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Thursday, January 17, 2013

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

Sophiya Haque, Who Had Been Appearing in the West End's Privates on Parade, Dies at Age 41 by Josh Ferri

Actress Sophiya Haque, who had been appearing in Michael Grandage's West End production of Privates on Parade, died on January 16 at age 41. The cause was cancer. Haque left Privates …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:37AM
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Audra McDonald to Release a New Solo Album by Josh Ferri

Tony winner Audra McDonald will record her fifth studio album for Nonesuch Records, her publicist confirmed to Broadway.com. McDonald will head into the studio in February. No release d…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

Stephen Hanna Returns to Off-Broadway's Silence! The Musical by Josh Ferri

Ballet dancer Stephen Hanna will return to the role of Dream Hannibal in off-Broadway’s Silence of the Lambs parody Silence! The Musical beginning January 19 at the Elektra Theatre. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:45PM

Patti LuPone to Join Her Women on the Verge Composer David Yazbek for a One-Night-Only Concert by Josh Ferri

Patti LuPone will reunite with her Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown composer and lyricist David Yazbek on February 4 for a one-night-only concert at the 92YTribeca. LuPone will p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:59PM

Tina Packer & the Team Behind Off-Broadway’s Shakespearean Revue Women of Will Meet the Press by Josh Ferri

Shakespeare & Company Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer is one of the leading living experts on the man, the myths, the legends and the plays of  William Shakespeare. In her ne…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:43PM

Annie’s Katie Finneran to Play Michael J. Fox's Sister on His New NBC Sitcom by Josh Ferri

Two-time Tony winner Katie Finneran will co-star alongside Michael J. Fox in a new NBC sitcom, according to Deadline.com. Finneran will play Fox’s self involved, single and unempl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Smash, Bring It On, American Horror Story & More Nab 2013 GLAAD Nominations by Josh Ferri

Nominations for the 24th annual GLAAD Media Awards were announced on January 15 with TV's Smash, Bring It On, The Columnist and more among the nominees. Winners of the awards, which hono…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:19AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Audra McDonald to Play Julianna Margulies' Nemesis on TV’s The Good Wife by Josh Ferri

Uh oh, get ready for McDonald vs. Margulies! Audra McDonald will make a guest appearance on CBS' The Good Wife, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The five-time Tony winner will play A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:41PM

Exclusive! See Caissie Levy and David Are Celebrate Their Album Releases With a Big Bash in Brooklyn by Josh Ferri

Ghost and Hair star Caissie Levy and her composer husband David Are unveiled their new musical projects in a big bash at Brooklyn’s Galapagos Art Space on January 14. Levy sang selecti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:55PM

PBS to Air Concerts from Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban, Audra McDonald & More as Part of Live From Lincoln Center Series by Josh Ferri

PBS will air concerts from Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban and more as part of its Live From Lincoln Center series. As previously announced five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11PM

Robin de Jesus, Mary Testa, Elizabeth Stanley and More Sign on for The Concert at Second Stage by Josh Ferri

Robin de Jesus, Mary Testa, Elizabeth Stanley and more will join radio personality Seth Rudetsky at The Concert, an event that will commemorate the launch of the Directory of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:15AM

Robin de Jesus, Mary Testa, Elizabeth Stanley to Highlight New Musical Theater Writers in The Concert by Josh Ferri

Robin de Jesus, Mary Testa, Elizabeth Stanley and more will join Seth Rudetsky at The Concert, an event that will celebrate the Directory of Contemporary Theatre Writers. The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:15AM
Monday, January 14, 2013

PBS to Broadcast New York Philharmonic's Carousel, Starring Kelli O’Hara & Nathan Gunn by Josh Ferri

PBS will film and broadcast the New York Philharmonic's upcoming concert production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Tony-winning musical Carousel. The musical will star four-time To…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Sean McDermott to Play Hannibal Lecter in Silence! The Musical by Josh Ferri

Sean McDermott will sink his teeth into the role of serial killer Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter in off-Broadway’s Silence! The Musical. McDermott joins the Silence of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Lewis J. Stadlen and Jonny Orsini Join Nathan Lane in Broadway’s The Nance by Josh Ferri

Lewis J. Stadlen and Jonny Orsini will join Nathan Lane in Douglas Carter Beane’s new Broadway play The Nance. Directed by Tony winner Jack O’Brien, the Lincoln Center Theater pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:29PM

Watch Jeremy Jordan, Jennifer Hudson & More in the First Hour of Smash’s Second Season by Josh Ferri

Smash fans don’t have to wait until February 5 to reunite with Karen, Ivy, Julia, Tom and, of course, Eileen. NBC is giving fans of the Broadway-themed series a sneak peek at Smash&rsq…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:29AM
Friday, January 11, 2013

Bette Midler's Gonna Get Baked, Mormon Boys Redecorate & More Lessons of the Week by Josh Ferri

As the sun sets on another jam-packed week on Broadway, we look back at the headlines that made us smile, gasp and question our very existence. Read on to get the scoop on Patti LuPone&rsquo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:13PM

Patti LuPone to Bring Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda…(Played That Part) to 54 Below by Josh Ferri

Want to see Patti LuPone take on Fanny Brice? How about Anita from West Side Story? Well, now’s your chance. The two-time Tony winner will bring her critically acclaimed show Coulda, W…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:51PM

Julia Murney, Caissie Levy, Jason Danieley & More Sign On for Songwriter Spotlight Concert at 54 Below by Josh Ferri

Julia Murney (Wicked), Caissie Levy (Ghost), Jason Danieley (Next to Normal) and Etai Ben Shlomo (Wicked) will participate in the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Song…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:43PM

Audra McDonald to Team Up with Michael John LaChiusa for 92Y's Lyrics & Lyricists Series by Josh Ferri

Five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald will reunite with Tony-nominated composer Michael John LaChiusa (Marie Christine, The Wild Party) on April 15 as part of 92YTribeca’s Lyrics & …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Stella Gonet, June Watson, Katherine Parkinson & More to Star in London’s Before the Party by Josh Ferri

Casting has been announced for the new London production of Rodney Ackland’s Before the Party. Ackland’s 1949 play about an upper middle class family adjusting to life after…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:38AM

Olivia Vinall, Adrian Lester & Rory Kinnear to Star in National Theatre's Othello by Josh Ferri

Adrian Lester will star as the title Moor in the National Theatre’s 50th anniversary production of Shakespeare's Othello, according to The Daily Mail. Joining Lester will be n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Stonewall Riot Drama Hit the Wall to Play Off-Broadway's Barrow Street Theatre by Josh Ferri

Ike Holter’s Stonewall Riot drama Hit the Wall will receive its New York premiere at off-Broadway’s Barrow Street Theatre. Directed by Eric Hoff, Hit the Wall will begi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:34PM

Joan Collins to Bring Solo Show One Night With Joan to the West End by Josh Ferri

The West End is about to become a whole lot more glamorous, darling. Joan Collins, best known for her role as Dynasty diva Alexis Carrington, will bring her one-woman-show, One Night With J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:56PM

Tony Nominee Yul Vazquez to Reunite with Chris Rock & Bobby Cannavale for L.A. Run of The Motherf**ker With the Hat by Josh Ferri

The old foul-mouthed gang is back together! Tony nominee Yul Vazquez will reunite with his The Motherf**ker With the Hat Broadway castmates for the show’s Los Angeles premiere. As prev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17AM

Queer Eye's Carson Kressley to Join Off-Broadway's NEWSical the Musical by Josh Ferri

Emmy-winning TV personality Carson Kressley (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy) will join the cast of off-Broadway’s NEWSical the Musical for a special four-week engagement. Kressley will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:58AM
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Rosie O’Donnell and Wife Michelle Rounds Welcome a New Baby Girl to Their Family by Josh Ferri

Rosie O’Donnell and her wife Michelle Rounds have welcomed a new member to their family. O’Donnell and Rounds announced the birth of their daughter Dakota via Twitter on January …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Annie’s Hilarious Two-Time Tony Winning Star Katie Finneran Is Taking Your Questions! by Josh Ferri

Katie Finneran is cracking up audiences as iconic villainess Miss Hannigan in the hit revival of Annie at Broadway's Palace Theatre. This acclaimed comic actress is best known …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:09PM

Danny Rutigliano, Kate Baldwin, Erin Dilly & More to Star in Encores! Fiorello! by Josh Ferri

Danny Rutigliano (The Lion King) will take on the role of Fiorello LaGuardia in Encores!’ upcoming staging of the bio musical Fiorello!  Joining Rutigliano are…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:50PM

Musical Revue Cotton Club Parade Transferring to Broadway This Fall by Josh Ferri

Encores! production of the musical revue Cotton Club Parade will arrive on Broadway this fall. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle and conceived by Jack Viertel, the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:00PM

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