All stories by Rialto Chatter on BroadwayStars

Monday, May 25, 2015

RIALTO CHATTER: Safety Issues to Postpone SPIDER-MAN Again? by Rialto Chatter

According to the NY Times, the Broadway run of Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark might be postponed once again this time, because of safety issues. As reported previously, inspectors from The New…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: RENT Headed Back to New York? by Rialto Chatter

In today's New York Post, Michael Riedel is reporting that RENT is headed back to New York, this time to open off-Broadway in a new production at New World Stages. The production will open i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: PORGY AND BESS to be Made Into a Musical? by Rialto Chatter

According to an article in the NY Times, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Suzan-Lori Parks is collaborating with Diedre Murray, to create a new musical version of Porgy and Bess. The show …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Matthew James Thomas to Share Spider-Man with Carney? by Rialto Chatter

According to UK Daily Mail, Brittish film actor Matthew James Thomas is rumored to be the alternate Peter ParkerSpider-Man for the upcoming Broadway production of Spider-Man Turn Off the Dar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Rosie to Film New OWN Show at New World Stages? by Rialto Chatter

According to Rosie Radio, in a recent interview with Avenue Q and Imaginocean's John Targaglia, Rosie O'Donnell may be filming her new talk show, which will premiere on Oprah's OWN, from Off…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: DRIVING MISS DAISY to Extend on Broadway Thru Spring? by Rialto Chatter

BroadwayWorld.com checked with the Driving Miss Daisy team to find out how Vanessa Redgrave who has been out of the show is feeling and have been told that Vanessa has the flu and hopes to r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

Rialto Chatter: SPIDER-MAN Gets Another Visit from Safety Inspectors, 11/17 by Rialto Chatter

Already delayed because of safey issues regarding the many flying stunts in the show, SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK will get anoher visit from safety inspectors on Wednesday, according to the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

LATEST: LOVE NEVER DIES Re-Opens - All The Gossip And Spoilers! by Rialto Chatter

As LOVE NEVER DIES returns from its hiatus, what has changed Don't read on if you don't want spoilers...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

LATEST: LOVE NEVER DIES Re-Opens - All The Gossip And Spoilers! by Rialto Chatter

As LOVE NEVER DIES returns from its hiatus, what has changed Don't read on if you don't want spoilers...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: SPIDER-MAN Completes First Preview by Rialto Chatter

Tonight at approximately 1015, the first preview of the highly anticipated SPIDER-MAN ended, some 3 hours and 45 minutes after it was scheduled to begin. Message boards and Twitter were abuz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Pussycat Dolls to Come to Bway? by Rialto Chatter

BwayGirlNYC has spotted a tweet from choreographer and Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin referencing an upcoming Broadway Pussycat Dolls musical Antin's tweet reads Just got my tix for 'Wes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Ray Charles Musical Unlikely for Spring by Rialto Chatter

According to Variety, UNCHAIN MY HEART might not move to Broadway this spring after all. The show, which was previously titled RAY CHARLES LIVE, was to open at the Ethel Barrymore on Novembe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

MTC Explores Brininging McNally's MASTER CLASS to Broadway in Spring 2011 with Tyne Daly by Rialto Chatter

As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the Manhattan Theater Club was in talks to bring the Kennedy Center production of MASTER CLASS, which ran this Spring, starring Tyne Daly to Broadway in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: New CARRIE Reading Scheduled for February by Rialto Chatter

CARRIE is back, according to an Equity casting notice that was just released a few moments ago. A 29-Hour reading is scheduled for February. Exact dates will be determined based on actor's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Lee Daniels to Helm SCOTTSBORO BOYS on Screen? by Rialto Chatter

Deadline.com reports today that Precious mastermind Lee Daniels has his eye on a screen adaptation of Kander amp Ebb's SCOTTSBORO BOYS, playing out its final performances at the Lyceum Theat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

BWW Exclusive: The Cast of Disney's NEWSIES Reading! by Rialto Chatter

BroadwayWorld.com's scoopsters have found the cast list for this Friday's highly-anticipated reading of Disney's NEWSIES musical. Of course, participation in a reading is not a predictor of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Hollywood Bowl Picks Summer Musical and It's... by Rialto Chatter

We are hearing HUGE rumblings that the Hollywood Bowl has chosen their summer musical... Drum roll please... HAIRSPRAY The Hollywood Bowl has been knocking these musicals out of the ballpark…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: The Decemberists Teaming with Michael Mayer on a Broadway Msucial? by Rialto Chatter

According to a report on Billboard.com, the Portland-based rock group, The Decemberists, are considering the possibility of writing a Broadway musical. Says vocalistguitarist Colin Meloy I …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: NEWSIES Heading to Paper Mill Playhouse? by Rialto Chatter

Multiple online reports are now stating that the NEWSIES readings went very well this week and that next up for the Disney show will be a full production at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS to Come Back to Broadway in Spring of '11? by Rialto Chatter

The Wall Street Journal reports today that THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS may return to Broadway in the Spring for a repeat run just before the Tony Awards. According to the report, once THE SCOTTSBOR…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: SPIDER-MAN Opening to be Delayed Again? by Rialto Chatter

BroadwayWorld has been hearing that SPIDER MAN's Natalie Mendoza, who has been out of the show since December 2 due to a concussion she received during the first preview, could be out of the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Belushi, Arianda to Star in BORN YESTERDAY Revival? by Rialto Chatter

According to the NY Times, both Jim Belushi and Nina Arianda are currently in talks to star in the spring 2011 Broadway revival of Garson Kanin's BORN YESTERDAY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Turner to Bring HIGH to Bway in 2011? by Rialto Chatter

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis The Rep presents Matthew Lombardo's High, starring movie and stage actress Kathleen Turner and directed by Rob Ruggiero. This riveting and powerful product…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Chloe Sevigny to Join Katie Holmes in EXTREMITIES on Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

EW.com is reporting that Big Love's Chloe Sevigny is in talks to join Katie Holmes on Broadway in the near future with William Mastrosimone's Extremities. As BroadwayWorld previously reporte…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Another SPIDER-MAN Departure Coming? by Rialto Chatter

Put this in the 'unconfirmed' column for now, but our Rialto Chatter tip line is hearing from multiple sources that Natalie Mendoza might not be the only actress departing SPIDER-MAN in the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

SPIDER-MAN Update: Heavy Rehearsals for New Finale & More by Rialto Chatter

An above-average amount of rehearsals are still scheduled for SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark as under 30 days remain until the show's currently scheduling opening night of February 7, 2011. We…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

Rialto Chatter: FIGHT CLUB Musical in the Works? by Rialto Chatter

According to Ology.com, David Fincher recently expressed interest in creating a stage adaptation of his 1999 film, FIGHT CLUB. The Social Network director is currently in talks with Trent Re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

Rialto Chatter: BORN YESTERDAY Revival to Open in Mid-April? by Rialto Chatter

According to a recent casting notice, the upcoming revival of BORN YESTERDAY will open in mid-April in a Broaway theatre that has not yet been determined.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

Mutrux's BABY, IT'S YOU Musical to Play Broadhurst in Spring with Leavel in Talks to Star? by Rialto Chatter

Variety reported back in July that that the biographical musical about composer Florence Greenberg by Million Dollar Quartet producer and book writer Floyd Mutrux is being prepped for a 2011…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

RIALTO CHATTER: OTHER DESERT CITIES to Hit Broadway this Fall? by Rialto Chatter

Lincoln Center Theater production of Jon Robin Baitz' OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, opened on January 13 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The cast features Stockard Channin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

Confirmed: HAIRSPRAY Set for Hollywood Bowl in August! by Rialto Chatter

First reported by BroadwayWorld.com back in December, the Hollywood Bowl has now officially confirmed that they have chosen their summer musical... Drum roll please... HAIRSPRAY The Hollywoo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards