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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Jesse Tyler Ferguson in The Comedy of Errors and a Musical Love’s Labour’s Lost Set for Shakespeare in the Park by Marc Snetiker

It’s the big announcement that some of you have been waiting for! The Public Theater has announced its 51st Shakespeare in the Park season, which will include William Shakespeare&rsquo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:30PM

Jennifer Aniston Joins Broadway-Themed Ensemble Comedy Starring Owen Wilson by Marc Snetiker

Jennifer Aniston is kind of, sort of heading to Broadway. The A-lister has signed on to the ensemble cast of She’s Funny That Way, a new comedy by Peter Bogdanovich starring Owen …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

Dominic West & Helena Bonham Carter to Star in Burton & Taylor, Erase Painful Lindsay Lohan Memories by Marc Snetiker

A star-driven television movie about a famously tumultuous time in the relationship of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton? If it sounds like a flashback to last year’s Lindsay Lohan-l…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
Monday, February 11, 2013

What’s Up, Cristin Milioti? The Once Star on Winning a Grammy and Crying Like a 'Sentimental Cow' by Marc Snetiker

Tony-nominated actress Cristin Milioti has been bringing heart and soul to the smash hit Broadway musical Once since the show’s tryout run in Boston, and now she’s got even more …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:29PM

Go Down to the Docks with Danny Burstein and Sarah Paulson in Talley’s Folly by Marc Snetiker

Tony nominee Danny Burstein and recent American Horror Story scene-stealer Sarah Paulson are on their way to being off-Broadway’s sweetest romantic couple in Talley’s Folly, the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Bunnicula Lives! Charles Busch & the Cast of Off-Broadway’s Rabbit Musical Hop To It on Opening Night by Marc Snetiker

Haven’t you heard? Vampire bunnies are the hottest new trend this side of Twilight, and there’s one in particular who’s taking center stage at the DR2 Theatre. Bunnicula, b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:50PM

Lea Salonga Talks Ragtime 'Homework' and Reuniting with Les Miz Co-Star Norm Lewis by Marc Snetiker

Tony winner Lea Salonga is getting ready to lead the cast of the Lincoln Center concert of Ragtime, which will bow on February 18 and feature a cast of Broadway showstoppers like N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:37AM

Rocker Johnny Flynn to Lead Bruce Norris' The Low Road in London by Marc Snetiker

Complete casting has been announced for the premiere of The Low Road, a new play by Tony winner Bruce Norris (Clybourne Park). The play will open at London's Royal Court on March 22 and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:26AM

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger and Chicago Movie Cast to Reunite for Oscars by Marc Snetiker

The cast of the Oscar-winning film Chicago— Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere and Queen Latifah—will reassemble on February 24 for this year’s Academ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:59AM
Saturday, February 9, 2013

My Fair Xtina? Five Pop Heavyweights Who Could Waltz Into Clive Davis' Broadway Revival by Marc Snetiker

Music mogul Clive Davis recently revealed his plans to bring My Fair Lady back to Broadway, which is certainly an exciting enough prospect. But it was Davis’ comment that he’s go…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:28PM

It’s Rabbit Season! Musical Mystery Bunnicula Starts Off-Broadway Run by Marc Snetiker

Tony Award nominee Charles Busch’s musical mystery Bunnicula begins its off-Broadway run at the DR2 Theatre on February 9. The show will play a limited ten-week engagement through Apri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:35PM

Glee's Jonathan Groff to Lead HBO Comedy Pilot About Gay Friends by Marc Snetiker

Broadway heartthrob and Glee star Jonathan Groff is stepping into the TV spotlight, having just landed the starring role in a new HBO comedy pilot from Bored to Death's Sarah C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39AM
Friday, February 8, 2013

Oscar Nominee Quvenzhane Wallis May Lead the Big Screen Remake of Annie by Marc Snetiker

Looks like Willow Smith whipped her hair a little too much! Nine-year-old Best Actress nominee Quvenzhane Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) is reportedly now being considered for the titl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:39PM

Cast Photo! Tom Hanks, Maura Tierney, Peter Scolari & the Stars of Lucky Guy Suit Up by Marc Snetiker

Extra, extra! Tom Hanks’ big Broadway debut is less than a month away, but you can get your first peek at the all-star cast of the late Nora Ephron’s final play Lucky Guy. Hanks …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Rupert Goold Tapped as Artistic Director of London’s Almeida Theatre by Marc Snetiker

The Almeida Theatre Company announced that Rupert Goold will take over as the artistic director for the 33-year-old theatrical company, replacing current post-holder Michael Attenborough. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:51AM

Amanda Whittington’s The Thrill of Love to Play London's St. James Theatre by Marc Snetiker

Amanda Whittington’s new play The Thrill of Love will play the St. James Theatre beginning March 27. The show will officially open on  April 3, and run through May 4. James Dacre …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:29AM
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Brandon Victor Dixon, Berry Gordy and the Stars of Motown: The Musical Strut Their Soulful Stuff by Marc Snetiker

What’s your favorite Motown song? Chances are you’ll be able to hear it in Motown: The Musical, a brand new Broadway musical chronicling the life of Motown founder Berry Gordy (w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Tom Hanks to Earn Big Bucks for Broadway Debut Because...Obviously by Marc Snetiker

How much will mega-movie star Tom Hanks make from his upcoming Broadway debut in Nora Ephron’s Lucky Guy? The short answer: a lot. Bloomberg reports that Hanks will make a minimum o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:04PM

Deborah Cox, Janet Dacal, Teal Wicks & More to Lead Frank Wildhorn & Friends Concert by Marc Snetiker

A handful of Broadway stars will join composer Frank Wildhorn in Los Angeles on February 18 for Frank Wildhorn & Friends at the Pantages Theater. Wildhorn alums Deborah Cox (Jekyll &a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:25PM

Love and Lust! Shakespeare Goes Gay, Spring Awakens Anew and More Cross-Country Highlights by Marc Snetiker

Broadway.com knows what makes New York City theater tick, but what about the rest of the country? We’ve scoured the nation for the best theater offerings in your neck of the woods and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:02PM

Motown: The Musical Finds Its Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye by Marc Snetiker

Casting is complete for Broadway's Motown: The Musical as newcomers Raymond Luke Jr. and Jibreel Mawry will play Young Berry Gordy, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, with Bryan Ter…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:00PM

Survival of the Smashest: Ranking Every Musical Number from the Season Two Premiere by Marc Snetiker

Have you had time to breathe since the Broadway-centric Smash season two premiere last night? The toe-tapping musical numbers from the two-hour-long epiosde are still replaying in our heads!…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:25PM

Smash and Burn! Season Two Premiere Disappoints in Ratings by Marc Snetiker

Eek! Though expectations were high for the return of NBC’s Broadway soap Smash, which premiered its second season on February 5, it appears that people didn’t so much “hate…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:08PM

Smash Survey Results: Megan Hilty’s Showstopping Final Number Wowed Fans by Marc Snetiker

Tuesday night marked the return of Smash, and Broadway.com asked readers to pick the most surprising moment from the season two opener. At the top of the list came Megan Hilty’s j…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:31AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Smash Survey: Which Season Two Premiere Moment Surprised You Most? by Marc Snetiker

SPOILER ALERT! Stop reading if you haven't seen the season premiere of Smash!  Theater fans, rejoice! Smash is back! NBC's love-it-or-loathe-it dramedy returned to the s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:00PM

Smash Dress Rehearsal: 10 Burning Questions for the Season Premiere by Marc Snetiker

The season two premiere of Smash is finally here! Fans have been patiently waiting for the return of television’s wacky, wild, wonderful ode to musical theater. Plenty of plot developm…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:20PM

Smash’s Katharine McPhee Teases ‘Lots of Drama’ for Season Two on Today by Marc Snetiker

Smash is finally about to explode back onto television, so in the calm before the season premiere storm, show star Katharine McPhee appeared on Today to dish about her reinvigorated rol…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:07PM

Nick Adams, Ashley Brown & More to Lead Songs for a New World Concert by Marc Snetiker

Nick Adams (Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins), Jessica Rush (Jersey Boys) and Michael James Scott (The Book of Mormon) will appear in a one night only benefit conce…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:11PM

Dead Accounts and Arrested Development Star Judy Greer Lands a Million Dollar Advance for Her Debut Book by Marc Snetiker

Newly-minted Broadway actress Judy Greer, who made her debut last year in Dead Accounts, is tired of you mistaking her for someone else. The Hollywood Reporter revealed the Arrested Devel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Katharine McPhee Talks Smash and Her Super Bowl Experience on Jimmy Fallon by Marc Snetiker

On the eve of Smash’s season two premiere (tonight! February 5!), Katharine McPhee swung by the set of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to share her recent experience at the Super Bowl in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:56AM

Listen to Smash Star Megan Hilty's First Single 'No Cure' From Her New Solo Album by Marc Snetiker

In anticipation of her debut solo album It Happens All The Time, Smash star and Broadway vet Megan Hilty has released her official first single, “No Cure.” Hilty’s alb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:15AM