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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Universal Looking to Bring ‘Cats’ to Movie Theatres by Diamond Grant

It seems that the huge success of Universal’s Les Miserables has reignited the movie studios interest in bringing the hit musical Cats to a movie theatre near you. This news comes from…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:40PM

Angela Lansbury Takes ‘Blithe Spirit’ to West End by Diamond Grant

Angela Lansbury revealed in a new interview with Tavis Smiley and Cornel West on the podcast program The Conversation, that she will reprise her Tony Award-winning role of Madame Arcati in N…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 04:14PM

‘Mamma Mia!’ Goes Crusin’ with Royal Caribbean by Diamond Grant

The hit musical Mamma Mia! is making its way to the high seas late next year. The musical will partner with Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas in November of 2014, based upon an an…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:32AM

Behind the Scenes at a Broadway Stage Shop by Diamond Grant

On Broadway, there is a lot that unfolds behind the scenes in order to make what we see a reality. The spectacular sets that we marvel at when we attend shows are the result of the effort a…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:34AM
Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Gina Beck, Alison Fraser Join Wicked Tour Cast by Diamond Grant

Gina Beck and Alison Fraser are set to join the cast of the Wicked tour beginning December 16 at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago, IL. Beck will play the role of Glinda and Fraser will play t…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:23PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2013

‘Pippin,’ ‘Matilda,’ ‘Kinky Boots’ Featured in Thanksgiving Day Parade by Diamond Grant

The casts of Broadway musicals Pippin, Matilda, and Kinky Boots will all be featured in this year’s 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade will be broadcast live …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 05:29PM
Saturday, November 23, 2013

A Day in the Life of a Broadway Agent by Diamond Grant

Broadway agents are responsible for acquiring and managing Broadway talent. They normally retain a 10% commission for any gigs that are booked. Agents look for clients with marketable skill…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:59AM
Friday, November 22, 2013

Il Divo Takes Broadway’s A Musical Affair On Tour by Diamond Grant

The pop opera group sensation that is Il Divo has announced a US and Canada tour of their show Il Divo- A Musical Affair: The Greatest Songs of Broadway in 2014. This follows a highly succ…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:00AM
Thursday, November 21, 2013

‘Romeo & Juliet’ Close Broadway Run December 8 by Diamond Grant

The Broadway revival of Romeo and Juliet which stars Orlando Bloom and Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad in the leading roles, respectively, is set to close December 8, 2013 at the Richard R…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 04:10AM
Tuesday, November 19, 2013

‘Bull Durham’ Musical Hits Atlanta With Broadway Aspirations by Diamond Grant

A recent release of an Equity casting notice has revealed that Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre will present a musical version of the 1988 film Bull Durham in the near future. Rehearsals for…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 08:14PM

Sutton Foster Cast in ‘Violet’ on Broadway This Spring by Diamond Grant

It seems as though two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will once again star as the title character in the upcoming Broadway production of Violet. Rumor has it that the musical will play…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 08:11PM

‘Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark’ Sets Brodway Closing for January 2014 by Diamond Grant

After exceeding expectations and defying odds, the Broadway production of Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark  has set a closing date for January 4, 2014 at the Foxwoods Theatre. This comes after …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 08:01PM
Friday, November 15, 2013

Kristin Chenoweth Books Short Concert Tour in February by Diamond Grant

Broadway star and fan favorite Kristin Chenoweth has booked a short concert tour coming February 2014. This will follow her upcoming performance at  The Smith Center in Las Vegas, NV, on Ne…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:04PM

‘Newsies’ Set to Tour North America in 2014 by Diamond Grant

The Dr. Phillips Center recently made the exciting announcement that they would give the community a sneak peek at the highly anticipated 2014-15 inaugural Broadway season by implementing th…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 10:32PM

‘Rent’ Tours U.K. With Rory Taylor, Natasha Hamilton by Diamond Grant

As the 20th anniversary of the concert staging of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical Rent approaches, it has been announced that there will be a 16-engagem…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 10:31PM

‘An Evening with Patti LuPone, Mandy Patinkin’ Set to Tour in 2014 by Diamond Grant

Broadway legends Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin have announced via their official website that they will continue to tour with their two-person show entitled, An Evening wit Patti LuPone an…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 10:31PM
Monday, November 11, 2013

Alanis Morisette’s Inspired ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Eyes Broadway by Diamond Grant

USA Today has reported that the Alanis Morisette musical entitled Jagged Little Pill could be headed to a Broadway theatre very soon. A workshop for the production is scheduled to be held in…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:36PM
Sunday, November 10, 2013

Nathan Lane, Sierra Boggess, Megan Mullally, Patrick Wilson Board ‘Guys and Dolls’ at Carnegie Hall by Diamond Grant

Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, Tony Award nominee Patrick Wilson, Sierra Boggess, and Megan Mullally are all on board to star in a one-night-only concert performance of Guys and Dolls. The p…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:12AM
Thursday, November 7, 2013

Hugh Jackman Considering ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ Film Role by Diamond Grant

Hugh Jackman shared in an interview posted on Yahoo Movies that he has been offered the role of Aldolpho in a big screen adaptation of the Broadway Musical Drowsy Chaperone. When the film wa…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:47PM

‘A Time to Kill’ Set to Close a Month After Opening by Diamond Grant

Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price made the announcement that the new Broadway play adapted from John Grisham’s best-selling novel, A Time To Kill, will close Sunday, November 17, 20…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:46PM

‘First Date’ Cut Short, Closing on Broadway January 5 by Diamond Grant

Following a steady decline in box office sales in recent weeks, the musical First Date will say its last goodbye early next year. The production has scheduled its final curtain for January 5…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:46PM
Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Cirque Du Soleil ‘Amaluna’ Hits NYC with Diane Paulus Directing by Diamond Grant

The amazing circus spectacular that is Cirque du Soleil is making its way back to New York with its most recent big top production entitled Amaluna. The show, which had its world premiere in…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:38AM

What Is It Like to Be a Broadway Actor? by Diamond Grant

From the outside looking in Broadway seems to be an amazing arena featuring incredible talent from new and old actors alike. However, the glamour seen on stage is only a small portion of …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:23AM
Monday, November 4, 2013

Ewan McGregor Set for Broadway Debut in ‘The Real Thing’ October 2014 by Diamond Grant

Talented actor Ewan McGregor is set to make his Broadway debut as the headliner of the new revival of Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing. Performances are scheduled to begin October 2, 2014…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 04:05PM
Friday, November 1, 2013

‘Glee’ Moving Permanently to New York? by Diamond Grant

It seems as though the popular television musical series Glee may be in for a change of scenery in the near future. Television network FOX is in talks with show creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Fa…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:50AM

‘Mamma Mia!’ Returns to Las Vegas for Extended Stay in May by Diamond Grant

The smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! is set to return to Las Vegas in Spring 2014. It will play at the new Tropicana with  an open-ended run. Show creator and producer Judy Craymer shared her e…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:15AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Olympic Figure Skater Elvis Stojko Joins ‘Chicago’ Tour by Diamond Grant

Two-time Olympic silver medalist and three-time world champion figure skater Elvis Stojko will join the cast of the Tony Award winning Broadway production Chicago, as announced on NBC’…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:42PM
Thursday, October 24, 2013

‘The Rascals’ Return to Broadway’s Marquis Theatre in December by Diamond Grant

According to Billboard.com, the popular music concert event that is The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream will return to Broadway before the year’s end. The Rascals will return for a limited …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:09AM
Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Ramin Karimloo, Caissie Levy, Will Swenson, Nikki James Cast in Broadway’s ‘Les Miserables’ by Diamond Grant

Producer Cameron Mackintosh announced October 22, that West End performers Ramin Karimloo and Caissie Levy, as well as Tony Award nominee Will Swenson and Tony Award winner Nikki James will …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:11PM
Tuesday, October 22, 2013

‘Parks’ Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally Go Off-Broadway in ‘Annapurna’ by Diamond Grant

Real life couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullaly are joining the Off-Broadway scene to star in the New York premiere of the Sharr White drama Annapurna. Performances are set to begin April 1…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 04:16PM

Nic Rouleau, Ben Platt Move From Tour to Broadway in ‘Book of Mormon’ by Diamond Grant

Book of Mormon tour stars Nic Rouleau and Ben Platt announced via Twitter that they will be making the move to Broadway to star in the show. The pair will replace Matt Doyle and Cody Jamison…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 04:13PM

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