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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Weekend Poll Top Three: Broadway Fans Want to See Kristin Chenoweth's Wicked Life On Stage by Ryan Gilbert

With the recent announcement that Tony host and How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris is getting to work on a memoir and memories of some great solo shows still fresh in our minds, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:08PM
Friday, October 5, 2012

Totally Buggin'! The Performers' Alicia Silverstone Isn't Clueless About How Playing Cher Changed Her Life by Ryan Gilbert

As Alicia Silvestone prepares to take on the role of naïve Sara in Broadway’s new romantic comedy The Performers, the actress sat down with Entertainment Weekly to refle…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:13PM

Rock 'n Roll Musical Dreamboats and Petticoats Plans Return to London's West End by Ryan Gilbert

Dreamboats and Petticoats will return to London’s West End on October 16 for a limited run at the Wyndham’s Theatre. The return engagement coincides with Dreamboats and Petticoat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM

MTC's New Musical Murder Ballad, Starring Karen Olivo and Will Swenson, Extends Run by Ryan Gilbert

Manhattan Theatre Club’s new musical Murder Ballad, starring Karen Olivo and Will Swenson, has extended its run before even beginning performances. The musical, which also stars J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:53PM

From Dark to Dawn, Spider-Man's Reeve Carney Records Track for New Twilight Soundtrack by Ryan Gilbert

Who knew Peter Parker was a fan of Edward Cullen? Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark star Reeve Carney will be featured on the Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 soundtrack. Carney recorded a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Thursday, October 4, 2012

Richard Easton and Steven Boyer to Headline MTC's The Explorers Club by Ryan Gilbert

Tony winner Richard Easton and Steven Boyer will star in The Explorers Club as part of Manhattan Theatre Club's 2012-13 season. Directed by Marc Bruni, the Nell Benjamin play will&n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:08PM

Take Me to the Moon! First Pics of Off-Broadway's The Old Man and the Old Moon by Ryan Gilbert

A beloved fable is coming to life off-Broadway, and we've got your first look at The Old Man and the Old Moon, now playing at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church. This multimedia odyssey f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:16PM

Jordan Gelber & Leslie Kritzer to Spread Holiday Cheer in Elf by Ryan Gilbert

Break out the celebratory spaghetti and syrup, the Broadway return of Elf has finally found its Buddy! Jordan Gelber will star as the lovable Christmas aficionado, with Leslie Kritzer p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:07PM

Broadway-Bound Frankie Valli Reveals How Heading to Prison Can Lead to Hit Records by Ryan Gilbert

Frankie Valli has been belting with his trademark falsetto for over 50 years. The key to his success? Having a love and appreciation for his work. Valli appeared on Good Day NY on October 4 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Want to Become a Music Icon? Frankie Valli Reveals the Key to His Success by Ryan Gilbert

Frankie Valli has been belting with his trademark falsetto for over 50 years. The key to his success? Having a love and appreciation for his work. Valli appeared on Good Day NY on October 4 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:30PM

Watch Queen Latifah Explain How Steel Magnolias Co-Star Phylicia Rashad is Like Her Mother by Ryan Gilbert

It was quite the gathering of strong, supportive women when the the charming ladies of Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias remake appeared on The View on October 3. The ladies (i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:41AM

As If! The Performers Star Alicia Silverstone Reunites with the Cast of Clueless by Ryan Gilbert

Alicia Silverstone will always be remembered for her flawless performance as Cher in the 1995 teen flick Clueless. The coming-of-age classic launched dozens of catchphrases and, of course, S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:25AM
Wednesday, October 3, 2012

It's a Family Affair! Laurie Metcalf's Daughter, Zoe Perry, Joins The Other Place as Her Stage Daughter by Ryan Gilbert

Laurie Metcalf’s daughter, Zoe Perry, will join the Emmy-winning actress as her stage daughter in Manhattan Theatre Club’s previously reported production of Sharr White’s T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Liv Ullmann May Bring A Doll's House Back to Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Liv Ullmann is planning to direct her own translation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic A Doll’s House on Broadway, the actress/director revealed during an interview on The Leonard Lopat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:45AM
Monday, October 1, 2012

Thumbs Up! Let's Hear It for Skylar Astin and Ben Platt, the Aca-mazing Boys of Pitch Perfect by Ryan Gilbert

It’s time to put that silly old saying about nice guys finishing last to rest! The ads for Universal’s Pitch Perfect highlight the lovely and talented ladies who make u…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Richard Schiff on Hanging with Al Pacino & the Men of Glengarry: 'There's a Lot of Muscle in That Room' by Ryan Gilbert

Richard Schiff is prepping to make his Broadway debut in the upcoming revival of David Mamet’s testosterone-heavy play Glengarry Glen Ross. The show's all-male cast,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:05PM
Friday, September 28, 2012

It's Good Versus Evil on Opening Night of An Enemy of the People, Starring Boyd Gaines and Richard Thomas by Ryan Gilbert

An Enemy of the People has opened on Broadway, starring Boyd Gaines and Richard Thomas. Get a front row seat to opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:58PM
Thursday, September 27, 2012

Check Out Byron Jennings & Carolyn McCormick as Show Biz Legends Lunt & Fontanne in Ten Chimneys by Ryan Gilbert

Jeffrey’s Hatcher’s Ten Chimneys is giving off-Broadway audiences a look into the private lives of Broadway stars Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. The show stars real-life hus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:09PM

Ivanov, Starring Ethan Hawke and Joely Richardson, Extends Run by Two Weeks by Ryan Gilbert

Before performances even begin, Classic Stage Company's Ivanov, starring Ethan Hawke and Joely Richardson, has extended for two weeks. The CSC production is now set to conclude December …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Power to the People! Squigs Captures the Personal & Political Struggle in An Enemy of the People by Ryan Gilbert

Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines and Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas play dueling brothers in Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People. Ada…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:53AM
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Start Date Planned for Rebecca Rehearsals After Delay Caused by Investor's Death by Ryan Gilbert

Sure-to-be relieved cast members of the upcoming Broadway musical Rebecca were informed that rehearsals for the elaborate musical would begin on October 1, according to the New York Times. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:40PM

From Baywatch to Broadway! Could Dancing with the Stars Cast-off Pamela Anderson Be Chicago's Next Roxie Hart? by Ryan Gilbert

Pamela Anderson may have been sent packing from Dancing with the Stars: All Stars on September 25, but the former Baywatch actress isn't giving up hope on a dancing career just…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:46PM

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