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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

'Happy Feet' Broadway Musical in the Works by Etan Vlessing

George Miller's 2006 animated Oscar-winning hitÂ movie is being developed for the live stage by Tony-winning Dori Berinstein, with Michael Arden to direct.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:22PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Harry Potter Full-Cast Audiobook Adds Bill Nighy as Slughorn, 11 Others by Etan Vlessing

The long-awaited Audible production of J.K. Rowling's novels has finalized its voice cast after Hugh Laurie, Matthew MacfadyenÂ andÂ Riz AhmedÂ earlier joined the all-star lineup.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:54AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach's 'Dog Day Afternoon' Headed to Broadway by Etan Vlessing

Stephen Adly Guirgis adapted the Oscar-winning 1975 movie for the stage, with Rupert Goold directing and a premiere set for Spring 2026.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:00PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

'10 Things I Hate About You' Teen Rom-Com Headed to Broadway by Etan Vlessing

The musical adaptation will be scored by Carly Rae Jepsen and Ethan Gruska and will be based on a book by Lena Dunham and Jessica Huang.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:41AM[SHARE]

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Issa Rae Cancels Kennedy Center Appearance After Trump Installs Himself as Chair by Etan Vlessing

The 'Insecure' star had been set for a sold-out 'An Evening With Issa Rae' on March 16.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:46PM[SHARE]

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Sherry Lansing, Mayim Bialik, Debra Messing, Gene Simmons Among Signatories of Counter-Petition Opposing Boycott of Israeli Literary Institutions by Etan Vlessing

Sherry Lansing and Lee Child were among authors with their own petition opposing an Oct. 27 call for a boycott of literary institutions in Israel.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:16PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Hillary Clinton Plans Pre-Election Book Tour for New Memoir by Etan Vlessing

Hillary Clinton has unveiled plans for a five-city book tour in September and October for her new memoir, coming just before the U.S. Presidential election. The former First Lady and U.S. Se…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:17AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Ian McKellen Cancels Final 'Player Kings' Performances After Falling Off London Stage by Etan Vlessing

Ian McKellen will not return for a final three Players Kings performances in London's West End after falling off the theatrical stage on June 17. The Noel Coward Theatre in a statement on X,…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:54AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Henry Creel Origins Teased in New 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Trailer by Etan Vlessing

Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the U.K. stage play based on the hit Netflix series, has dropped another trailer looking at the drama's biggest villain, Henry Creel. "It's not real. I'm n…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:29AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Former Live Nation Chairman Michael Cohl, Bell Media Pact on 'Bat Out of Hell' Stage Musical by Etan Vlessing

The live theater project is based on Meat Loaf's and composer Jim Steinman's iconic rock album. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:52AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 25, 2015

Canadians Thrive as Soft Money Well Runs Dry in U.S. and Europe by Etan Vlessing

Canada sees foreign location shooting rebound as Los Angeles producers seek stability as tax credits shrink or end in rival U.S. states and Europe.

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:58PM[SHARE]

Monday, November 21, 2011

Idina Menzel on Parenthood, Being Pigeonholed and Her PBS TV Special by Etan Vlessing

"To me, it was a gift to have this intense love for someone that I'd never felt before, for a child, that makes you feel better than anything else you've done."

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:22AM[SHARE]

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