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Thursday, June 6, 2013

F#%king Up Everything, Starring Max Crumm and Jason Gotay, Sets Closing Date by Josh Ferri

The new rock musical F#%king Up Everything will play its final performance at off-Broadway’s Elektra Theatre on June 13. The hipster musical directed and choreographed by Jen Wineman a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:45PM

Sardi’s Says Yeah to Cyndi Lauper! Kinky Boots Composer Celebrates Colorful Caricature by Josh Ferri

It’s been a banner year for Grammy winner Cyndi Lauper. First, her musical Kinky Boots premiered on Broadway, next she won a Broadway.com Audience Choice Award, then she earned a Tony …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:28PM

Sardi’s Says Yeah to Cyndi Lauper! The Kinky Boots Composer Celebrates Colorful Caricature by Josh Ferri

It’s been a banner year for Grammy winner Cyndi Lauper. First, her musical Kinky Boots premiered on Broadway, next she won a Broadway.com Audience Choice Award, then she earned a Tony …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:28PM

Emily Blunt Sounds Off on Starring in the Into the Woods Film: 'I'm So Excited' by Josh Ferri

Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt will team up once again with her The Devil Wears Prada co-star Meryl Streep for Disney’s upcoming film adaptation of Into the Woods, according to Vultur…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:28AM

First Look! See Stage Fave Lindsay Mendez Go Green as Elphaba in Wicked by Josh Ferri

Dogfight headliners Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena officially joined the cast of Broadway mega-hit Wicked on May 28, and fans are excited about this onstage reunion! As Elphaba, Mendez takes…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

We Love You Miss Hannigan! See Squigs' Colorful Sendup of Jane Lynch and the Annie Orphans by Josh Ferri

She may be mean and drunk, but audiences can’t help loving Jane Lynch’s Miss Hannigan. The Glee star stepped into the Tony-nominated revival of Annie on May 14 and gives a perfor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:52AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Watch Billy Porter and the Kinky Boots Angels Take Over The View with ‘Sex Is in the Heel’ by Josh Ferri

The ladies of The View welcomed a whole different kind of lady on the morning of June 5. The eye-popping drag divas of the Tony-nominated musical Kinky Boots strutted over to the talk show t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:21PM

Jane Krakowski, Tony Danza, Richard Kind & More Join Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter by Josh Ferri

What’s better than stars mocking stars? The Drama Desk Award-winning series Celebrity Autobiography returns off-Broadway to Stage72 on June 15 and 17. Created by Eugene Pack, Celebrity…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:34AM

Danny Burstein, David Rossmer & More Join One-Night-Only Once Upon a Mattress Concert by Josh Ferri

The Transport Group Theatre Company is recruiting some theater royalty for their one-night-only concert presentation of the comical fairytale Once Upon a Mattress. Tony nominee Danny Burstei…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:28AM

Make Way For One Mean Mother! Sidney Howard’s The Silver Cord Begins Performances Off-Broadway by Josh Ferri

The Silver Cord, the popular 1926 play-turned-film by Gone with the Wind scribe Sidney Howard, begins performances June 5 at the Theatre at St. Clement’s. The first major New York revi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:05AM
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Grab a Golden Ticket and Get a First Look at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on the West End by Josh Ferri

Why should Charlie & co. have all the fun? Indulge yourself in a trip to Willy Wonka’s wondrous and weird chocolate factory courtesy of photographer Helen Maybanks. In these first …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

Thumbs Up! Cyndi Lauper’s Kinky Boots Cast Recording Is the Perfect Summer Jam by Josh Ferri

Heading on a road trip? Sweating it out at the gym? Long day at work? Well, we have the perfect aid for all three and more: the newly released Kinky Boots original cast recording. Compr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:10PM

Atlantic Theater Company’s Reality TV-Themed Play Good Television Opens Off-Broadway by Josh Ferri

The world premiere of Rod McLachlan’s Good Television officially opens off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2 on June 4. Directed by Bob Krakower, the Atlantic Theater production features Ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Jane Lynch Opens Up About Crying Backstage at Annie and Working on Another Christopher Guest Movie by Josh Ferri

The new headliner of Broadway’s Annie, Jane Lynch, woke up bright and early for some fun and games with Today Show hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. An Annie vet herself, Gifford…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Off-Broadway Gets Swinging! Elaine Hendrix, Matt Walton & More Star in the NY Premiere of It’s Just Sex by Josh Ferri

The smash Los Angeles comedy It’s Just Sex will swap cities and premiere off-Broadway. The award-winning show about partner-swapping begins performances on June 4 at the Actors' Te…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:43AM

Lindsay Mendez on Her Emotional Debut in Wicked & Her Broadway Dream For Dogfight by Josh Ferri

It took just six years for musical theater powerhouse Lindsay Mendez to conquer Broadway. Mendez made her debut in 2007 as funny second banana Jan in Grease (opposite Laura Osnes), and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:38AM

Lindsay Mendez on Her Emotional Debut as Elphaba in Wicked by Josh Ferri

It took just six years for musical theater powerhouse Lindsay Mendez to conquer Broadway. Mendez made her debut in 2007 as funny second banana Jan in Grease (opposite Laura Osnes), and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:38AM

The Nance Tony Nominee Nathan Lane Pokes Fun at Growing Up Irish Catholic by Josh Ferri

Two-time Tony winner and 2013 Tony nominee Nathan Lane is making audiences laugh and cry in the moving new play The Nance. On June 3 Lane dropped by Last Night with Jimmy Fallon in hopes of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:14AM

Basilica, Starring Jake Cannavale & Alfredo Narciso, Extends Off-Broadway by Josh Ferri

The Rattlestick Playwrights Theater’s world premiere presentation of Mando Alvarado’s Basilica has extended its off-Broadway run at the Cherry Lane Theatre through June 22. The s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:11AM

Vanya Nominee Shalita Grant Dreams of Greek Tragedy and Trading Places with Meryl Streep by Josh Ferri

It’s undeniable: Shalita Grant has got personality. The Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Tony nominee stopped by PIX11 Morning News on June 3 to chat about the whirlwind experience …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:10AM
Monday, June 3, 2013

True Blood Hunk Joe Manganiello Will Bellow ‘Stella’ at Yale Rep’s A Streetcar Named Desire by Josh Ferri

Magic Mike and True Blood star Joe Manganiello will incite desire this fall when he stars as Stanley Kowalski in Yale Rep’s staging of A Streetcar Named Desire, according to The Wall S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:04PM

Audra McDonald Kicks Off Nationwide Go Back Home Tour in June by Josh Ferri

Audra McDonald will tour the United States (and Toronto) to promote her latest album Go Back Home. McDonald will kick off the tour on June 8 at the Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, Mi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:41PM

Newsies Leading Lady Kara Lindsay Weds Memphis Vet Kevin Massey by Josh Ferri

Newsies leading lady Kara Lindsay and Memphis alum Kevin Massey celebrated their wedding on June 2 at the Lake Valhalla Club in Montville, New Jersey. The couple met in 2008 during Little Ho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:39PM

They Just Wanna! Leading Ladies Galore Celebrate 30 Years of ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ by Josh Ferri

Ever imagine what Cinderella, Annie or Christine Daae would look like in a pair of flaming red boots?  Well, wonder no more. Broadway leading ladies Laura Osnes, Lilla Crawford, Chantel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:17PM

Some Enchanted Evening Indeed! Tony Winner Paulo Szot Will Play 54 Below in August by Josh Ferri

Paul Szot had Broadway audiences swooning for his Tony-winning performance as Emile De Becque in the enchanting revival of South Pacific. Now, Szot will bring that same magic to the small st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:10PM

Willemijn Verkaik Will Go Green for West End Debut in Wicked by Josh Ferri

Hot off her Broadway debut as Elphaba in Wicked, Dutch stage star Willemijn Verkaik will join the musical’s West End company once again starring as Oz’s misunderstood green girl.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

I’ll Eat You Last’s Bette Midler on the ‘Relief’ of Returning to Broadway in a ‘Fantastic’ Non-Musical by Josh Ferri

Bette Midler raised a few eyebrows when she announced she’d return to Broadway after 30-plus-year absence in a non-musical. The Divine Miss M. decided she’d play it straight as a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:34AM

Check Out Krysta Rodriguez Singing Her Relationship Woes in a Special First Date Performance by Josh Ferri

Ready for a blind date you’re sure to remember? Smash star Krysta Rodriguez returns to Broadway on July 9 in the comical and heartwarming new musical First Date. Co-starring Zachary Le…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:23AM
Thursday, May 30, 2013

See Squigs’ Delicious Sketch of Bette Midler in the Hit Broadway Comedy I’ll Eat You Last by Josh Ferri

Bette Midler is charming Broadway audiences as the legendary Hollywood agent Sue Mengers in John Logan’s new solo play I’ll Eat You Last. The role marks Midler’s first retu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:49AM

What’s Up, Tonya Pinkins? The Tony Winner on Going Unplugged at Joe’s Pub and Her Wardrobe of Wigs by Josh Ferri

Tony winner Tonya Pinkins has the distinction of a Broadway resume consisting entirely of new works, from Merrily We Roll Along and Jelly's Last Jam to The Wild Party, Caroline…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:36AM
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena Step Into Broadway’s Wicked May 28 by Josh Ferri

Wicked welcomes Dogfight duo Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena as the 10th anniversary Elphaba and Fiyero beginning May 28. Klena makes his Broadway debut at the Gershwin Theatre. Mendez and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:34AM

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