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Monday, April 1, 2013

Sutton Foster & Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Announce Tony Nominations by Josh Ferri

Broadway headliners turned TV stars Sutton Foster and Jesse Tyler Ferguson will announce the 2013 Tony nominations from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:19AM
Friday, March 29, 2013

Watch the Trailer for the New Gore Vidal Documentary The United States of Amnesia by Josh Ferri

Take a fascinating look at the man behind the words, the always quotable and sometimes outrageous, Gore Vidal. The life of the late Tony-nominated playwright (The Best Man) and essayist is e…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:26PM

Life of Pi’s Rafe Spall to Join Daniel Craig & Rachel Weisz in Betrayal on Broadway by Josh Ferri

Rafe Spall (Life of Pi, Constellations) will make a cuckold of 007 on Broadway. Spall is in final negations to co-star with real-life couple Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz in the Broadway pro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:21AM

Bryan Batt and Mad Men Are Never Ever Ever Getting Back Together by Josh Ferri

Bad news for all you Mad Men fans hoping to see more of Sterling Cooper’s closeted gay art director Salvatore Romano —don’t hold your breath. Though Sal (played by Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:01AM
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Tony Winner Christopher Gattelli Joins Creative Team for World Premiere of Disney’s The Jungle Book by Josh Ferri

Newsies’ Tony-winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli has joined the creative team for Disney’s latest musical adaptation, The Jungle Book. Helmed by Tony-winning director Mar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:26PM

That's Rich! The Newsies Company Celebrates a Fabulous First Broadway Birthday by Josh Ferri

Looks like a headline-making day at Broadway’s Newsies! Director Jeff Calhoun and his creative team members Harvey Fierstein (book), Alan Menken (music), Jack Feldman (lyrics) and Chri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:57PM

Broadway Heartthrob Aaron Tveit to Debut Solo Concert at 54 Below by Josh Ferri

Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner and SAG nominee Aaron Tveit has wowed legions of fans in large Broadway houses and on the big screen, and now he’ll get closer than ever with …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:14PM

Speak to Me! Tom Stoppard Creates Psychedelic Dark Side of the Moon Radio Play by Josh Ferri

Tony-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard (who created the trippy time-traveling play Arcadia) is really going all out for his next project: a radio teleplay based on the iconic Pink Floyd al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:22PM

Critically Acclaimed Ann, Starring Holland Taylor, Will Play Broadway Through September 1 by Josh Ferri

Ann, written by and starring Emmy winner Holland Taylor, will end its critically acclaimed Broadway run at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater on September 1. Directed by …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:38AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Cinderella Stars Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana & More Dig Into Sparkly Signature Cupcakes by Josh Ferri

Everyone seems to be a fan of Broadway’s magical musical Cinderella—even Magnolia Bakery! On March 27, the popular New York City sweets empire surprised Cinderella stars Lau…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Chicago Reels In a Big Fish, Horror Film M Gets a Campy Makeover & More Cross-Country Highlights by Josh Ferri

Regional theater offerings are heating up! In this week’s Countrywide Guide, Broadway.com highlights five hot tickets, including the world premiere of the Broadway-bound musical Big Fi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM

Audra McDonald and Jennifer Hudson Battle it Out to Play Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in Upcoming Bio Film by Josh Ferri

The Queen of Soul better "R.e.s.p.e.c.t" Broadway’s five-time Tony-winning sweetheart Audra McDonald. According to the New York Daily News, McDonald is on the short list to p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:20AM

Will Five-Time Tony Winner Audra McDonald Play Aretha Franklin in Upcoming Movie? by Josh Ferri

Five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald is in contention for playing the Queen of Soul, according to the New York Daily News. The Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner is on …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:20AM

Are You a Bigger Fan than Lexi? Send Us Your Video to Win Tix to the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards! by Josh Ferri

Broadway.com is offering one lucky fan the opportunity to join us at Broadway's most exciting event: the 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. To get a shot at attending, submit a vi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Young Jean Lee’s Musical We’re Gonna Die Returning to Lincoln Center for Summer Encore Engagement by Josh Ferri

Lincoln Center Theater welcomes back Young Jean Lee’s Obie-winning musical We’re Gonna Die to the Claire Tow Theater for an encore engagement. Directed by Paul Lazar and written …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:45PM

Laura Jordan is Silence! The Musical’s New Clarice Starling by Josh Ferri

Laura Jordan is taking down a serial killer in off-Broadway’s award-winning musical parody Silence! The Musical. Jordan will star as Clarice Starling opposite fellow Broadway veteran …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:47AM

Annette O’Toole Will Join Idol Alum Crystal Bowersox in Broadway's Always…Patsy Cline by Josh Ferri

Oscar and Emmy Award nominee Annette O’Toole will star opposite American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox in the Broadway premiere of Ted Swindley’s musical two-hander Always&hell…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:29AM
Monday, March 25, 2013

Annie’s Lilla Crawford Celebrates a Very Broadway Birthday with Young Stars from Matilda & More by Josh Ferri

Annie's title star Lilla Crawford celebrated her 12th birthday in high style! In a party fit for Daddy Warbucks’ little girl, Crawford hosted a decorate-your- own-cupcake…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:13PM

So Long, Superman! Inside the Closing Night Festivities of Encores!' Superhero Musical by Josh Ferri

Encores! acclaimed production of the comic book satire It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman flew out of town on March 24. The superhero musical starred Edwa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:16PM

Forever Dusty Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date; National Tour and London Engagement in the Works by Josh Ferri

The off-Broadway musical celebrating the life of Dusty Springfield, Forever Dusty, will play its final performance at New World Stages on April 7. Written by and starring Kirsten Holly Smith…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:10PM

Jane Lynch on Being ‘Scared’ and ‘Exhilarated’ to Make Her Broadway Debut in Annie by Josh Ferri

Broadway-bound Glee star Jane Lynch recently appeared on Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman’s web series Gwissues to talk all about the fear and excitement surrounding her Main Stem mu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:05AM
Friday, March 22, 2013

Carla Gugino to Lead ABC Legal Drama Pilot Doubt by Josh Ferri

Broadway vet Carla Gugino will lead ABC’s new legal drama Doubt, according to Deadline.com. The pilot, created by House’s David Shore, will co-star Steve Coogan (Tropic Thunder) …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

Watch Cinderella Stars Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana Deliver a ‘Beautiful’ Performance by Josh Ferri

Talk about a great way to start the day! Cinderella stars Santino Fontana and Laura Osnes kicked off the morning of March 22 with a musical performance on the Today Show. The pair of Broadwa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:17PM

ABBA, Barry Manilow & Wham! Was Glee's ‘Guilty Pleasures’ a Delightful Indulgence? by Josh Ferri

Glee brought hidden humiliating loves to light on the March 22 episode aptly titled “Guilty Pleasures.” The random-even-for-Glee episode included Kurt’s secret boyfriend pi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:15PM

Idol’s Jessica Sanchez Spills Details on Becoming a Risqué Diva for Glee by Josh Ferri

American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez will tap into her inner diva for her upcoming stint on Glee, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The rumored Miss Saigon movie frontrunner …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Hunter Ryan Herdlicka on Fielding Calls from Elaine Stritch and Ignoring Justin Bieber by Josh Ferri

Hunter Ryan Herdlicka made his Broadway debut in 2009 as Henrik Egerman in the revival of A Little Night Music; now he is bringing songs by Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Rodgers …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Daniel Beaty’s New Solo Show Mr. Joy to Play Limited Engagement at Lincoln Center Theater by Josh Ferri

Lincoln Center Theater will host a limited engagement of Daniel Beaty’s solo play Mr. Joy. Billed as a special LCT3 event, Mr. Joy will play 11 performances in April at the Claire…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:58AM

Keeley Hawes to Join Lee Evans in West End Gangster Comedy Barking in Essex by Josh Ferri

British TV star Keeley Hawes (Ashes to Ashes, Upstairs Downstairs and Spooks) joins previously announced stars Lee Evans and Sheila Hancock in the West End world premiere production of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Spider-Man Vet Matthew Wilkas to Play a Picky Guy Looking for Love on NBC Comedy Pilot Undateable by Josh Ferri

Matthew Wilkas, who recently appeared in the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, as well as the acclaimed indie film Gayby, has joined the cast of the NBC pilot Undatea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:47AM
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Lillias White and Jorge Garcia Get Close to Kinky Boots Stars Billy Porter and Stark Sands by Josh Ferri

Tony winner Lillias White and Jorge Garcia (TV’s Lost and Once Upon a Time) got their kink on when both were in the audience at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:00PM

Watch Nic Rouleau, Maggie Smith, the Queen & More Wish a Happy Opening to London's The Book of Mormon Cast by Josh Ferri

Kudos to the Chicago cast of The Book of Mormon for the creative opening night video for their musical brethren across the pond. Mormon stars Nic Rouleau, Ben Platt, Pierce Cassedy & mor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:19PM