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Friday, December 28, 2012

Russell Harvard and Susan Pourfar to Lead Los Angeles Run of Tribes by Michael Mellini

Original Tribes stars Russell Harvard, Susan Pourfar, Will Brill and Gayle Rankin will reprise their roles when Nina Raibes' family drama plays Los Angeles' Mark Taper Forum this spr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:22PM

Which Classic Play is Denzel Washington Eyeing for His Broadway Return? by Michael Mellini

Tony winner Denzel Washington recently revealed he's on the hunt for a play for his Broadway return, and the popular actor may have made a decision. The Oscar winner is eyeing&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:13AM
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Dead Accounts, Starring Katie Holmes and Norbert Leo Butz, Sets Early Closing Date by Michael Mellini

Dead Accounts,Thesera Rebeck's new Broadway comedy starring Katie Holmes and Norbert Leo Butz, will play its final performance on January 6 at the Music Box Theatre. The limited engageme…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:15PM

Broadway Theaters to Dim Lights in Honor of Jack Klugman and Charles Durning by Michael Mellini

Broadway theaters will dim their lights this week to pay tribute to the passing of two theater greats. Theater marquees will go dark for one minute at 8 PM on December 27 in honor of late ac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:04PM
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Broadway Grosses: A Christmas Story Pulls in Holiday Theatergoers by Michael Mellini

Audiences were hungry for holiday entertainment in the week leading up to Christmas as A Christmas Story and Elf both took in over $1 million in sales. Long-running hits The Lion King and Wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:10PM

The Heiress Star Dan Stevens Won't Return for Fourth Season of Downton Abbey by Michael Mellini

Sad news for Downton Abbey fans: After months of speculation, news has broke that The Heiress leading man Dan Stevens won't return for the fourth season of TV's ratings hit and criti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:40AM

Watch the Cast of Smash Freak Out When Liza Minnelli Films Her Upcoming Guest Spot by Michael Mellini

The cast of Smash is used to welcoming famous musical theater stars to set, but one living legend had the cast acting extra giddy: the one and only Liza Minnelli. The Oscar and Tony winner i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM

Les Misérables Breaks Box Office Records on Opening Day by Michael Mellini

Looks like waiting all those years to finally make the Les Misérables movie is paying off for producer Cameron Mackintosh. The highly anticipated movie had stellar opening day sales, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:58AM
Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Tony-Winning Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Star Charles Durning Dead at 89 by Michael Mellini

Tony winner Charles Durning died at the age of 89 on December 24 of natural causes in Manhattan, according to the Los Angeles Times. Born on February 28, 1923 in Highland Falls, New York,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:07PM

The Odd Couple Star and Gypsy Tony Nominee Jack Klugman Dead at 90 by Michael Mellini

Famed actor Jack Klugman died at the age of 90 on December 24 at his home in Woodland Hills, California, according to the Los Angeles Times. Born on April 27, 1922 in Philadelphia, Klugma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:43PM

Anderson Cooper Gets 'Tickled By a Pickle' By Grace and This Is 40 Star Paul Rudd by Michael Mellini

Plenty of people would love to sit down for a meal with hunky Grace star Paul Rudd, but turns out the actor might not make for the best dinner date. During a visit to Anderson Coop…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Watch Corey Cott & the Newsies Gang Take Disney's Magic Kingdom By Storm by Michael Mellini

It wasn't quite a white Christmas for Corey Cott and his Newsies gang as the talented crew headed down to sunny Florida to celebrate the holidays at Disney's Magic Kingdom. The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:53AM
Monday, December 24, 2012

Newsboys Get Ready to Strike, Judy Garland Goes Crazy and More Showstopping Broadway Moments from 2012 by Michael Mellini

Broadway audiences were treated to a bevy of spectacular musicals and plays in 2012. While each show had its special moments, Broadway.com singled out 10 showstopping scenes that left audien…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:46AM
Monday, December 17, 2012

Broadway Grosses: Wicked Soars Back to the Top Spot by Michael Mellini

Wicked made its way back to the top spot of the box office this week, followed by frequent champ The Lion King. Holiday tuner A Christmas Carol continued to pack in crowds hungry for festive…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:43PM
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Don't Cry for Me Argentina! Broadway's Evita Sets Closing Date by Michael Mellini

Though Broadway's Evita had originally planned to continue on after the departure of headliners Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris, the musical has now announced a closing da…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:26PM
Monday, December 10, 2012

Broadway Grosses: A Christmas Story Pulls in Holiday Crowds by Michael Mellini

The holidays are in full swing on Broadway! Yuletide tuner A Christmas Story, The Musical pulled in $1,130,429 in ticket sales, playing to a healthy 95% capacity. Family friendly musicals An…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:15PM
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Lights Out! Prison Drama The Anarchist, Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, Posts Closing Date by Michael Mellini

David Mamet's new Broadway drama The Anarchist will play its final performance on December 16 at the Golden Theatre. Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, the production will have play…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:10PM

Hugh Jackman on Why Singing the New Les Miz Tune ‘Suddenly’ is Among the ‘Great Honors’ of His Life by Michael Mellini

Les Misérables fans will finally have the chance to hear iconic anthems like “One Day More” and “I Dreamed a Dream” performed on the big screen come December 2…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32PM
Monday, December 3, 2012

Broadway Grosses: Al Pacino and the Cast of Glengarry Glen Ross Play to Sold Out Crowds by Michael Mellini

Audiences are clamoring to catch Al Pacino navigate the cutthroat real estate world in the Broadway revival of Glengarry Glen Ross. The show, which is still in previews, played to a stellar …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:01PM
Friday, November 30, 2012

How Did Rent Help Anne Hathaway and Samantha Barks Bond on the Set of Les Misérables? by Michael Mellini

The cast of Les Misérables will belt some of musical theater’s most iconic tunes in the upcoming film adaptation, but the songs of another Tony-winning musical helped some of th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:08PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Evita's Michael Cerveris to Headline Bye Bye Hurricane Benefit Concert by Michael Mellini

Evita star Michael Cerveris and his band Loose Cattle will join musician Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys for the fourth annual Bye Bye Hurricane Season Party benefit concert. The perform…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:39PM
Monday, November 26, 2012

Adios, Argentina! Ricky Martin and Elena Roger Set Departure Date from Evita by Michael Mellini

Evita stars Ricky Martin and Elena Roger will say adios to Argentina when they play their final performances in the Tony-nominated revival on January 26. The musical will continue its run at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:41PM

Adios, Argentina! Ricky Martin, Elena Roger & Michael Cerveris Set Departure Date from Evita by Michael Mellini

Evita stars Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris will say adios to Argentina when they play their final performances in the Tony-nominated revival on January 26. The musical w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:41PM

Broadway Grosses: Wicked Scores Biggest Earnings in Broadway History During Healthy Holiday Week by Michael Mellini

The Thanksgiving holiday brought a hefty helping of ticket sales to Broadway as 12 shows earned over $1 million. Wicked had much to celebrate as the show broke the record for the highest gro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

Sweeney Todd, Simon Russell Beale, Judi Dench & More Win Evening Standard Awards by Michael Mellini

The West End revival of Sweeney Todd, Simon Russell Beale, Judi Dench, Danny Boyle and more were among the winners of the London Evening Standard Awards. The accolades honor the best in Lond…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:45PM
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Julie Taymor Shows Off The Lion King's 'Sexiest' Puppet and Heads to Brazil on Nightline by Michael Mellini

In the weeks leading up to The Lion King's recent 15th anniversary celebration, Nightline teamed up with the show's famed director Julie Taymor to look back at the production…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Monday, November 19, 2012

Broadway Grosses: Annie Gains Momentum as Holidays Approach by Michael Mellini

As the holiday season approaches, families are filing into the Palace Theatre where Annie had its best week since the revival began performances, taking in $883,946. Meanwhile things we…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:03PM
Friday, November 16, 2012

Sebastian La Cause on the 'Fun' of Playing a Porn Star and Stripping Down for Season Two of Hustling by Michael Mellini

The temperature may be dropping in New York, but things are only heating up for Broadway veteran Sebastian La Cause as the second season of his steamy web series Hustling begins its run. La …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:57PM
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Four Young Stars are Born! Title Performers Announced for Broadway's Matilda by Michael Mellini

Four young girls have been announched to share the title role in Matilda when the musical begins its Broadway run this spring. Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shaprio wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:11PM

Watch the Hunky Guys of Spider-Man Take Over Times Square on Good Morning America by Michael Mellini

Reeve Carney and his fellow hunky Spider-Man, Turn of the Dark co-stars swung into Times Square on November 15 to promote a great cause on Good Morning America. The able-bodied stage superhe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:53PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

War Horse, Forbidden Broadway & More Take Home L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards by Michael Mellini

War Horse and Forbidden Broadway were among the winners of the 2012 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, which honor the best in Los Angeles theater. A full list of winner…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM