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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Justin Long, Estelle Parsons, Blair Underwood & More Tapped for Williamstown Theatre Festival by Imogen Lloyd Webber

After appearing in the pre-Broadway engagement of Living on Love last summer, Justin Long will return to the Williamstown Theatre Festival! The stage and screen star, along with Estelle Pars…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:22PM

An Act of God, Starring Jim Parsons, Moves First Broadway Preview Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Almighty will arrive a little later than originally planned at that most holy of places, Broadway's Studio 54. The Jim Parsons-led new comedy 
An Act of God will now begin preview…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

Sweet Sound of Amazing Grace Will be Heard on Broadway; Josh Young-Led New Tuner Sets Dates & Theater by Imogen Lloyd Webber

If it was ever lost, it's now found...it's home on Broadway. Amazing Grace, which ran in Chicago in fall 2014, will begin performances at the Nederlander Theatre on June 25. Josh You…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Smash Alums Krysta Rodriguez & Andy Mientus Reunite for Deaf West's Spring Awakening by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Smash and Broadway alums Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus have joined the cast of Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening. The previously reported production, helmed by Mientus' fian…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:59PM

George Brant's Grounded, Starring Oscar Winner Anne Hathaway, Extends Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We have just received our first look, above, at Anne Hathaway in George Brant's Grounded! It's also been announced that the production will now extend through May 24; the show had be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM

Broadway Alum & Oscar Nominee Emma Stone Eyes La La Land Movie Musical by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Emma Stone must have had a perfectly marvelous time headlining a tuner! The Broadway alum and Oscar nominee is in talks to headline the film musical La La Land. According to The Wrap, Damien…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:14AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Tony Nominee & Frozen Star Santino Fontana Will Star Opposite Jennifer Lopez in Shades of Blue by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Santino Fontana has been tapped for the Jennifer Lopez-led Shades of Blue! According to Deadline, the Barry Levinson-helmed new NBC drama follows cops who are effective at keeping the street…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:45PM

Odds & Ends: Vanessa Hudgens on Going From Gigi to Grease, First Beauty and the Beast Pic & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Vanessa Hudgens on Going From Gigi to Grease Vanessa Hudgens stopped by The View on April 14 to talk making her Broadway de…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:08PM

Jake Gyllenhaal Will Make Musical Theater Debut in Little Shop of Horrors at Encores! Off-Center by Imogen Lloyd Webber

After Jake Gyllenhaal conquered Broadway in Constellations he’s now making his musical theater debut in Little Shop of Horrors. The Oscar nominee will play Seymour the nerdy florist in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:11PM

Updated Broadway Version of Fun Home Cast Album Will Be Released by Imogen Lloyd Webber

An updated and expanded Great White Way version of Fun Home 's off-Broadway cast recording will be released on PS Classics next month. With music by Jeanine Tesori and a book and lyrics…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:44AM

Fish in the Dark's Rita Wilson Undergoes Treatment for Breast Cancer by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Rita Wilson, who as previously reported temporarily departed Broadway's Fish in the Dark, has revealed that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The actress, 58, told PEOPLE th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:04AM

Rebecca Naomi Jones Begins Performances in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Rebecca Naomi Jones will don Yitzhak's packer on April 14! The Broadway alum takes over from Lena Hall in the role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The production currently stars the musica…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Monday, April 13, 2015

Odds & Ends: Pitch Perfect 3 In The Works, Ian McKellen & Gugu Mbatha-Raw Set for Beauty and the Beast & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the weekend. Pitch Perfect 3 In The Works Pitch Perfect 2 doesn’t make it into movie theaters until May 15, b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:38PM

Channing Tatum on Magic Mike Musical: 'We’re Getting It Going' by Imogen Lloyd Webber

This news is getting us going—it would seem that the upcoming Magic Mike XXL, the sequel to 2012's pelvic-thrusting movie Magic Mike, isn't all we have to look forward to! Chan…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:51PM

Helen Mirren Reigns Supreme; The Audience Recoups on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Long may she reign over the Great White Way! Broadway.com has confirmed that the Helen Mirren-led The Audience has recouped its $3.4 million production costs on the Main Stem. Directed by St…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:59PM

Earl Carpenter Will Return to Broadway's Les Miserables as Javert, Replacing Will Swenson by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Do not forget his name! Earl Carpenter will return to the Broadway revival of Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil’s Les Miserables as Javert on May 12 replacing Wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:31AM

God Save the King! Olivier-Winning King Charles III, Starring Tim Pigott-Smith, Sets Broadway Dates & Theater by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Long may he reign over Broadway! The previously rumored Great White Way transfer of London's King Charles III, which won Best New Play at the 2015 Oliviers, will begin previews October 1…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:52AM
Sunday, April 12, 2015

God Save the King! Olivier-Winning King Charles III, Starring Tim Pigott-Smith, Sets Broadway Theater by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Long may he reign over Broadway! The previously rumored Great White Way transfer of London's King Charles III, which won Best New Play at the 2015 Oliviers, will open at the Music Box Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Sunny Afternoon, A View From The Bridge & Angela Lansbury Take Top Honors at 2015 Olivier Awards by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Sunny Afternoon was the big winner at the Olivier Awards on April 12, garnering the most awards, four, for any single production including Best Musical. A View From The Bridge won three&mdas…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:59PM
Saturday, April 11, 2015

Watch Vanessa Hudgens Talk Going From Hunchback of Notre Dame to Gigi by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Vanessa Hudgens has had quite the week! Gigi officially opened on April 8 and the High School Musical alum stopped by The Tonight Show on April 10 to talk about making her Broadway debut i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:31PM
Friday, April 10, 2015

Odds & Ends: Josh Gad, Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz Join Forces, Rocky Horror Event Special In The Works & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Josh Gad, Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz Join Forces This is some lineup. Tony nominee and Frozen fave Josh Gad has tea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:04PM

New York-Bound The Play That Goes Wrong Extends in London's West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

New York-bound hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong has extended again in London's West End and will now play through February 14, 2016. Co-written by Mischief Theatre's Henry Lewis, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:45AM
Thursday, April 9, 2015

Thank You For The Music! Mamma Mia! Sets Broadway Closing Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Sometimes that's just the name of the Broadway game. After almost 14 years on the Great White Way, first at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it opened on October 18, 2001, and then at th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:50PM

Odds & Ends: Finding Neverland Taps Jon Bon Jovi, Kerry Ellis Joins Forces With Brian May & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Neverland Taps Jon Bon Jovi This concept album keeps getting starrier! Jon Bon Jovi recently tweeted that he sang “Be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:38PM

Broadway Fave Andrew Rannells to Pen Comedy for Judd Apatow and Universal Pictures by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway fave Andrew Rannells and Jersey Boys movie castmember Mike Doyle have teamed up to write an untitled comedy. According to Deadline, Judd Apatow will produce the project for Universa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:35AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Take That, Broadway! See Gary Barlow's Evolution From Stripping Boy Band Star to Finding Neverland Composer by Imogen Lloyd Webber

On Broadway, Gary Barlow is known as the composer of the much buzzed-about Finding Neverland—and in his native U.K., he’s something of a national treasure. In the 1990s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:49PM

Odds & Ends: Louis C.K. Eyes Broadway, James Corden's Crosswalk Grease Is The Word & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Louis C.K. Eyes Broadway Louis C.K. might be adding a couple more job titles to his existing ones of comedian, editor, writ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:56PM

Smash & Broadway Star Megan Hilty on Bombshell Concert: 'It's Going to be Amazing!' by Imogen Lloyd Webber

With the Smashing news that Bombshell is heading to the Great White Way for one-night-only, we’re all eager for more details about the June 8 Actor’s Fund benefit concert at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

Laura Benanti & Derek Hough-Led Rockettes’ New York Spring Spectacular Extends by Imogen Lloyd Webber

This will put a spring in your step! The Rockettes’ New York Spring Spectacular, starring Tony winner Laura Benanti and five-time Dancing with the Stars winner Derek Hough, has extende…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:01AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Odds & Ends: Idina Menzel & Frozen Make Billboard Shortlist, Roger Rees Needs to Call Ghostbusters & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Idina Menzel & Frozen Make Billboard Awards Shortlist Finalists for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards have been announced…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:04PM

Watch Two-Time Tony Winner Sutton Foster Talk Becoming Younger & Avoiding Tinder by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Sutton Foster’s new TV series Younger is currently airing on TV Land and she stopped by TODAY on April 7 to talk about starring in the show. The two-time Tony winner plays a New Jersey…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM

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