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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

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

Matt McGrath Joins Cast of New Broadway Musical Girl From the North Country by Andy Lefkowitz

Veteran actor Matt McGrath has been added to the cast of the highly anticipated Broadway premiere of Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan's new musical Girl From the North Country. McGrath will tak…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Janie Dee to Headline London Premiere of Tony-Winning Comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Andy Lefkowitz

Two-time Olivier-winning actress Janie Dee has been cast as Masha in the upcoming London-debut staging of Christopher Durang's 2013 Tony-winning play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. To…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Roundabout's 2020-2021 Off-Broadway Season to Include New Works by Sanaz Toosi, Lindsey Ferrentino & Anna Ziegler by Andy Lefkowitz

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a lineup of three new works set to appear during its 2020-2021 season at the Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. The trio of off-Broadw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Netflix Acquires Rights to Leonard Bernstein Biopic Starring & Directed by Bradley Cooper by Andy Lefkowitz

Netflix has nabbed the rights to a developing film based on the life of iconic West Side Story songwriter Leonard Bernstein, according to Deadline. Tony nominee Bradley Cooper will direct an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Suzan-Lori Parks' In the Blood to Launch 2020 Season at Donmar Warehouse by Andy Lefkowitz

London's Donmar Warehouse has scheduled four productions for its second season under Artistic Director Michael Longhurst. The 2020 lineup will kick off with the first major U.K. production …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Murder and the Military: A Soldier's Play, Starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood, Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Charles Fuller's Pulitzer-winning drama A Soldier's Play opens at the American Airlines Theatre on January 21. Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the Broadway-premiere production of Roundabout T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06AM
Monday, January 20, 2020

Alexandra Billings Joins Wicked as Madame Morrible; Becomes First Openly Trans Actress to Play the Role by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen veteran Alexandra Billings, acclaimed for her turn on Amazon's Transparent, joins the Broadway company of Wicked as Madame Morrible on January 20. Billings makes history, b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12AM
Friday, January 17, 2020

Tonight! Recovered from Injury, Isaac Powell Returns to Broadway's West Side Story by Andy Lefkowitz

Isaac Powell heads back into the new Broadway revival of West Side Story on January 17. Powell, who plays the lead role of Tony, had been on leave from the production following a knee inju…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM

Director Rebecca Taichman to Repeat Tony-Winning Work for European Premiere of Indecent at Menier by Andy Lefkowitz

Rebecca Taichman, the multi-talented director who won a 2017 Tony Award for directing Paula Vogel's Tony-nominated drama Indecent, will reprise her work for a European-premiere staging set t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Lucas Hnath's Dana H. to Start Off-Broadway Previews Later Than Planned by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre has adjusted the schedule for the upcoming New York premiere of Dana H. Originally announced to begin previews on February 7, Lucas Hnath's recent L.A. Ovati…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Jason Manford to Return as Host for 2020 Olivier Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Jason Manford has been announced as host of the 2020 Olivier Awards. Having previously hosted in 2017 and 2019, the much-loved comedian, actor and singer will return to the Royal Albert Hall…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM
Thursday, January 16, 2020

Cambodian Rock Band, Starring Courtney Reed & More, Extends at Off-Broadway's Signature by Andy Lefkowitz

Lauren Yee's New York premiere play Cambodian Rock Band has received an extension by off-Broadway's Signature Theatre. Originally announced to run through March 8, the production will now c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:12PM

Erika Henningsen, Jeremy Kushnier & More Complete the Cast of New Broadway Musical Flying Over Sunset by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage favorites Erika Henningsen and Jeremy Kushnier are among the full cast of the upcoming world premiere musical Flying Over Sunset. The previously announced Broadway production will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:12PM

Casting Complete for Plaza Suite Starring Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting has been announced for the highly anticipated Broadway revival of Neil Simon's 1968 comedy Plaza Suite. Tony winner John Benjamin Hickey will direct the previously announced pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:12PM

Stephanie J. Block, Linda Lavin & More to Lead Sarah Silverman & Joshua Harmon's New Musical The Bedwetter by Andy Lefkowitz

Stephanie J. Block, the celebrated star who picked up a 2019 Tony Award for her turn in The Cher Show, will co-star with Tony-winning legend Linda Lavin this spring in The Bedwetter, a new m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:12PM

Peter Friedman to Join Fellow Ragtime Originals Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell for Reunion Benefit by Andy Lefkowitz

Peter Friedman, the veteran actor who earned a Tony nomination for his turn as Tateh in the 1998 original Broadway production of Ragtime, will reprise his performance in the upcoming Actors …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:12PM

Sideways to Be Performed as Immersive Wine Experience Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

New York theater audiences will wine and dine off-Broadway this spring, as a unique take on Rex Pickett's stage adaptation of his novel Sideways arrives off-Broadway. Pickett will adapt and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Christy Altomare to Join Michael Wartella & Joey McIntyre in The Wanderer at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

Christy Altomare is headed back to the stage in a new musical. The original Anastasia star and former Broadway.com vlogger will play Susan, wife of legendary rocker Dion, in the new musical …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

A Crossing, Dance Musical from Tony Nominee Joshua Bergasse, Sets World Premiere with Barrington Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

The Berkshires' Barrington Stage Company will debut the new dance musical A Crossing during its 2020 summer season. Tony nominee Joshua Bergasse will direct and choreograph the world premier…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:18PM

Louis Armstrong Bio-Musical A Wonderful World to Make World Premiere in Miami by Andy Lefkowitz

A new musical based on the life of music legend Louis Armstrong will arrive on stage in Miami Beach, Florida this spring. Titled A Wonderful World, the musical will play a world premiere en…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:18PM

Exclusive! Michael Wartella to Headline Dion Musical The Wanderer at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

Talented stage alum Michael Wartella will portray singer-songwriter Dion DiMucci in the world premiere musical The Wanderer at Paper Mill Playhouse this spring. The previously announced prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:18PM

Ciara Renée, McKenzie Kurtz & Ryan McCartan to Join Frozen on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A trio of new stars are headed to Arendelle. The Tony-nominated musical Frozen will welcome stage veteran Ciara Renée as Elsa, newcomer McKenzie Kurtz as Anna and recent Scotland, PA star …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

New Solo Drama My Name Is Lucy Barton, Starring Laura Linney, Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Four-time Tony-nominated actress Laura Linney officially opens the new solo drama My Name Is Lucy Barton at Broadway's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 15. Richard Eyre directs the prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54AM
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Daniel J. Watts, Jefferson Mays & More Win 2020 L.A. Ovation Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

A celebrated group of Broadway talents were named winners of Ovation Awards for their work on the Los Angeles stage at a ceremony held on January 13. Tina star Daniel J. Watts, Tony winner J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM

Kelsey Grammer to Lead North American Premiere of Menier's The Boy Friend in Toronto by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen star Kelsey Grammer will take on the role of Lord Brockhurst in an upcoming Toronto staging of Sandy Wilson's delightful 1953 tuner The Boy Friend. The production, a transfe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Jerry Herman Memorial to Feature Performances from Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster & More by Andy Lefkowitz

A memorial service for legendary Broadway composer Jerry Herman will be held on February 3 at 3:00pm at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, according to Variety. Herman passed away on December 26 of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Kearstin Piper Brown to Star in Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel Opera Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Lincoln Center Theater has announced Kearstin Piper Brown as star of its upcoming world premiere opera Intimate Apparel, based on the award-winning play by two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn No…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM

Cameron Dallas Makes Broadway Debut as Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls by Andy Lefkowitz

Cameron Dallas heads to the stage on January 14, stepping into the Tony-nominated musical Mean Girls for a four-week run as Aaron Samuels. Dallas fills in for original cast member Kyle Sel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM
Monday, January 13, 2020

Ethan Slater Joins Cast of Assassins at Classic Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

Ethan Slater, the Tony-nominated and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award-winning star of SpongeBob SquarePants, has been cast in the upcoming off-Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Cynthia Nixon to Direct Landmark Lesbian Play Last Summer at Bluefish Cove on Broadway; Ellen DeGeneres & More to Produce by Andy Lefkowitz

Jane Chambers' groundbreaking lesbian-themed play Last Summer at Bluefish Cove will receive a 40th-anniversary production on Broadway this year. Two-time Tony winner Cynthia Nixon will direc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

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