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Friday, October 30, 2015

Hughie Will Return To Broadway This Spring by Chris Luner

Another Hollywood star is headed to The Great White Way this spring as another play revival schedules itself into the 2015-16 season on Broadway! If you play close attention to the Broadway …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 05:13PM

Funny Girl Will Return to London’s West End by Chris Luner

London is preparing to welcome back “the greatest star”! Fanny Brice hasn’t been seen on stage in London or on Broadway since she first appeared 50 years ago! However, that…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:05AM
Thursday, October 29, 2015

Thérèse Raquin Officially Opens on Broadway by Chris Luner

Another Broadway revival for the 2015-16 season officially opens tonight! Roundabout Theatre Company, which is currently celebrating its 50th season in New York City, opens its second produc…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:46PM

Harry Potter Magic Strikes As London Ticket Sales Begin by Chris Luner

The magic of Harry Potter is no joke! After selling 450 million copies of her books making it the best-selling book series in the world, with a value of over $15 billion dollars, it should h…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:53AM
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Wagner College Theatre Voted Staten Island’s Best Theatre Company by Chris Luner

While you may hear the word “college” in the name of this talked about Staten Island theatre organization, don’t be fooled. The kids on Grymes Hill at Wagner College perfor…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:36PM

Wicked Celebrates 5,000 Performances on Broadway by Chris Luner

We couldn’t be happier to celebrate the longevity of an American musical still running on Broadway! While no Broadway show seems to last forever, every once in a while there comes a sh…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:31PM

Emerson College Faculty Votes Against Colonial Theatre Plan by Chris Luner

With over 6,000 signatures and several major theatre icons now standing against Emerson College’s plan to destroy the historic Colonial Theatre in Boston, the plan received another hug…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:31PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Cher Musical In The Works by Chris Luner

Broadway has seen it’s fair share of review shows. Music icons such as Carole King, The Four Seasons and more have taken to the Broadway stage to not only celebrate their vast catalogu…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:21PM

Sylvia Officially Opens on Broadway by Chris Luner

A once Off-Broadway production opens on Broadway tonight nearly two decades after it first premiered! The production heads to Broadway with a pool of talented stars who audiences have been…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:07AM
Monday, October 26, 2015

Prince Of Broadway (Photos) by Chris Luner

The name Hal Prince is practically synonymous with Broadway. The 21-time Tony Award winner has directed and produced countless musicals on Broadway ranging over the course of 40 plus years…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:51PM
Friday, October 23, 2015

She Loves Me Revival Sets New Dates for Broadway by Chris Luner

Roundabout Theatre Company is celebrating its 50th in New York City! The company has lined up an all-star season with major players for each production as well! Clive Owens in Old Times, Kei…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 08:16PM

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Artwork Released by Chris Luner

The Wizarding World Just Got Rocked! Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, set to premiere in London in 2016, has just released new information regarding the production including dates, details…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:25PM

CATS Returns to London’s West End Tonight by Chris Luner

The Memory Lives Again! CATS surprised many, including Andrew Lloyd Webber himself, when it returned to London’s West End last season and won over audiences with smash hit ticket sales…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:25PM

Prince Of Broadway Officially Opens In Japan by Chris Luner

We’re headed to the other side of the world today to bring you some truly exciting theatre news! No, really! While theatre in Asia is something we’ve never covered on our blog b…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:25PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Disney’s Aladdin Will Fly Into London In 2016 by Chris Luner

Get ready for A Whole New World London! Disney Theatrical has just announced that following it’s critical success on Broadway, another Disney production is slated to bow in the West En…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 07:18PM

Stephen Sondheim Calls Emerson College’s Colonial Theatre Plan “A Crime” by Chris Luner

Support for Boston’s Colonial Theatre to be saved from Emerson College, a university with an outstanding performing arts program, got a major boost less than a week before the college…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 07:18PM

First Look: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Upper Darby High School by Chris Luner

Upper Darby High School is preparing to kick off its 2015-16 theatre season with a classic! William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is arguably one of his most beloved wo…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:04PM

Bright Star Musical Will Bow On Broadway by Chris Luner

If you thought this season on Broadway was looking great, look again. While already a large number of new productions, both musicals and plays, have lined themselves up for the 2015-16 seaso…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:04PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

A Christmas Story Set To Make Philadelphia Premiere by Chris Luner

Were heading back to Philadelphia today as we continue and expand our theatre coverage in the city of Brotherly Love (And our original hometown)! With an already legit theatre scene that pro…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 06:55PM

Public Theatre’s Eclipsed Will Transfer To Broadway by Chris Luner

As if eyes weren’t already focused downtown on The Public Theatre following Fun Home and Hamilton‘s success, the Off-Broadway theatre grabbed the attention of the New York theatr…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:10PM
Monday, October 19, 2015

Visiting The New St. Ann’s Warehouse (Photos) by Chris Luner

With Open House sweeping New York City this past weekend, many well-known landmarks and sites around the city opened their doors to flocks of tourists and residents to explore some of New Yo…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:50PM

Trip Of Love Actor Takes A Trip Off The Stage by Chris Luner

Live theatre; where anything can happen at any moment and you need to adjust accordingly. This isn’t the movies. There is no “cut” or “second takes” on performa…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 06:31PM

Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo Will Lead Othello Off-Broadway by Chris Luner

While big name Hollywood actors may be best known for appearances here and there on Broadway, Off-Broadway will get its share of big names next season! That is not to say Off-Broadway hasn…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 06:31PM

Broadway Bound Gotta Dance Announces Full Cast by Chris Luner

Chicago has no doubt mastered the role of being the ultimate “tryout” city for Broadway. With recent Broadway productions like On Your Feet and Kinky Boots which started in the c…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:39AM
Friday, October 16, 2015

Silence! The Musical Is Returning To New York City by Chris Luner

Staten Island may seem like a world away to most New Yorkers. I mean, you need to take a boat to get there? C’mon! Trust me, it isn’t nearly as bad as you think. The often forgot…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:48PM
Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Luner on Theatre Will Launch “Theater Thursdays” by Chris Luner

We’re very excited to announce a brand new feature and topic coming to our Blog! While Luner on Theatre is known for bringing you theatre news from Broadway to London and beyond, we ra…

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The Gin Game Officially Opens On Broadway by Chris Luner

Some Broadway plays never see the daylight of a revival. Most productions that do receive revivals, often find themselves located somewhere else than the original Broadway house the show beg…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:49PM
Friday, October 9, 2015

Dear Emerson College: Please Think Twice by Chris Luner

Dear Emerson College, I find it hard to believe I am composing an article to express to you my ultimate dismay and disappointment in your potential decision to destroy The Colonial Theatre f…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 07:44PM

Casting Complete For Fiddler On The Roof Revival by Chris Luner

Call it “Tradition” but Fiddler on the Roof is no stranger to Broadway. Turning 50 this year, the show has managed five Broadway revivals during its short lifetime. While some ma…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:20PM
Thursday, October 8, 2015

Fool For Love Officially Opens On Broadway by Chris Luner

Manhattan Theatre Club officially kicks off its 2015-16 season on Broadway tonight! The theatre company, which brings several works to Off-Broadway and Broadway each season, is one of the be…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:40PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Full Casting Announced for Color Purple Revival by Chris Luner

Another musical revival, re-envisioned, is heading to Broadway this season! The Color Purple, which debuted a decade ago, will return following a highly acclaimed run across the pond in Lond…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 06:48PM

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