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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Tony Nominee Arian Moayed Joins J.J. Abrams' NBC Pilot Believe by Ryan Gilbert

Tony nominee Arian Moayed signed a deal to play a hit woman's right-hand-man in the NBC pilot Believe, according to Deadline.com. Believe is a new drama series from J.J. Abrams and Al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:25AM

Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, Starring Lea Michele, Megan Hilty, Bernadette Peters & More, to Hit Theaters in Early 2014 by Ryan Gilbert

Many of our favorite Broadway stars are about to head down the yellow brick road...and straight into movie theaters! The 3-D animated musical film Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (form…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:55AM
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Cast Complete for Chichester Festival Theatre's Pajama Game Revival, Starring Hadley Fraser & Joanna Riding by Ryan Gilbert

The cast is complete for the Chichester Festival Theatre's revival of The Pajama Game, featuring previously announced stars Hadley Fraser and Joanna Riding as Sid and Babe, respecti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:07PM

Hear Their Song! Ashley Brown, Michael James Scott, Jessica Rush & Nick Adams Perform Songs for a New World by Ryan Gilbert

The world was dancing! Two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun helmed a one-night-only benefit concert of Jason Robert Brown's Songs for a New World on March 10, starring Broadway favorites N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:37PM

Girls' Adam Driver Joins This Is Where I Leave You, Starring Tina Fey & Jason Bateman by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway alum and Girls star Adam Driver is in negotiations to join Tina Fey and Jason Bateman in the film adaptation of Jonathan Tropper's novel This Is Where I Leave You, according to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:17AM
Monday, March 11, 2013

Phish Frontman and Hands On a Hardbody Composer Trey Anastasio on His 'Thrilling' B'way Experience by Ryan Gilbert

Trey Anastasio is making his Broadway composing debut with the score of the new musical Hands on a Hardbody, which opens at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on March 21. Anastasio, who's also…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:39AM

Travels with My Aunt Revival to Play London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Ryan Gilbert

Christopher Luscombe will helm the stage adaptation of Graham Greene's Travels with My Aunt at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London. The production will begin performances on May 2, wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:22AM
Friday, March 8, 2013

Amanda Seyfried Has Wicked Needs, James Franco Never Slows Down and More Lessons of the Week by Ryan Gilbert

As the lights come down on another busy week on Broadway, we’ve learned a ton of crazy new lessons from our favorite stars. From Amanda Seyfried needing years of voice lessons to Skyla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:51PM

Owen Teale, Samantha Bond and More Join Zoe Wannamaker in London Passion Play Revival by Ryan Gilbert

The complete cast has been announced for the London revival of Peter Nichols’s Passion Play, which begins preview performances at the Duke of York's Theatre on May 1. The show will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39PM

Conor McPherson's The Weir and The Night Alive to Play Donmar; Brian Cox, Ciaran Hinds, Jim Norton to Star by Ryan Gilbert

Brian Cox and more complete the cast of Conor McPherson’s The Weir at London’s Donmar Warehouse. The previously announced production will be directed by Josie Rourke. The Weir be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:17AM
Thursday, March 7, 2013

Elizabeth Olsen to Star in Classic Stage Company's Romeo & Juliet by Ryan Gilbert

What's in a name? That which we call an...Olsen! Elizabeth Olsen, Mary-Kate and Ashley's baby sis, will star as Juliet Capulet in Classic Stage Company's upcoming production of W…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM

The Madrid, Starring Edie Falco, Extends for Final Time Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Manhattan Theatre Club's The Madrid has extended for a second and final time off-Broadway. The play will now run through May 5 at New York City Center – Stage I. Written by Liz Fla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:29PM

Leslie Kritzer & Catherine Cox to Lead Transport Group's Musical The Memory Show by Ryan Gilbert

Leslie Kritzer and Tony nominee Catherine Cox will star in the New York premiere of The Memory Show. Directed by Joe Calarco, the Transport Group musical will begin performances April 16 at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

John Ellison Conlee Hopes Audiences Will Root for the Underdog in The Madrid, Starring Edie Falco by Ryan Gilbert

John Ellison Conlee, who plays a long-suffering husband in The Madrid, previews the dramedy's tale about a middle-aged woman in crisis. Starring Edie Falco, the play looks at troubled re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:30PM

Everybody Rise! Documentary on Tony Winner Elaine Stritch to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival by Ryan Gilbert

The new documentary Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me will have its world premiere at New York's Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by Chiemi Karasawa, the doc follows Broadway legend Elaine Stritch…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

Vineyard Theatre to Honor Avenue Q's 10th Anniversary & More at Annual Gala by Ryan Gilbert

The Vineyard Theatre's annual gala celebration, honoring the institution's 30th anniversary, will be held on March 18 at The Edison Ballroom. Hosted by Colman Domingo, the event will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:33PM

Alison Fraser to Lead Off-Broadway Comedy Love Therapy by Ryan Gilbert

Two-time Tony nominee Alison Fraser will star in the off-Broadway mounting of Wendy Beckett's Love Therapy. Directed by Evan Bergman, the play will begin performances April 20 at the DR2…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:44PM

Clybourne Park Scribe Bruce Norris & Director Pam MacKinnon to Reunite for The Qualms at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

Book us a trip to Chicago! Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris and Tony nominee Pam MacKinnon are set to return to Steppenwolf for the world premiere of Norris' play The Qualms. MacK…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:39PM

John Doyle to Direct European Premiere of The Color Purple at London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Ryan Gilbert

Celie is heading to London! Tony winner John Doyle will helm the European premiere of the hit musical The Color Purple at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The production will begin performances…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:25PM

Les Misérables Earns Three MTV Movie Award Nominations; Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Chastain & More Receive Nods by Ryan Gilbert

The Oscars may be over, but the Les Misérables movie isn't finished storming the barricades! The awards season favorite wracked up three MTV Movie Award nominations on March 5, in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM

Rajiv Joseph's The North Pool Opens at Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

The Vineyard Theatre's production of Rajiv Joseph's new play The North Pool opens March 6 at the off-Broadway theater. Starring Stephen Barker Turner and Babak Tafti, the drama will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Sarah Jessica Parker and Blythe Danner in Talks to Star in Amanda Peet's The Commons of Pensacola by Ryan Gilbert

Watch out, Matthew Broderick! Emmy winner Sarah Jessica Parker may be headed back to the stage. Parker and her husband's Nice Work co-star Blythe Danner are in talks to star in an off-Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:57PM

Orphans' Alec Baldwin Says Theater Isn't Shia LaBeouf's 'Thing,' Compares Stage-Bound Movie Stars to 'Celebrity Chefs' by Ryan Gilbert

Orphans star Alec Baldwin won two Emmys for playing 30 Rock's slick network executive Jack Donaghy, and it seems the character's affinity for backhanded compliments has rub…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:21PM

Orphans' Alec Baldwin Responds to Shia LaBeouf's Latest Twitter Tirade; Compares Stage-Bound Movie Stars to 'Celebrity Chefs' by Ryan Gilbert

Orphans star Alec Baldwin won two Emmys for playing 30 Rock's slick network executive Jack Donaghy, and it seems the character's affinity for backhanded compliments has rubbed off on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:21PM

World Premiere of Beaches Musical to Play D.C.'s Signature Theatre Next Year by Ryan Gilbert

You bet your ass it's ritzy! The new musical adaptation of Beaches will have its world premiere at the Signature Theatre in Washington, D.C. next year. Based on Iris Rainer Dart'…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:46AM
Monday, March 4, 2013

New Broadway.com Series Making Matilda to Bring Fans Behind the Scenes of the Magical Musical by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway.com is thrilled to announce the launch of Making Matilda: Behind the Scenes of Broadway's Newest Blockbuster! The exclusive video series delves into the creation of th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

Amy Herzog’s Extends for Two Weeks at New York Theatre Workshop by Ryan Gilbert

Amy Herzog’s new drama Belleville has extended its run at the New York Theatre Workshop through April 14. The play, starring Maria Dizzia, Greg Keller, Pascale Armand and Phillip James…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:14PM

Amy Herzog’s Belleville Extends for Two Weeks at New York Theatre Workshop by Ryan Gilbert

Amy Herzog’s new drama Belleville has extended its run at the New York Theatre Workshop through April 14. The play, starring Maria Dizzia, Greg Keller, Pascale Armand and Phillip James…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:14PM

Hamish Linklater's The Vandal to Return to Off-Broadway's Flea Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

Hamish Linklater's playwriting debut The Vandal returns to off-Broadway’s Flea Theatre beginning March 22. Back by popular demand, the show will enjoy an encore engagement through …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:04PM

Ann Star Holland Taylor Reveals Why This is the Role She Was 'Meant to Play' by Ryan Gilbert

Emmy winner Holland Taylor is burning up the stage as larger-than-life Texas governor Ann Richards in her Broadway solo show Ann. Taylor stopped by CBS' Sunday Morning on March 3 to disc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Dream Cast Joan Rivers as Wicked's Madame Morrible & More by Ryan Gilbert

Legendary funny lady Joan Rivers is still at the top of her game! The recent Show People guest is courting all sorts of juicy controversy this week for her sharp tongue and trademark jabs at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:49PM

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