BroadwayStars | Updated Broadway News, Every 5 Minutes.

All stories by Alex Ritman on BroadwayStars

OLDER >>

Sunday, April 8, 2018

The Olivier Awards 2018: Full List of Winners by Alex Ritman and David Rooney

'Hamilton' scored seven wins, while top prizes went also to 'The Ferryman,' 'Angels in America' and 'Follies,' with Bryan Cranston, Sam Mendes, Shirley Henderson and Laura Donnelly among hon…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:55PM

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Expelliarmus! British Wand Shop Bans 'Harry Potter' Fans by Alex Ritman

Shopkeeper and wand-maker Richard Carter says the wooden creations in his store are "spiritual tools" and that he can sense 'Harry Potter' fans by their aura. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:50AM

Monday, August 8, 2016

'Harry Potter' Fans Outraged as 'Cursed Child' Tickets Resold for More Than $1200 by Alex Ritman

A new batch of 250,000 tickets for the stage play sold out within hours, with many soon appearing on re-sale websites at inflated prices. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:41AM

Saturday, July 30, 2016

J.K. Rowling Hopes 'Harry Potter' Play Will Expand "Wider Than Broadway" by Alex Ritman

The eagerly anticipated 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' stage play finally premiered in London after a month of previews. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:22PM

Friday, July 8, 2016

Emma Watson Says 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is "Amazing" by Alex Ritman

The actress went backstage to meet the cast of the stage play, including Noma Dumezweni, who's playing the older version of Hermione Granger.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:33AM

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Cate Blanchett, David Schwimmer Among Guests at Old Vic Summer Gala by Alex Ritman

The celeb-strewn charity event for the London theater raised £500,000, but the Brexit was on the tip of everyone's tongues.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:58AM

Friday, June 10, 2016

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Scraps Real Owls by Alex Ritman

PETA applauds the decision, made after a bird escaped into the auditorium during the first performance.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:16AM

Monday, June 6, 2016

J.K. Rowling Slams Critics of Hermione Casting as "Bunch of Racists" by Alex Ritman

Olivier-winning actress Noma Dumezweni was cast as Granger for the 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' stage play, which begins previews on Tuesday.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:06AM

Monday, February 29, 2016

Olivier Awards: Mark Rylance, Benedict Cumberbatch Among Nominees by Alex Ritman

Nicole Kidman, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton and Cyndi Lauper are also up for the U.K.'s premier theater awards. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:28AM

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

'Genius' Director Planning Film Adaptation of Play 'Photograph 51' for Nicole Kidman by Alex Ritman

Michael Grandage says he wants the adaptation of his West End hit to be his next film and hopes the actress will reprise her award-winning role as DNA scientist Rosalind Franklin.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:57AM

Friday, December 4, 2015