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Friday, January 22, 2016

Game of Thrones' Kit Harington Will Return to the Stage in Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Game of Thrones' Kit Harington has made good on his word and will return to the boards this year! The original Albert Narracott in War Horse will headline Christopher Marlowe’s Doc…

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Three-Time Tony Winner Mark Rylance Will Return to New York in Farinelli and the King by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We told you that this show had Big Apple transfer written all over it! After successful productions at Shakespeare’s Globe and in the West End, the Mark Rylance-led Farinelli and the K…

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Rejoicify! Two-Time Tony Winner Judy Kaye, Carrie St. Louis & More Tapped for Wicked on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Thrillifying news from Broadway's Wicked! Two-time Tony winner Judy Kaye will begin performances as Madame Morrible in the long-running tuner on February 16. Meanwhile, on February 2, Ca…

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Darren Criss Will Replace Jeremy Jordan in Broadway Today at Carnegie Hall by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Switcheroo alert! Two-time Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Darren Criss will replace the previously announced Jeremy Jordan (you guessed it, a scheduling issue is involved) at Carn…

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David Essex, Jimmy Nail & More Set for The War of the Worlds in London's West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

This is some lineup! David Essex, Jimmy Nail and Daniel Bedingfield will headline the world premiere of The War of the Worlds. The previously announced production, which is set to feature a …

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Odds & Ends: Jennifer Hudson Talks Purple's Standing Ovations, First HBO Promo of Audra McDonald's Lady Day & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the holiday weekend. JHUD Talks Standing Ovations Broadway's The Color Purple revival has become notorious for …

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A Confederacy of Dunces, Starring Nick Offerman, Eyes Broadway Transfer by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We told you that this comedy was one to watch! The Nick Offerman-led comedy A Confederacy of Dunces, which recently ran at the Huntington Theatre in Boston, is eyeing a run either in London …

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You're Invited to the Room Where it Happened! Hamilton Documentary to Air on PBS This Fall by Imogen Lloyd Webber

While a live version of Hamilton on NBC may be a distant dream, a feature film documentary about the gargantuan hit will air on PBS this fall! Part of the Great Performances series, Hamilton…

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Bette Midler Will Return to Broadway in Hello, Dolly! Revival by Imogen Lloyd Webber

For a time it looked like Internet haters had put Bette Midler off from returning to Broadway. However, we are thrilled to report that the superstar has overcome her misgivings and will hea…

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Emmy Winner Kelsey Grammer Flies Back to Finding Neverland on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Believe! Kelsey Grammer will begin performances in Finding Neverland on January 19, replacing Terrence Mann. The Emmy winner, who originated the role of Charles Frohman in the Broadway.com A…

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Friday, January 15, 2016

Odds & Ends: Lily James Talks Romeo and Juliet Nerves, First Look at John Gallagher Jr. in 10 Cloverfield Lane & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Lily James Talks Romeo and Juliet Nerves Lily James’ star may be on the ascendant in Hollywood, but it’s her up…

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Trisha Yearwood to Join Tyler Perry in Fox's Live Telecast of Biblical Musical The Passion by Imogen Lloyd Webber

What's the buzz?! Country music icon Trisha Yearwood has been tapped to play Mary, the mother of Jesus, in The Passion, a two-hour musical event, airing live from New Orleans on Palm Sun…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:19PM[SHARE]

Tim Curry Will Do the Time Warp Again! Original Star Tapped for Fox's Rocky Horror by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Can this cast get any better? Tim Curry, the original Dr. Frank-N-Furter, has been enlisted for Fox’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show TV remake. The Wrap reports that the three-time Tony…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:21PM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 14, 2016

Audra McDonald Will Take Break From Shuffle Along to Make West End Debut in Lady Day by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Mama Broadway will make her West End debut during her previously reported break from Shuffle Along! Audra McDonald is set to reprise her role as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s…

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Odds & Ends: Joe Jonas' DNCE Set for Grease: Live, Adele Talks Penning a Broadway Musical & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Joe Jonas' DNCE Set for Grease: Live They're the ones that we want! Joe Jonas (not to be confused with his little b…

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Satisfied? NBC Would Like to Bring Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton to the Screen by Imogen Lloyd Webber

What comes next for Hamilton? Well, NBC would like to do a screen adaptation of the Broadway megahit. "I think sure, we'd love to be able to film Hamilton in some capacity but I thi…

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Geeks Take the Great White Way! Nerds Musical Will Make Spring Broadway Bow by Imogen Lloyd Webber

It’s been circling the Great White Way for some time, and it is now confirmed that Nerds, A Musical Dot-Comedy will upload to Broadway. Directed by Casey Hushion and choreographed by J…

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Drew Moerlein & More Will Complete the Cast of American Psycho; Opening Night Date Set by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Killer casting! Drew Moerlein, who can be seen in the horror series South of Hell, is just one of the names tapped for the Broadway premiere of American Psycho. Led by Benjamin Walker, the m…

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Stage Adaptation of Disney's Freaky Friday to Make World Premiere at Signature Theatre, VA by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We're totally freaking out right now! After receiving a developmental lab last year, Freaky Friday is officially heading to the stage thanks to those folks over at Disney Theatrical Prod…

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British Stage & Screen Favorite Alan Rickman Dead at 69 by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Alan Rickman, the much-loved British star of stage and screen, died in London on January 14, surrounded by family and friends. The two-time Tony nominee was 69 years old. According to the BB…

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Odds & Ends: David Bowie's Lazarus Will Release Cast Album, A Wicked Honor for David Stone & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. David Bowie's Lazarus Will Release Cast Album Michael C. Hall, Cristin Milioti, Michael Esper and the company of the la…

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Leslie Kritzer, Andrew Durand & More Will Join Steven Pasquale in The Robber Bridegroom Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Leslie Kritzer and Andrew Durand will be co-stars again for the third time in months! After appearing together in School of Rock's run at the Gramercy and Gigantic off-Broadway, the pair…

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Tony Nominee Nick Cordero & More Tapped for Sara Bareilles' Waitress, Starring Jessie Mueller, on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Casting to pie for! Broadway fave Nick Cordero and more have been enlisted for Sara Bareilles' Waitress on Broadway. Directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus and starring Tony winner Jessie …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:35PM[SHARE]

Joshua Harmon's Bad Jews Will Return to London, Led by Ilan Goodman by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Those Bad Jews are heading back to London! Directed by Michael Longhurst, Joshua Harmon’s hit show will play the West End’s Theatre Royal Haymarket February 8 through March 19. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:44AM[SHARE]
Monday, January 11, 2016

Tell Us More! Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Hudgens & More Open Up About Headlining Grease: Live by Imogen Lloyd Webber

How're those viewing party plans coming? Grease: Live will air on Fox on January 31 and we have a new promo for the iconic musical. "Aaron Tveit is going to nail this character, he&…

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Odds & Ends: Sutton Foster's Awkward Flashback, Lea Salonga Tapped for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Sutton's Awkward Flashback Sutton Foster is already having an incredible 2016—not only does the latest season of …

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Kenneth Cranham-Led The Father Will Return to London's West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Father, by Florian Zeller in a new translation by Tony and Oscar winner Christopher Hampton (Sunset Boulevard, Dangerous Liaisons), is returning to London’s West End. Kenneth Cranh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:07PM[SHARE]

All He Cares About is Love! NFL Legend Eddie George Begins Performances in Chicago on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

There's a new Prince of the Courtroom at the Ambassador Theatre! NFL Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George will make his Broadway debut in Chicago on January 11; he is scheduled …

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Friday, January 8, 2016

Odds & Ends: Idina Menzel's Verdict on Channing Tatum's Elsa, Marin Mazzie is in Remission & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Idina Menzel's Verdict So as we all know by now, Channing Tatum channeled his inner Elsa on January 7, competing agains…

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It's Aladdin Vs. The Lion King! Watch the Two Broadway Casts Go Head-to-Head by Imogen Lloyd Webber

It's Aladdin and The Lion King, but as you've never seen them before! Broadway cast members from both tuners stopped by GMA on January 8 to perform a brand new medley of songs from t…

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

Odds & Ends: Annaleigh Ashford to Belt for Broadway, Kevin Spacey to Lead Hollywood Studio & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Annaleigh Ashford to Belt for Broadway A quartet of Tony winners will headline the sixth annual Broadway Belts for PFFF. An…

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