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Thursday, October 31, 2013

First Date Stars Zachary Levi & Krysta Rodriguez Enjoy an Afternoon at Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 by Kathy Henderson

When Broadway actors don’t have a Wednesday matinee, you might just spy them in the audience somewhere close by—and that was the case on October 30, when Zachary Levi and Krysta …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:28PM

Neil Patrick Harris on the ‘Iggy Poppy’ Hedwig Poster and Learning to Love Punk by Kathy Henderson

Neil Patrick Harris is getting set to swap Barney Stinson’s suits for Hedwig’s guyliner in the Broadway premiere of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which begins previews on March 29, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:39AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Looking Good! Tony Nominee Brenda Braxton’s Grooming Company BBraxton Named Official Barber of Motown by Kathy Henderson

The men of Motown the Musical now have absolutely no excuse not to look perfectly turned out at all times: BBraxton, the men’s grooming company founded by Tony nominee Brenda Braxton, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:58PM

If/Then Debuts, Matt Caplan Pedals 4000 Miles & More Cross-Country Highlights by Kathy Henderson

It’s time for another cross-country road trip, with musical stops in Washington DC, Cincinnati and La Jolla, plus dramatic interludes in Atlanta and Costa Mesa. Grab your favorite map …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Public Theater Stars Come Together to Celebrate Grasses of a Thousand Colors & Good Person of Szechwan by Kathy Henderson

The Public Theater is aglow with four new productions this fall (plus repertory performances of three additional plays by Richard Nelson). On October 28, the newly renovated theater complex …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:43PM
Monday, October 28, 2013

Tony Winner Nina Arianda Launches Recurring Role as Toni Collette’s Sister on Hostages by Kathy Henderson

Tony winner Nina Arianda is the latest Broadway vet popping up on the CBS drama Hostages. On the October 28 episode, Arianda plays Lauren, the sister of lead character Dr. Ellen Sanders, pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:57PM

Miss Ross Meets Miss Lola! Diana Ross Has a Divalicious Evening at Kinky Boots by Kathy Henderson

Baby, baby, look who visited the Land of Lola on October 25: the one and only Diana Ross! Now that she’s appearing on the Great White Way (in fictional form) in Motown The Musical, the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:47AM
Sunday, October 27, 2013

Wicked Turns 10, Bobby Cannavale Plays Charades & After Midnight Swings in This Week’s Datebook by Kathy Henderson

Green is the new black! Yes, it’s Halloween week (and nobody loves Halloween as much as Broadway fans), but the real party is the day before, when the beloved blockbuster musical Wicke…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Friday, October 25, 2013

700 Sundays Star Billy Crystal on Turning Down The Producers and His Emotional Broadway Return by Kathy Henderson

If you missed Billy Crystal’s smash-hit solo show 700 Sundays on Broadway nine years ago, you’ve got another chance: The popular comedian will take the stage at the Imperial Thea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Seth Rudetsky to Host 25th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition by Kathy Henderson

Broadway's hard-working ensemble members will take the stage at the 25th annual Gypsy of the Year Competition, to be held on December 9 and 10 at the Minskoff Theatre. Produced by and be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:57AM
Thursday, October 24, 2013

Get to Know the Apple Family in a First Look at Richard Nelson’s That Hopey Changey Thing by Kathy Henderson

Three years ago, playwright Richard Nelson began a grand experiment at the Public Theater by premiering That Hopey Changey Thing on the very night in which the play was set, as the Apple fam…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:01PM

That '70s Show Reunion! Danny Masterson & Laura Prepon Visit Debra Jo Rupp at Becoming Dr. Ruth by Kathy Henderson

For eight seasons beginning in 1998, That ’70s Show delighted TV audiences with the adventures of a group of teenage friends who gathered at the Forman home. The show’s matriarch…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM
Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Stephen Schwartz Shares Snapshots, Nick Adams Is a Sexy Creature & More Cross-Country Highlights by Kathy Henderson

It’s time to break out those frequent flier miles and head to San Francisco, L.A. and Salt Lake City, with side trips to Bucks County, PA, and East Haddam CT. Why? Read on for details …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:49PM

Michael Cerveris & the Fun Home Company Savor a Fabulous Opening Night by Kathy Henderson

The Public Theater’s eagerly awaited new musical Fun Home made its official bow on October 22, and you can tell from the smiling faces in our opening night photo gallery that the compa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:44PM

Law & Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay Kicks Back With the Cast of Kinky Boots by Kathy Henderson

Mariska Hargitay spend her days chasing down bad guys and predators as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU, so when the Emmy-winning mother of three takes a night off, she’s ready fo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:07PM

Tovah Feldshuh Looks Back on Three Tony-Nominated Roles, Her Sexy Star Turn in Pippin & More by Kathy Henderson

The irrepressible Tovah Feldshuh is celebrating her 40th anniversary as a Broadway actress, from ensemble member in the short-lived 1973 musical Cyrano to her current stint as the title char…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:53AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Strike! Broadway’s Best Join Paul Rudd to Bowl for Our Time Kids’ Charity by Kathy Henderson

What could be more fun than bowling with Paul Rudd, Mariska Hargitay, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Zachary Levi? Doing it for a great cause like Our Time, which provides summer camp and arts progra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:01PM

Ariana Grande Gets Wicked in ‘Popular’ Duet on Dancing With the Stars by Kathy Henderson

Dancing With the Stars fans got a little taste of Wicked on October 21 when pop star and Broadway vet Ariana Grande (13) and Mika took to the ballroom stage to perform “Popular Song,&r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:13AM
Monday, October 21, 2013

What’s Up, Kelli O’Hara? The Bridges of Madison County Star on Her New Show, New Baby & New Role With the New York Pops by Kathy Henderson

Only Kelli O’Hara could calmly give an interview about her forthcoming return to Broadway in The Bridges of Madison County and her volunteer work with the New York Pops while holding h…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:00PM
Friday, October 18, 2013

Stephen Sondheim & Starry Guests Go Back in Time at Merrily We Roll Along Screening by Kathy Henderson

A joyful meeting of theatrical “old friends” took place on October 17 at a debut screening of the Menier Chocolate Factory production of Merrily We Roll Along, which has been pre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Carrie Underwood Gets Ready for Her Close-Up in New Sound of Music Promo Shot by Kathy Henderson

NBC’s live broadcast of The Sound of Music is just two months away, and Carrie Underwood is getting comfortable in Fraulein Maria’s dirndl and braids! A new promo shot of the Gra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:25AM
Thursday, October 17, 2013

Will Tony Nominee Billy Magnussen Nab the Lead Role in Fifty Shades of Grey? by Kathy Henderson

Who knew that a comic turn as Sigourney Weaver’s boy toy on Broadway might lead to the starring role in Fifty Shades of Grey? E! Online’s Marc Malkin is reporting that Billy Magn…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:37PM

An American in Paris Stage Musical Headed to Broadway in 2015 After Debut in Paris by Kathy Henderson

A previously announced stage adaptation of Vincente Minnelli's Oscar-winning 1951 musical An American in Paris is headed for Broadway in the spring of 2015 following a world premiere eng…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:55PM

Philip Ettinger on the Fun of Getting Caught in a Family Feud in the Off-Broadway Hit Bad Jews by Kathy Henderson

Age & Hometown: 28; Fair Lawn, NJ Current Role: A scene-stealing performance in Bad Jews as Jonah, who finds himself trapped between his brother and cousin in the battle for ownership…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:26PM

Meryl Streep to Receive Monte Cristo Award from O’Neill Theater Center by Kathy Henderson

Meryl Streep has a new award to add to her three Oscars: The film and stage superstar will receive the 14th annual Monte Cristo Award from the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, where she …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:30AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Fantasia Barrino, Dule Hill & Company Offer a High-Energy Preview of After Midnight by Kathy Henderson

The first preview of After Midnight is just two days away, and on October 16, the cast took a break from technical rehearsals at Broadway’s Brooks Atkinson Theatre to offer the press a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:23PM

Emily Bergl to Join William H. Macy for Season Four of Showtime's Shameless by Kathy Henderson

Broadway vet and cabaret performer Emily Bergl has joined the fourth season cast of Showtime’s blue-collar comedy Shameless. She will play Sammi, a character who is the spitting i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Mat Hostetler to Join Dee Hoty in Off-Broadway Drama The Preacher and the Shrink by Kathy Henderson

Mat Hostetler will join Dee Hoty in the off-Broadway production of Merle Good’s The Preacher and the Shrink, replacing Richard Thieriot, who has accepted a role in Luna Gale at Chicago…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:10PM

Romeo and Juliet Musical The Last Goodbye Aiming for Broadway by Kathy Henderson

One of the most talked about musicals of the fall season is The Last Goodbye, an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set to the music of the late Jeff Buckley. But a Broadway transfer of the show…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

Romeo and Juliet Musical The Last Goodbye, Featuring the Songs of Jeff Buckley, Aims for Broadway by Kathy Henderson

One of the most talked about musicals of the fall season is The Last Goodbye, an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set to the music of the late Jeff Buckley. But a Broadway transfer of the show…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

Girls Stars Zosia Mamet & Allison Williams to Headline Benefit Reading of Crimes of the Heart by Kathy Henderson

Girls co-stars Zosia Mamet and Allison Williams and Tony nominee Marin Ireland (Reasons to be Pretty, TV’s Homeland) have signed on to play sisters in a one-night-only reading of Beth …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:04AM