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Friday, April 10, 2015

Mamma Mia Will Close On Broadway by Chris Luner

Thank you for the Music. While it seems no Broadway show lasts forever, this one came as a surprise to many. One of the most iconic and staple productions running in New York has announced i…

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Fiddler On The Roof Revival Sets Broadway Dates by Chris Luner

Broadway might be in the height of its spring season with openings day after day and the Tony Award nominations less than a month from now. However, that’s not stopping producers as th…

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Gigi (Photos) by Chris Luner

A stunning revival of the Lerner and Loewe musical, Gigi, has returned to Broadway this season! Headlined by Vanessa Hudgens starring in the title role, Gigi includes musical theatre favorit…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:57PM

Wolf Hall Opens on Broadway by Chris Luner

The Brits Take Over Broadway! Another epic production, brought to you by the Royal Shakespeare Company, comes to Broadway this season with the promise to win over Americans after an all-star…

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The Visit (Photos) by Chris Luner

The event of a lifetime comes to Broadway this season as John Kander, the late Fred Ebb, Terrance McNally and Chita Rivera return to the stage to bring to life a new musical. The Visit, base…

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Gigi Opens on Broadway by Chris Luner

While “I Remember It Well” may be one of the best known songs from the hit musical Gigi, not many remember the musical’s debut outing on Broadway in the 1970’s. Howev…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 05:08PM

An American In Paris (Photos) by Chris Luner

Based off of the hit film of the same title starring Gene Kelly, An American In Paris has returned to Broadway this spring! The musical tells the story of World War II Army vet Jerry Mullig…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:57PM
Monday, April 6, 2015

2015 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

Did someone say awards season?! Believe it or not, the time of year to begin recognizing the best of the best has begun for the New York theatre community! While the biggest and best night …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:33AM
Saturday, March 28, 2015

King Kong Musical Finds Director For U.S. Premiere by Chris Luner

Who could forget the 8th Wonder Of The World?! I bet Broadway did. It’s been several months since we last brought you an update on the status of the King Kong musical which premiered j…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:24PM
Friday, March 27, 2015

New York Return of Merrily We Roll Along Announces Full Casting by Chris Luner

The Astoria Performing Arts Center, located in Queens, New York, will soon be Opening Doors! That is to say, literally and musically. While just about everyone in the musical theatre world c…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:56PM
Thursday, March 26, 2015

Penn & Teller Will Return To Broadway by Chris Luner

The magic of Broadway takes on a whole new meaning this summer as two of the world’s best known illusionists return to the Great White Way! While a magic show may not be your typical p…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:55AM
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Brandy Will Make Broadway Debut in Chicago by Chris Luner

Never Say Never! One of the world’s top-selling artists can take her album name and apply it to her next big adventure! It’s been a while since Chicago on Broadway as rocked by a…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:16PM

The Fantasticks Will Close Again Off-Broadway by Chris Luner

Off-Broadway will never be the same. Mounting a show in New York City, on or Off-Broadway, is a huge risk. This isn’t a new concept to fans or producers who often times lose everything…

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Ever After Announces Full Casting by Chris Luner

A new spin on a classic! Have you ever wondered what the true story is behind those classic fairy tales we always hear? Wouldn’t it be exciting if there was actually a whole other sto…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:19PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

On the Twentieth Century (Photos) by Chris Luner

All aboard! Hop on the Twentieth Century, a luxury coach traveling from Chicago to New York, as business and love collide in a hilarious musical comedy! Bankrupt theatre producer Oscar Jaff…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:35AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Luner on Theatre Welcomes New Staff Member by Chris Luner

As promised, Luner on Theatre has some exciting new updates coming to our blog as we return to the web! If you haven’t figured it out by now, Luner on Theatre is solely managed and ru…

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First Wives Club (Photos) by Chris Luner

One of society’s favorite movies is finally coming to life on stage! The First Wives Club; made famous on-screen by Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton, is making it’s …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:18AM
Thursday, March 12, 2015

2015 Olivier Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

With Broadway’s spring season just getting underway, London is getting ready to celebrate theirs! Thats right, believe it or not, it is already time for the Olivier Awards again! Londo…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:32PM

Disney’s The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (Photos) by Chris Luner

After years of anticipation, Disney has finally brought the beloved story of The Hunchback of Notre Dame to the stage here in the United States as a musical. Following it’s U.S. premie…

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Luner on Theatre is Back! by Chris Luner

Remember Us? While our blog never plans to actually go offline for any amount of time, we do find it happens! Having entered the world of free-lance theatre work, we have found time to be qu…

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

It Shoulda Been You Will Come to Broadway in Spring 2015 by Chris Luner

The spring 2014 season is beginning to book up on Broadway! A brand new show has just been announced for the spring season and lucky for us, it’s a musical! While musicals usually dom…

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Disney’s Aladdin Will Fly Into Germany by Chris Luner

A Whole New World is coming to Europe! While Broadway is potentially the most famous theatrical hub in an urban environment in the world, there are plenty of theatre hubs located in cities…

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The Fortress of Solitude at The Public Theater (Photos) by Chris Luner

An all-star cast is leading the world premiere of the brand new musical The Fortress Of Solitude which is one of the first new shows of The Public Theater’s season this Fall! The music…

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

HedWIG Goes Missing on Broadway by Chris Luner

Talk about a hair cut! While Broadway has definitely seen its share of odd events here and there, this is definitely a new one!  How does that old saying go? If it’s not your prop, do…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 05:51PM

West Side Story Will Return to New York City through The Harbor Lights Theater Company by Chris Luner

Staten Island is often the forgotten borough of New York City. Just 30 minutes across the harbor from Lower Manhattan, the borough is no stranger to the arts of theatre housing several legit…

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Monday, October 27, 2014

The Barrymore Awards Return to Philadelphia by Chris Luner

Luner on Theatre heads to Philadelphia as we cover the exciting news of a long-awaited return! The Barrymore Awards return to the stage tonight with a brand new organization at the helm and …

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Complete Casting Announced for Into The Woods Off-Broadway by Chris Luner

I Wish! Some well-known storybook characters are set to return to the stage in New York City! However, prepare yourself to see them like never before in a brand new telling of Into The Wood…

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Michael C. Hall in Hedwig And The Angry Inch (Photos) by Chris Luner

Sugar Daddy! Following in the steps of Neil Patrick Harris and Andrew Rannells, Michael C. Hall has taken the stage as Hedwig in the Tony Award winning Best Revival of Hedwig And The Angry I…

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Keira Knightley Will Make Broadway Debut in Thérèse Raquin by Chris Luner

In the midst of the Fall 2014 Broadway season, Roundabout Theatre Company has already announced plans for a year from now! But who could blame them once you hear this! Roundabout Theatre Com…

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Memphis the Musical Officially Opens in the West End by Chris Luner

Rock ‘n Roll comes to London! While Americans are used to British imports coming to Broadway just about every other breath, the past few months in London have seen a flood of American …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:03PM
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Sneak Peek: Little Shop At Upper Darby High School by Chris Luner

Don’t feed the plant! Upper Darby High School is preparing to kick off it’s 2014-15 theatre season with the beloved musical Little Shop of Horrors! The musical tells the story o…

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