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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Bette Midler to Play Lea Michele’s Granny on ‘Glee’ by David Rogers

“Glee” has consistently landed some pretty impressive guest stars, and now it looks like Bette Midler will be the next marquee talent to make an appearance on the hit Fox show. Ryan Murp…

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Monday, October 15, 2012

‘Mary Poppins’ Books Dates in New Zealand, Mexico City by David Rogers

For the first time ever, the musical version of “Mary Poppins” will appear in New Zealand and Mexico City later this year. The first New Zealand production will begin October 18 at The C…

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‘Memphis the Musical’ Hits Movie Theaters in Film Adaptation by David Rogers

“Memphis,” the Tony Award-winning musical, is heading to the big screen. Belle Pictures and the Mark Gorgon Company announced the news yesterday, and Mark Gordon and Molly Smith will pro…

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Friday, October 12, 2012

Tom Hanks Headed to Broadway in Nora Ephron’s ‘Lucky Guy’ by David Rogers

Tom Hanks will make his Broadway debut next year in Nora Ephron’s “Lucky Guy.” Hanks will play Mike McAlary, the New York tabloid columnist, in the production, which begins previews Ma…

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Coming to Broadway with Emilia Clarke by David Rogers

“Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke will play Holly Golightly in the upcoming musical “Truman Capote’s ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’” If all goes as planned, this production wil…

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Estelle Parsons, Stephen Spinella Star in Broadway’s ‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Spring 2013 by David Rogers

Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella are heading to Broadway next year as the stars of Eric Coble’s new two-character play, “The Velocity of Autumn.” The 90-minute dramatic comedy will…

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ UK Arena Tour Hits US Cinemas by David Rogers

Want to check out the current U.K. arena tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” but can’t make it to the U.K.? Just head to your local theater. A film of the current production will be broa…

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Friday, October 5, 2012

Australian ‘Love Never Dies’ to Tour UK in 2013 by David Rogers

Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed recently that the Australian version of “Love Never Dies” will tour the U.K. next year. “The Australian production, which was wonderful – the London prod…

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Jordan Gelber, Leslie Kritzer to Star in ‘Elf’ on Broadway by David Rogers

Back in August it was announced that “Elf” would return to Broadway for the holiday season, and now we know that Jordan Gelber and Leslie Kritzer will star in the show. Gelber, known for…

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

‘War Horse’ Set to Launch UK, Ireland Tour by David Rogers

“War Horse” may be closing soon on Broadway, but The National Theatre is gearing up for a ten month tour of the production in the U.K. and Ireland for next year. The Tony Award-winning p…

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‘Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day’ Getting Broadway Makeover by David Rogers

The 2008 film “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” is heading to Broadway. According to Showbiz411.com, songwriting team Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison are currently working on songs for a s…

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Tom Cavanagh, Judd Hirsch Enact ‘Freud’s Last Session’ in Los Angeles by David Rogers

Judd Hirsch and Tom Cavanagh will star in the two-character play “Freud’s Last Section” next year in Los Angeles. The play, by Mark St. Germain, imagines a meeting between Sigmund Freu…

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Broadway’s ‘Rebecca’ Hit with Latest Postponement by David Rogers

Just one day before rehearsals were set to begin, the Broadway musical “Rebecca” has been postponed. The show already was postponed once last month. The announcement, which was first rep…

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Friday, September 28, 2012

‘Peter and the Star Catcher’ to Close on Broadway January 20 by David Rogers

Tony Award-winning play “Peter and the Starcatcher” will end its Broadway run January 20, 2013. The play has played at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre since it began previews on March 28, 20…

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

‘Scrubs’ Musical in Development, Aiming for Broadway by David Rogers

The medical sitcom “Scrubs” is heading to Broadway. “Scrubs” creator Bill Lawrence revealed the news on Twitter recently when a follower asked him if there will be an upcoming movie …

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Pamela Anderson Fuels Rumors of Broadway Run in ‘Chicago’ by David Rogers

Pamela Anderson was the first celebrity voted off of this season of “Dancing with the Stars” on Tuesday night, but it looks like her consolation is that she is heading for Broadway. “I…

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Alli Mauzey Takes Another Turn as Glinda in ‘Wicked’ on Broadway by David Rogers

Alli Mauzey will return to the role of Glinda in the Broadway version of “Wicked” starting October 16. Mauzey previously played the same role on Broadway back in 2009, and has been perfo…

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Jarrod Spector, Drew Gehling Join Broadway’s ‘Jersey Boys’ Cast by David Rogers

Jarrod Spector and Drew Gehling will return to the Broadway production of “Jersey Boys” next month. Spector will reassume the lead role of Frankie Valli on October 2, which he originally…

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‘Once’ Gets Transfer to West End by David Rogers

The Tony Award-winning musical “Once” is heading for London’s West End next March. The Daily Mail reports that the popular musical based on the 2006 film of the same name will take ove…

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Texas Governor Ann Richards Gets Broadway Treatment by David Rogers

“Ann,” the play based on the life of former Texas governor Ann Richards, is coming to Broadway next year. The one-person play will open March 7 at the Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian B…

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Brings ‘Anything Goes,’ ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ in 2013 by David Rogers

“Anything Goes” and “Jekyll and Hyde” are among the productions that will round out the 2013 season of Broadway in Chicago. Though much of the season was previously announced, the ne…

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‘A Time to Kill’ Plotting Broadway Opening in Spring, Summer 2013 by David Rogers

A stage adaptation of the John Grisham novel “A Time to Kill” is set to appear on Broadway in spring or summer 2013. Producer Daryl Roth is set to bring the production to Broadway, accor…

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Monday, September 17, 2012

‘Glee’ Puts on Leather Pants, Hair Gel for ‘Grease’ Episode by David Rogers

The fourth season of “Glee” only premiered last week, but already we are getting word of what we can expect for the remainder of the season. For instance, there will be an episode based …

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Friday, September 14, 2012

Amy Spanger Takes on Roxie Again on Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by David Rogers

Amy Spanger returns to the role of Roxie Hart in the current Broadway revival of “Chicago” tonight, September 14. Spanger first played the Hart role of the merry murderess on Broadway ba…

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‘Fuerza Bruta: Look Up’ Sets Closing Date Off-Broadway for November 11 by David Rogers

Often described as a “spectacle,” the Off-Broadway production “Fuerza Bruta: Look Up” will close after five-years in New York on November 10 at the Daryl Roth Theatre. At that point,…

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Blue Man Group to Star on Finale of ‘America’s Got Talent’ by David Rogers

Blue Man Group will be among many stars in this year’s two-hour season finale of “America’s Got Talent.” The group will perform their hit “Shake Your Euphemism” on the episode, w…

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Curtis Holbrook Joins the Cast of ‘The Addams Family’ by David Rogers

Curtis Holbrook appeared in the Broadway production of “The Addams Family,” and now he will join the national touring production. Holbrook will play Lucas Beineke beginning October 2 in …

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Monday, September 10, 2012

Dee Roscioli Takes on Elphaba Once Again on ‘Wicked’ Tour by David Rogers

Dee Roscioli will return to the cast of the North American tour of “Wicked” as Elphaba. Roscioli has played the role previously as a part of the touring version, and also performed the r…

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Renee Zellweger Looks to Make Broadway Debut in ‘The Hustler’ by David Rogers

It looks like Renee Zellwegger finally may be ready to make her Broadway debut. An article on Deadline.com reported that the film actress will “star in the upcoming Broadway adaptation of …

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Thursday, September 6, 2012

‘Big Fish’ Gets Pre-Broadway Open at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre by David Rogers

The musical adaptation of “Big Fish” will open in Chicago for a pre-Broadway tryout next year. The production will open at the Windy City’s Oriental Theater on April 2, where it is sch…

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‘Wicked’ Touring Cast Stage ‘Wicked Rocky Horror Show’ in Las Vegas by David Rogers

The U.S. national tour of “Wicked” is currently in Las Vegas for a five-week run, but the cast also will be doing some side work while in Sin City. The performers will perform what they …

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