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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Last Call! Off-Broadway’s Zelda at the Oasis Sets Closing Date by Josh Ferri

Zelda at the Oasis, a fictionalized bio play about Zelda Fitzgerald, will play its final performance at off-Broadway’s St. Luke’s Theatre on February 15. Directed by Andy Sandber…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:34PM

Bette Davis Eyes! Check out the Cast of Craig Lucas' The Lying Lesson in Rehearsal by Josh Ferri

Rehearsals are underway for Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere of The Lying Lesson, a new comedy by Craig Lucas (Prelude to a Kiss, Reckless, The Light in the Piazza). Starring Em…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:11PM

Russell Grant to Miss Opening Night of Midnight Tango Due to Injury by Josh Ferri

British astrologer and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Russell Grant will miss the opening night of the West End dance spectacular Midnight Tango. Grant slipped on black ice during rehearsa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Get an Early Look at Al Pacino as Eccentric Music Producer Phil Spector in David Mamet's New HBO Film by Josh Ferri

One of the greatest actors of his generation, Al Pacino is known for loosing himself in a myriad of characters, from Serpico to Shylock in Broadway’s Merchant of Venice. For a new HBO …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:21AM

Tony Nominee John Leguizamo Lands a New Pilot for ABC by Josh Ferri

Two-time Tony nominee John Leguizamo will co-create and star in a new, untitled pilot for ABC, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The half-hour pilot will center on a Latin guy fro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:49AM
Monday, February 4, 2013

Watch Girls and Really Really Star Zosia Mamet Celebrate Her Birthday with Jimmy Fallon by Josh Ferri

Girls star Zosia Mamet is making her off-Broadway debut in the jaw-dropping drama Really Really, and the actress stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on February 1 not only to dish about …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:29PM

Linda Lavin to Play Sean Hayes’ Mom in New NBC Pilot by Josh Ferri

Alice and Jack are coming together on TV! Tony winner Linda Lavin has signed on to play Sean Hayes' mother in an untitled NBC pilot, according to Deadline.com. Lavin will jo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:08PM

Tony Winner Mark Rylance to Star in and Direct World Premiere of His New Play Nice Fish at the Guthrie by Josh Ferri

Two-time Tony winner Mark Rylance has an affinity for reciting the work of poet Louis Jenkins at award show podiums, and now the actor is teaming with the poet for a new play at Minneap…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:30PM

Katie Holmes Takes in the Enchantment of Cinderella, Starring Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana by Josh Ferri

It was a mother/daughter evening of theater for Broadway vet Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise at Broadway’s magical new musical Cinderella on the evening of February 2. After Cinderella an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:05PM

Katie Holmes Takes in the Enchantment of Cinderella, Starring Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana by Josh Ferri

It was a mother/daughter evening of theater for Broadway vet Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise at Broadway’s magical new musical Cinderella on the evening of February 2. After Cinderella an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:05PM

Judith Light, Caissie Levy & More Join Drama League's Tribute to Audra McDonald by Josh Ferri

A new crop of stars has been added to the Drama League's 29th annual Musical Celebration of Broadway gala, honoring five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald. Hosted by McDonald'…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:20AM

Greg Germann Replaces Stage Vet Aasif Mandvi in NBC’s The Gates by Josh Ferri

Broadway vet Aasif Mandvi has dropped out of the upcoming NBC pilot The Gates, according to TVline.com. Greg Germann, best known for his role as Richard Fish on the '90s sitcom …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17AM

Watch Darren Criss Show His Love for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the Annie Awards by Josh Ferri

Glee star and former Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards host Darren Criss and his Very Potter Musical co-star Joey Richter reunited to present at the 40th Annual Annie Awards on F…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:16AM

Starkid Reunion! Glee's Darren Criss Shows Off His PJs with Potter Co-Star Joey Richter at the Annie Awards by Josh Ferri

Glee star, Broadway alum and former Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards host Darren Criss and his Very Potter Musical co-star Joey Richter reunited to present at the 40th Annual An…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:16AM
Friday, February 1, 2013

Tina Fey Gets Mean, Taye Diggs Fights Crime & More Lessons of the Week by Josh Ferri

As we prepare to say sayonara to another week on the Great White Way, we're looking back at some of the headlines that really grabbed our attention this week. From Taye Diggs’ home…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:50PM

Darren Criss and the Glee Guys Strip Down for the ‘Naked’ Episode; Hot or Not? by Josh Ferri

Glee stars showed a new side of themselves in the lovable and redeeming “Naked” episode on January 31. Highlights included: Rachel considering a topless scene in a student f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:37AM
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Really Really, Starring Zosia Mamet and Matt Lauria, Begins at Off-Broadway’s Lucille Lortel Theatre by Josh Ferri

Paul Downs Colaizzo’s new drama Really Really begins performances off-Broadway on January 31. Starring Zosia Mamet (Girls) and Matt Lauria (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood), Reall…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:01AM
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

No End In Sight! Fuerza Bruta to Continue Off-Broadway by Josh Ferri

Good news to those fans of the Argentinian spectacle Fuerza Bruta: Look Up, the show will continue off-Broadway indefinitely. The unique show has scrapped its previously announced closing da…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:30PM

Extreme Close-Up! Wicked's Nicole Parker Pokes Fun at Les Miz, Tom Hooper (& Diane Keaton!) with Sound of Music Spoof by Josh Ferri

What if Les Miserables director Tom Hooper took on another classic musical The Sound of Music? Would everyone be singing in tight close-ups? Would actresses have to drop serious weight? How …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:59PM

Easy A Director Will Gluck to Direct the Big-Screen Remake of Annie; Willow Smith No Longer Attached by Josh Ferri

Easy A and Friends With Benefits director Will Gluck will direct the upcoming big-screen remake of Annie, according to Deadline.com, which reports that the movie will not star Willow Sm…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:58PM

Exclusive! Abigail Breslin and Sarah Paulson Get the Royal Treatment at Cinderella by Josh Ferri

Audiences simply cannot wait to take in the first Broadway staging of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The musical, which began performances last week, is already a destina…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:29PM

The Diva Returns! Patti LuPone to Play One-Week Concert in London's West End by Josh Ferri

All hail the Queen! Patti LuPone is returning to the West End for a one-week concert engagement. LuPone will be accompanied by Sirius/XM personality Seth Rudetsky for a self-titled show runn…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:57PM

Barbra Streisand Will Perform at the Oscars for the First Time in 36 Years by Josh Ferri

Get your DVR ready because Barbra Streisand is singing at the Oscars! Streisand will perform at the Academy Awards ceremony on February 24.  Streisand has not performed at the Academ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:23AM

I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers, Starring Bette Midler, Will Play the Booth Theatre by Josh Ferri

Bette Midler's Broadway vehicle I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers has found a home. The new play by Tony winner John Logan (Red) and directed by Tony winner Joe …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:22AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Daniel Pearle Wins Laurents/Hatcher Award for A Kid Like Jake, Produced by LCT3 by Josh Ferri

Congrats to playwright Daniel Pearle! Pearle’s A Kid Like Jake won the 2013 Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award. The play will be produced as part of Lincoln Center Theater&rsq…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18PM

Mariah Gale to Star in Proof at London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Josh Ferri

Mariah Gale will star as Catherine in David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning drama Proof at London’s the Menier Chocolate Factory. Directed by Polly Findlay, the producti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:15AM

Fantasy Casting! Five Musical Theater Roles We'd Love to See Benjamin Walker Play on Broadway by Josh Ferri

Benjamin Walker appeared in two Broadway plays before breaking out as sexy bad-boy Andrew Jackson in the edgy rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Walker has since returned to his dram…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:52AM
Monday, January 28, 2013

Forever Dusty Sing-Along Invites Fans to Dress Up Like Pop Icon Dusty Springfield by Josh Ferri

Want to belt Dusty Springfield songs with Kirsten Holly Smith and Christina Sajous? Well, now’s your chance! The off-Broadway musical Forever Dusty will host a one-night-only sing-alon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:41PM

Broadway Badass! Taye Diggs Busts Up a Burglary at His L.A. Home by Josh Ferri

Looks like all that gym time Taye Diggs has been putting in paid off: The Broadway and TV favorite chased down and detained a burglar who broke into the actor's L.A. home on January 27, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:14PM

Producers Stars Cady Huffman and Nathan Lane Reunite for Broadway’s The Nance; Complete Casting Announced by Josh Ferri

Tony winner Cady Huffman will reunite with her The Producers co-star Nathan Lane for Douglas Carter Beane’s new Broadway play The Nance. Rounding out the cast are&n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:41PM

Exclusive! Go Backstage with Laura Osnes, Victoria Clark & Linda Lavin at Cinderella’s First Broadway Preview by Josh Ferri

Fifty-six years after it premiered on television, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella finally arrives on Broadway! Starring Tony nominee Laura Osnes as the title character, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:16PM

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