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Friday, March 1, 2013

Les Miz's Samantha Barks and Susan Boyle to Hit the Big Screen Together in The Christmas Candle by Caroline Slason

Get ready to celebrate the holidays with two talented British singers. Les Misérables stand-out Samantha Barks will star opposite music sensation Susan Boyle in the upc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:17PM

Tony Winner John Benjamin Hickey Lands Leading Role in CW Family Drama Blink by Caroline Slason

Tony winner John Benjamin Hickey is set to star in the upcoming CW pilot Blink, according to Deadline.com. Hickey will take on the leading role of Greg, a father who suffers from a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:26AM
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Watch Orphans Star Alec Baldwin Dish on Tabloid Drama and His 'Very Strange Play' by Caroline Slason

Between juggling a pregnant wife and those headline-making accusations of being a racist, Orphans star Alec Baldwin definitely had a plethora of talking points for David Letterman …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:11PM
Monday, February 25, 2013

Signature Theatre Company's Revival of The Dance and the Railroad Opens Off-Broadway by Caroline Slason

David Henry Hwang’s The Dance and the Railroad opens off-Broadway on February 25. The two-hander drama, which recently extended its run, will play through March 24 at the Pershing Squa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:50AM
Saturday, February 23, 2013

New Musical Hands on a Hardbody Drives Onto Broadway by Caroline Slason

Rev that engine! Hands on a Hardbody begins performances on February 23 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Opening night for the new musical, which stars Hunter Foster and Keith Carr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:37AM
Friday, February 22, 2013

Get a First Look at Judy Kuhn, Melissa Errico and Ryan Silverman in CSC's Revival of Passion by Caroline Slason

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Passion is reignited off-Broadway! The musical revival began performances on February 8 at Classic Stage Company, where it will play a limited engagem…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:06PM

Cinderella Star Laura Osnes to Record Maury Yeston Tribute Album by Caroline Slason

As if Laura Osnes weren’t busy enough with balls and feasts in Cinderella, the actress is heading to the studio to record a tribute album to famed composer Maury Yeston.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:47PM

American Idol Contestant Devin Velez Puts a Spanish Twist on the Dreamgirls Ballad 'Listen' by Caroline Slason

This week on American Idol, semi-finalist Devin Velez belted out “Listen,” the show-stopping number made famous by Beyoncé in the 2006 movie version of Dreamgirls. Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Tickets on Sale for Broadway Run of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Starring Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce by Caroline Slason

Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway transfer of Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Led by Oscar nominee Sigourney Weaver and Emmy and Tony wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:03AM
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

David Henry Hwang's The Dance and the Railroad Extends Off-Broadway Run by Caroline Slason

Signature Theatre Company’s revival of The Dance and the Railroad has extended its off-Broadway run through March 24. The two-hander drama was originally scheduled to conclude on March…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:16PM

Stonewall Riot Drama Hit the Wall Begins Off-Broadway Performances by Caroline Slason

Hit the Wall, a new drama about the New York City Stonewall Riots, begins performances at off-Broadway’s Barrow Street Theatre on February 19. Opening night for the Ike Holter-penned p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM
Friday, February 15, 2013

Tracy Letts to Star in New Indie Drama Love Is Strange by Caroline Slason

The acclaimed revival of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf may be wrapping up its Broadway run on March 3, but leading man Tracy Letts won't be wasting any time getting back to w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:19PM

Crazy Wigs, Bathroom Sex and Mamet! Check Out the Trailer for the Upcoming About Last Night Remake by Caroline Slason

It’s never too early to start planning your Valentine’s Day for next year! The remake of the 1986 film About Last Night won't hit theaters until February 14, 2014, but a red-…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Stage and Screen Sweetheart Laura Linney Strikes a Pose with Barry Manilow on Broadway by Caroline Slason

Looks like Laura Linney is a Fanilow! The Tony-nominated star of stage, screen and TV's The Big C caught up with Barry Manilow after seeing his special concert event Manilow on Broadway.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02PM
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Willemijn Verkaik Heads to Oz as Wicked's New Elphaba by Caroline Slason

Willemijn Verkaik makes her Broadway debut on February 12 as Elphaba in the high-flying musical blockbuster Wicked. The Dutch actress is scheduled to play a 15-week engagement at the Gershwi…

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

Take a Look at These 10 Gorgeous Photos of Broadway as Snowpocalypse 2013 Descends by Caroline Slason

Snowmageddon 2013 is officially upon us! Winter storm Nemo is predicted to bring snow, wind and a groan-inducing amount of tweets referencing a certain Disney animated film. But before we ar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:49PM

Talley's Folly, Starring Sarah Paulson and Danny Burstein, Pushes Back First Preview Due to Weather by Caroline Slason

Roundabout Theatre Company’s off-Broadway revival of Talley’s Folly will begin preview performances on February 9, rather than the previously scheduled start date of February 8 (…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:05PM
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Off-Broadway Comedy Channeling Kevin Spacey Sets Closing Date by Caroline Slason

Channeling Kevin Spacey will play its final performance at the Roy Arias Theatre at the Times Square Arts Center on February 17. Written by Elan Wolf Farbiarz and Cory Terry, the off-Broadwa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM
Friday, December 7, 2012

Director Tom Hooper on How Original Les Miz Star Colm Wilkinson Served as a 'Generous' Guide for Hugh Jackman by Caroline Slason

Tom Hooper’s upcoming film adaptation of Les Misérables features several big names from the stage world, but one star is sure to please longtime fans of the musical. Colm Wilkin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:30PM

Dame Edna to Bring Farewell Engagement Eat Pray Laugh to the West End by Caroline Slason

Dame Edna is set to return to the West End for one last engagement. Barry Humphries, the comedian under Edna's iconic purple hair, announced his retirement last spring, embarking on a fa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:52AM

New Cast Announced for the West End's One Man, Two Guvnors by Caroline Slason

The West End comedy One Man, Two Guvnors will welcome brand new cast members to the show on February 4, 2013. As previously announced comedian Rufus Hound will step into the leadin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:11AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Exclusive Photos! Bare’s Cast & Creative Team Lead the Off-Broadway Fight for NOH8 by Caroline Slason

Last month, we got a first look at a moving photo from off-Broadway’s Bare as the cast and creative team showed their support for the NOH8 campaign. Now, get a closer look as Tayl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM
Friday, November 16, 2012

CBS Cancels New Comedy Partners, Starring Michael Urie by Caroline Slason

CBS has cancelled its freshman sitcom Partners, according to Deadline.com. The Michael Urie-led comedy, which premiered in September, has been pulled from CBS' Monday night line-up after…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:35PM

London Concert The Night of 1000 Stars to Celebrate the Work of Hal Prince by Caroline Slason

London stage stars will come together to salute famed director Hal Prince at The Night of 1000 Stars. The special concert event will take place on May 5 at the Royal Albert Hall, with p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:47PM
Monday, November 12, 2012

Marc Kudisch and Jeffry Denman to Offer Up Seasons Greetings in The Holiday Guys in Happy Merry Hanu-Mas by Caroline Slason

Tony nominee Marc Kudisch and Jeffry Denman will ring in the holidays this season with the off-Broadway variety show The Holiday Guys in Happy Merry Hanu-Mas. The variety show will run from …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:25PM
Friday, October 26, 2012

Tony Winner John Logan to Write Screenplays for Two New James Bond Films by Caroline Slason

John Logan, Tony Award winner for his drama Red, is set to write the next two films in the 007 series, according to Deadline.com. The latest James Bond installment, Skyfall, was co-written b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:40PM
Friday, October 19, 2012

Clara Mamet on the 'Yummy' New Alien Comedy The Neighbors and Her Playwriting Ambitions by Caroline Slason

Actress and playwright Clara Mamet has found herself in the company of some out of this world co-stars for her first series regular job on the new ABC sitcom The Neighbors. Mamet plays Amber…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:46PM
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Closer Than Ever Sets Early Closing Date Off-Broadway by Caroline Slason

The York Theatre Company’s revival of Closer Than Ever will play its final off-Broadway performance on November 4. The revival opened on June 15 at the York Theatre at Saint Peter…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM
Friday, October 12, 2012

See a Sparkling Barbra Streisand Get Back to Her Brooklyn Roots with Homecoming Concert by Caroline Slason

Home sweet home! The legendary Barbra Streisand took to the stage on October 11 at the brand new Barclays Center in Brooklyn to perform the first show in her “Back to Brooklyn” t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

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