All stories by Damian Bellino on BroadwayStars

Monday, February 10, 2014

Lyndon B. Johnson Bio-Play All the Way, Starring Bryan Cranston, Begins Performances on Broadway by Damian Bellino

Now, say my name! The Lyndon B. Johnson bio-play, Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way, starring Emmy winner Bryan Cranston as the 36th President of the U.S., begins performances on Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, February 9, 2014

Better Than Sex! Sex Tips for Straight Women From a Gay Man Opens Off-Broadway by Damian Bellino

Battle of the sexes! The play Sex Tips for Straight Women From a Gay Man officially opens February 9 off-Broadway. Written by Altar Boyz producer Matt Murphy and directed by T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Friday, February 7, 2014

Broadway Vets Ian McShane & Patrick Wilson Team Up For The Man on Carrion Road by Damian Bellino

Deadwood leading man and Broadway vet Ian McShane is set to join Tony nominee Patrick Wilson in the new film The Man on Carrion Road, according to The Wrap. Directed by Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:15PM

Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins & More Among Judges for 59th Annual Obie Awards by Damian Bellino

The 59th annual Village Voice Obie Awards will be presented on May 19 at a ceremony to be held at Webster Hall. The event honors outstanding achievement in off-Broadway and off-off Broadway …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:57PM

Simon Cowell Crashes a Rehearsal for I Can't Sing!, the Musical That Explains Why His Pants Are So High by Damian Bellino

It’s like looking at the man in the mirror! According to London's Evening Standard, X Factor judge Simon Cowell made a surprise appearance at a rehearsal for the forthcom…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:43PM

Judge This! Simon Cowell Crashes Rehearsal of X-Factor Musical I Can't Sing in London by Damian Bellino

It’s like looking at the man in the mirror! According to London's Evening Standard, X Factor judge Simon Cowell made a surprise appearance at a rehearsal for the forthcom…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:43PM

Fox Loses David & Goliath Court Case; Glee Could be Banned in Britain by Damian Bellino

Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Matthew Morrison and the McKinley gang banned?! It may well happen. According to BBC News, in a David and Goliath court case, Mark Tughan, owner of Briti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:22PM

Weekend Poll: Which TV Leading Man Would You Like to See Make His Broadway Debut? by Damian Bellino

From drug kingpin Heisenberg to LBJ, All the Way star Bryan Cranston sure knows how to keep his fans guessing. Hot on the heels of his final season of AMC's Brea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:03AM
Thursday, February 6, 2014

It'll Be Very! Full Cast Announced for Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway by Damian Bellino

Are we going to prom or hell? Off-Broadway, actually! Heathers the Musical, featuring a book, music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy, has found its clique. Bar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:34PM

Tony Winner Christopher Gatelli & Chad Beguelin Join Creative Team of Irving Berlin's Top Hat by Damian Bellino

Christopher Gatelli is putting on his Top Hat! The Tony-winning Newsies choreographer is slated to direct and choreograph a developmental lab of the musical Top Hat, according to an Equity c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

I'll Drink To That! Celeb Bartender Johnny Pool Joins My Big Gay Italian Funeral Off-Broadway by Damian Bellino

Cheers! Johnny Pool, the celebrity bartender best known for his morning radio work with Elvis Duran and the Z Morning Zoo, is making his stage debut in My Big Gay Italian Funeral o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:58AM
Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Once's Carlos Valdes Goes From Broadway Ensemble to Superhero in The Flash by Damian Bellino

Wipes out scum in seconds! Once’s Carlos Valdes has been cast in the forthcoming The Flash pilot for The CW. According to Variety, Valdes is set to play mechanical engineering gen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:56PM

Shipwrecked! Jonathan Brody & Scott Burkell Join One-Night-Only Titanic Concert at LCT by Damian Bellino

All aboard! Jonathan Brody and Scott Burkell will join the one-night-only concert of the Tony-winning musical Titanic at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall. Brody and Burkell are …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:16PM

Tony Nominee Harold Wheeler Eliminated From Season 18 of Dancing with the Stars by Damian Bellino

Six-time Tony nominee Howard Wheeler has been eliminated from the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. The Harold Wheeler Orchestra and Singers, which is made up of 28 members, has bee…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:45PM

Jonathan Groff, Jessie Mueller, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Broadway Backwards Benefit by Damian Bellino

Jonathan Groff, Jessie Mueller, Krysta Rodriguez and more will perform at the ninth annual Broadway Backwards. Directed and choreographed by Robert Bartley, the one-night-only show is set fo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:35PM
Monday, February 3, 2014

How Could We Resist Them? Alan Campbell, Paul DeBoy & More Begin Performances in Mamma Mia! by Damian Bellino

Mamma Mia! here we go again and how could we resist them? Five new stars are joining the cast of the hit Broadway show February 3 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Tony nominee Alan Campbell, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Saturday, February 1, 2014

(Don't) Forget About It! Philosophy for Gangsters Begins Performances Off-Broadway by Damian Bellino

Funny like a clown? Do I amuse you? Hopefully! Philosophy for Gangsters begins performances on February 1 off-Broadway. Written and directed by Barry and Reparta Peak, the mobster comed…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Friday, January 31, 2014

Tickets Now Available for Revival of Tony Winner David Rabe's Hurlyburly Off-Broadway by Damian Bellino

Tickets are now on sale for the revival of Tony winner David Rabe’s Hurlyburly at The Chain Theatre. Directed by Rich Ferraioli, performances will begin off-Broadway February 14, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:40PM

Into the Woods' Anna Kendrick on Being a 'Goon' with Tony Winner James Corden as Meryl Streep Sang by Damian Bellino

Tony and Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick is having a moment. She’s not filming Super Bowl commercials and talking Beyoncé on Conan. Now she’s chatting with MTV about how she a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:21PM

It's a Bird, It's a Plane! Tony Winner Jeremy Irons & Oscar Nominee Jesse Eisenberg Join Superman/Batman Movie by Damian Bellino

Tony winner Jeremy Irons and off-Broadway vet Jesse Eisenberg will join the cast of Zack Snyder’s upcoming as-yet-untitled Superman/Batman movie. Eisenberg is set to play iconic Superm…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:14PM

Happy 93rd Birthday to Broadway Legend & 'Soul Sister' (Um, Kinda) Carol Channing! by Damian Bellino

She’s still glowing, she’s still crowing and she’s still going 93 years strong! Tony winner Carol Channing has been hoofing, singing, making us laugh, making us cry, a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:00PM

Liana Hunt Set to Seize the Day as Katherine Plumber in Broadway's Newsies by Damian Bellino

Liana Hunt will seize the day! The actress is set to replace Kara Lindsay in the Newsies as leading lady Katherine Plumber starting February 3. As previously reported, Lindsay, who originate…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Weekend Poll: Which Broadway Diva Should Be on American Horror Story Next Season? by Damian Bellino

It’s been a standout season for celebrated thespians on Amercan Horror Story: Coven, with a plethora of esteemed character actresses getting witchy scenery to chew on. The FX seri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:49AM

(Don't) Forget About It! Philosophy of Gangsters Begins Performances Off-Broadway by Damian Bellino

Funny like a clown? Do I amuse you? Hopefully! Philosophy of Gangsters begins performances on January 31 off-Broadway. Written and directed by Barry and Reparta Peak, the mobster comedy…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 30, 2014

Kiss Me Kate, William Finn & Rachel Sheinkin Reunion & More on Tap for Barrington Stage Company Season by Damian Bellino

The Barrington Stage Company's 20th season will feature the classic musical Kiss Me Kate, Sharr White's The Other Place, a new work by Mark St. Germain, a reunion of Spelli…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:08PM

Read All About It! Original Newsies Cast Member Kara Lindsay to Depart Broadway Production by Damian Bellino

Stop the presses! Original Newsies cast member Kara Lindsay has revealed via Twitter that she is to exit the Tony-winning musical and will play her final perfor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:30PM

Oh Mr. Sheffield! Watch Fran Drescher Talk Cinderella and Going From 'Hooker' to Stepmom by Damian Bellino

The flashy girl from Flushing Fran Drescher is preparing to go all evil stepmom in Broadway's Cinderella and popped by The Today Show January 30 to chat with Matt Lau…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:49PM

Pulitzer Prize Finalist Eric Bogosian's Red Angel Set for New York Premiere Off-Broadway by Damian Bellino

A new spin on the classic game of cat and mouse. The New York premiere of Eric Bogosian’s Red Angel is heading to Theatre Row’s Studio Theatre. Directed by Feliziano Flores,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:28AM

A Drag Icon as Peter Pan! A Tony Winner as Captain Hook! Peter Pan Goes Live for NBC SCTV by Damian Bellino

While NBC (and P!nk?!) prep for the just-announced Peter Pan Live!, maybe they should check out this vintage parody of the 1954 tuner for some inspiration. In this sketch from legendary…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:38AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

NFL Star Randall Cobb Gets a Broadway Makeover! See His Wild Rock of Ages Debut by Damian Bellino

When Green Bay Packer Randall Cobb is in town, he doesn't just see a Broadway show—he storms the stage! The NFL player made a cameo in Rock of Ages at the Helen Hayes The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:37PM

He's on Broadway, Bitch! Emmy Nominee Bryan Cranston on Going From Drug Dealer to President by Damian Bellino

Say my name! Bryan Cranston is trading Heisenberg’s pork pie hat for LBJ’s spectacles in Robert Schenkkan’s All The Way. The Breaking Bad star is making his Broadway debut …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards