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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

New Adaptation of The Cherry Orchard by Stephen Karam Will Land on B'way; Roundabout Also Taps Mike Bartlett by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Much-buzzed about playwright Stephen Karam has turned his attention to Anton Chekhov. The Humans’ scribe has penned a new adaptation of The Cherry Orchard, which will land on Broadway …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:38PM

Watch Gloria & Emilio Estefan & the Cast of On Your Feet! Wake Up Times Square by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The rhythm certainly got everyone at GMA on November 18 when Gloria and Emilio Estefan, along with the cast of On Your Feet!, paid a visit to the Times Square studio. After the power duo dis…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:40AM

The Woodsman, Inspired by L. Frank Baum, Set for Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Think Wicked but focused on the Tin Man! The Woodsman, a retelling of the origins of Oz’s Tin Woodsman, is heading off-Broadway once again. Directed by James Ortiz and Claire Karpen, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:40AM

Modern Family Star & True Belieber Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks Returning to Broadway in Fully Committed by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Jesse Tyler Ferguson will soon be returning to the Great White Way and he stopped by The Tonight Show on November 17 to chat about being a Belieber (really) and appearing in Becky Mode&rsquo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:40AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Odds & Ends: Hamilton's Number One on Billboard Rap Album Chart, Bombshell is Still In The Works & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Hamilton's Number One on Billboard Rap Chart Once again the words “ground” and “breaking” are b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Watch Leslie Odom Jr. on Unique Techniques for Procuring Hamilton Tickets & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Leslie Odom Jr. is currently killing it (sorry, couldn't resist) as Aaron Burr in Hamilton and on November 16 he stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to chat about starring in Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:43AM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Odds & Ends: Bobby Cannavale's Supersized, London's New Billy Elliot, Michael Flatley Gets in Line & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the weekend. Bobby Cannavale's Supersized Bobby Cannavale, Edie Falco, Frank Wood and more will perform the wor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Joe DiPietro, Quiara Alegria Hudes, Ayad Akhtar & Jeff Augustin Tapped for La Jolla Playhouse's 2016-17 Season by Imogen Lloyd Webber

This is one stellar 2016-17 season! Four productions will make their world premieres at La Jolla Playhouse in California, including works by Tony winner Joe DiPietro, Pulitzer winners Quiara…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:25PM

Broadway Theaters Will Dim Their Lights for Brian Friel, Dead at 86 by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway theaters will dim their lights in honor of Tony-winning playwright Brian Friel, who passed away on October 2 at age 86. The theater marquees will be dimmed in his memory on December…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:57AM

Will Swenson Returns to Les Miserables on Broadway as Earl Carpenter Recovers From Neck Injury by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony nominee Will Swenson is set to return to Les Miserables on Broadway on November 18 in the role of Javert, stepping in for Earl Carpenter as he recovers from a neck injury. Carpenter wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM

Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson Will Bow on Broadway in Becky Mode's Fully Committed by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Histrionics are on the way for Jesse Tyler Ferguson on the Great White Way! The Modern Family star will make his return to the Main Stem manning the red-hot reservation line at Manhattan'…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:21AM
Sunday, November 15, 2015

Congratulations to Bruce Willis & Laurie Metcalf as Misery Officially Opens on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Bruce Willis will officially begin facing off against his number one fan Laurie Metcalf in Misery on November 15. Directed by Will Frears, the stage adaptation of Stephen King’s classi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:37AM
Friday, November 13, 2015

A Few Months More! Alfie Boe Sets Departure Date From Les Miserables on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Great White Way's current Prisoner 24601 has a release date!?! Broadway.com has confirmed that Alfie Boe will depart Les Miserables on February 28, 2016. His replacement as Jean Val…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:09PM

Fool For Love's Sam Rockwell on Practicing His Cowboy Skills in New York City by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Sam Rockwell is currently appearing opposite Nina Arianda in Fool for Love and on November 12 he stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to chat about returning to Broadway. Rockwell has to u…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:43AM

Cristin Milioti Talks Meeting David Bowie & What to Expect From Lazarus by Imogen Lloyd Webber

New York theater's most mysterious production, David Bowie's Lazarus, will begin performances on on November 18 and Cristin Milioti recently stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:43AM
Thursday, November 12, 2015

Odds & Ends: Lea Salonga & Lin-Manuel Miranda Duet at Hamilton, Sneak Peek of Damon Albarn's wonder.land & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Salonga & Miranda Duet #Ham4Ham, the pre-show that takes place outside the gargantuan hit that is Lin-Manuel Miranda…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:57PM

Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Hamilton, Spring Awakening, Sylvia & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the first time this season to determine the eligibility of 10 Broadway productions for the 2016 Tony Awards. The committee will meet a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:43PM

Principal Ana Gasteyer Will Welcome Aaron Tveit & More to Rydell High in Grease: Live by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Well, this is Wicked news! Former Elphie Ana Gasteyer will take on the role of the Principal in Grease: Live. Starring the previously announced Great White Way alums Aaron Tveit as Danny Zu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:43PM

Watch Ramin Karimloo, Shuler Hensley, Tony Yazbeck & More Take On Prince of Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Finally we get to have a proper sneak peek of the long-in-the-works musical Prince of Broadway! The production celebrates the career of the 21-time Tony-winning director and producer Hal Pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:31PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Odds & Ends: Matthew McConaughey's Theater, Rumer Willis & Frankie J. Grande Team Up & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Matthew McConaughey's Theater Move over Frozen, it looks like we’ve a new animated tuner to get behind! There wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:57PM

Tony Winner Phylicia Rashad Will Lead Tarell Alvin McCraney's Head of Passes Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony winner Phylicia Rashad will return to the Public Theater to headline the New York premiere of Head of Passes. Penned by Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by Tina Landau, the new drama …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King Will Return Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

After a successful run this fall, The Daily Show correspondent and humorist Hasan Minhaj is heading to off-Broadway's boards once more. Directed by Greg Walloch, Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:26AM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Odds & Ends: Spring Awakening Dominates Ovation Awards, Daniel Radcliffe Reacts to Cursed Child & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Spring Awakening Dominates Ovation Awards Deaf West’s revival of Spring Awakening, the transfer of which is currently…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:20PM

David Alan Grier & Ne-Yo Talk Getting Method & More for The Wiz: Live by Imogen Lloyd Webber

This is a timely reminder to start planning our viewing parties. Access Hollywood recently went behind the scenes at a photo shoot for NBC’s The Wiz Live! and we learned some interesti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:51PM

Ready to Push Da Button! Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo & More Start Previews in The Color Purple by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Hell yes! Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks and more will begin performances in The Color Purple on November 10. The John Doyle-helmed musical is scheduled to offi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:21AM

Ready to Push Da Button! Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo & More Start Broadway Previews in The Color Purple by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Hell yes! Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks and more will begin performances in The Color Purple on November 10. The John Doyle-helmed musical is scheduled to offi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14AM

Bow Down! Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games Opens on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Get in line! Michael Flatley officially opens in Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games on November 10. The show is set to play a limited engagement through January 3, 2016 at the Lyric Theatre.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14AM
Monday, November 9, 2015

Tony Winner Leslie Uggams Will Headline Colman Domingo’s Dot Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony and Emmy winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!; Fantasy) will take on the title role in the previously announced New York debut of Colman Domingo’s Dot. Directed by Tony winner …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:39PM

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's Bright Star Announces Broadway Theater, Earlier Dates by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway's spring season is very much falling into place! The previously announced Main Stem production of Bright Star will land at the Cort Theatre, with performances now beginning on F…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:35PM

David Mamet's China Doll, Starring Al Pacino, Delays Opening on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

This is not a good sign for David Mamet's China Doll, headlined by the legendary Al Pacino. Despite bringing in high grosses since it began previews on October 21, the production has pus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:35PM

Paul Alexander Nolan Departs Daddy Long Legs; Will Reynolds Then Adam Halpin Replace Him by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Switcheroos going on off-Broadway. Paul Alexander Nolan has departed new musical Daddy Long Legs to appear in the Broadway-bound Bright Star. Will Reynolds is currently playing Jervis in his…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:08PM

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