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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

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

Harry Groener Wins by a Nose, Alison Pill Thrills L.A. Audiences & More Cross-Country Highlights by Kathy Henderson

Great theater doesn’t stop at the edge of New York City’s five boroughs! As the fall season gets into full swing across the U.S.A., this week’s cross-country roundup includ…

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Paul Rogers, Tony-Winning Star of Harold PInter's The Homecoming, Dies at 96 by Kathy Henderson

British classical actor Paul Rogers, who won a 1967 Best Actor Tony Award for Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming, died in London on October 6, according to The New York Times. He was 96. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:17PM

Wolf Hall Miniseries, Starring Tony Winner Mark Rylance, to Be Broadcast on PBS by Kathy Henderson

It’s shaping up to be a busy six months for Mark Rylance: After ending his Broadway engagement as the star of both Twelfth Night and Richard III, the two-time Tony Award winner will be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:19AM

Amy Irving Joins Martha Clarke’s Adaptation of Colette's Cheri at Signature Theatre by Kathy Henderson

Oscar-nominated stage vet Amy Irving has joined the cast of Signature Theatre Company’s world premiere of Cheri, a new theater piece conceived, choreographed and directed by Martha Cla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:46AM

World Champion Figure Skater Elvis Stojko Headed to Broadway in Chicago by Kathy Henderson

Two-time Olympic silver medalist and three-time world champion figure skater Elvis Stojko will make his Broadway debut as suave lawyer Billy Flynn in Chicago for an eight-performance run, Ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM
Monday, October 14, 2013

The Winslow Boy Star Roger Rees on Juggling Acting, Directing and Collaborating With His Husband by Kathy Henderson

The many chapters in Roger Rees’ professional life include an early stint with the Royal Shakespeare Company, a Tony-winning performance in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, October 13, 2013

Shrek Sings Again, Mamma Mia! Marks a Milestone & A Time to Kill Bows in This Week’s Datebook by Kathy Henderson

So many shows, so little time! Whether you’re in the mood for a meaty drama or hankering to hear some perfectly delivered show tunes, our stage-centric Datebook has got everything you …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Friday, October 11, 2013

Casting Complete for London Premiere of Sarah Ruhl's In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play by Kathy Henderson

Casting is now complete for the London premiere of Sarah Ruhl’s In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play, which will begin performances at the St. James Theatre on November 13 and open o…

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

Disaster! Strikes as Mary Testa & Company Preview Their Hilarious New Musical by Kathy Henderson

The sounds of the ’70s are headed to St. Luke’s Theatre with the off-Broadway premiere of Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick’s Disaster! Subtitled “a 1970s disaster movi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:10PM

S.E.C. Investigation of Rebecca Complete; Producer Eyes 2014 Broadway Opening by Kathy Henderson

After a months-long investigation, the Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it will not pursue any action against the producers of the twice delayed Broadway production of R…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:14PM

Squigs Pens a Family Portrait of Roger Rees, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio & the Cast of The Winslow Boy by Kathy Henderson

Roundabout Theater Company is inviting Broadway audiences back to the Downton Abbey era with a rare Broadway revival of Terence Rattigan's The Winslow Boy. Set just before the outbreak o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:52AM
Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Good News! Roundabout's Hit Comedy Bad Jews Extends Off-Broadway by Kathy Henderson

Those hilarious Bad Jews will keep making mischief into the holiday season: Roundabout Theatre Company's acclaimed production of the dark comedy by Joshua Harmon will play an extra week …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:13AM

The Landing’s Julia Murney Looks Back on Star Turns in Wicked, The Wild Party & More by Kathy Henderson

Julia Murney is beloved among fans and fellow Broadway stars for all the right reasons: She has a gorgeous, unique voice, and she’s real—sympathetic and believable onstage and wa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:58AM
Monday, October 7, 2013

What’s Up, Joanna Gleason? The Tony Winner on Into the Woods Memories & Her Cabaret Debut at 54 Below by Kathy Henderson

Joanna Gleason has spent past few years “telling stories I want to tell,” including an acclaimed dramatic performance in Sons of the Prophet and writing a novel and screenplay, p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:20PM

Delicious! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Original Cast Recording Now Available by Kathy Henderson

An original cast recording of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released by Sony Music on October 7, on CD and digital download. The musical, which has been playing since May at London&r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM
Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Joanna Gleason on the ‘Brilliant’ Film Casting of Emily Blunt in Into the Woods by Kathy Henderson

Exactly 27 years ago, Joanna Gleason was completing her first week of previews in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s fairytale-inspired musical Into the Woods. Gleason went on to win …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:05PM
Monday, September 30, 2013

Andrew Lloyd Webber & Cast Preview His Scandalous New Musical Stephen Ward by Kathy Henderson

One of England’s juiciest political scandals was the so-called “Profumo Affair,” a perfect storm of sex and spying that played out in the tabloids in 1963. War Secretary Jo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:19PM

Exclusive! Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick & Twin Daughters Share a Fairytale Outing at Cinderella by Kathy Henderson

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick know that it’s never too early to introduce kids to the joy of live theater! Their 11-year-old son, James Wilkie, has accompanied Mom and Dad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM
Thursday, September 26, 2013

What’s Up, Constantine Maroulis? The Tony Nominee on Going Back to the Eighties and the Role He Would Cut His Hair to Play by Kathy Henderson

The 1980s have been very good to Constantine Maroulis: After making his Broadway debut in The Wedding Singer, the American Idol finalist received a 2009 Tony nomination (and Broadway.com Sta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:26PM

Nathan Lane Nabs Leading Role in HBO Drama Pilot The Money by Kathy Henderson

Broadway superstar Nathan Lane hasn’t had a lot of luck headlining his own TV series, but that may be about to change: The two-time Tony winner will co-star with movie vet Brendan Glee…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:05AM
Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Natural Affection's Kathryn Erbe on Playing Strong Women, from Streetcar to Law & Order by Kathy Henderson

Law & Order fans remember Kathryn Erbe as unflappable detective Alexandra Eames on the Criminal Intent franchise, but the Massachusetts-born actress is also a Tony-nominated stage vet an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:43PM

Holland Taylor, Annaleigh Ashford & More Headline Broadway Salutes Celebration by Kathy Henderson

A happy gathering of theater professionals came together on September 24 for the fifth annual Broadway Salutes celebration, sponsored by the Broadway League and the Coalition of Broadway Uni…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:27PM
Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Cinderella's Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana Headline Benefit Concert at 54 Below by Kathy Henderson

Broadway stars can always be counted on to donate time to a worthy cause, and that was certainly the case on September 23, when Cinderella headliners Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana gave up …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM
Monday, September 23, 2013

Constantine Maroulis & Daughter Malena Head Under the Sea at Little Mermaid Screening by Kathy Henderson

How cute is this Hot Shot? Tony nominated Rock of Ages vet and former Broadway.com Star of the Year Constantine Maroulis enjoyed a movie date with the most important lady in his life: his da…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:45PM

Goldie Hawn Enjoys a Golden Night Out at Kinky Boots by Kathy Henderson

At the beginning of her long and fabulous career, Goldie Hawn donned her share of go-go boots as a cast member in TV's Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. On September 21, the Osca…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:50AM

Broadway Vets Jeff Daniels, Bobby Cannavale & More Win 2013 Emmy Awards by Kathy Henderson

Tony nominees Jeff Daniels (God of Carnage) and Bobby Cannavale (The Motherf**ker With the Hat) were surprise winners at the 2013 Emmy Awards, held on September 22 in Los Angeles. Neil Patri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:14AM
Thursday, September 19, 2013

Happy Trails! Musical Bio of Screen Cowboy Roy Rogers in the Works by Kathy Henderson

A new musical based on the life and music of screen cowboy Roy Rogers is in development, spearheaded by Jersey Boys librettist and Oscar-winning Annie Hall screenwriter Marshall Brickman. Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:53AM
Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Marianne Tatum to Replace Eve Plumb in Off-Broadway’s Unbroken Circle by Kathy Henderson

Marianne Tatum, an original star of the 1980 musical hit Barnum, will return to the New York stage on September 26 in James Wesley’s Unbroken Circle. Tatum replaces original cast membe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:57AM
Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Sutton Foster Unveils Gorgeous Artworks at NYC Gallery Opening by Kathy Henderson

Is there anything Sutton Foster can’t do? The two-time Tony winner has now added “artist” to her resume, and she celebrated a joint opening with Julien Havard at the presti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:13PM
Monday, September 16, 2013

Kelli O’Hara and Greg Naughton Celebrate the Birth of a Baby Girl by Kathy Henderson

Four months before beginning previews in the Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County, Kelli O'Hara has become a mother for the second time. The four-time Tony nominee and her husb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM