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Monday, January 28, 2013

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

Barney Frank Will Take a Senate Seat…in Encores! Revival of Fiorello! by Josh Ferri

Former Massachusetts congressman Barney Frank will make his stage debut as an outspoken conservative senator in Encores! 20th anniversary production of Fiorello!. Frank will take the stage o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM

So Fetch! Tina Fey Confirms Mean Girls Musical In Early Development by Josh Ferri

Broadway may get a little more mean thanks to Tina Fey and the Plastics. Seven-time Emmy winner Tina Fey is working on a musical adaptation of her hit 2004 film Mean Girls, according to E! O…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:50AM
Friday, January 25, 2013

Fans Have an Adam Pascal Phantasy, Hal Prince Holds Nothing Back & More Phantom Lessons of the Week by Josh Ferri

In a week when Carly Rose Sonenclar inched back to Broadway, Rachelle Rak gave us "cha-cha-puus" lessons and X-Men stars and stage greats Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart announced…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:13PM

Girl Power! Were We Taken with Glee’s Female Empowering ‘Sadie Hawkins?’ by Josh Ferri

Glee returned from its winter hiatus on January 24 with the disappointing, trying-too-hard-to-be-romantic “Sadie Hawkins” episode. Let's break it down: Tina wants Blaine; Bla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

A Chorus Line to High Kick Around the U.K. After Its West End Run by Josh Ferri

The first West End revival of A Chorus Line will tour the U.K. after its West End run, according to The Stage. The production, starring Scarlett Strallen as Cassie and John Partridge as…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:38AM

Cinderella, Starring Laura Osnes, Begins Performances at the Broadway Theatre by Josh Ferri

The Broadway premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic take on Cinderella begins performances at the Broadway Theatre on January 25.  Starring Tony nominee …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:46AM
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Thumbs Up! Joni Mitchell’s Music Comes to Vivid Life at 54 Below’s Tales of Joni by Josh Ferri

The popular nightclub 54 Below has never felt more like an underground oasis than it does during the new Joni Mitchell catalogue concert Tales of Joni. The show features six versatile singer…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:07PM

Get a First Look at the Starry Cast of Encores! Season Opener Fiorello! by Josh Ferri

In 1994, the now-beloved Encores! concert series got its start at New York City Center with a production of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning 1959 musical Fiorello! Kicking off its 20th an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

Patti LuPone Like You’ve Never Seen Her Before! Watch the Tony Winner Speak Her Mind on Watch What Happens Live by Josh Ferri

The one and only Patti LuPone dropped by Andy Cohen’s late night talk show Watch What Happens Live on January 23 to promote her new CD and upcoming 54 Below concert Coulda, Woulda…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:11AM
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Photo Exclusive! Inside the Juicy College Drama Really Really, Starring Zosia Mamet and Matt Lauria by Josh Ferri

There's just one problem with presenting gorgeous rehearsal photos of Paul Downs Colaizzo’s hot drama Really Really: We can't reveal anything about the plotline of this ca…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:44PM

Andy Richardson to Replace Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Newsies's Next Crutchie by Josh Ferri

Newsies ensemble member Andy Richardson will assume the role of Crutchie in the Tony-nominated musical beginning March 11. Richardson will replace Andrew Keenan-Bolger, who is leav…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:47PM

Aladdin Composer Alan Menken Working on Two New Musical Projects by Josh Ferri

Alan Menkin has quite the full plate. The Oscar and Tony-winning composer of Newsies, Leap of Faith and the upcoming Aladdin musical is working on two new musical projects, accordi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:17PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Mickey Sumner to Star Opposite Carol Kane in the Atlantic Theater's The Lying Lesson; Pam MacKinnon Takes Over as New Director by Josh Ferri

Newcomer Mickey Sumner will join Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Carol Kane in the world premiere of Craig Lucas’ new comedy The Lying Lesson. Tony nominated-director Pam MacKinnon (Clyb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:07PM

Telly Leung to Return to 54 Below For Encore Performance of I'll Cover You by Josh Ferri

Telly Leung will return to 54 Below on April 14 with an encore presentation of his concert I’ll Cover You. The concert is directed by Alan Muraoka and musically directed by Gary Adler.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:33PM

Sean McDermott, Pamela Bob & the New Cast of Silence! The Musical Serve Up a Delicious Preview by Josh Ferri

The award-winning parody musical Silence! The Musical is back off-Broadway due to popular demand. Featuring a book by Hunter Bell, music and lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan and directi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:45PM

Audra McDonald & Will Swenson Celebrate President Obama’s Inauguration at HRC's Out for Equality Ball by Josh Ferri

Crusaders for equality Audra McDonald and Will Swenson spent January 21 celebrating President Obama’s inauguration by performing at the Human Rights Campaign’s Out for Equality&r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Atlantic's Roller Derby Comedy The Jammer Extends Off-Broadway Run by Josh Ferri

Rolin Jones’ comedy The Jammer has extended its off-Broadway run by an extra week.  Starring Patch Darragh, the 1950s roller derby comedy will now run through February 17 at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:35PM

New Stephen Schwartz Musical Snapshots to Include Songs from Wicked, Pippin and More by Josh Ferri

The music of iconic composer Stephen Schwartz will be celebrated in the new musical Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook. The show will premiere this fall at Goodspeed’s Norma Terris Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:30AM

Les Misérables DVD and Blu-Ray Sets March Release Date by Josh Ferri

Get ready to storm the barricades from your own home! The hit movie adapatation of Les Misérables will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on March 19, according to Blu-Ray.com. Le…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:23AM
Saturday, January 19, 2013

Welcome to the Hamptons! Caissie Levy, Donna Murphy & Jeremy Jordan Lead Our Fantasy Cast for Revenge: The Musical by Josh Ferri

It may be winter in Manhattan, but things in the Hamptons sure are heating up thanks to ABC’s popular nighttime soap Revenge. This Sunday night guilty pleasure follows Emily Thorn…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:45PM
Friday, January 18, 2013

The Prez Loves Klaine, ScarJo Sounds Like Merman & More Lessons of the Week by Josh Ferri

The curtain is coming down on another week on Broadway. Before we all head for the aisles, let's give some encore bows to our favorite headlines this week. This week we got inside scoop …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:05PM

Lindsay Nicole Chambers to Join the Cast of Off-Broadway's Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking by Josh Ferri

Lysistrata Jones’ Lindsay Nicole Chambers will join off-Broadway’s musical revue Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking beginning February 5. Chambers will replace original…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:15PM

Barbra Streisand to Receive Film Society of Lincoln Center's Chaplin Award by Josh Ferri

Barbra Streisand will receive the Film Society of Lincoln Center's 2013 Chaplin Award, according to The New York Times. The two-time Oscar winner will be honored at the society’s a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM

Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange & More to Return for Season Three of American Horror Story by Josh Ferri

What would American Horror Story be without Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange and Evan Peters? Luckily for fans all three actors have signed on for the FX series' upcoming third season, accor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:40AM
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Darren Criss and His Glee Castmates Will Rock Out with Beyonce, Katy Perry & More at Obama’s Inauguration by Josh Ferri

Darren Criss and his fellow Glee cast members have been added to the roster of performers at the inauguration events for President Barack Obama on January 21 ,according to&nbs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:49PM

Howard McGillin, Michael Arden & More to Join Lea Salonga and Norm Lewis in Ragtime Concert by Josh Ferri

Two-time Tony nominee Howard McGillin (Phantom of the Opera, Anything Goes), Michael Arden (Big River, Bare) and more will join headliners Lea Salonga, Tyne Daly and Norm Lewis in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:41PM

Marin Mazzie to Step In for an Ailing Linda Eder at 54 Below by Josh Ferri

Linda Eder has been forced to reschedule her upcoming concert engagement at 54 Below due to the flu. Eder was initially scheduled to perform at the Midtown nightclub January 22 through Janua…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:57PM

It's Alive! Max von Essen, Jason Gotay & More Set for Reading of Horror Musical Gay Bride of Frankenstein by Josh Ferri

Wedding bells will ring for Max von Essen once he ends his run in Broadway's Evita. The actor will join Jason Gotay (Bring It On), Billy Tighe (Wicked) and Ashley Kate Adams (La Cag…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Ramin Karimloo Eyes Playing Jean Valjean in Toronto Run of Les Miserables by Josh Ferri

Ramin Karimloo may once again get branded with the tattoo of prisoner 24601. The actor might take on the starring role of Jean Valjean in an upcoming production of Les Miserables, according …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM

Cast Announced for Off-Broadway Revival of A.R. Gurney’s The Old Boy by Josh Ferri

Peter Rini (The Talls, Smash) and Laura Esterman (Marvin’s Room, Ruby the Galatic Gumshoe) will lead the cast of a newly revised version of A.R. Gurney’s The Old Boy. The off-Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:26AM

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