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Friday, March 1, 2013

Idina Menzel Makes Broadway Return with ‘If/Then’ in March 2014 by David Rogers

Idina Menzel will return to Broadway next year in the new musical “If/Then.” The new production is written by the writing team for “Next to Normal,” which won multiple Tony Awards as…

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Mike Tyson’s ‘Undisputed Truth’ Cancels Cincinnati, Louisville, Kansas City Shows by David Rogers

The national tour of “Undisputed Truth,” Mike Tyson’s one man show directed by Spike Lee, just kicked off recently, but now shows in certain cities on the tour have been cancelled. Fir…

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

‘Phantom of the Opera’ Launches National Tour in November by David Rogers

“Phantom of the Opera” celebrated its 25th year on Broadway last month, and a new North American tour will continue the celebrations when it is launched later this year. The traveling sh…

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‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Gets Pre-Broadway Run in Washington D.C. by David Rogers

The new play “The Velocity of Autumn” was originally set for a Broadway premiere this spring, but the dark comedy will instead open in Washington, D.C. this fall in what is being called …

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Full Broadway Cast of ‘End of the Rainbow’ Join Los Angeles Production by David Rogers

There may be a lot of deja vu happening at the upcoming Los Angeles production of “End of the Rainbow,” as the original Broadway cast will return for the California production. M…

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’50 Shades of Grey’ Gets Musical, Comedic Makeover Off-Broadway in ‘Cuff Me’ by David Rogers

It might have seemed like it was impossible to escape “Fifty Shades of Grey” — where ever you went in pop culture, there it was. But it hadn’t made its way to the the…

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Sunday, February 24, 2013

Cirque Du Soleil Brings ‘Michael Jackson One’ to Vegas’ Mandalay Bay by David Rogers

Cirque du Soleil will launch a new production based on the music of Michael Jackson at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas this summer. “Michael Jackson ONE” will be the seco…

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Wicked Touring Cast Adds Jenn Gambatese, Curt Hansen by David Rogers

Jenn Gambatese and Curt Hansen will join the North American tour of “Wicked” during the next month. Gambatese will take over the role of Glinda tomorrow, February 26, when the production…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 07:00PM
Friday, February 22, 2013

Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz In Negotiations to Star in Broadway’s ‘Betrayal’ by David Rogers

Married couple Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are in talks to star together in an upcoming Broadway revival of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal.” The new production will reportedly be directed…

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Tennessee William’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Plotting Broadway Run by David Rogers

The current American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “The Glass Menagerie” in Cambridge, Mass. may be coming to Broadway soon. The New York Times r…

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Brits Off Broadway Festival Brings Seven British Plays to NYC by David Rogers

The ninth season of the Brits Off Broadway Festival will feature seven British plays presented by 59E59 Theaters. The festival is exactly what it says on the tin, and this year’s schedule …

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Shia LaBeouf Drops Out of ‘Orphans,’ Tweets Alec Baldwin Emails by David Rogers

Producers of the Broadway debut of Lyle Kessler’s “Orphans” announced yesterday that Shia LaBeouf had left the play “due to creative differences.” However, the actor released a ser…

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Anne Hathaway, Colin Firth for Broadway’s ‘My Fair Lady?’ Clive Davis is Working on It by David Rogers

Previously it was reported that legendary record producer Clive Davis plans to bring “My Fair Lady” back to Broadway next year, and now it appears he is eyeing Anne Hathaway and Colin Fi…

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Robert DeNiro Directs Chazz Palminteri’s ‘A Bronx Tale’ on Broadway by David Rogers

Robert DeNiro is coming back to Broadway, this time as a director. Showbiz411.com reports that De Niro will direct a new musical version of Chazz Palminteri’s “A Bronx Tale.” De Niro d…

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Pitman Painters Set to Tour U.K. in March by David Rogers

A revival of Lee Hall’s play “The Pitmen Painters” is set to embark on a new U.K. national tour later this year. The tour will kick off at the Theatre Royal, Windsor on March 11 for an…

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Is Broadway Too White? Report Says Actors Of Color Hit Only 20% by David Rogers

The percentage of minority actors on Broadway increased by 2 percent during the 2011-2012, according to a recent report. Still, only 23 percent of actors on Broadway are minorities. This is …

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Monday, February 18, 2013

Broadway Seattle Scores ‘Lion King,’ ‘Once’ for 2013-14 Season at the Paramount by David Rogers

“Once” and “The Lion King” will lead the 2013-2014 Seattle Broadway season at the Paramount Theatre. In addition to those two shows, the season also will include “Priscilla Queen o…

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Broadway Orlando 2013-14 Series Highlighted by ‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Jersey Boys,’ ‘Once’ by David Rogers

“The Book of Mormon,” “Jersey Boys” and “Once” are among the highlights of the newly announced Broadway Orlando 2013-2014 season. In total, the season will consist of six shows, …

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Foursquare Church Takes $2 Million Loss with ‘Scandalous’ Investment by David Rogers

Kathie Lee Gifford’s Broadway flop “Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson” turned out to be a horrible investment for the Echo Park, Calif. church McPherson founded…

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Michael Jackson Based ‘The Man’ Hits Las Vegas in Fall by David Rogers

“The Man,” a new musical chronicling the rise and fall of a superstar musician through the eyes of his manager, will open in Las Vegas as a pre-Broadway run. The new musical is being pro…

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Ramin Karimloo, Genevieve Leclerc, Samantha Hill Cast for ‘Les Miserables’ Toronto by David Rogers

Earlier this year, a new 25th anniversary production of “Les Miserables” was announced for Toronto, and now we know Ramin Karimloo, Genevieve Leclerc and Samantha Hill will star in the u…

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Jane Lynch Makes Broadway Debut This Summer, ‘Annie’ Perhaps? by David Rogers

Jane Lynch revealed she will likely make her Broadway debut this summer, though she won’t reveal what her role will be. “I hope to be coming to New York to do a musical this summer,” L…

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Wicked’ Light Up Broadway San Antonio 2013-14 Season by David Rogers

“The Book of Mormon” and “Wicked” will highlight the 2013-2014 San Antonio Broadway season. The upcoming season also will feature “Peter and the Star Catcher,” “How the Grinch …

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Idina Menzel Performs at Austraila’s Sydney Opera House June 26-27 by David Rogers

Idina Menzel will perform at the Sydney Opera House along with the Sydney Symphony later this year in Australia. The actress, best known for originating the role of Elphaba in the Broadway a…

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‘Beasts of the Southern Wild Star’ Quvenzhane Wallis in Running for ‘Annie’ Movie by David Rogers

At the age of 9, Quvenzhane Wallis is the youngest actress ever nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, and now it is revealed that she may star in an upcoming film adaptation of the classic mus…

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Monday, February 11, 2013

‘Once’ Wins Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album by David Rogers

“Once” was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards last night, February 10. The album Once: A New Musical was released by Masterworks rec…

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‘American Idol’s’ Crystal Bowersox to Star as Patsy Cline in Broadway’s ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ by David Rogers

Former “American Idol” runner-up Crystal Bowersox will star in the title role of this summer’s Broadway debut of “Always… Patsy Cline.” The musical tells the story of Patsy Cline…

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Friday, February 8, 2013

Broadway Kansas City announce 2013-14 season with Wicked, War Horse by David Rogers

“War Horse” and “Wicked” will be among the productions presented in the 2013-2014 Broadway Kansas City, Mo. season. The shows will be part of five total shows in the season, all of w…

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Broadway Las Vegas Features ‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Les Miserables’ in 2013-14 Season by David Rogers

Broadway Las Vegas will present 10 productions throughout the 2013-2014 season, including “The Book of Mormon” and “Les Miserables.” The latter musical will open the season in August…

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Gloria Estefan Working on Autobiographical Musical for Broadway by David Rogers

Gloria Estefan has teamed up with the Nederlander Organization to bring an autobiographical musical based on her life to Broadway. Estefan announced the news yesterday, February 5, along wit…

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‘Wicked,’ ‘Les Miserables’ Highlight Broadway Minneapolis 2013-14 Season by David Rogers

“Wicked” and “Les Miserables” will highlight the Broadway Minneapolis 2013-2014 season. There will be 11 productions throughout the season, and most will be held at the Orpheum Theat…

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