afternoon will begin performances at London&…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:05AM

‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Hits Broadway with Estelle Parsons, Stephen Spinella April 1 by Diamond Grant

Eric Coble’s family drama The Velocity of Autumn will play a limited engagement at Broadway’s Booth Theatre. The production will star Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and two…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:07AM
Thursday, December 12, 2013

Disney Artist Dreams of ‘Wicked’ Characters in Animation by Diamond Grant

Minkyu Lee recently revealed on his blog sketches based on a possible animated version of the Broadway phenomenon Wicked. The Wicked concept drawings were originally created by Lee while he …

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Julie Andrews Set for Speaking Tour of the U.K. in 2014 by Diamond Grant

Legendary screen and stage performer Julie Andrews is scheduled to return to the U.K. for a tour of speaking engagements entitled An Evening with Julie Andrews. This announcement comes after…

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Fran Drescher Makes Broadway Debut in Cinderella by Diamond Grant

Two-time Emmy nominee Fran Drescher is set to make her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Cinderella. Drescher will begin performances on February 4, 2014, taking over …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:04AM
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

NBC Takes Broadway Musical Live Again in 2014 by Diamond Grant

Given the success of The Sound of Music Live!, NBC has announced that the network is working to stage another live musical for 2014. NBC’s chairman of the entertainment division Robert…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 04:59AM
Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Are Drama Schools a Waste of Money? by Diamond Grant

The debate regarding whether or not to enroll in drama school is one faced by countless people planning to pursue a career in acting. On the one hand, drama school can offer an array of know…

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Meet-and-Greets with Idina Menzel, Billy Porter Served Up for Charity by Diamond Grant

The Broadway Inspirational Voices, Michael McElroy’s Grammy-nominated gospel choir, is hosting an online holiday auction in order to raise funds for the choir’s musical outreach …

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Universal Looking to Bring ‘Cats’ to Movie Theatres by Diamond Grant

It seems that the huge success of Universal’s Les Miserables has reignited the movie studios interest in bringing the hit musical Cats to a movie theatre near you. This news comes from…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:40PM

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