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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

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

Disney Announces 3rd Annual Women's Day on Broadway: 'The Decade Ahead and How Women Will Shape It' by Andy Lefkowitz

In celebration of International Women's Day, Disney on Broadway has announced the 3rd annual Women's Day on Broadway: "The Decade Ahead and How Women Will Shape It." The event will be held …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Olivier Winner Clive Rowe to Join Whoopi Goldberg in London's Sister Act by Andy Lefkowitz

Olivier Award-winning actor Clive Rowe has been announced to take on the role of Eddie Souther in the upcoming London remount of the musical Sister Act. The recently extended production will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Executive Produce Sci-Fi Movie Musical Neptune Frost by Andy Lefkowitz

This has been a great week for fans of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Following the recent news of a Hamilton film, Deadline has reported the production of a new movie musical executive produced by th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM
Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Moulin Rouge! to Make L.A. Premiere at Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 2021 by Andy Lefkowitz

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is headed to the West Coast. The new Broadway smash based on Baz Luhrmann's hit film will make its Los Angeles debut at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre as part of t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

The Broadway Inspirational Voices Puts Their Own Spin on The Prom Anthem 'The Lady's Improving' by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-nominated musical The Prom might have ended its Broadway run this past summer, and we're still months away from the release of Ryan Murphy's screen adaptation, but neither fact will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Kyle Selig, Will Roland & Gaten Matarazzo Join Andrew Barth Feldman's Star Wars Parody Musical in Concert by Andy Lefkowitz

More stars and a pair of additional showtimes have been added to the upcoming concert staging of Andrew Barth Feldman and Adrian Dickson's parody musical SW: A New(sical) Hope. The previous…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

The Band's Visit Star Sasson Gabay Among 2020 Helen Hayes Award Nominees by Andy Lefkowitz

Nominations are here for the 36th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, honoring the best in Washington, D.C.-area theater. The 2020 Hayes Awards ceremony will be held at the Anthem on May 18. Among t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM
Monday, February 3, 2020

Site-Specific Ghost Story The Woman in Black Extends Off-Broadway Run at McKittrick Hotel by Andy Lefkowitz

The McKittrick Hotel, home to Sleep No More, has announced an extension to the off-Broadway staging of The Woman in Black. Originally announced to play a limited engagement through March 8…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Dot-Marie Jones, Emmy-Nominated Glee Star, to Join Off-Broadway's Rock of Ages by Andy Lefkowitz

Dot-Marie Jones, the screen star known for her turn as Coach Beiste on Glee, will join the off-Broadway cast of Rock of Ages next month. Jones will take on the role of bar owner Dennis Dupr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Paul Thornley Will Return to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as Ron Weasley; More New Casting Announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Paul Thornley is headed home to the Lyric Theatre. The talented actor who originated the role of Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will reprise his turn in the Tony-winning …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Wait for It: Filmed Performance of Hamilton, Featuring Original Cast, to Arrive in Cinemas in Fall 2021 by Andy Lefkowitz

This news leaves us more than satisfied! Disney has announced the cinema release of a filmed performance of the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical Hamilton. The film, which features the orig…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM
Saturday, February 1, 2020

Tootsie Brought Them Together...And Now They're Tying the Knot by Andy Lefkowitz

John Behlmann, an actor, and LJ Wright, a Broadway dresser, announced their engagement on January 31. The pair met in 2018 during the pre-Broadway run of the musical comedy Tootsie. "When…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12AM

Oscar Winner Spike Lee to Direct Filmed Version of David Byrne's American Utopia by Andy Lefkowitz

Legendary filmmaker Spike Lee has signed on to helm a filmed version of David Byrne's current Broadway sensation American Utopia. The media company Participant will produce the capture of t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48AM
Friday, January 31, 2020

Head Over Feet! Jagged Little Pill Star Elizabeth Stanley Is Engaged by Andy Lefkowitz

Elizabeth Stanley, the Broadway veteran currently playing the lead role of Mary Jane Healy in the Alanis Morissette musical Jagged Little Pill, is newly engaged to Charlie Murphy, managing d…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:18PM

Ralph Fiennes & Emma Stone Eyeing Plum Roles in Matilda Movie Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen stars Ralph Fiennes and Emma Stone could be teaming up on-screen in the new Matilda film, according to The Daily Mail. The award-winning actors are in talks to play Miss Tru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Theatrical Adaptation of Life of Pi Announces Full Cast for West End Transfer by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting is here for the upcoming West End mounting of Life of Pi, a new stage adaptation of Yann Martel's bestselling 2001 fantasy adventure novel. The previously announced production, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Fabulous, Baby! Whoopi Goldberg-Led Sister Act Musical Gets Added Week in London by Andy Lefkowitz

Audiences will now have an extra slate of performances to see Whoopi Goldberg in the upcoming reworked version of Sister Act. Originally announced to begin its run on July 29, the production…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

SNL's Cecily Strong Tapped for Brigadoon-Themed Musical Comedy Series from Apple by Andy Lefkowitz

Cecily Strong is getting ready to sing out on the small screen. The longtime company member of Saturday Night Live has been recruited by Apple to co-produce and star in a new musical comedy …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Hadestown & Mockingbird Casting Directors Among 2020 Artios Award Winners by Andy Lefkowitz

A talented group of Broadway casting directors were hat-tipped for their work at the Casting Society of America's 35th Annual Artios Awards on January 30. Ceremonies were held in New York, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18AM
Thursday, January 30, 2020

Shakespeare in the Park Season to Include Remount of Shaina Taub's As You Like It Musical; Richard II Also on Tap by Andy Lefkowitz

The Public Theater has revealed the 2020 season of free Shakespeare in the Park. The beloved outdoor theater program will present Richard II (May 19-June 21) directed by Saheem Ali, followe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:42PM

Tonys Announce Second Set of Rulings for 2019-2020 Season: Three Inheritance Stars Deemed Leads & More by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Awards administration committee met on January 30 for the second time this season to confirm the eligibility status of 11 Broadway productions for the American Theatre Wing's 2020 T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:42PM

Sydney Morton & More to Join Billy Harrigan Tighe in World Premiere Secret of My Success Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting is here for The Secret of My Success, a new musical based on the 1987 Universal Pictures film. The previously announced tuner, directed by Gordon Greenberg, will play a world pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:42PM

Emmy Winner Joe Pantoliano Sets Stage Return in New Off-Broadway Drama Drift by Andy Lefkowitz

Emmy-winning Sopranos star Joe Pantoliano has signed on to headline William Francis Hoffman's world premiere play Drift. Bobby Moresco, an Oscar-winning screenwriter of Crash, will direct th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Matilda Movie Musical, Based on Tony-Nominated Hit, in Development with Sony & Netflix by Andy Lefkowitz

A strong-minded group of "revolting children" are headed back to the screen. Sony and Netflix are rumored to be developing a movie musical adaptation of the Broadway tuner Matilda, accordin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Keep Swinging! Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice Musical Extends Ahead of Opening Night by Andy Lefkowitz

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, the new stage musical based on the Oscar-nominated 1970 film, has been extended through March 22 at the Pershing Square Signature Center. The off-Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Prince of Egypt Musical Announces Children's Casting for U.K. Premiere in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

A lucky group of kids have been cast in the upcoming U.K. premiere staging of The Prince of Egypt, arriving in London's West End next month. The previously announced production, directed b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Ingrid Michaelson's The Notebook Musical to Receive World Premiere Staging in Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

Ingrid Michaelson's stage adaptation of The Notebook is headed to the Windy City. Following a starry reading with Powerhouse Theater, the new musical will arrive at Chicago Shakespeare Theat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

New Musical Trevor Sets Start Date at Off-Broadway's Stage 42 by Andy Lefkowitz

Trevor, a new musical based on the Academy Award-winning short film of the same name, has scheduled a first-preview date of April 7 at Stage 42. Marc Bruni and Joshua Prince will direct and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Usnavis Unite! Lin-Manuel Miranda & Anthony Ramos to Present at 2020 Oscars by Andy Lefkowitz

In the Heights and Hamilton pals Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Ramos have signed on as presenters at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards. The event will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Riverdale Will Discover the Origin of Love with Hedwig-Themed Musical Episode by Andy Lefkowitz

The fan-favorite series Riverdale is theater-geeking out again. Following past musical episodes framed around Carrie and Heathers, the CW series will pay tribute to the cult-hit musical H…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

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