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Monday, April 26, 2021

Jane Krakowski to Headline Roundabout Theatre Company's Gala in Central Park by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony winner Jane Krakowski is set to star in the Roundabout Theatre Company's annual gala. Curtain Up, Light the Lights! will take place in Central Park on June 7 at 5:30PM ET with a livestr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Return to Oz! Wicked to Resume West End Performances in September by Caitlin Moynihan

London audiences will be welcomed back to Oz this fall! Wicked will resume performances at the West End's Apollo Victoria Theatre on September 15 following the theater shutdown caused by th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM
Friday, April 23, 2021

Ryan Murphy's Halston, Starring Ewan McGregor, Krysta Rodriguez & More, Sets Netflix Release Date by Caitlin Moynihan

Halston, the Ryan Murphy-produced series that stars Ewan McGregor as the famed fashion designer, will arrive on Netflix on May 14. As previously announced, Broadway's Krysta Rodriguez plays…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Disney to Turn Broadway's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee into Movie Musical by Caitlin Moynihan

Disney is making a movie musical adaptation of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, according to The Hollywood Reporter,  Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who produced the blockbuster-h…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Tony Winner Alice Ripley to Reprise Role in Film of Solo Show The Pink Unicorn by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony winner Alice Ripley is set to star in a film adaptation of Elise Forier Edie's The Pink Unicorn. Ripley previously starred in the solo show during the stage production's runs at off-…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

The Woman in Black to Resume Performances in the West End by Caitlin Moynihan

The West End’s second longest-running play is coming home. Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, directed by Robin Herford, will welcome audiences once ag…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM
Thursday, April 22, 2021

Martin Scorsese & Sing Street's John Carney Ready Gershwin-Inspired Movie Musical by Caitlin Moynihan

Hollywood heavyweights Martin Scorsese and Irwin Winkler are set to produce a new movie musical inspired by composer George Gershwin, according to Variety. Fascinating Rhythm, named for the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Raúl Esparza, Alice Ripley, Carmen Cusack & More Star in The Waves in Quarantine by Caitlin Moynihan

A star-studded cast has been announced for The Waves in Quarantine, a new musical film project featuring six short films inspired by Virginia Woolf’s The Waves. Conceived by Raúl Esparza…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Broadway Couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell to Star in Hallmark's To Catch a Spy by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell will star in a new Hallmark mystery movie this year, according to Entertainment Tonight. To Catch a Spy will premiere on June 20 on Hallmark Mov…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Antoine Fuqua to Direct and Produce Film Adaptation of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Caitlin Moynihan

Antoine Fuqua, known for directing movies Training Day and Magnificent Seven, is bringing a fresh adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to the big screen, according toVar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM
Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Odds & Ends: BC/EFA Raises Big Bucks with Starry Red Bucket Match-Up Campaign & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Aaron Tveit & More Raise $1,919,254 for BC/EFA Red Bucket Match-Up The first Red Bucket Match-Up, an online fundraising…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM

Legendary Songwriter Jim Steinman, Famous for Bat Out of Hell and More, Dies at 73 by Caitlin Moynihan

Legendary songwriter Jim Steinman, a master at creating hit power ballads, died on April 20, according to Variety. The Grammy winner, famous for writing and producing Meat Loaf's 1977 debut…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Broadway's Andrew Rannells and Daniel Breaker Join Cast of Girls5eva by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony nominees Andrew Rannells and Daniel Breaker have joined the cast of the musical comedy series Girls5eva. They join a lineup that includes Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sara Bareilles, Ashle…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Anthony Powell, Oscar and Tony-Winning Costume Designer, Dead at 85 by Caitlin Moynihan

Anthony Powell, an Oscar and Tony-winning costume designer known for creating the now-iconic look of Broadway's Norma Desmond and Hollywood'sIndiana Jones, died on April 18. He was 85. The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Immersive Theatrical Version of The Great Gatsby to Play New York City by Caitlin Moynihan

An immersive theatrical experience of The Great Gatsby will make its North American debut in New York City this fall. The show is created and directed by Alexander Wright. The New York venue…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM
Monday, April 19, 2021

Watch Tony Winner Beth Leavel Belt Out the Boozy New Tune 'Classy Time' by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony winner Beth Leavel is getting a little tipsy and singing along with her Tony Award thanks to the new song "Classy Time." Written by Danny Feldman, the number takes viewers through a day…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

John Cameron Mitchell to Star Opposite Kate McKinnon in Joe Exotic Limited Series by Caitlin Moynihan

Hey, all you cool cats and kittens! Tony winner John Cameron Mitchell is set to star as Joe Exotic in an upcoming limited series, according to Variety. Based on the Wondery Podcast of the sa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Tony-Nominated Musical Jagged Little Pill to Premiere in Australia This Year by Caitlin Moynihan

The Tony-nominated musical Jagged Little Pill, which features the songs of Alanis Morissette, will premiere in Australia later this year at the Theatre Royal in Sydney. Morissette announced …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Friday, April 16, 2021

In the Heights Will Open the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival by Caitlin Moynihan

It's almost time for the lights to go up on In the Heights, the highly-anticipated movie adaptation of the Tony-winning musical of the same name by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Broadway-Bound Shout Sister Shout, a Bio-Musical of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Announces Creative Team by Caitlin Moynihan

A new bio-musical about the life of the  “Godmother of Rock ’n’ Roll” Sister Rosetta Tharpe is Broadway-bound! Shout Sister Shout will feature a book by Cheryl L. West with directi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM
Thursday, April 15, 2021

Tina, Slave Play & A Soldier's Play Casting Directors Among 2021 Artios Award Winners by Caitlin Moynihan

A talented group of Broadway casting directors were recognized for their work at the Casting Society of America's 36th Annual Artios Awards on April 15. This marked the organization's first …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54PM
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Come From Away to Return to the West End in July by Caitlin Moynihan

London audiences will be welcomed back to the rock this summer! The Olivier-winning musical Come From Away has announced it will return to the West End's Phoenix Theatre beginning July 22. A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie to Make North American Debut at L.A.’s Ahmanson Theatre in 2022 by Caitlin Moynihan

It's time to step into the spotlight! Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the Olivier-nominated West End musical based on the true story of a teenage boy who wants to wear a dress to his high s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM
Monday, April 12, 2021

Broadway & Sopranos Star Joseph Siravo Dead at 66 by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway alum and screen star Joseph Siravo died on April 11 at the age of 66. According to Variety, the actor had suffered from colon cancer.  Born in New York City and raised in Washingt…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

The Last Five Years to Transfer to the West End This September by Caitlin Moynihan

U.K. audiences are going to be able to spend a summer in Ohio because the London production of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years is transfering to the West End! The award-winning musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM
Friday, April 9, 2021

Dreaming of a Third Mamma Mia! Movie? So is Cher! by Caitlin Moynihan

Cher is ready to become a dancing queen again! According to The Daily Mail, the legendary star spoke to Judy Craymer, the Mamma Mia! film and stage producer, about the prospect of a third …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:32PM

The Boys in the Band Film Wins at the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards by Caitlin Moynihan

Let's hear it for the boys! Netflix's movie adaptation of Mart Crowley's groundbreaking 1968 drama The Boys in the Band received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film - Limited Release …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Alexandra Burke to Play the Narrator in the West End's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Caitlin Moynihan

Any dream will do for Alexandra Burke who has joined the cast of the West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Burke will star as the Narrator in the production, whic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

West End Revival of Constellations to Feature Four Pairs of Stars by Caitlin Moynihan

Nick Payne's Constellations is returning to the West End stage, but this time with a twist. Four different casts will take turns starring in the two-person drama for its run at the Vaudevill…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Tony and Olivier Nominee Paul Ritter Dead at 54 by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony and Olivier-nominated actor Paul Ritter died away on April 5, according to Variety. Ritter passed away in his home with family by his side after suffering from a brain tumor. He was 54.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM
Monday, April 5, 2021

Two-Time Tony Nominee William 'Biff' McGuire Dies at 94 by Caitlin Moynihan

Two-time Tony-nominated actor William "Biff" McGuire, who appeared in over 20 Broadway productions, including the original cast of South Pacific, has died. He was 94. Seattle Rep, a theate…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

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