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Thursday, September 12, 2013

‘Elvis Lives’ Resurrects Tribute Tour for Fall by Diamond Grant

On Stage Touring, LLC in conjunction with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. recently announced that the kick off of the 2013/2014 season of Elvis Lives: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist E…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 05:48PM
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Arena Tour Hits DVD & Blue-ray by Diamond Grant

A live performance of the arena tour of the highly popular stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar has just made its way to DVD and Blu-ray. The rock opera created by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:53PM

Harvey Fierstein’s ‘Casa Valentina’ Set to Debut at Samuel Friedman in Spring by Diamond Grant

An announcement shared by artistic director Lynne Meadow and executive producer Barry Grove revealed that the Manhattan Theatre Club will produce the world premiere of Casa Valentina. The li…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:24AM
Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Andy Karl, Margo Seibert Take Leads in Broadway’s ‘Rocky The Musical’ by Diamond Grant

The cast has been unveiled by Stage Entertainment, announcing Andy Karl and Margo Seibert will play the title roles of Rocky Balboa and Adrian in the Broadway production of Rocky The Musical…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:10PM
Monday, September 9, 2013

‘Annie’ Sets Broadway Closing Date for January 5 by Diamond Grant

After what will be more than 400 successful stage performances, the Broadway production of Annie will come to a close January 5, 2014. The production’s revival in earlier months was a…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:41PM
Friday, September 6, 2013

Il Divo Head to Broadway’s Marquis Theatre in November for Week Long Run by Diamond Grant

As reported on Il Divo’s official website, the pop-opera group will be making its way to Broadway’s Marquis Theatre this fall. The limited engagement entitled Il Divo – A Music…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:54AM
Thursday, September 5, 2013

Justin Bartha, Danny DeVito, Judd Hirsch Star in Los Angeles’ ‘The Sunshine Boys’ by Diamond Grant

The Center Theatre Group has made the announcement that Justin Bartha will accompany Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch in the Neil Simon production of The Sunshine Boys. Bartha will be replacing…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:49PM

Michelle Williams to Star in Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’ Revival by Diamond Grant

Michelle Williams is expected to make her Broadway debut in the 2014 revival of the Kander and Ebb musical Cabaret. She will play the role of sexy nightclub singer Sally Bowles opposite Ala…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:39AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Stuart Ward, Dani De Waal Take Leads in ‘Once’ Tour by Diamond Grant

Stuart Ward and Dani De Waal will star in the national tour of the Tony Award winning musical Once. Previously an understudy in the West End version of the show, Ward will play the role o…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:26PM
Tuesday, September 3, 2013

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Set to Tour U.K. by Diamond Grant

The Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park located in London made the announcement that the hit play To Kill A Mockingbird will make a return for a limited run between August 28 to Septemb…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:53PM
Friday, August 30, 2013

‘Houdini’ Planning 2014 Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago by Diamond Grant

Academy Award and Grammy Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz, who is best known for his work in Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked, is bringing a new musical to Broadway during the 2013-…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:00PM

Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ Sets Opening at New Amsterdam for March 20 by Diamond Grant

Coming this spring, the classic Disney musical Aladdin will open at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway. Performances are set to begin February 26, while the show’s opening is sc…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:52PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Jessica Lange to Make Broadway Return in ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ by Diamond Grant

Jessica Lange will make her return to Broadway to star in the new production of the classic show Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill. Lange made the announcement dur…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:06PM
Tuesday, August 27, 2013

‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Tour Recruit James Berry, Tyler Hunter, Scott Moreau & John Countryman by Diamond Grant

The cast of the Million Dollar Quartet’s National Tour has been announced and will star James Berry, Tyler Hunter, Scott Moreau, and John Countryman in the lead roles. Million Dollar Q…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 10:36PM

Victoria Clark, Danny Burstein Sign on for Broadway’s ‘Snow Geese’ by Diamond Grant

Victoria Clark and Danny Burstein will join the cast of Sharr White’s The Snow Geese as Clarissa Hohmann and Max Hohmann respectively for its world premiere. Previews will begin Octobe…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 10:36PM
Monday, August 26, 2013

‘Amelie’ Set to be Adapted for Broadway by Diamond Grant

Broadway can soon welcome the 2001 Jean-Pierre Jeunet romantic comedy Amélie to the stage. The announcement came via composer Dan Messe who shared the information on Facebook saying, ̶…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:53PM

‘Spiderman’ Ready for Las Vegas, Hamburg, Arena Tour by Diamond Grant

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark will be coming to Las Vegas and Hamburg, Germany. There is also discussion of an arena tour for the show as well. The announcement was made by Michael Cohl wh…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 02:44PM
Saturday, August 24, 2013

‘American Idiot’ Documentary Hits Theaters in October by Diamond Grant

A documentary film covering the journey of Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day frontman, as he made the move to Broadway in the rock musical American Idiot. The full-length documentary entitle…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:37AM

Katie Postotnik, Steven Grant Douglas Cast in ‘Ghost The Musical’ Tour by Diamond Grant

The national tour of Ghost The Musical will feature Katie Postotnik and Steven Grant Douglas as lovers Molly Jenson and Sam Wheat. The announcement came via Troika Entertainment and Michael …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:28AM
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Kristin Chenoweth Brings Broadway Concerts to Hollywood Bowl August 23-24 by Diamond Grant

For a two day engagement August 23-24, Kristin Chenoweth will perform classic songs from Broadway productions and Hollywood films at the Hollywood Bowl. This will be Chenoweth’s Hollyw…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 10:04AM

Broadway’s ‘Shrek’ Comes to Video in October by Diamond Grant

The Broadway production of Shrek the Musical will finally be making its way to the general public very soon. Based upon information coming from iTunes, the show will be available for downlo…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 09:11AM
Wednesday, August 21, 2013

‘Motown’ Opens Casting Call in New York, Chicago by Diamond Grant

Motown the Musical has announced an open casting call in the hopes of finding gifted African American singers to join its cast. Chicago has been listed as one of the cities hosting an open c…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:52PM

Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo to Star in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Tour by Diamond Grant

Husband and wife duo Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo will lead the cast of the touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It is set to begin March 4, 2014 at Playhouse …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:16AM

Hugh Panaro, Jeremy Hays, Mary Michael Patterson Join Cast of Broadway’s ‘Phantom of the Opera’ by Diamond Grant

Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera can now welcome Hugh Panaro, Jeremy Hays, and Mary Michael Patterson to its cast. Panaro will play the title role of the Phantom, Hays will play the cha…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:15AM
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

‘Let It Be’ Bumps Up Closing Three Months Early on September 1 by Diamond Grant

After 9 previews and 46 performances, the Broadway show Let It Be will close September 1, 1013 at the St. James Theatre. The Broadway production was originally scheduled to close December 29…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:16AM
Monday, August 19, 2013

‘Wicked,’ ‘Newsies,’ ‘Jersey Boys’ Discount Tickets for Fall Broadway Week by Diamond Grant

A host of Broadway favorites will be available for viewing at discounted prices for Fall Broadway Week 2013. New York City’s official marketing, tourism, and partnership organization (…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 11:49AM
Friday, August 16, 2013

‘Guys and Dolls’ Comes to Carnegie Hall for One-Night April 3 by Diamond Grant

On April 3, a one night only performance of Guys and Dolls will come to Carnegie Hall. The Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling, and Abe Burrows classic Guys and Dolls first premiered on Broadway in …

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:13PM
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Sting’s ‘The Last Ship’ Looks at Broadway Voyage in Fall 2014 by Diamond Grant

It seems as though Sting’s The Last Ship will indeed be making its way to Broadway in the Fall of 2014. The musical staged a successful spring reading April 29 – May 11 (directed…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:06PM

Tom Skerritt Tops Broadway Cast of ‘A Time to Kill’ by Diamond Grant

Tom Skerritt, Emmy award winning film and television star, will make his Broadway debut in the stage production of the best selling novel by John Grisham entitled A Time to Kill. The show i…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 03:03AM
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Oprah Winfrey Eying a Turn on Broadway by Diamond Grant

It seems that Oprah Winfrey may very well be catching the Broadway bug, and audiences may be seeing her in a role in the near future. Most people know the media mogul for her 25 year long st…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 01:57PM

Jessie Mueller Stars in ‘Beautiful’ on Broadway January 12 by Diamond Grant

Producers of the Carole King musical, Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing made the announcement that Jessie Mueller will star in the Broadway production of Beautiful on Broadway. Though…

SOURCE: broadwaytour.net at 12:33AM

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