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Monday, April 29, 2013

Tina Packer’s Women of Will to End Off-Broadway Run One Week Early by Marc Snetiker

Tina Packer’s epic Shakespearean series Women of Will will play its final performance at The Gym at Judson on May 26, one week earlier than its originally scheduled end date, so that P…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:31PM

Complete Cast Announced for Public Lab’s Venice, Starring Jennifer Damiano and Claybourne Elder by Marc Snetiker

Four ensemble members have been added to the cast of the new Public Theater musical Venice, starring previously announced stars Jennifer Damiano, Claybourne Elder and Leslie Odom, Jr.. The L…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:39PM

Smash Ratings Watch: Hit List Takes a Hit, But Viewers Stay Solid by Marc Snetiker

Jimmy gets fired! Tom and Julia split! Sam does something! The drama on Smash is ramping up as we enter the final five episodes of the sinking musical drama, which will air its two-part fina…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM
Friday, April 26, 2013

Arthur Darvill Does It All, Stephanie J. Block Rules at Karaoke and More Lessons of the Week by Marc Snetiker

The last Broadway show of the 2012-13 season opened this week, which means that the upcoming madness of the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards (and something called the Tonys) is soon upon …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:03PM

Maybe This Time! Emma Stone Eyes Broadway Debut in Cabaret Revival by Marc Snetiker

Broadway is buzzing about the possible stage debut of Easy A and Amazing Spider-Man star Emma Stone, who may star in the forthcoming 2014 revival of Cabaret, according to The Wrap. Stone …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:20PM

Cast Announced for Second Stage Theatre’s World Premiere Play The Tutors by Marc Snetiker

Second Stage Theatre’s 2013 Uptown Series will kick off with the world premiere of Erica Lipez’s The Tutors, directed by Thomas Kail. The play begins previews on May 22 and opens…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:20PM

The Full Monty Play Sets Dates for West End Run in 2014 by Marc Snetiker

Let it go! The current U.K. tour production of The Full Monty will settle down at the Noel Coward Theatre beginning on February 15, 2014. The U.K.’s Daily Mail reports that The Full…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:44AM

Here Lies Love Adds Four More Weeks of Dancing at the Public Theater by Marc Snetiker

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s new musical Here Lies Love has announced an additional four-week extension at the Public Theater. Due to popular demand, the Alex Timbers-directed musical…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:43AM
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Kevin Kline to Reprise Tony-Winning Pirates of Penzance Role at Public Theater Gala by Marc Snetiker

Tony and Academy Award winner Kevin Kline is set to reprise his Tony-winning performance as the Pirate King in the Public Theater’s one-night-only gala production of The Pirates of Pen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:16PM

Illusionist Luke Jermay to Premiere Solo Magic Show Sixth Sense on the West End by Marc Snetiker

Renowned psychological illusionist Luke Jermay is set to premiere his show Luke Jermay: Sixth Sense in the Main House at Leicester Square Theatre on London’s West End. The show will pl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:10AM

Adam Chanler-Berat, Ari Graynor, James Cromwell & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Season by Marc Snetiker

Additional casting has been announced for the 2013 season at Williamstown Theatre Festival, with Broadway favorites like Adam Chanler-Berat, James Cromwell, Ari Graynor and more joining the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:56AM

Elena Shaddow Replaces Kelli O'Hara in Bridges of Madison County; Adam Chanler-Berat, Ari Graynor & More Join Williamstown Season by Marc Snetiker

Additional casting has been announced for the 2013 season at Williamstown Theatre Festival, with Broadway favorites like Adam Chanler-Berat, James Cromwell, Ari Graynor and more joining the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:56AM

Motown's Charl Brown and Kinky Boots' Stark Sands Look Back on Their College Bromance by Marc Snetiker

Back in 1997, University of Southern California freshmen Stark Sands and Charl Brown were placed in the same orientation group. More than 15 years later, these best friends are starring in t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:02AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

New Lyrics! Hear Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana Sing 'You’re The Top' with Harry Potter, Justin Bieber and the Kardashians by Marc Snetiker

“You’re the Twilight Saga, you’re Lady Gaga, you’re Google Chrome!” If these lyrics don’t sound immediately like Cole Porter’s classic “You&rs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:15PM

Roundabout Plans New Revival of Cabaret in 2014; Alan Cumming Tapped to Reprise Tony-Winning Role by Marc Snetiker

The Roundabout Theater Company is planning a new production of Cabaret in early 2014, according to The New York Times. Macbeth star Alan Cumming is eyeing a return t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:19PM

Disco Frenzy! Here Lies Love Celebrates a Sparkling Opening Night at the Public Theater by Marc Snetiker

There’s something mesmerizing going on at the Public Theater, and it’s got at least one giant disco ball! The show is Here Lies Love, an immersive theatrical experience that open…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:41PM

Casting Set for Central Park Productions of The Comedy of Errors and Musical Love’s Labour’s Lost by Marc Snetiker

Casting has been announced for the Public Theater’s 2013 Shakespeare in the Park season, which will feature The Comedy of Errors, starring previously announced headliners Jesse Tyler F…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:59PM

Anne Hathaway to Make Broadway Debut as Sally Bowles in Cabaret Opposite Alan Cumming by Marc Snetiker

Get ready, Broadway—here comes Anne Hathaway! The Oscar-winning Les Miserables star will make her Broadway debut this fall in Cabaret, according to the U.K.’s Daily Mail. Hathawa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11PM

Will Anne Hathaway Make Her Broadway Debut as Sally Bowles in Cabaret Opposite Alan Cumming? by Marc Snetiker

Is Anne Hathaway ready to make her Broadway debut? The Oscar-winning Les Miserables star may make her Broadway debut this fall in Cabaret, according to the U.K.’s Daily Mail. Hathaway …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Tom Hanks and More Help Broadway Cares’ 2013 Easter Bonnet Competition Raise a Record-Breaking $4.25 Million by Marc Snetiker

The 27th annual Easter Bonnet Competition, which this year featured a host of stars from Tom Hanks to Cyndi Lauper, raised a record-breaking $4,250,542 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:13PM

Exclusive Photos! Get Down with the Sound at Motown: The Musical’s Cast Album Recording Session by Marc Snetiker

Broadway.com is thrilled to bring you an exclusive look behind the scenes at the recording session for the upcoming original cast album of Motown: The Musical. The new tuner is currently dri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:16PM

The Gong Show Live to Play Six-Month Run at the Cutting Room by Marc Snetiker

The Gong Show is coming to a stage near you! The Cutting Room will be the home for a stage adaptation of the popular 1970s talent show, which will play a six month-long pre-off-Broadway tryo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:05PM
Monday, April 22, 2013

Murder Ballad to Release World Premiere Cast Recording in May by Marc Snetiker

The new musical Murder Ballad will record a cast album featuring John Ellison Conlee, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Karen Olivo and Will Swenson. The recording will be released on May 28. Con…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:50PM

Teal Wicks on Starring in ‘Sexy Little Thriller’ Jekyll & Hyde and Her Wicked Past by Marc Snetiker

After a 25-week national tour, Jekyll & Hyde has finally landed on Broadway, and landing with it is fan favorite Teal Wicks, who plays the role of innocent Emma Carew. Wicks first tread …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:53PM

Smash Ratings Watch: Curtain Up on Bombshell, Viewership Down on Series by Marc Snetiker

Here’s your weekly update on Smash, NBC’s musical dramedy and apparent ratings thrill ride. Bombshell finally opened on Broadway and the story of the belabored Marilyn …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:43AM

Doctor Who’s Arthur Darvill & Joanna Christie Set as New Leads of B'way's Once by Marc Snetiker

Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie will make their Broadway debuts as the leads of the Tony-winning musical Once. The duo will officially begin performances on April 23, replacing temporary …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM
Friday, April 19, 2013

Billy Porter Looks Fierce from the Balcony, Amanda Seyfried Wants to Be Mean & More Lessons of the Week by Marc Snetiker

It’s been a rough few days for many of us, but we can always count on Broadway to lighten the mood, especially when the week has been as jam-packed as this one. Here’s a look at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:59PM
Thursday, April 18, 2013

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s Here Lies Love Extends for the Second Time at the Public by Marc Snetiker

Before its opening on April 23, the new musical Here Lies Love has announced yet another extension for its limited run. The David Byrne and Fatboy Slim-penned musical will now run through Ju…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

Nora Ephron’s Lucky Guy, Starring Tom Hanks, Extends Through July by Marc Snetiker

Tom Hanks is staying on the Great White Way a little longer! The Broadway premiere of Nora Ephron’s Lucky Guy has extended through July 3, playing an additional 16 performances at the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

Roman Polanski’s Venus in Fur Movie to Premiere at Cannes Film Festival by Marc Snetiker

The upcoming film adaptation of David Ives’ Venus in Fur will be among the competing films at this year’s 66th Cannes Film Festival, reports Deadline.com. Polanski’s scr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Squigs Transports Bobby Cannavale and Company to Tinseltown in The Big Knife by Marc Snetiker

If Richard Kind’s vicious studio chief Marcus Hoff wasn’t terrifying enough in The Big Knife, then he certainly takes the spotlight in Justin “Squigs” Robertson&rsquo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:04AM

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