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Friday, February 12, 2016

New Version of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom the Musical Will Bow in Britain by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Brits, are you ready to "Cha Cha Cha?!" After making its world premiere Down Under in 2014, Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom the Musical is heading to the U.K. Based on the m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:10AM

A Lovely, Wonderful Thought: Sandy Duncan Begins Performances in Finding Neverland on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Believe! Sandy Duncan, who starred as Peter Pan on Broadway in 1979, will take on the role of Madame du Maurier in Finding Neverland on February 12. The three-time Tony nominee replaces Caro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42AM
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Blizzard in Denver! Broadway-Bound Frozen Will Make World Premiere in Colorado by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The cold never bothered Colorado anyway! Frozen, the eagerly anticipated stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning hit musical film, will play its out-of-town tryout at the Buell Theatre in the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:31PM

Odds & Ends: Aaron Tveit Talks Vanessa Hudgens' Brave Grease: Live Performance, Daniel Sunjata Lands ABC Pilot & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Aaron Tveit's 'Morning Glow' Your Broadway boyfriend Aaron Tveit is currently Down Under for a Stephen Schwartz…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:00PM

Ben Jacoby Will Take Over for Jarrod Spector in Broadway's Beautiful; Jessica Keenan Wynn Returns to the Cast by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Ben Jacoby is set to put the bomp (in the bomp, bomp, bomp)! The Phantom tour alum will step into the role of Barry Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on February 29, replacing Jarro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:51PM

Ken Watanabe Sets Return Date to Broadway's The King & I After Undergoing Treatment for Stomach Cancer by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Ken Watanabe, whose return to The King and I has been delayed while he is treated for stomach cancer, is now set to begin performances on March 17 (instead of March 1). Hoon Lee will continu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:51PM

Three Tony Winners Board Creative Team of Cate Ryan's In The Secret Sea Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

This is some creative team that’s been put together for an off-Broadway production! Tony winner Martin Charnin (Annie) will direct In The Secret Sea, a new American play by Cate Ryan. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:51PM

Yankee Doodle Dandy! Cagney, Starring Robert Creighton, Will Return Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Main Stem vet Robert Creighton will give his regards to Broadway! He is set to lead the new tuner Cagney at the Westside Theatre—Upstairs. Directed by Bill Castellino, the production w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:19AM
Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Odds & Ends: Eighth (Sort Of) Harry Potter Book Sets Release Date, Steven Boyer Tapped for NBC Pilot & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Eighth (Sort Of) Harry Potter Book Sets Release Date It's looking trickier to conjure up tickets to the new stage play …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:25PM
Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Garen Scribner, Current An American in Paris Alternate, Will Replace Robert Fairchild Before Going on Tour by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Well, we already know that he's got rhythm! Garen Scribner is set to step center stage in the Broadway production of An American in Paris as Jerry Mulligan. He currently serves as h…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

Odds & Ends: Amazon Renews Bernadette Peters' Mozart in the Jungle, LaChanze & Lindsay Mendez Team Up & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Amazon Renews Bernadette Peters' Mozart in the Jungle Ready for more Bernadette Peters binge-watching? Amazon has renew…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:35PM

Revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s How The Other Half Loves Sets Dates in London's West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Alan Ayckbourn’s farcical tale of matrimonial mishaps, How The Other Half Loves, is heading back to the West End this spring. The 1969 classic—the first of Ayckbourn’s play…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Ken Watanabe Postpones Return to Broadway's The King and I to Undergo Treatment for Stomach Cancer by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Ken Watanabe, who earned a Tony nomination for his performance as the titular King of Siam opposite Kelli O’Hara in The King and I, has had to delay his return to the role. Broadway.co…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:26AM

This Is Not a Drill! Disaster, Starring Roger Bart, Kerry Butler, Adam Pascal & More, Starts Broadway Previews by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Knock on wood! Roger Bart, Kerry Butler, Adam Pascal and more will begin performances in the Broadway incarnation of Disaster! on February 9. The musical comedy, based on cult favorite disas…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:52AM
Monday, February 8, 2016

Odds & Ends: Jeremy Jordan & Patti LuPone Team Up, James Corden & Elton John Belt The Lion King & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the weekend. Jeremy Jordan, Patti LuPone & Lea Salonga Team Up This is some lineup of Broadway faves! Jeremy Jo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:43PM

Everybody Say Yeah! Alan Mingo Jr. Will Take Over for Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Toronto’s Lola will be walking those red boots to the Great White Way! Alan Mingo Jr. has been tapped to lead the Broadway production of the Tony-winning Kinky Boots, where he is sched…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:25PM

Forest Whitaker & Frank Wood Start Previews in Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Broadway debut of the season? Forest Whitaker will begin performances opposite Frank Wood in Hughie on February 8. Directed by Michael Grandage, Eugene O’Neill’s classic is s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18AM
Friday, February 5, 2016

Tony Winner Ben Vereen Tapped for Fox's Rocky Horror Remake by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway vet Ben Vereen is joining "Planet Schmanet Janet!" The Tony winner tweeted that he will play Dr. Everett Scott on Fox's Rocky Horror. The two-hour event (not live) wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:16PM

Queen of the Night! The Bodyguard to Head Back to the West End, Starring Beverley Knight by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We will always love her! The Bodyguard will return to the West End with Beverley Knight playing the title role of Oscar-nominated superstar Rachel Marron. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:54AM

Phantom Tony Winner Michael Crawford Will Return to the West End in The Go-Between by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Original Phantom Michael Crawford is returning to the West End! Directed by Roger Haines, the Tony winner will headline Richard Taylor and David Wood’s The Go-Between. Based on the cla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:54AM

Jeff Daniels & Michelle Williams Begin Performances in David Harrower's Blackbird on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

One of the most buzzed-about shows of the season has arrived! Jeff Daniels and Michelle Williams will start previews in Blackbird on February 5. Directed by Joe Mantello, the Broadway premie…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:38AM
Thursday, February 4, 2016

Arthur Miller's The Crucible Pushes Back First Preview Date So Saoirse Ronan Can Attend Oscars by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Saoirse Ronan shall go to the ball! The upcoming production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible has pushed back its first Broadway preview date so that the actress can attend the Oscars; s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:01PM

Odds & Ends: Tony Shalhoub to Star Opposite Aaron Tveit, Watch Mind-Blowing Grease: Live Video & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Tony Shalhoub to Star Opposite Aaron Tveit Tony Shalhoub has been tapped for a lead role opposite your Broadway boyfriend A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

Grammy Winner Seal Will Play Pontius Pilate in Fox's Live Telecast of Biblical Musical The Passion by Imogen Lloyd Webber

"Killer" casting! Seal will take on the role of Pontius Pilate on Fox’s next live musical event, The Passion. The singer will join the previously reported country music icon …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:46PM

Complete Cast & Creative Team Set for American Psycho, Starring Benjamin Walker, on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Theo Stockman (American Idiot, Hair) and Brandon Kalm (American Idiot on tour) have been added to the killer cast of American Psycho. Led by Benjamin Walker, the new musical, written by Dunc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:46PM

Tony Winner Alan Cumming Talks Butt Cracks, Beavers, Tattoos & Singing Miley Cyrus Songs by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Alan Cumming is set to to headline at Carnegie Hall (with special guests including Darren Criss) on February 8 and he recently stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to chat about what the a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Ryan Spahn & More Enlisted for Ike Holter’s Exit Strategy Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Former Broadway.com Fresh Face Ryan Spahn and more have been tapped for the New York premiere of Ike Holter’s Exit Strategy. Directed by Kip Fagan, the previously announced limited eng…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Alison Luff Begins Performances in Les Miserables on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway alum Alison Luff will begin to dream a dream as Fantine in Les Miserables on February 4. She steps in for Montego Glover at the Imperial Theatre. Luff last appeared on Broadway as …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:55AM
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Skeleton Crew, Starring Jason Dirden, Will Transfer Off-Broadway This Spring by Imogen Lloyd Webber

It's a hit! Skeleton Crew, led by Broadway alum Jason Dirden, will transfer off-Broadway this spring. Helmed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and penned by Dominique Morisseau, the show will beg…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:28PM

Nathan Lane, Whoopi Goldberg, Patrick Wilson & More Set for White Rabbit Red Rabbit Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

This is some lineup! Tony winner Nathan Lane, EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg, Patrick Wilson and more have been tapped for White Rabbit Red Rabbit. Nassim Soleimanpour’s play will make it…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:07AM

Blow Us All Away! Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Will Perform on Grammy Telecast by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Want to be in the room where it happens? Stay home on February 15! Gargantuan Broadway hit Hamilton is set to feature on this year's Grammy Awards. Creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:07AM

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