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Monday, August 26, 2013

Zachary Levi on First Date Fans, His Tangled Musical Past and Why Every Actor Should Aim for Broadway by Marc Snetiker

This summer, Broadway audiences have been swooning over the latest TV star to make the leap onto the stage. Former Chuck headliner Zachary Levi is earning raves for his performance as a newb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:35PM
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Squigs Pens a High Society Sketch of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 by Marc Snetiker

Everyone’s been talking about the innovative new musical Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, so it was only right that we enlist our extraordinary artist Justin “Squigs&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:41AM
Friday, August 16, 2013

Oprah Wants a Standing O, Josh Gad is Slimming Down for Fantine and More Lessons of the Week by Marc Snetiker

It's Friday, and we've gotta get down with 10 of our favorite lessons learned from this week on Broadway. From a diva tour de force to a lovelorn Tony winner to a slew of Matild…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:17PM

Tickets Now on Sale for Elevator Repair Service’s Arguendo at the Public by Marc Snetiker

Tickets are now available for the Public Theater’s playful political riff Arguendo, created and performed by the acclaimed theater ensemble Elevator Repair Service. The show will begin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:18AM
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Josh Gad Lands Leading Role Opposite Billy Crystal in The Comedians Pilot by Marc Snetiker

Josh Gad’s career is on fire! The Tony nominee—who is seems to be everywhere these days (we’ll get to that)—has landed another starring role, playing an on-the-r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Watch Clay Aiken and Keala Settle Sing to the Heavens in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Marc Snetiker

Everyone’s seen the photo—now it’s time to watch the clips! Clay Aiken is making a colorful splash at Maine’s Ogunquit Playhouse, where the former American Idol favor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:58PM

Max Irons, Rachel Tucker and Shaun Williamson to Lead U.K. Premiere of Beau Willimon’s Political Drama Farragut North by Marc Snetiker

Max Irons, Rachel Tucker and EastEnders star Shaun Williamson are headlining the forthcoming U.K. premiere of Beau Willimon’s political thriller Farragut North. Directed by Guy Un…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:01AM
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

It's a Festive Opening Night Under the Stars for Love’s Labour’s Lost in Central Park by Marc Snetiker

The Public Theater’s 2013 Shakespeare in the Park season is almost at a close, but not without one more glamorous opening night under the stars! A slew of  Broadway favorites show…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:05PM

Zachary Levi, Krysta Rodriguez and the First Date Ensemble Hit the Studio to Record Their Cast Album by Marc Snetiker

It’s cast album recording day for the Broadway ensemble of the new musical comedy First Date! The talented group of actors made their way into the recording studio on August 12 to lay …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:56AM
Monday, August 12, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Wicked and The Lion King Soar Past $2 Million; Let It Be Slips to the Bottom by Marc Snetiker

Perennial blockbusters Wicked and The Lion King roared past the $2 million box office mark this week, while nine other musicals hauled in over $1 million. On the flip side, two of Broadway&r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:56PM

Broadway Grosses: Blockbuster Musicals Wicked and The Lion King Soar Past $2 Million by Marc Snetiker

Perennial blockbusters Wicked and The Lion King roared past the $2 million box office mark this week, while nine other musicals hauled in over $1 million. On the flip side, two of Broadway&r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:56PM

Not Your Mother’s Pal Joey! Re-Imagined Production of Rodgers & Hart Classic to Play Arkansas Rep by Marc Snetiker

A re-conceived adaptation of the classic Rodgers & Hart musical Pal Joey will hit the stage at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre from September 4 through September 29. Directed by Tony-winn…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:37PM

Community's Yvette Nicole Brown Reveals Her Broadway Dream Role...And Why It Won't Happen Yet by Marc Snetiker

Fans of the cult TV comedy Community know that Yvette Nicole Brown—who plays fan favorite bible-thumper Shirley—has some serious pipes on her. Brown was on the Broadway scene at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:27PM

Jerry Dixon, Jenn Colella, Jason Tam and Tamika Lawrence Join Idina Menzel in Broadway-Bound Musical If/Then by Marc Snetiker

Jerry Dixon, Jenn Colella, Jason Tam and Tamika Lawrence have been added to the cast of the upcoming Broadway-bound musical If/Then, starring Idina Menzel. The new musical from Next to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Cast Album Alert! Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez to Record Their Broadway First Date by Marc Snetiker

Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez are headed into the studio on August 12 to record the original Broadway cast album of First Date, the new Broadway musical comedy that opened at the Lo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:52AM
Friday, August 9, 2013

Orlando Bloom Is Revving Up for Romeo, Kristin Chenoweth Has No Patience and More Lessons of the Week by Marc Snetiker

There are still a few more weeks of summer left, and that means there’s still some time to fill your August with knowledge learned from all the crazy news on Broadway this week. From S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:46PM

Fall in Love with Zachary Levi, Krysta Rodriguez and the Cast of First Date on Opening Night by Marc Snetiker

Despite the rainy weather, well-wishers galore followed their hearts to the Longacre Theatre on August 8, where the new musical comedy First Date took its big opening night bow. The raucous …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:51PM
Thursday, August 8, 2013

Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn and More to Lead Jeanine Tesori’s Fun Home at the Public by Marc Snetiker

Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn, Alexandra Socha and more are heading to a funeral parlor. After a sold-out run at the Public Lab last season, the new musical Fun Home—which features …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:09PM
Wednesday, August 7, 2013

James Snyder Joins Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp and LaChanze in Broadway-Bound Musical If/Then by Marc Snetiker

James Snyder has been tapped to join the forthcoming Broadway musical If/Then, which stars the previously announced Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp and LaChanze. The musical, from Tony-winning so…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Laura Benanti, Norm Lewis and More Join the Public's Mounting of The Tempest in Central Park by Marc Snetiker

Laura Benanti, Norm Lewis, Carson Elrod, Jeff Hiller, Jacob Ming-Trent and Todd Almond have joined the cast of the Public Theater’s community-based musical adaptation of Shakespeare&rs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:37PM

Dan Lauria, John Bolton and Erin Dilly to Return to A Christmas Story on Tour and at Madison Square Garden by Marc Snetiker

Dan Lauria, John Bolton, Erin Dilly and Caroline O’Connor will reprise their roles from the original Broadway cast of A Christmas Story when the show kicks off its tour in Hartfor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:38AM
Monday, August 5, 2013

Tony Nominee Josh Gad to Play the Late Comedian Sam Kinison in Upcoming Biopic by Marc Snetiker

Former Mormon missionary Josh Gad has signed on to play late comedian Sam Kinison in a biopic directed by Larry Charles (Borat, Bruno), reports Deadline. The film, scripted by Rich Wilkes…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:46PM

Joey Russo and Jeremy Luke Join Christopher Walken in Clint Eastwood’s Jersey Boys Movie by Marc Snetiker

Joey Russo and Jeremy Luke will join previously announced star Christopher Walken in director Clint Eastwood's upcoming film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical Jersey Boys, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:30AM

Eileen Atkins and Michael Gambon to Star in NYC Staging of Beckett's All That Fall by Marc Snetiker

Trevor Nunn’s critically acclaimed mounting of Samuel Beckett’s radio play All That Fall will play a limited engagement at New York’s 59E59 Theaters. Eileen Atkins and Mich…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:46AM
Friday, August 2, 2013

Idina Menzel Is Renting Again, Clay Aiken Tastes the Rainbow and More Lessons of the Week by Marc Snetiker

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean we can’t learn a few things here and there. Broadway taught us a slew of lessons over these last seven days, from the innate impressio…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

What a Catch! First Date Star Krysta Rodriguez Is Broadway.com’s Red-Hot New Video Blogger by Marc Snetiker

So a girl walks into a bar… to start filming her brand new backstage video blog! First Date leading lady Krysta Rodriguez will bring viewers along for a weekly date behind the scenes …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:22AM
Thursday, August 1, 2013

Take in the Sights and Sounds of The Bridges of Madison County at Williamstown Theatre Festival by Marc Snetiker

Before the world premiere musical The Bridges of Madison County begins its run at Williamstown Theatre Festival on August 1, you can get a glimpse at some of the sights and sounds of th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:11PM

Rent Reunion! Anthony Rapp to Star Opposite Idina Menzel in New Broadway Musical If/Then by Marc Snetiker

Mark and Maureen are getting back together! Anthony Rapp will reunite with his original Rent co-star Idina Menzel in the upcoming Broadway musical If/Then, directed by Rent helmer Michael Gr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:59PM

Squigs Serves Up an Order of Love for Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez in First Date by Marc Snetiker

In Broadway’s newest musical comedy First Date, the table is set for a night of romance and chemistry between two strangers—and wouldn’t you know it, but Justin “Squi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40PM

Natasha, Pierre Title Star Phillipa Soo on Russian Drinks, Annie Wigs and Being Spoiled by Steppenwolf by Marc Snetiker

Age & Hometown: 23; Libertyville, IL Current Role: Natasha, a young, naive Russian debutante (pulled straight out of Tolstoy’s War and Peace) in the innovative musical Natasha, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM
Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Sneak a Peek at the Smart, Sexy New Musical Love’s Labour’s Lost in Central Park by Marc Snetiker

Broadway can’t stop buzzing about the Public Theater’s 2013 Shakespeare in the Park season. After a fabulous staging of The Comedy of Errors starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ham…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:30PM

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