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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

MTC's The Madrid, Starring Edie Falco, Opens Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Liz Flahive's The Madrid opens off-Broadway on February 26. Starring Emmy winner and Tony nominee Edie Falco, the Manhattan Theatre Club production will play through April 21 at New York…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:18AM
Monday, February 25, 2013

Robert Hardy Withdraws from the West End's The Audience, Starring Helen Mirren, Due to Injury by Ryan Gilbert

Veteran stage actor Robert Hardy has pulled out of Peter Morgan’s The Audience following an accident in which he fell and cracked his ribs. Hardy’s understudy, David Peart, will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

Cat Star Scarlett Johansson Talks Filling Elizabeth Taylor's 'Big Shoes' on Jimmy Fallon by Ryan Gilbert

Scarlett Johansson swung by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on February 22 to chat about her role as Maggie the Cat in the Broadway revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Johansson revealed that tak…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:09PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Which Oscar-Nominated Films Did Fans Tap for a Broadway Reboot? by Ryan Gilbert

Heading in to Hollywood's biggest night, Broadway.com re-imagined the Oscars' Best Picture nominees as splashy musicals, but we wanted to know which film our readers thought would ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:15AM
Friday, February 22, 2013

Matilda Composer and Comedian Tim Minchin to Bring His Special Brand of Humor to 54 Below by Ryan Gilbert

As Tim Minchin prepares for the upcoming Broadway launch of his musical Matilda, the composer and lyricist will make his U.S. cabaret debut at 54 Below for a one-night-only concert on March …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:07PM

Joel Grey Donates Cabaret Memorabilia to the Smithsonian in Celebration of the Film's 40th Anniversary by Ryan Gilbert

What good is sitting alone in your room, come to the Smithsonian display! Joel Grey visited Washington D.C. on February 22 to donate items from the Cabaret film to the National Mus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM

Watch Kristin Chenoweth & Matthew Modine Get Held Hostage By Their Own Daughter in Family Weekend by Ryan Gilbert

They say parenting is the toughest job in the world, and Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth is learning that the hard way in her new film Family Weekend. The film, which also stars Matth…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:30PM

Weekend Poll: Which Best Picture Oscar Nominee Would You Like to See Adapted for the Broadway Stage? by Ryan Gilbert

Hollywood's biggest night is almost here! With a lineup that includes performances from Kristin Chenoweth, the Les Misérables and Chicago movie casts, Jennifer Hudson, Barbra Stre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:26AM

Which Songs Will Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway & the Cast of Les Misérables Perform Live at the Oscars? by Ryan Gilbert

TV audiences will "hear the people sing" live at the Oscars when the cast of the hit Les Miz movie assembles for a starry tribute to movie musicals...but which songs will Hugh, Ann…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Daniel Stern to Play Christina Ricci's Dad in New NBC Pilot Girlfriend in a Coma by Ryan Gilbert

Shortly after departing Broadway's The Other Place, Daniel Stern has found a new job on the small screen. Stern is set to join NBC's comedy pilot Girlfriend in a Coma, acco…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Hadley Fraser and Joanna Riding to Lead Chichester Revival of The Pajama Game; Full Season Announced by Ryan Gilbert

The Sleep-Tite pajama factory is back in business. Hadley Fraser and Joanna Riding will star as Sid and Joanna, respectively, in a revival of The Pajama Game at the Chichester Festival Theat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:55PM

Ben Foster to Replace Shia LaBeouf in Broadway's Orphans by Ryan Gilbert

Well that was quick. Less than 24 hours after Shia LaBeouf exited the upcoming Broadway mounting of Orphans, actor Ben Foster has stepped in to take over the role of Treat. Orphans will m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:49PM

Squigs Explores the Seductive Spirit of Sondheim & Lapine's Passion by Ryan Gilbert

Judy Kuhn, Melissa Errico and Ryan Silverman are bringing the lovesick and wartorn world of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Passion to life off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company. Set…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:21AM
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Shia LaBeouf Exits Orphans, Starring Alec Baldwin, Due to 'Creative Differences' by Ryan Gilbert

Hollywood hunk Shia LaBeouf has unexpectedly left the upcoming Broadway mounting of Orphans due to "creative differences," according to a production spokesperson. The Lyle Kessler …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Darren Goldstein to Replace Christopher Evan Welch in MTC's The Madrid by Ryan Gilbert

Darren Goldstein will join the cast of Manhattan Theatre Club's production of The Madrid beginning February 28. Goldstein will play Danny, replacing Christopher Evan Welch, who will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:35PM

Hot for Teacher! Ari Graynor to Follow in Cameron Diaz's Footsteps By Leading Bad Teacher TV Pilot by Ryan Gilbert

Uh oh...a former Broadway porn star is about to be in charge of educating America's youth! The Performers' Ari Graynor will play the lead in the new CBS pilot Bad Teacher, according …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:13AM
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Former Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark Player Joshua Kobak is Suing the Production for $6 Million by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway's Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark has another sticky situation on its web-slinging hands. Original cast member Richard Kobak (known by his stage name Joshua Kobak) is suing Live N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:13PM

A Chorus Line Couple Mario Lopez & Courtney Mazza are Expecting Their Second Baby by Ryan Gilbert

The X Factor results aren't the only things Mario Lopez is good at announcing: The actor and his wife Courtney are expecting their second child together. The couple began dating in 2008 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:00PM

Orphans Star Alec Baldwin Denies 'Outrageous' Allegations Sparked by NYC Street Squabble by Ryan Gilbert

Orphans star Alec Baldwin is on the defense after being involved in a heated confrontation with a reporter and photographer for the New York Post on February 17, according to The Hollyw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:34PM

Chita Rivera, Jane Krakowski, Maury Yeston & More Come Together for 10-Year Reunion of Nine by Ryan Gilbert

The stars of the 2003 revival of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's Nine reunited at the Ember Room on February 18. Yeston, along with Tony winner Jane Krakowski, The Mystery of Edwin Drood…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:46PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Want to See Oscar Nominee Anne Hathaway Make Her Broadway Debut by Ryan Gilbert

This year’s Academy Awards are just around the corner! Leading up to the big night, Broadway.com asked readers which Oscar nominee they would most like to see make his or her Broadway …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Friday, February 15, 2013

Will Bette Midler & Barry Manilow Perform Together at the Tony Awards? by Ryan Gilbert

The Broadway rumor mill is in overdrive with speculation that all-around legend Bette Midler and pop icon Barry Manilow are being considered as the opening act of this year's Tony Awards…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:22PM

Weekend Poll: Which 2013 Oscar Nominee Would You Like to See on Broadway? by Ryan Gilbert

Hollywood's biggest night is just around the corner! The 85th Annual Academy Awards is sure to be a one-of-a-kind spectacle thanks to planned performances by everyone from the Les Miz le…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Looks Like He Made It! Barry Manilow Is Honored With a Portrait at Sardi's by Ryan Gilbert

The portrait walls at Sardi's are packed with theater stars, and now an undisputed music legend has joined their ranks: Barry Manilow! The Grammy and Special Tony Award-winning pop icon …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:38PM

Kerry Butler, Kelly AuCoin, Eisa Davis & More to Star in The Call at Playwrights Horizons by Ryan Gilbert

Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler, Eisa Davis, Kelly AuCoin and more will star in Playwrights Horizons and Primary Stages' world premiere of Tanya Barfield’s The Call. Dire…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:21PM

Watch Kate Baldwin & Norbert Leo Butz Perform 'Time Stops' from the Broadway-Bound Big Fish Musical by Ryan Gilbert

Magical! Fantastical! Emotional! These are just a few of the words five-time Tony-winning director Susan Stroman uses to describe the Broadway-bound musical Big Fish. "This story is abo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:41PM
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Jersey Boys Tony Winner John Lloyd Young Celebrates His New Solo Concert at Cafe Carlyle by Ryan Gilbert

John Lloyd Young took a night off from performing as Four Seasons frontman Frankie Valli in the blockbuster Broadway musical Jersey Boys to perform as...well...himself! The Tony winner kicke…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

Blythe Danner, B.D. Wong, Julia Murney & More Join One-Night-Only Benefit Reading of Our Town by Ryan Gilbert

Even more Broadway stars are moving to Grover's Corners! Tony winners Blythe Danner and B.D. Wong will share the role of Stage Manager in the Actors Fund's one-night-only staged bene…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:26PM

Michael Jackson-Inspired Musical The Man to Play Las Vegas; Broadway May Be Next by Ryan Gilbert

A musical verison of Goodfellas meets Dreamgirls? That's how a band of music producers who helped manage Michael Jackson’s career are pitching The Man, a new stage musical abo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Lea Salonga, Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess & Yu Shirota to Headline 4 Stars: One World of Broadway Musicals Concerts by Ryan Gilbert

Tony winner Lea Salogna and Broadway fave Sierra Boggess will lead the 4 Stars: One World of Broadway Musicals concert series in Tokyo and Osaka in Japan this summer. Directed by Daniel Kutn…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

G'Day, Idina! Tony Winner Menzel to Go Down Under for Australian Concert Debut by Ryan Gilbert

Idina Menzel will perform in concert in Australia this summer. The Tony Award winner will make her debut with the Sydney Symphony at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on June 26 and 27. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:59AM

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