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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

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
Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Joe DiPietro Is Creating New Dr. Seuss Musical If I Ran the Circus with Pop Star Nate Ruess by Andy Lefkowitz

Joe DiPietro, the two-time Tony-winning Memphis co-creator readying for a Broadway return with Diana, has another stage project on the horizon. DiPietro is working with Nate Ruess, front …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:36PM

Joshua Henry, Judith Light & Bradley Whitford Join Cast of Tick, Tick...BOOM! Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Three more stars have signed on to appear in the upcoming Tick, Tick...BOOM! movie. Three-time Tony nominee Joshua Henry, two-time Tony winner Judith Light and three-time Emmy winner Bradle…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

New York Pops Announces Broadway Stars Set to Perform During 2020-2021 Season at Carnegie Hall by Andy Lefkowitz

Six Broadway favorites have been selected to lend their voices to the 2020-2021 season of The New York Pops. Steven Reineke will music-direct and conduct the 8:00pm concerts, each set to app…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

New York Pops Announces Broadway Stars Set to Perform Concerts During 2020-2021 Season at Carnegie Hall by Andy Lefkowitz

Six Broadway favorites have been selected to lend their voices to the 2020-2021 season of The New York Pops. Steven Reineke will music-direct and conduct the 8:00pm concerts, each set to app…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Meryl & Me: Beth Leavel on Swapping Roles with Streep in The Prom & Devil Wears Prada by Andy Lefkowitz

"If you're going to give your child to someone, I think Meryl's probably the best person," Tony winner Beth Leavel jokes about swapping roles with three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep. Leave…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Jordan Fisher Takes Over Title Role in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen welcomes Jordan Fisher to the cast on January 28. Fisher takes over the musical's title role from Andrew Barth Feldman, who took his final bow at t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36AM
Monday, January 27, 2020

'Chandelier' Choreographer Ryan Heffington Joins Creative Team of Tick, Tick...BOOM! Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Contemporary dance maker Ryan Heffington, a two-time Grammy nominee for his work on-screen, has been recruited as choreographer of the upcoming movie musical adaptation of Tick, Tick...BOOM!…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Yas, Queen! Six Star Abby Mueller Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Abby Mueller, the multi-talented stage star who will soon appear as Jane Seymour in the new Broadway musical Six, has signed on to lead Broadway.com's latest vlog, "Yas, Queen!," beginning o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Alexandra Silber to Lead European Premiere of Indecent at Menier by Andy Lefkowitz

New York stage veteran Alexandra Silber will head the cast of the upcoming European debut of Paula Vogel's Tony-nominated drama Indecent. The previously announced production, directed by Ton…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Hadestown Cast Album Wins 2020 Grammy Award; Sara Bareilles Nabs First Win by Andy Lefkowitz

The original cast recording of the Tony-winning musical Hadestown took home the 2020 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album on January 26. The album beat out the recordings of Ain't Too Prou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36AM
Sunday, January 26, 2020

Livin' It Up on Top! Hadestown Cast Album Wins 2020 Grammy Award by Andy Lefkowitz

The original cast recording of the Tony-winning musical Hadestown took home the 2020 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album on January 26. The album beat out the recordings of Ain't Too Prou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:06PM
Saturday, January 25, 2020

You Happened! Three-Time Tony Nominee Kevin Chamberlin Joins Cast of The Prom Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Kevin Chamberlin is going to prom! The multi-talented Broadway veteran will play the role of Sheldon Saperstein in the upcoming screen adaptation off the Tony-nominated musical The Prom. Ch…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48PM
Friday, January 24, 2020

The Comedy About a Bank Robbery to Close After Four Years in the West End by Andy Lefkowitz

The celebrated West End production of Mischief Theatre's The Comedy About a Bank Robbery will end its run on May 3 at the Criterion Theatre. The production opened on April 21, 2016; by closi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Will Swenson Stars as Neil Diamond in Industry Reading of New Bio-Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee Will Swenson recently headlined an industry reading of a new musical based on the life and music of Grammy-winning hitmaker Neil Diamond. Tony winner Michael Mayer is directing…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Paul Merton Nabs Role of Wilbur in West End Return of Hairspray; Rita Simons & Jonny Amies Also Join Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

They can't stop the beat! Paul Merton, Rita Simons and Jonny Amies have been cast as Wilbur Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle and Link Larkin, respectively, in the upcoming West End remount of Hair…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Samuel Bailey's Shook Will Move to London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of a debut run at Southwark Playhouse, Samuel Bailey's new drama Shook will open in London's West End this spring. George Turvey will repeat his work as director for the transfe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Frank Wood & Ari Graynor to Star in New Drama The Best We Could (a family tragedy) Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for Emily Feldman's new play The Best We Could (a family tragedy), set to arrive at off-Broadway's City Center—Stage II this spring. Daniel Aukin will direct the previ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Heart! Heart! Heart! New Musical Emojiland Extends Off-Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical comedy Emojiland has extended its off-Broadway run at The Duke on 42nd Street. Originally announced to play a limited engagement through March 8, the musical will now conclud…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Caroline, or Change Taps Samantha Williams for Tony-Winning Role: 'I Know How Lucky I Am' by Andy Lefkowitz

Samantha Williams, a senior at Pace University, will take on the role of Emmie Thibodeaux, daughter to the title character, in the upcoming Broadway revival of Caroline, or Change. The prev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Tina Fey Announces Movie Musical Adaptation of Mean Girls; Broadway Production Recoups Investment by Andy Lefkowitz

Mean Girls is headed back to movie theaters. Tina Fey, screenwriter of the 2004 film and Tony-nominated book writer of the current Broadway musical, has announced an upcoming movie musical v…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Family Drama Ensues: Grand Horizons, Starring Jane Alexander, Michael Urie & More, Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Bess Wohl's Broadway-debut play Grand Horizons officially opens at the Helen Hayes Theatre on January 23. Tony nominee Leigh Silverman directs the production of Second Stage, which began pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:33AM
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

I Don't Want to Wait: Danny Burstein Returns to Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Six-time Tony nominee Danny Burstein, the standout star who took a leave from Moulin Rouge! The Musical last month to to repair a torn meniscus, returned to the show at the Al Hirschfeld The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

Richard Gadd's Tour De Force Solo Show Baby Reindeer to Play West End Run Ahead of New York Transfer by Andy Lefkowitz

Following sellout runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Bush Theatre, Baby Reindeer, the new solo show written and performed by Richard Gadd, will transfer to the West End's Ambassadors …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Judith Light to Receive Excellence in Media Award at 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony-winning actress and activist Judith Light will be honored with the Excellence in Media Award at the upcoming GLAAD Media Awards ceremony in New York. The previously announced 31st an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Hamilton Star Mandy Gonzalez Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Know I Am Not Alone' by Andy Lefkowitz

Mandy Gonzalez, the Broadway veteran who has been playing the role of Angelica Schuyler in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton since 2016, shared today on Twitter that she was diagnosed with brea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

New Musical The Karate Kid, Based on the Hit '80s Movie, Aims for Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Karate Kid is stomp-kicking its way to the stage. The 1984 martial arts drama, which spawned three sequels and legions of fans, is being adapted into a musical for Broadway, producers Ku…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

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

Rachel Tucker is headed home to Broadway in a role that's mighty familiar. The strong-voiced stage star will repeat her Olivier-nominated West End turn as Beverley Bass in the Tony-nominated…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Dreams Come True! Andy Karl, Orfeh & More Round Out Cast of 50th Anniversary Joseph Concert at Lincoln Center by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting is here for Manhattan Concert Productions' upcoming one-night presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Michael Arden is at the helm of the previously annou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Michael James Scott Will Return to Broadway's Aladdin as the Genie by Andy Lefkowitz

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:18PM

Harry Townsend's Last Stand, Starring Len Cariou & Craig Bierko, Extends Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

George Eastman's new comedy Harry Townsend's Last Stand has received an extension at New York City Center Stage II. Originally announced to run through February 9, the production will now c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:18PM

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