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Thursday, September 6, 2012

‘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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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

‘War Horse’ Set to Close on Broadway January 13 by David Rogers

“War Horse” will end its Broadway run next January. The production that brought home the Best Play Tony in 2011 will have its final performance on January 6, 2013 at the Vivian Beaumont …

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Ta’Rea Campbell, Hollis Resnik Lead Cast for ‘Sister Act’ Tour by David Rogers

Ta’Rea Campbell and Hollis Resnik are among the stars of the upcoming U.S. national tour of “Sister Act” later this year. Campbell will play the role of Deloris Van Cartier, made famou…

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‘Flashdance’ Looking to Dance on Broadway August 2013 by David Rogers

The musical version of the hit movie “Flashdance” is coming to Broadway next August. Producer Marc Routh spoke to the New York Times  about why the production will be eschewing the usua…

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Monday, September 3, 2012

‘Shrek’ Set to Close on West End February 24 by David Rogers

The West End run of “Shrek The Musical” will come to an end early next year. The musical, which currently plays at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, will close on Sunday, February 24, 2013,…

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Friday, August 31, 2012

Donnie and Marie Take Christmas Act to Los Angeles by David Rogers

Brother and sister act Donny and Marie Osmond will bring their Christmas show to Los Angeles for a three-week residency in December. “Donny & Marie – Christmas in Los Angeles” will…

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ Opens at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theater in April by David Rogers

The upcoming revival of “Jekyll & Hyde” will be coming to Broadway a little earlier than expected. A previously announced 25-week national tour of the musical will kick off this fall…

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Andile Gumbi Takes Over Simba in Broadway’s ‘Lion King’ by David Rogers

Andile Gumbi has taken over the role of Simba in the Broadway production of “The Lion King.” Gumbi has previously performed the same role in productions in London, Sydney, Melbourne, Sha…

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Nigel Lythgoe Bringing ‘Fame’ Back to Television by David Rogers

“American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe will bring the classic 1980 film musical “Fame” to the small screen. Lythgoe has teamed up with MGM Television to re-imagine the musical that f…

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Ticket Lottery Details for Book of Mormon Los Angeles, Wicked Las Vegas by David Rogers

Upcoming tour productions of “The Book of Mormon” and “Wicked” will feature a lottery ticket drawing for $25 tickets. The national tour of “The Book of Mormon” is headed for the …

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Brandon Victor Dixon, Valisia LeKae Lead Cast in Broadway’s ‘Motown’ by David Rogers

Just last month, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy launched a YouTube talent search for an actor to play Michael Jackson in the upcoming Broadway production “Motown: The Musical.” Now i…

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon Bring ‘Grace’ to Broadway’s Cort Theatre October 4 by David Rogers

Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon will appear on Broadway together later this year in “Grace.” “Grace” will begin previews at the Cort Theatre on Broadway on September 13 with an officia…

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Cross Dressing ‘Tootsie’ Getting Musical Adaptation for Broadway by David Rogers

A stage version of the 1982 Dustin Hoffman film “Tootsie” is coming to Broadway. The musical version of the Academy Award-winning movie is coming to the stage as part of a new, five-year…

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‘Chicago’ Set to Close on West End After 15 Years by David Rogers

After 15 years, the West End production of “Chicago” is closing. Producers announced that West End’s longest running revival will end it’s London run on September 1 of this year. The…

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Set to Launch UK Arena Tour by David Rogers

The full casting has now been announced for an upcoming UK Arena tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which will kick off late next month. The first performance will be held at London’s O…

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Chazz Palminteri Writes, Stars in ‘Human’ Aiming for Broadway in 2013 by David Rogers

Chazz Palminteri, actor and playwright, may be heading back to Broadway next year with his new production, “Human.” The New York Post reports that a source describes the new play as “a…

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Book of Mormon Chicago Stay Extended to June; Atlanta, Tampa in 2013-14 by David Rogers

Due to popular demand, the previously announced upcoming Chicago residency of “The Book of Mormon” has been extended by nearly three months. The production, which will begin previews at …

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Broadway Denver Announces 2013-14 Season with War Horse, Once by David Rogers

Broadway fans in Denver will have much to love about the newly announced upcoming 2013/14 season that includes productions of “War Horse,” “Once,” “Evita” and many others. In all…

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Monday, August 20, 2012

Composer Says Disney Bringing ‘Aladdin’ to Broadway by David Rogers

Tony Award-winning composer Alan Menken recently revealed that Disney’s “Aladdin” will be heading to Broaday. Playbill reports that Menken debuted a new song called “Somebody’s Got…

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Addison Reid Coe, MaryJoanna Grisso, Michelle Alves Join West Side Story Touring Cast by David Rogers

Addison Reid Coe, MaryJoanna Grisso and Michelle Alves will be featured in an upcoming new touring version of “West Side Story.” The national tour will kick off on October 29 at the Clem…

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Jersey Boys Visits Cape Town, Johannesburg on South African Tour by David Rogers

The first South African production of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys” will premiere in April of next year, producers announced recently. The extremely popular musical will d…

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Broadway Week Features Newsies, Once, War Horse, Wicked by David Rogers

This year’s annual Broadway Week will take place September 4-16, and will feature two-for-one tickets to 19 Broadway shows, including “Newsies,” “Once,” “War Horse” and “Wick…

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White Plains Performing Arts Center Features Hair, Tommy for 2012-13 Season by David Rogers

“Hair” and “Tommy” will be among the production featured during the 2012-2013 season at the White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC). The upcoming season will mark the 10th annive…

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Real Jersey Boy Frankie Valli Brings Show to Broadway by David Rogers

“Jersey Boys” is still a hit on Broadway, but soon it will see some competition from its own inspiration. Capitalizing on the renewed attention the musical has brought to his music with …

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‘Kinky Boots’ Books Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March by David Rogers

Just before beginning a tryout in Chicago, producers announced that “Kinky Boots” will make its Broadway debut at the Al Hirschfield Theatre on March 5, 2013. The official opening date f…

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Friday, August 10, 2012

Chicago’s Marriott Theatre 2013 Season Includes Mary Poppins, Now and Forever by David Rogers

The Marriott Theatre in Chicago has announced that its 2013 season will include productions of “Mary Poppins” and “Now and Forever: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.” The theater, wh…

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‘Elf’ Returns to Broadway for Holidays by David Rogers

The musical adaptation of the 2003 Will Ferrell film “Elf” will return to Broadway for this year’s holiday season. Producers announced recently that the production will return to the A…

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Spike Lee Takes ‘Porgy and Bess’ to Cinemas by David Rogers

It’s looking like the next Spike Lee joint might be a big screen adaptation of “Porgy and Bess.” The Academy Award-winning director recently told Indiewire.com that he has long been in…

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

‘November’ Revival Hits Los Angeles with Felicity Huffman, Ed Begley Jr by David Rogers

Felicity Huffman and Ed Begley, Jr. have been slated to star in an upcoming Los Angeles production of David Mamet’s “November.” The Los Angeles Times reports that the production will b…

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John Favreau Takes Directors Chair for ‘Jersey Boys’ Movie by David Rogers

Actor and director Jon Favreau announced yesterday via Twitter that he will direct the upcoming film adaptation of “Jersey Boys.” “Yes, I’m directing Jersey Boys, and there’s an op…

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Fred Applegate, Rachel York, Erich Bergen Lead ‘Anything Goes’ Tour Cast by David Rogers

The Broadway production of “Anything Goes” played its final show over the weekend, and now producers have announced that the cast for the touring version of the production will include F…

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