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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

‘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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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen Coming to Broadway in ‘Waiting for Godot,’ ‘No Man’s Land’ by David Rogers

Legendary English actors Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart are both returning to Broadway, and both will star in “No Man’s Land” and “Waiting for Godot.” Both productions will be di…

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Monday, February 4, 2013

2013-14 Broadway Houston Season Highlighted by Book of Mormon, Chicago, American Idiot by David Rogers

“The Book of Mormon,” “Chicago” and “American Idiot” highlight the 2013-2014 Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center season in Houston. In addition, the extensive schedule inclu…

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Broadway Atlanta Announces 2013-14 Season with Book of Mormon, Lion King, once by David Rogers

The 2013-2014 season of Broadway in Atlanta will feature “The Book of Mormon,” “The Lion King” and “Once,” among others. “Ghost the Musical” will kick things off with a Novem…

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Boston Aims to Give Tax Break to Pre-Broadway, Touring Shows by David Rogers

Massachusetts legislators are proposing a bill that provides a tax credit for producers that stage pre-Broadway previews. The credit would grant up to $3 million to a production, according t…

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Friday, February 1, 2013

Elton John Looking at Broadway Return with Children’s Musical by David Rogers

Elton John is planning his return to Broadway with a children’s musical. Few details of the musical are known at this point, but John’s partner David Furnish revealed the information, ac…

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‘Lion King’ Broadway & Tour Hold Open Casting Calls in February by David Rogers

Disney Theatrical Productions will host open auditions to seek replacements for both the Broadway and touring versions of “The Lion King.” The auditions are open to anyone, regardless of…

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Alan Cumming Taking on One-Man ‘Macbeth’ on Broadway in April by David Rogers

Alan Cumming will bring his one-man adaptation of “Macbeth” to Broadway this spring. The production will being previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, and the opening is set for April 2…

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Patti LuPone Lights Up West End for One-Week Concert Series by David Rogers

Patti LuPone is returning to West End with a week’s worth of concerts later this year. The Tony and Olivier award-winning actress will appear at the Leicester Square Theatre from June …

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‘The Light Princess,’ ‘King Lear’ Highlight 2013 National Theatre Season by David Rogers

London’s National Theatre Company has an extensive and eclectic lineup of shows, including a new production of “King Lear” by Sam Mendes and the much awaited “The Lig…

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Edie Falco Heads Off-Broadway with ‘The Madrid’ by David Rogers

Edie Falco will star in the world premiere of Liz Flahive’s “The Madrid” starting next month. The new play will begin performances February 5 at the Manhattan Theatre Club’s Off-Broa…

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Matt Loehr Replaces Rory O’Malley in NYC ‘Book of Mormon’ by David Rogers

Matt Loehr just finished up a stint in the Broadway revival of “Evita” that closed January 26, and now he has taken over the role of Elder McKinley in the Broadway production of “The B…

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Hollywood Bowl Summer Season Includes ‘Chicago,’ ‘Blue Man Group,’ Kristin Chenoweth by David Rogers

The Hollywood Bowl has announced its 2013 summer season, and it’s just as extensive and eclectic as fans of the venue have come to expect. “I think that at the Bowl we want to have somet…

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Monday, January 28, 2013

Andy Karl Returns to Broadway’s ‘Jersey Boys,’ Andrew Samonsky Takes Over in ‘Mystery of Edwin Drood’ by David Rogers

Andy Karl will return to the Broadway production of “Jersey Boys” in the role of the Four Seasons’ founder Tommy DeVito. As previously announced, Karl will leave his curren…

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‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ Sets Broadway Closing for March 3 by David Rogers

The 50th anniversary revival of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” will close on March 3. The news comes despite a previous announcement that the production would have a thi…

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‘Mean Girls’ The Musical? Tina Fey Says Its Almost a Reality by David Rogers

Tina Fey revealed that she is working on a new musical adaptation of her film “Mean Girls.” “Maybe! We want to. I would love to,” Fey replied when asked if the musica…

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Bronchitis Sidelines Barry Manilow on Broadway Till January 26 by David Rogers

Barry Manilow has cancelled opening night of his new Broadway show “Manilow on Broadway,” along with three other performances due to a case of bronchitis. Manilow began previews …

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‘A Chorus Line’ Set to Tour the U.K. in February by David Rogers

“A Chorus Line” will tour the U.K. at the end of its upcoming West End revival, whenever that end may come. Director Bob Avian revealed to The Stage that a tour is “built i…

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Krisin Chenoweth to Tour the U.K. in March by David Rogers

Kristin Chenoweth will follow up her sold out U.S. tour with a short U.K. tour later this March. Things will kick off with a London show at the London Coliseum on March 11, and the Tony and …

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‘We Will Rock You’ Set for US & World Tour, Broadway Possible by David Rogers

It looks like we can expect a U.S. tour of “We Will Rock You” sometime soon, as well as a possible Broadway engagement. Queen guitarist Brian May took to his website, Brian’s Soapbox, …

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‘American Psycho’ Coming to London in Autumn 2013 by David Rogers

A new musical adaptation of “American Pyscho” is set to premiere at the Almeida Theatre in London this fall. No official dates or casting has yet been announced, but the production will …

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Aladdin Heads to Toronto for Broadway Tune Up in November by David Rogers

Though Disney previously would not confirm rumors that “Aladdin” was coming to Broadway, the company has now announced a pre-Broadway tryout for the new musical in Toronto. The productio…

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Jekyll & Hyde Moves Broadway Opening to Marquis Theatre April 18 by David Rogers

The upcoming Broadway revival of “Jekyll & Hyde” will play at the Marquis Theatre, rather than the previously announced Richard Rodgers Theatre. Previews will begin April 5, with the…

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Friday, January 18, 2013

Jessica Chastain Already Plotting Broadway Return with ‘Miss Julie’? by David Rogers

Will Jessica Chastain’s next project be a starring turn in “Miss Julie”? The Boston Herald thinks so. The star recently chatted with a reporter from the newspaper about her up coming f…

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‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ ‘Golden Boy’ Set to Close on Broadway January 20 by David Rogers

“Golden Boy” and “Glengarry Glen Ross” will both end their respective current Broadway runs after final shows this Sunday, January 20. “Glengarry Glen Ross” will have played 92 p…

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Thursday, January 17, 2013

‘Les Miserables’ Looking at Extended Run in Toronto Fall 2013 by David Rogers

A new Canadian production of “Les Miserables” will mark the 25th anniversary of the musical with a run in Toronto beginning in September. Previews are expected to begin September 26 at a…

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Broadway Revival of ‘Can-Can’ to Hit NYC in Spring 2014 by David Rogers

A new Broadway revival of Cole Porter’s classic “Can-Can” is aiming for a spring 2014 opening. The new production premiered at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, Calif. in 2007, a…

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Valerie Harper’s Hospitalization Backs Up ‘Looped’ Tour a Month by David Rogers

The start of the national tour of “Looped” has been delayed about a month due to the hospitalization of star Valerie Harper. The show will now begin February 26 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,…

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Monday, January 14, 2013

‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Evita,’ ‘Once’ Part of Tampa’s Straz Center 2012-14 Broadway Season by David Rogers

“The Book of Mormon” and “Once” are among the eight productions that make up the 2013-2014 season Straz Center in Tampa. Other than these two shows, the season also will include “T…

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‘In The Heights’ Stars Reunite for Special Benefit Concert by David Rogers

Many cast members of the original Broadway production of “In the Heights” will reunite for a special benefit concert presentation of the musical next month. Appearing will be creator and…

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Disney Eying Broadway Run for ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ by David Rogers

Yesterday it was reported that Disney may be preparing to bring “Aladdin” to Broadway, but that’s not the only production the company may stage in New York. The New York Post reports t…

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