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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

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
Monday, February 11, 2013

Marc Kudisch to Star in World Premiere of Somewhere in Time Musical by Ryan Gilbert

Three-time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch is set to star as Robinson in Portland Center Stage's world premiere production of the new musical Somewhere in Time. Directed by Scott Schwartz, the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:40PM

Watch Justin Bieber Channel His Inner Danny Zuko in Saturday Night Live's Grease Parody by Ryan Gilbert

Pop star Justin Bieber made his SNL debut on February 9 by pulling double-duty as host and musical guest of the late-night comedy showcase. For one sketch, the Biebs and cast members pe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:26PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Want to See an Adele Jukebox Musical Hit Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

From surprising performances to unforgettable speeches, music’sbrightest stars dazzled at the 55th Grammy Awards on February 10. While ‪the 13,000 Grammy voters spread the love as fa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:38AM
Friday, February 8, 2013

Susan Stroman, Andrew Lippa & More Preview the Broadway-Bound Big Fish Musical, Starring Norbert Leo Butz by Ryan Gilbert

Big Fish, the musical adaptation of the acclaimed novel and Tim Burton’s 2003 film, will be swimming into Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre this fall! In the video below, five-time Ton…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Big Man In Town! Jersey Boys Toasts 3,000 Broadway Performances by Ryan Gilbert

Bring out the cake! The cast of Jersey Boys celebrated its 3,000th performance on February 7, and after the performance, stars John Lloyd Young, Drew Gehling, Jeremy Kushnier and Matt Bogart…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:35PM

Watch Passion's Ryan Silverman Search for the Girl of His Dreams in His New Music Video by Ryan Gilbert

Ryan Silverman, who is currently starring as Giorgio in Classic Stage Company's off-Broadway revival of Passion, released a new music video for his song "If Only In My Mind." I…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:13PM

Barry Manilow Reveals Why He Was the 'Justin Bieber of the '70s' on Good Day NY by Ryan Gilbert

Barry Manilow stopped by Good Day NY on February 8 to play a few of his hits and chat about his Mainstem concert event, Manilow on Broadway. Manilow said he's having the "great…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:21PM

Movie Star Couple Rachel Weisz & Daniel Craig in Talks to Star in Betrayal on Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Daniel Craig and his Oscar-winning wife Rachel Weisz are in "guarded" talks to star in a Broadway production of Harold Pinter's Betrayal, according to the U.K.'s Daily Mail…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:50AM

Weekend Poll: Which 2013 Grammy Nominee Should Have a Jukebox Musical? by Ryan Gilbert

With the 2013 Grammy Awards coming up on February 10, the star-studded list of nominees looks like the perfect fodder for a new crop of jukebox musicals—you know, those catchy shows th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:11AM

CSC's Revival of Passion, Starring Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico, Begins Off-Broadway Performances by Ryan Gilbert

Classic Stage Company's revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony-winning musical Passion begins performances February 8 at the off-Broadway theater. Starring Ryan Silver…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:48AM
Thursday, February 7, 2013

He Will Succeed! Daniel Radcliffe to Make His First Appearance at the Oscars by Ryan Gilbert

Daniel Radcliffe will be attending the Academy Awards for the very first time later this month! Radcliffe, who played the titular hero in the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise, will ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Wouldn't It Be Loverly! Clive Davis Wants to Escort My Fair Lady Back to Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

With a little bit of luck, legendary record producer Clive Davis hopes to bring Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's My Fair Lady back to the Great White Way. According to the Los Angel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:35PM

Woody Allen's New Film Blue Jasmine, Starring Alec Baldwin & Bobby Cannavale, to Hit Theaters This Summer by Ryan Gilbert

Woody Allen's new film Blue Jasmine, which features Orphans star Alec Baldwin and The Big Knife's Bobby Cannavale, will bloom in theaters this summer. The star-studded film, which wa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:49PM

Frances Conroy to Return for Season Three of American Horror Story by Ryan Gilbert

Tony nominee Frances Conroy has signed on for the cryptic third season of FX's anthology series American Horror Story, joining previously announced stars Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson, Jessic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:47PM

Amy Spanger, Christopher Sieber & the Cast of Broadway's Chicago Get the Squigs Treatment by Ryan Gilbert

Capturing the razzle dazzle of John Kander and Fred Ebb's Chicago with its merry murderesses, scantily clad dancers and slickster lawyer is a tall order, but Broadway.com resident artist…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:29AM
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Complete Casting Announced for MTC's The Assembled Parties, Starring Judith Light & Jessica Hecht by Ryan Gilbert

The complete cast has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Assembled Parties, the new play by Tony winner Richard Greenberg. Previews begin at Broadway&rsquo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:30PM

Hamish Linklater's The Vandal Extends Off-Broadway Run by Ryan Gilbert

Hamish Linklater's drama The Vandal has extended its off-Broadway run by two weeks. Starring Dierdre O'Connell, the play will now run through March 3 at Flea Theatre. Directed by Jim…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:40PM

Tom Riis Farrell to Replace Hal Robinson in Off-Broadway Revival of The Old Boy by Ryan Gilbert

Tom Riis Ferrell will join the cast of the Keen Company's newly revised version of A.R. Gurney's The Old Boy. Ferrell replaces Hal Robinson, who withdrew from the show for personal r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:21PM

Spider-Man's Robert Cuccioli & More Set for Reading of Native American Musical Distant Thunder by Ryan Gilbert

Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark's Robert Cuccioli will lead a reading of new musical Distant Thunder as part of the developmental Amas Musical Theatre Lab Series. The show features mu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:56AM

Could Julie Andrews Step Into Broadway's Mary Poppins? 'Damn Right,' Says the Dame by Ryan Gilbert

Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews visited The Colbert Report on February 5 to talk about her new children's book, The Very Fairy Princess Follows Her Heart, which she co-wrote with h…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Get On Your Feet! Music Superstar Gloria Estefan Is Bringing Her Life Story & Music to Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

The rhythm is gonna get you...to the Great White Way! Grammy Award-winning Latin pop star Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio Estefan will produce a new Broadway show inspired by their lif…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Second Leg of Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Tour, Starring Spice Girl Mel C, Postponed Until Fall by Ryan Gilbert

Dates for the previously announced second leg of the U.K. arena tour extravaganza of Jesus Christ Superstar have been rescheduled for October. The touring production, which was originally se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14PM

Hugh Jackman Recalls Why He Showed Up Out-of-Breath & Sweaty for His Les Miz Audition by Ryan Gilbert

Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman swung by The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on February 4, after mingling with fellow nominees at the annual pre-Oscar luncheon at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. W…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:29AM
Monday, February 4, 2013

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Rebecca Luker & Adriane Lenox to Star in One-Night-Only Benefit Reading of Our Town by Ryan Gilbert

Tony nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger is heading to Grover's Corners. The actress will appear alongside Tony nominee Rebecca Luker and Tony winner Adriane Lenox for a one-night-only staged re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Let's Make No Bones About It! Scientists Identify King Richard III's Skeletal Remains by Ryan Gilbert

King Richard III lost his horse, his kingdom, and his life, although not necessarily in that order. Skeletal remains recovered from underneath a parking lot in Leicester, England have been i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:16PM

Make No Bones About It! Scientists Identify King Richard III's Skeletal Remains by Ryan Gilbert

King Richard III lost his horse, his kingdom and his life, although not necessarily in that order. Skeletal remains recovered from underneath a parking lot in Leicester, England have been id…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:16PM

New Date Set for Dramatist Guild of America Awards Ceremony Honoring Alan Menken & More by Ryan Gilbert

The Dramatist Guild of America has rescheduled their annual awards ceremony to February 26 at The Lambs Club. The event, which was postponed due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy, will be hos…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:05PM

Watch Smash's Jennifer Hudson Sing 'America the Beautiful' with the Sandy Hook Choir at the Super Bowl by Ryan Gilbert

Before the kickoff to Super Bowl XLVII, audiences were treated to a very touching moment courtesy of Smash star Jennifer Hudson. The Oscar winner teamed up with the Sandy Hook Elementar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:50AM
Sunday, February 3, 2013

Patti LuPone Heads Downtown, Andy Karl Works His Way Back to Jersey & Passion Rises in This Week's Datebook by Ryan Gilbert

Welcome to February! There’s still plenty of time before planning your Valentine’s Day dinner and Oscar-watching party, so clear your calendar for the best stage-related events i…

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Friday, February 1, 2013

Annie Star Lilla Crawford & Newsies' Lewis Grosso Join Ragtime Concert by Ryan Gilbert

What once was Lea, now is Lilla! Broadway's own little orphan Annie, Lilla Crawford, will play The Little Girl in the upcoming concert performance of Ragtime at Lincoln Center&rsquo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
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Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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