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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

1984 Stage Adaptor Robert Icke Will Tackle Another George Orwell Classic, Animal Farm; U.K. Tour to Launch in 2022 by Andy Lefkowitz

Writer and director Robert Icke, whose stage adaptation of George Orwell's 1984 earned acclaim on Broadway and in London, will next lend his talents to a new theatrical take on Orwell's nove…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

New Musical from The Roots' Tarik Trotter Sets World Premiere; Brandon Victor Dixon, Jennifer Damiano & More to Co-Star by Andy Lefkowitz

The New Group has announced the world premiere staging of Black No More, a new musical set to kick off the 2020-2021 season of the off-Broadway company. Tony winners Scott Elliott and Bill T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Len Cariou to Be Joined by David Lansbury in Harry Townsend's Last Stand by Andy Lefkowitz

God that's good! In a sweet bit of casting, David Lansbury will join the cast of the off-Broadway two-hander Harry Townsend's Last Stand beginning on March 9. Veteran actor Lansbury, who i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time Casts Briga Heelan, Justin Guarini, Emily Skinner & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Oh baby, baby. A talented slate of stars have been selected to headline the new Britney Spears jukebox musical Once Upon a One More Time. The previously announced tuner will make its world …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

James McAvoy to Reprise Olivier-Nominated Turn in Cyrano de Bergerac at Brooklyn Academy of Music by Andy Lefkowitz

James McAvoy is headed to the New York stage. On the heels of an Olivier-nominated staging in London's West End, the Golden Globe- and Olivier-nominated actor will return to the title role …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Emily Skinner, Justin Guarini & More Set for Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time by Andy Lefkowitz

Oh baby, baby. A talented slate of stars have been selected to headline the new Britney Spears jukebox musical Once Upon a One More Time. The previously announced tuner will make its world …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Designing Women Stage Play to Debut This Summer in Arkansas by Andy Lefkowitz

A theatrical adaptation of the fan-favorite '80s-'90s sitcom Designing Women, about four women who run a design firm, will take the stage this summer in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Linda Bloodwo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36PM

World Premiere Coal Country Gets Weeklong Extension at Off-Broadway's Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Audiences will now have an additional week to check out Coal Country. The new drama, originally scheduled to play a limited engagement through March 29, will now conclude its off-Broadway ru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Playwright & Succession Writer Lucy Prebble Wins Blackburn Prize for A Very Expensive Poison by Andy Lefkowitz

Olivier-nominated playwright Lucy Prebble has been named the recipient of the 2020 Blackburn Prize. She wins for her drama A Very Expensive Poison, which centers on a Russian assassination …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Off-Broadway Revival of Baby, Starring Tony Winner Alice Ripley, to Play Return Run This Spring by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of a brief 2019 engagement, Out of the Box Theatrics' unique new off-Broadway staging of Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire's 1984 musical Baby will play an extended return run…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

The Story of Tonight! Miguel Cervantes Returns to Title Role in Hamilton on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Miguel Cervantes steps back into the title role of the Broadway smash Hamilton on March 3. The Hamilton alum, who recently closed out the Chicago production, replaces recent Broadway lead J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:32AM

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Returns to Broadway with Laurie Metcalf & Rupert Everett by Andy Lefkowitz

The new star-packed revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? begins previews on March 3 at the Booth Theatre. Two-time Tony winner Joe Mantello directs the production, which…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:32AM

Rachel Tucker Reprises Olivier-Nominated Turn in Come From Away on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Strong-voiced stage star Rachel Tucker heads home to Broadway on March 3, repeating her Olivier-nominated West End turn as Beverley Bass in the Tony-nominated Broadway production of Come Fro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:32AM
Monday, March 2, 2020

Broadway's John Behlmann & LJ Wright Celebrate a Waterfront Leap-Day Wedding: 'We Just Couldn't Wait Another Four Years' by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway actor John Behlmann and dresser LJ Wright were married on February 29 in Long Island City, NY. The pair met in 2018 during the pre-Broadway run of the musical comedy Tootsie and wer…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32PM

Fabulous, Baby! Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Nancy Opel & More to Star in Sister Act at Paper Mill by Andy Lefkowitz

Raise your voice! Paper Mill Playhouse has announced full casting for its upcoming staging of the 2011 Tony-nominated musical comedy Sister Act. The previously announced production will run…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Cast Album of Broadway's Princess Diana Musical to Be Released This Summer by Andy Lefkowitz

The score to Diana, the new tuner framed around the life of Princess Diana, will be preserved as an original cast album, Universal Music Group has announced. The musical begins previews ton…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Eddie Cooper Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's Assassins; Three-Week Extension Announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway alum Eddie Cooper has been cast as The Proprietor in Classic Stage Company's upcoming revival of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's musical Assassins. The previously announced…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Michael Jackson Musical MJ Reveals Electrifying Scenic Design from Tony Winner Derek McLane by Andy Lefkowitz

The countdown has begun to MJ, the new musical framed around the life and music of Michael Jackson, debuting on Broadway this summer. In advance of the upcoming world premiere, the productio…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Dear Baby: Waitress Alum Betsy Wolfe & Husband Adam Krauthamer Are Expecting First Child by Andy Lefkowitz

What a joyful way to start out the week! Broadway star Betsy Wolfe has announced that she and her husband, musician Adam Krauthamer, will welcome their first child this spring. Wolfe and Kra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Beetlejuice Songwriter Eddie Perfect Books His Next Acting Gig in the Australian Premiere of 9 to 5 by Andy Lefkowitz

Eddie Perfect is working 9 to 5 and 5 to 9! The busy actor and songwriter, who made a double Broadway debut this past season with his scores to King Kong and Beetlejuice, will return to acti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Princess Diana Bio-Musical, from Tony-Winning Memphis Team, Arrives on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Diana, a new musical based on the life of Princess Diana, begins previews on March 2 at the Longacre Theatre. The production will officially open on March 31. Created by the Tony-winning te…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24AM

Fresh Production of Company, Starring Katrina Lenk & Patti LuPone, Begins Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

A unique new staging of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical Company begins its Broadway run on March 2 at the Jacobs Theatre. Tony winner Marianne Elliott directs the production, a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24AM
Friday, February 28, 2020

James Graham Is Adapting His Tony-Nominated Play Ink for the Screen by Andy Lefkowitz

Ink is headed to the screen. The Tony- and Olivier-nominated play about the making of the tabloid newspaper The Sun is being adapted into a film by playwright James Graham, according to Dea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Come From Away Standout Rachel Tucker Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Rachel Tucker, the Olivier-nominated star who will soon appear as Beverley Bass in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Come From Away, has signed on to lead Broadway.com's latest vlog, "Back…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Martin McDonagh Teaming with Hangmen Director Matthew Dunster on West End Premiere of The Pillowman by Andy Lefkowitz

The Pillowman is heading to London's West End for the first time, 15 years after its Broadway premiere. Martin McDonagh's dark drama will arrive at the Duke of York's Theatre this summer, i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Casting Complete for Broadway Revival of Company Starring Katrina Lenk & Patti LuPone by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting is now set for the highly anticipated gender-bent staging of the Tony-winning musical Company. The previously announced production, directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott, wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Miguel Cervantes Sets Start Date in Title Role of Hamilton on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Miguel Cervantes has scheduled a March 3 start date in the title role of the Broadway smash Hamilton. The Hamilton alum, who recently closed out the Chicago production, will replace current…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Casting Announced for New Drama Exception to the Rule at Roundabout Underground by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting is here for Exception to the Rule, the New York debut work of playwright Dave Harris, set to make its world premiere this spring as part of the Roundabout Underground program. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Get Ready! Nik Walker & Matt Manuel Join Broadway's Ain't Too Proud by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway's hit Temptations musical Ain't Too Proud welcomes Nik Walker and Matt Manuel to the cast on February 28. They take over the roles of Otis Williams and David Ruffin, respectively, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36AM

Michael James Scott Reprises His Turn as the Genie in Aladdin on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Michael James Scott, a veteran of the Broadway, Australian and London productions of Disney's Aladdin, steps back into the New York production of the Tony-nominated musical on February 28. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36AM

Martin McDonagh's Hangmen, Starring Dan Stevens, Mark Addy & More, Begins on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Hangmen, a new dark comedy by four-time Tony nominee Martin McDonagh, arrives at Broadway's Golden Theatre on February 28. Matthew Dunster directs the production, set to officially open on …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36AM

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