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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Olivier Nominee Beverley Knight & The Ferryman's Fra Fee Added to Star-Packed Cinderella Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage stars Beverley Knight and Fra Fee have joined the company of the highly anticipated Cinderella movie musical remake. The previously announced film will arrive in cinemas on February 5…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Romeo & Bernadette Musical, Starring Judy McLane & More, Will Transfer to Off-Broadway's Theatre Row by Andy Lefkowitz

This new musical spoof is sticking around off-Broadway. Amas Musical Theatre's recent premiere staging of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn will move to Theatre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Tony Nominee Zachary Levi to Star in Movie Musical Undercover from Jagged's Diablo Cody by Andy Lefkowitz

Zachary Levi, leading man of Broadway musicals and screen comedies, has signed on to headline the new musical comedy film Undercover, according to Deadline. Oscar winner Diablo Cody, book wr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42AM
Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Porgy and Bess Screen Remake in Development from Oscar Nominee Dee Rees by Andy Lefkowitz

Porgy and Bess is headed back to the big screen. A new movie musical adaptation of the 1935 American folk opera is in the works from MGM, according to Deadline. Oscar nominee Dee Rees will a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Tony Nominee Zachary Levi to Star Movie Musical Undercover from Jagged's Diablo Cody by Andy Lefkowitz

Zachary Levi, leading man of Broadway musicals and screen comedies, has signed on to headline the new musical comedy film Undercover, according to Deadline. Oscar winner Diablo Cody, book wr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Porgy and Bess Movie Musical Remake in Development from Oscar Nominee Dee Rees by Andy Lefkowitz

Porgy and Bess is headed back to the big screen. A new movie musical adaptation of the 1935 American folk opera is in the works from MGM, according to Deadline. Oscar nominee Dee Rees will a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

David Tennant to Headline West End Revival of C.P. Taylor's Good by Andy Lefkowitz

David Tennant, the stage-and-screen star most known for his turn on the BBC series Doctor Who, will return to the West End stage this fall in a new production of C.P. Taylor's Good. Olivier …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Tony-Winning Hadestown Helmer Rachel Chavkin Sets Feature Film Directing Debut with Thriller Shrew's Nest by Andy Lefkowitz

Rachel Chavkin is taking her talents to the big screen. The celebrated Broadway director, who took home a 2019 Tony Award for directing Hadestown, has booked her first major film project,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Mean Girls Taps Sabrina Carpenter as New Broadway Lead: 'I Can't Wait to Get Started!' by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-nominated hit Mean Girls is getting a fetch new star. Sabrina Carpenter, known for her work on-screen and in the music world, will join the hit show in the central role of Cady H…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Ainsley Melham & Marina Pires Will Take a Magic Carpet Ride into Aladdin on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Make way! Ainsley Melham, a celebrated alum of of the Broadway, Australian and London productions of Disney's Aladdin, will reprise his turn in the title role in the main-stem production beg…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

David Jeffery Makes Broadway Debut as Connor Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen by Andy Lefkowitz

David Jeffery, a rising star who has been part of the Toronto and touring companies of Dear Evan Hansen, takes over the role of Connor Murphy in the Broadway production beginning on February…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM

Audra McDonald-Led A Streetcar Named Desire to Launch New Season at Williamstown Theatre Festival by Andy Lefkowitz

Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald will headline a new mounting of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire this summer at Williamstown Theatre Festival. McDonald will play Blanche DuBo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM
Monday, February 10, 2020

Laura Leigh Turner to Make Broadway Debut as Karen Smith in Mean Girls by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway newbie Laura Leigh Turner will take over the role of Karen Smith in the Tony-nominated hit Mean Girls beginning on March 10. She will replace original cast member Kate Rockwell, who…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

James Corden, John Mulaney & More Join the Cast of New Cinderella Movie Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

More Broadway talent has been added to the upcoming reimagined Cinderella film. The previously announced movie musical remake will arrive in cinemas on February 5, 2021. New to the cast i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM
Saturday, February 8, 2020

Maggie Gyllenhaal Will Play Elvis Presley's Mother in Baz Luhrmann's Musical Biopic by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage alum and Oscar-nominated screen star Maggie Gyllenhaal has been cast as Elvis Presley's mother, Gladys, in the upcoming film Elvis, according to Variety. The previously announced f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM
Friday, February 7, 2020

Maggie Gyllenhaal Will Play Elvis Presley's Mother in Baz Luhrmann's New Biopic by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage alum and Oscar-nominated screen star Maggie Gyllenhaal has been cast as Elvis Presley's mother, Gladys, in the upcoming film Elvis, according to Variety. The previously announced …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Idina Menzel to Be Joined by Nine More Elsas for Oscars Performance of Frozen 2's 'Into the Unknown' by Andy Lefkowitz

Idina Menzel will be in good company at Sunday's Academy Awards. Nine additional women who have voiced the role of Frozen 2's Elsa will join the Tony-winning star for a performance of the Os…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Clarke Thorell & More to Join Brian Stokes Mitchell & Kate Baldwin in Love Life at Encores! by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the upcoming Encores! staging of Kurt Weill and Alan Jay Lerner's 1948 musical Love Life. Tony winner Victoria Clark will direct and JoAnn Hunter will choreograph the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Upcoming Devil Wears Prada Star Taylor Iman Jones to Play Weeklong Run as Princess in Emojiland by Andy Lefkowitz

Taylor Iman Jones is headed to Emojiland. The talented actress will take on the role of Princess in the new off-Broadway musical for a limited run from February 18-23. She will fill in for …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Kelli O'Hara, Laura Benanti & Megan Hilty to Launch New Concert Series at Feinstein's/54 Below by Andy Lefkowitz

A trio of Broadway favorites have been selected to inaugurate Feinstein's/54 Below's new Diamond Series, which will feature concert-length performances at the midtown venue. Tony winners Kel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Bob Dylan-Conor McPherson Musical Girl From the North Country Arrives on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Girl From the North Country, a new musical written and directed by Tony-nominated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring the music of Bob Dylan, begins previews on February 7 at the Belasc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48AM
Thursday, February 6, 2020

Sean Hayes to Star as Pianist Oscar Levant in Good Night, Oscar at Chicago's Goodman Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Emmy winner and Tony nominee Sean Hayes will portray music icon Oscar Levant in the upcoming bioplay Good Night, Oscar, set to arrive at the Goodman Theatre next year. Tony nominee Leigh Si…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Star-Packed Lineup Announced for Newest Edition of Broadway Backwards by Andy Lefkowitz

A slew of stage stars have signed on to take part in the upcoming Broadway Backwards concert. The benefit produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will take place at the New Amsterdam T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Full Casting Announced for New West End Staging of The Seagull Starring Emilia Clarke by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the upcoming revival of the Chekhov classic The Seagull, arriving in London's West End this spring. Jamie Lloyd will direct the previously announced production, featu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Indecent Proposal Musical to Receive World Premiere at Southwark Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

London's Southwark Playhouse has announced the upcoming musical Indecent Proposal, inspired by the novel by Jack Engelhard (and widely known for its popular 1993 film adaptation). Charlotte …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Olivia Kaufmann Will Graduate to the Role of Janis Sarkisian in Mean Girls by Andy Lefkowitz

Olivia Kaufmann, a current standby of the Broadway hit Mean Girls, will take over the role of Janis Sarkisian full-time beginning on March 10. She will replace original cast member Barrett W…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM
Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Kirk Douglas, Broadway Veteran of Cuckoo's Nest & Award-Winning Hollywood Legend, Dies at 103 by Andy Lefkowitz

Kirk Douglas, an actor, producer and author whose film and television work was complemented by memorable performances on the Great White Way, died on February 5, according to his son, actor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32PM

Jaws-Themed The Shark Is Broken Will Transfer to the West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a sellout run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the new play The Shark Is Broken will move to London's West End this spring. Previews will begin on May 11 ahead of a May 19 opening night at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM

Adrienne Warren, Isaac Powell & More to Sing Out at MCC's 2020 Miscast Benefit by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's MCC Theater has selected a talent-packed group of stars to perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast at its 20th annual Miscast concert. The benefit, which wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM

Fresh from Frozen, Chad Burris Will Step into Mean Girls as Damian Hubbard by Andy Lefkowitz

Chad Burris has booked a sweet new gig. The mega-talented actor currently appearing as Olaf in Frozen will take over as Damian Hubbard in Mean Girls beginning on March 10. He'll replace To…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM

Jeremy Jordan to Take Over as Seymour in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andy Lefkowitz

Jeremy Jordan is headed somewhere that's green. The Tony-nominated standout will join the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour beginning on March 17. He'll replace Tony …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

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