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Friday, December 7, 2012

James McAvoy to Headline Macbeth in the West End by Ryan Gilbert

James McAvoy will star in a West End production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth at Trafalgar Studios, according to the U.K.'s Daily Mail. Performances will begin on February 9,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:53AM
Thursday, December 6, 2012

New York Stage and Film to Honor Tony Shalhoub & Roger Horchow at Annual Winter Gala by Ryan Gilbert

New York Stage and Film will honor Golden Boy star Tony Shalhoub and Tony-winning producer Roger Horchow (Annie) at their Annual Winter Gala. The event is sched…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:46PM

Casting Complete for Atlantic Theatre's Roller Derby Drama The Jammer by Ryan Gilbert

Full casting has been announced for the Atlantic Theatre Company's New York premiere of Rolin Jones’ The Jammer, a play about professional roller derbies in 1950s Brooklyn. The pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:28PM

Casting Complete for Atlantic Theater's Roller Derby Drama The Jammer by Ryan Gilbert

Full casting has been announced for the Atlantic Theater Company's New York premiere of Rolin Jones’ The Jammer, a play about professional roller derbies in 1950s Brooklyn. The pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:28PM

To the Moon! The Honeymooners Musical to Premiere at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

The Old Globe will kick off its 2013-14 season with the world premiere of The Honeymooners, a new musical based on the iconic TV series, according to San Diego Union-Tribune. Tony …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Les Misérables Stars Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman & More Strike a Pose for The Hollywood Reporter Cover by Ryan Gilbert

Les Misérables is well on its way to becoming this year’s crowd-pleasing, award-winning musical extravaganza when it arrives in theaters on Christmas day. Film stars Hugh Jackma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

Pippin Takes Flight, Janet Dacal Explores The Last Five Years & More Cross-Country News by Ryan Gilbert

The holiday season is in full swing, and there's no better way to celebrate good cheer than with a week of great theater! This week’s Countrywide Guide spotlights Broadway fav…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Photo Exclusive! Yoga, Silly Sword Fight Shenanigans & More Backstage Fun at Peter and the Starcatcher by Ryan Gilbert

Backstage at the high-flying and dare-deviling fantasy spectacle Peter and the Starcatcher, stars Matthew Saldivar, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Adam Chanler-Berat and the entire wickedly talented c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:10PM

What Did Anne Hathaway Think After Looking in a Mirror for the First Time After Her Les Miz Haircut? by Ryan Gilbert

For someone who was so nervous to chop off her long locks, Anne Hathaway is really owning her shorter ‘do. The Oscar nominee, who cut her hair to play the tragic Fantine in Tom Ho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:09PM

Cinderella, Starring Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana, Pushes Back Broadway Opening for Second Time by Ryan Gilbert

The Broadway premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella has pushed back its first preview date to January 25, 2013, instead of the previously scheduled January 24 start date. Ope…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:44AM

Watch Kristin Chenoweth Poke Fun at Hugh Hefner's Wedding on Chelsea Lately by Ryan Gilbert

When comedian Chelsea Handler needed a guest host to fill in on her hit chat show Chelsea Lately, the funnylady knew another hilarious blonde who'd be perfect for the job! Tony and Emmy …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:23AM
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Kathie Lee Gifford's Scandalous, Starring Carolee Carmello, Sets Broadway Closing Date by Ryan Gilbert

Scandalous, the new Broadway musical from Kathie Lee Gifford, will hold its final performance on December 9 at the Neil Simon Theatre. The musical, which features a book and lyrics by Giffor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:17PM

Molly Ringwald, Michael Cerveris, Andrea McArdle & More to Kick Off 54 Below's 2013 Schedule by Ryan Gilbert

54 Below is beginning 2013 with a bang! The popular Midtown nightclub announced performers for January, including Molly Ringwald, Evita's Michael Cerveris, Andrea Mcardle and other …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:11PM

Reunion Benefit Reading of Assassins, Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Cerveris, Annaleigh Ashford & More, Goes Off With a Bang by Ryan Gilbert

The stars of the 2004 Tony Award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins reunited at Studio 54 for a one-night only benefit concert reading on December 3…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:57PM

U.K. Arena Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, Starring Spice Girl Mel C, Plans New Dates for 2013 by Ryan Gilbert

The arena tour extravaganza of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar will return next year, with cast members Tim Minchin, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Chris Moyles al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:29PM

Watch the West End Cast of Matilda Perform a 'Naughty' Medley at Royal Variety Performance by Ryan Gilbert

The cast of the popular West End musical Matilda hit the swings on the Albert Hall stage to perform a medley of "When I Grow Up" and "Naughty" at the U.K.'s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:57AM
Monday, December 3, 2012

Bobby Steggert, Penny Fuller & More to Lead Vineyard Reading of Nicky Silver's Pterodactyls by Ryan Gilbert

Tony nominee Bobby Steggert and Emmy winner Penny Fuller will star in a reading of Nicky Silver's Pterodactyls on December 10 at off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:09PM

Jane Fonda Embraces the Girl Power Message of Emotional Creature by Ryan Gilbert

Veteran actress and activist Jane Fonda has long been a vocal advocate of women's rights and, particularly, V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls inspired by…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Superstar Boy Band One Direction Rings in the Holidays with Buddy and Co. at Elf by Ryan Gilbert

Members of the hugely successful boy band One Direction stopped by the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on December 2 to catch a performance of the holiday musical Elf. The band, which consists of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

NBC Thriller Do No Harm, Starring Steven Pasquale, Phylicia Rashad & Michael Esper, Sets Premiere Date by Ryan Gilbert

The premiere of NBC's new Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde-esque medical drama Do No Harm will air January 31, 2013, according to The Hollywood Reporter. With a pilot episode direc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:35AM

James Earl Jones & Vanessa Redgrave to Tackle Much Ado About Nothing's Sparring Lovers at the Old Vic by Ryan Gilbert

Former Driving Miss Daisy co-stars Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones are reuniting onstage to play sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at Lo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:05AM
Friday, November 30, 2012

Scarlett Johansson Finds Her Inner Al Roker, Laura Osnes Likes Poop Jokes & More Lessons of the Week by Ryan Gilbert

You may have not won the Powerball jackpot, but another week has come and gone on Broadway and it's rich with lessons! From Scarlett Johansson to Kristin Chenoweth, the stars had a lot t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:10PM

Degrassi Star Jake Epstein to Make Broadway Debut in Spider-Man by Ryan Gilbert

Degrassi: The Next Generation star Jake Epstein will join Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark as the alternate for Spider-Man/Peter Parker beginning December 8 at Broadway'…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

Carrie Underwood to Star as Maria Von Trapp in Live TV Broadcast of The Sound of Music by Ryan Gilbert

The hills are alive with the sound of country music! Grammy winner Carrie Underwood will star as Maria von Trapp in NBC’s live broadcast of The Sound of Music. The three-hour musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:51AM
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Beatles Tribute Show Let It Be to Transfer to the West End's Savoy Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

Let It Be, the West End musical featuring more than 20 of The Beatles’ greatest hits has found a new home. The musical will play its final performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:53PM

Tickets Now On Sale for Holiday Classic A Christmas Carol by Ryan Gilbert

Tickets are now on sale for John Kevin Jones' solo performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The Summoners Ensemble Theatre production of the Christmas classic will pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Dylan McDermott Gets in Touch with His Inner Emotional Creature by Ryan Gilbert

TV and film heartthrob Dylan McDermott bundled up and made his way to the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre on November 28 to check out Eve Ensler's moving new play Emotional Creature. Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39PM

The CW Pulls the Plug on Mamie Gummer's Medical Drama Emily Owens, M.D. by Ryan Gilbert

The CW has canceled Emily Owens, M.D., the new medical drama starring Mamie Gummer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The previously scheduled mid-series finale will air on December 4, an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:44AM

Holiday Musical The Nutcracker and the Mouse King Begins Previews Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

The Christmas musical The Nutcracker and the Mouse King begins previews at off-Broadway's Beckett Theatre in Theatre Row on November 29. Featuring music and a book by Collin Simon and ly…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Marin Ireland Joins Cast of Serial Killer Thriller The Following, Starring Kevin Bacon by Ryan Gilbert

Tony nominee Marin Ireland has joined the cast of the upcoming FOX drama The Following, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ireland will play Amanda, a sweet but fragile woman. She will app…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:59PM

Paging Dr. Metcalf! The Other Place's Laurie Metcalf Lands Role on HBO Medical Comedy Getting On by Ryan Gilbert

Emmy winner and Tony nominee Laurie Metcalf is set to star in the HBO pilot Getting On, according to TV Line. Alex Borsetin (Family Guy) and Niecy Nash (Reno 911!) w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:43AM

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