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Monday, November 18, 2013

So Long, Spidey! Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark to Fly From Broadway to Vegas in 2014 by Ryan Gilbert

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will take his final swing through New York City's Times Square before landing in Las Vegas. Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark will close in January, acc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17PM

So Long, Spidey! Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark to Fly From Broadway to Vegas in January 2014 by Ryan Gilbert

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will take his final swing through New York City's Times Square before landing in Las Vegas. Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark is set to close on January…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17PM

Broadway Grosses: Shakespeare Scores at the Box Office by Ryan Gilbert

Audiences are clamoring to catch Mark Rylance pull double-duty as the neurotic, lovestruck Countess Olivia in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, and then as the murderous titular madma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:49PM

Hail to the Chief! Check Out Bryan Cranston as LBJ in the Poster Art for Broadway-Bound All the Way by Ryan Gilbert

Three-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston will make his Broadway debut as Lyndon B. Johnson in Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan's All the Way. Directed by Bill Rauch, the play ope…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:11PM

Kinky Boots Tony Winners Cyndi Lauper & Billy Porter Get Into the Groove in Gap's 'Make Love' Ad by Ryan Gilbert

If you've seen Kinky Boots, Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's Tony-winning musical about a drag queen who saves the day at a struggling shoe factory, then you already know that it&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:51PM

David Byrne's Hit Musical Here Lies Love to Perform One-Night-Only Benefit Concert for the Philippines by Ryan Gilbert

The Public Theater's acclaimed production of the David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical Here Lies Love, about the political rise and fall of Filipino leaders Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, will p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:51AM

Weekend Poll Top Three: As You Wish! Fans Want Aaron Tveit to Play Westley in The Princess Bride on Stage by Ryan Gilbert

Disney recently announced that William Goldman's cult classic film The Princess Bride is headed to the stage, and because the Mouse House is behind a few of Broadway's biggest hits, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:16AM
Sunday, November 17, 2013

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Starring Jefferson Mays & Bryce Pinkham, Opens on Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Who's ready for some witty and wacky murderous fun mixed with music, royalty and romance? You are? Oh good! The musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, starring Tony…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Friday, November 15, 2013

Get a Wicked First Look at Keegan Allen and James Badge Dale in Off-Broadway’s Small Engine Repair by Ryan Gilbert

Who knew so much drama could unfold at an out-of-the-way repair shop?! Such is the setting for John Pollono’s twisting, turning and thrilling drama Small Engine Repair. Directed by Jo …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:52PM

Corey Cott & the Boys of Broadway's Newsies Chill Out at Disney's Frozen Movie Screening by Ryan Gilbert

On November 14, Broadway headed to the movies! Corey Cott, Ben Fankhauser, Andy Richardson and more from the cast of Broadway's Newsies headed to the Regal Stadium Theatre in Union Squar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Joan Rivers Pines for Orlando Bloom, Ricky Martin Wants to Go It Alone 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 fascinating lessons from our favorite stars. From Jonathan Groff's HBO sexcapades to Lesli Margheri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:46PM

Isn't it Grand? Isn't it Great? Chicago Celebrates 17 Hot Years on Broadway with a Razzle Dazzle Toast by Ryan Gilbert

Everywhere jazz! Everywhere booze! Everywhere life! Everywhere joy! Everywhere Chicago! The Tony-winning revival of Chicago celebrated 17 years of keeping Broadway sizzling on November 14. S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Watch Jonathan Groff Search for Love in San Francisco in HBO's First Full Looking Trailer by Ryan Gilbert

Just a few short days after releasing the first look at their new gay-themed series Looking, HBO has debuted the first official trailer for their upcoming series. The highly anticipated dram…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:41PM

Harold Prince Developing The Diamond as Big as the Ritz into a Musical with Thomas Meehan and Charles Strouse by Ryan Gilbert

Legendary director and producer Hal Prince is developing a Broadway musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story The Diamond as Big as the Ritz. According to the The New York Post,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Tony Winner Dennis Kelly to Pen Screenplay for New Matilda Movie Musical Adaptation by Ryan Gilbert

Matilda could be putting her books down and heading to the movies! Tony winner Dennis Kelly, who wrote the book for the musical, has been tapped to adapt the show for the big screen, accordi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:49AM

Weekend Poll: Who Should Play Westley in Disney's The Princess Bride Stage Adaptation? by Ryan Gilbert

As you wish! This week it was announced that Disney's beloved fairytale turned cult-classic rom-com The Princess Bride is headed to the stage. Like many of you, we at Broadway.com s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:30AM
Thursday, November 14, 2013

NBC Orders 12 Episodes of Tony Winner Andrea Martin's Canadian Comedy Series Working the Engels by Ryan Gilbert

The Peacock network has ordered up 12 episodes of the new Toronto-set comedy Working the Engels in its first collaboration with a Canadian partner. The previously announced series will star …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

The Commons of Pensacola's Zoe Levin on Bonding with SJP & Not Playing Just Another 'Bitchy Teenager' by Ryan Gilbert

Age & Hometown: 19; Chicago, IL Current Role: An off-Broadway debut as the whip-smart, precocious and potty-mouthed Lizzy in The Commons of Pensacola. Trust Your Friends: Growing u…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:34AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Dreamgirls Oscar Winner Jennifer Hudson Reveals Her Desire to Head to Broadway: 'It's Coming' by Ryan Gilbert

And I am telling you she's coming. Oh, yeah, you're gonna love her. Yes, you are! Oscar and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson is the latest multi-talented performer to admit to having dr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Vicky Featherstone, Royal Court's Artistic Director, Announces the London Theater's New Season by Ryan Gilbert

The Royal Court Theatre's artistic director Vicky Featherstone has announced the London theater company's January to July 2014 season. Playwrights Simon Stephens, Jennifer Haley, Tim…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:59PM

Write Me Well! Stage Adaptation of Shakespeare in Love Headed to London's West End in July 2014 by Ryan Gilbert

A stage version of the 1998 Oscar-winning film Shakespeare in Love is set to premiere in the West End in July 2014. Adapted by Tony winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) and directed by O…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:53AM

Welcome Home! Billy Crystal's Tony-Winning 700 Sundays Officially Opens on Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Legendary actor, comedian, author and perennial Oscar host Billy Crystal's Tony Award-winning one-man show 700 Sundays officially opens on November 13 at Broadway's Imperial Theatre.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Tis’ the Season! Musical Holiday Celebration Shea: Prince of Christmas Begins Off-Broadway Performances by Ryan Gilbert

Gearing up for the holiday season? Good! Shea Arender will help get you there. Shea: Prince of Christmas, featuring a variety of classic holiday songs from all over the world, begins perform…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Take a Transfixing First Look at Margaret Colin & Reed Birney in Dennis Kelly's Drama Taking Care of Baby by Ryan Gilbert

Taking Care of Baby, Tony winner Dennis Kelly's psychological drama, has arrived at off-Broadway’s New York City Center Stage II. We've got a first look at stars Margaret …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:06PM

Get a Sentimental First Look at Billy Crystal in the Return of His Tony-Winning Solo Show 700 Sundays by Ryan Gilbert

Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crystal returns to Broadway with a limited run of his popular one-man show 700 Sundays. Crystal's dad, who died when the performer was just 15, worked tw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:05PM

Jonathan Groff on Having Sex in Looking, Dying in The Normal Heart & Dreaming of Being a Broadway Gypsy by Ryan Gilbert

Jonathan Groff has been stealing hearts and taking names for a while now. He earned a well-deserved Tony nod when he originated the role of Melchior Gabor in Broadway's Spring Awakening,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:49PM

Looks Not Books: Backstage at Matilda with Lesli Margherita, Episode 6: Just For Kicks! by Ryan Gilbert

In this week’s episode of Looks Not Books, Matilda's Lesli Margherita takes viewers along with her on a two-show day. Look out for Matt Doyle, Megan Hilty, Kristoffer Cusick, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:30PM

Come On In! Fun Home, Starring Michael Cerveris, Extends For a Third Time at Off-Broadway’s Public Theater by Ryan Gilbert

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s new musical Fun Home is sticking around a little longer! The acclaimed production, which was originally slated to run through December 1, will now play t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:58PM

Tony Nominees Christiane Noll, Tom Wopat & More Will Celebrate Rodgers & Hammerstein in Concert at 54 Below by Ryan Gilbert

Tony nominees Christiane Noll and Tom Wopat, along with Broadway faves Ashley Brown and Darius de Haas will celebrate and perform the legendary music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM
Monday, November 11, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Tony-Winning Pippin Has Plenty More Box Office-Breaking Magic to Do by Ryan Gilbert

The Tony-winning revival of Pippin is definitely still doing magic on Broadway. The musical broke the house record at the Music Box Theatre this week, taking in the highest-grossing single p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:41PM

Check Out the First Teaser For HBO’s New Gay-Themed Series, Looking, Starring Jonathan Groff by Ryan Gilbert

Ohhh, we're looking, alright! Straight at Broadway and Glee alum Jonathan Groff's handsome face. There’s been a ton of interest in HBO’s new LGBT-centric show, Looking, a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

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