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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Broadway-Aimed Musical Paradise Square to Play Chicago in November by Lindsey Sullivan

A new musical eyeing Broadway is headed to Chicago. Following a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2018-2019, Paradise Square will play Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM
Monday, May 17, 2021

Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz on Delving into the Science Fiction World of NBC's Debris by Lindsey Sullivan

The newest episode of Broadway Profiles features an interview with two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz, who is starring on NBC's new sci-fi drama Debris. The two-time Tony winner is known…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM
Friday, May 14, 2021

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Sets New West End Dates by Lindsey Sullivan

Dates have been announced for the U.K. premiere of the Tony-nominated musical Moulin Rouge! The show, based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 movie, had been scheduled to receive its West End debut in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Jeremy Jordan, Tammy Blanchard, Christian Borle & More Set for Little Shop of Horrors by Lindsey Sullivan

Jeremy Jordan, who had been scheduled to begin performances in off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors on March 17, 2020, will step into the role of Seymour when performances resume on Septem…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

New Cinderella Movie to Feature Original Songs from Stars Camila Cabello & Idina Menzel by Lindsey Sullivan

Fresh off of the announcement that the new movie musical Cinderella will premiere on Amazon Prime, Entertainment Tonight reports that title star Camila Cabello and Tony winner Idina Menzel,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM
Thursday, May 13, 2021

Casting Announced for The Play That Goes Wrong's West End Return by Lindsey Sullivan

Casting is set for The Play That Goes Wrong, which, as previously reported, is set to resume performances at the Duchess Theatre in London on June 18. Prior to COVID-19 cases surging across…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Spectacular, Spectacular! Moulin Rouge! Sets Date for Broadway Return by Lindsey Sullivan

Moulin Rouge!  will resume performances at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre on September 24. The Tony-nominated musical began previews on June 28, 2019 and officially opened on July 25 of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:24AM
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Odds & Ends: Phylicia Rashad Appointed Dean of Fine Arts College at Howard University by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Phylicia Rashad Named Dean at Howard University Phylicia Rashad has been appointed dean of Howard University’s newly ree…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Catch Up with Billy Porter, Norbert Leo Butz & More on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Before it airs nationwide, here's a look at the newest episode of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this installment will air in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Bernadette Peters on the Upcoming Broadway Barks Across America Event by Lindsey Sullivan

The newest episode of Broadway Profiles features an interview with stage legend Bernadette Peters, who co-founded Broadway Barks, an organization devoted to finding homes for shelter dogs …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Who Loves You! Jersey Boys to Return Off-Broadway in November by Lindsey Sullivan

This news is just too good to be true! The Tony-winning hit Jersey Boys is set to return to off-Broadway's New World Stages on November 15. Tickets are now on sale. The musical tells the re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Watch Moulin Rouge Star Aaron Tveit 'Audition' for The Voice Judge Kelly Clarkson by Lindsey Sullivan

Moulin Rouge!, Tony nominee Aaron Tveit visited The Kelly Clarkson Show, where he revealed one audition he's bummed he never got to do. "I was a huge fan of the first season of American Ido…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Little Shop of Horrors Announces Off-Broadway Return Dates by Lindsey Sullivan

Dates have been announced for the return of the award-winning revival of Little Shop of Horrors off-Broadway. The show is scheduled to resume performances at the Westside Theatre on Septembe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:33AM

Back to Pride Rock! Disney's The Lion King Announces Broadway Return Date by Lindsey Sullivan

The Lion King, the Tony-winning musical that has played Broadway for over two decades prior to the shutdown, will resume performances at the Minskoff Theatre on September 14. As previosuly r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:33AM

Hit Musical Hamilton Sets Broadway Return for September by Lindsey Sullivan

Like all Broadway shows, Hamilton played its last performance on March 11 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tony and Pulitzer-winning musical will now resume …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:33AM

Thank Goodness! Broadway's Long-Running Wicked Reveals Return Date by Lindsey Sullivan

Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Wicked, which went on pause like all Broadway shows in March 2020 due to COVID-19, will resume performances at the Gershwin Theatre as of September 14…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:33AM
Monday, May 10, 2021

Company, Starring Katrina Lenk & Patti LuPone, Sets Broadway Return Date by Lindsey Sullivan

Phone rings, door chimes, in comes company! The new staging of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company, which began its Broadway run on March 2, 2020 and then put on pause by the COVID…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Made for Love Star Billy Magnussen on Revisiting His Aladdin Role & Watching Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Lindsey Sullivan

On the latest episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal, Broadway.com's Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek catches up with Billy Magnussen. The actor, who was nominated for a Tony Award in 2…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM
Friday, May 7, 2021

Linzi Hateley to Reprise Olivier-Nominated Role in London's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Lindsey Sullivan

Linzi Hateley, who received a 1992 Olivier Award nomination for starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, will return to the musical in the the previously announced West En…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

Pulitzer Winner Between Riverside and Crazy Gets Broadway Bow; Second Stage Announces Season Updates by Lindsey Sullivan

Second Stage Theater shared updates regarding its forthcoming season on May 7. In addition to updates about Lynn Nottage's new play and Take Me Out, the company announced that Stephen Adly…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

Watch Laura Benanti's Musical Mother's Day Salute 'Wives and Lovers' by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony winner Laura Benanti has released another music video of a selection from her self-titled album, which dropped last October. This one arrives just in time for Mother's Day with Benant…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

Whoopee! Chicago Set to Resume Broadway Performances in the Fall by Lindsey Sullivan

Following the Broadway shutdown, the Tony-winning revival of Chicago will resume performances at the Ambassador Theatre on September 14. The musical celebrates its 25th anniversary on Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:24AM
Thursday, May 6, 2021

Cinderella Movie, Starring, Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Idina Menzel & More, to Premiere on Amazon Prime by Lindsey Sullivan

Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo! The new Cinderella movie musical will be available to audiences on Amazon Prime. Deadline reports that Amazon Studios is closing a deal to acquire worldwide rights to th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM
Wednesday, May 5, 2021

The Phantom of the Opera Sets Date for Broadway Return by Lindsey Sullivan

The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway's longest-running musical, has set a date to resume performances at the Majestic Theatre. It will return to Broadway beginning on October 22. “I am a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:24PM

Broadway Looks to Reopen at 100% Capacity on September 14 by Lindsey Sullivan

After announcing that most COVID-19 capacity restrictions will be lifted in New York and New Jersey beginning on May 19, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said today that Broadway can reopen at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Watch Bernadette Peters, Billy Magnussen & More on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Before it airs nationwide, we're offering a look at the newest episode of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this installment will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Catch Up with Acting Couple Rob McClure & Maggie Lakis on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

On the latest episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal, Broadway.com's Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek spoke with theater couple Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis. McClure was only three per…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM
Monday, May 3, 2021

Ethan Hawke on Waiting for Godot, His New Novel & Showtime's The Good Lord Bird by Lindsey Sullivan

The newest episode of Broadway Profiles features an interview with stage and screen star Ethan Hawke. Host Tamsen Fadal spoke with the actor about his new novel A Bright Ray of Darkness,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM
Saturday, May 1, 2021

Get an Inside Look at The Office! A Musical Parody on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

On the latest episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal, fans can get an inside look at the first musical production restarting performances in New York City: The Office! A Musical Paro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Friday, April 30, 2021

Finn Wittrock to Star in HBO Max's Forthcoming Green Lantern Series by Lindsey Sullivan

Stage and screen favorite Finn Wittrock has got a super new project lined up. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he will play Guy Gardner, one of the key characters in the Green Lantern un…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:24PM

Courtney Stapleton, Emmanuel Kojo, Gavin Lee & More Cast in the U.K. Return of Beauty and the Beast by Lindsey Sullivan

These talents will be bringing new life to this tale as old as time! As previously reported, Beauty and the Beast is heading back to the stage. Courtney Stapleton and Emmanuel Kojo will play…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:24PM