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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
Monday, November 12, 2012

Broadway Grosses: Sunny Skies for Book of Mormon as Foul Weather Chills Box Office by Michael Mellini

The effects of Hurricane Sandy lingered on Broadway as yet another storm (this time a snow-dumping Nor'easter!) hit New York causing many shows' numbers to remain significantly …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:23PM

Cate Blanchett, Simon Russell Beale, Laurie Metcalf & More Among London Evening Standard Awards by Michael Mellini

Nominations have been announced for the 58th annual London Evening Standard Theatre Awards. The ceremony, which honors the best in London theater, will be hosted by James Corden on November …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:08PM

Cate Blanchett, Simon Russell Beale, Laurie Metcalf & More Among London Evening Standard Award Nominees by Michael Mellini

Nominations have been announced for the 58th annual London Evening Standard Theatre Awards. The ceremony, which honors the best in London theater, will be hosted by James Corden on November …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:08PM

Dylan Turner to Play Gay Screen Icon Billy Haines in London's The Tailor-Made Man by Michael Mellini

Dylan Turner will star as gay film icon William "Billy" Haines in the new London musical The Tailor-Made Man. The show, which also stars Faye Tozer as Marion Davies, will run Febru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:23PM

Dylan Turner to Play Gay Screen Icon William Haines in London's The Tailor-Made Man by Michael Mellini

Dylan Turner will star as gay film icon William "Billy" Haines in the new London musical The Tailor-Made Man. The show, which also stars Faye Tozer as Marion Davies, will run Febru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:23PM

Hugh Jackman Suits Up in His 19th Century Finest for Vogue's Flashy Les Miserables Photo Shoot by Michael Mellini

The Les Miserables movie is almost here (6 weeks to go!!!) and to mark the blockbuster occasion, Vogue recruited famed photographer Annie Leibovitz to shoot the film's starry cast i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:22PM
Sunday, November 11, 2012

Tony-Winning Once Star Steve Kazee Teams Up with Christina Perri for New Twilight Track by Michael Mellini

The sprakling glow of the Twilight series is about to fade out as the popular vampire series' final film, Breaking Dawn-Part 2, hits Theaters on November 16. And what would a good s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:08PM

Watch Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis and the Cast of Saturday Night Live Tackle Les Miz's 'One Day More' by Michael Mellini

Les Miserables star Anne Hathaway headed to NBC's famous Studio 8H on November 10 for her third outing as Saturday Night Live host. For her opening monologue, the Oscar nominee gushed ab…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:56AM
Thursday, November 8, 2012

Hello, London! The Book of Mormon Missionaries Gavin Creel and Jared Gertner are Headed to the West End by Michael Mellini

Gavin Creel and Jared Gertner will head door to door in London as missionaries Elder Price and Elder Cunnigham, respectively, in the West End production of The Book of Mormon. Preview perfor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24PM

Broadway Musical Based on the Music of Diane Warren in the Works by Michael Mellini

A jukebox musical featuring the music of popular songwriter Diane Warren is aiming for Broadway. No casting, creative team or timeline for the currently untitled musical have been announced …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18PM
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Head to Joe's Pub to Join the PigPen Theatre Co. for a Fantastic Night of First-Rate Folk Music by Michael Mellini

The guys of the PigPen Theatre Co. (the recent Carnegie Mellon grads making a splash downtown with their delightful new play The Old Man and the Old Moon) are putting their shadow …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:16PM

Broadway Grosses: Hurricane Sandy Hits Broadway Box Office by Michael Mellini

As Hurricane Sandy made its way through New York, all Broadway shows were forced to cancel at least one performance, and with various transportation systems shut down in the city and surroun…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:46PM
Saturday, November 3, 2012

Giant, Ivanov, Tribes & More Off-Broadway Shows Resume Performances as Power Returns to Lower Manhattan by Michael Mellini

With power returning to most of lower Manhattan, many off-Broadway theaters are resuming performances, after having remained dark for nearly a week.  A list of when various off-Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:46AM
Friday, November 2, 2012

Tony Winner Idina Menzel Reschedules Carnegie Hall Concert a Second Time by Michael Mellini

Tony winner Idina Menzel's recently postponed concert at Carnegie Hall has again been rescheduled, and will now take place on January 13, 2013 at the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:23PM

Chaplin, Starring Rob McClure, to Release Original Cast Album by Michael Mellini

Rob McClure and the cast of Chaplin will record a cast album on November 5. No release date for the album, which is produced by Masterworks Broadway, has been announced at this time.  …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Tony Nominee Haydn Gwynne to Play Margaret Thatcher Opposite Helen Mirren in the West End's The Audience by Michael Mellini

Tony nominee Haydn Gwynne will take on famed British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opposite Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in the upcoming West End play The Audience. Directed by Step…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:34PM

Classic Stage Company's Ivanov, Starring Ethan Hawke, Delays Opening Night as Theater Remains Powerless by Michael Mellini

The Classic Stage Company production of Ivanov has postponed its opening from November 4 to November 15. The off-Broadway theater remains without power due to Hurricane Sandy. Starring Ethan…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

CSC's Ivanov, Starring Ethan Hawke, Delays Opening Night as Theater Remains Powerless by Michael Mellini

The Classic Stage Company production of Ivanov has postponed its opening from November 4 to November 15. The off-Broadway theater remains without power due to Hurricane Sandy. Starring Ethan…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Warner Brothers Halts Plans for Jersey Boys Movie Musical by Michael Mellini

Warner Brothers has halted plans for a film adaptation of Jersey Boys, according to Variety. The hold comes six weeks after the studio aquired the project's production company GK Fi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:55AM
Thursday, November 1, 2012

Tony Winner Denzel Washington Eyes Broadway Return by Michael Mellini

Tony winner Denzel Washington has his sights set on returning to Broadway, the two-time Oscar winner revelead during a recent interview on Charlie Rose. "What I want to do is come ba…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:05PM

Dramatist Guild of America Awards, Honoring Alan Menken & More, Canceled Due to Impact of Hurricane Sandy by Michael Mellini

Due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy, the Dramatist Guild of America has canceled its November 5 awards ceremony. A new date for the event will be announced in the coming weeks. This year…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:56PM

Plans Afoot for Finding Neverland Musical to Play Broadway During 2013-14 Season by Michael Mellini

The musical adaptation of the Oscar-nominated film Finding Neverland is eyeing a Broadway bow during the 2013-14 season, according to the New York Times. Directed by Rob Ashford and produced…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:23PM

Jackie Hoffman to Ring In the Holidays with Return Engagement of A Chanukah Charol by Michael Mellini

Jackie Hoffman is ready to get her Scrooge on for the second year in a row. The former Broadway.com video blogger will once again present her solo holiday comedy A Chanukah Charol this Decem…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:20PM

Broadway Grosses: Al Pacino Brings in the Crowds to Glengarry Glen Ross by Michael Mellini

Audiences are clearly glad to have Al Pacino back on Broadway! The actor is packing in crowds at the Schoenfeld Theatre where Glengarry Glen Ross is currently in previews. The revival played…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:52AM

Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Lea Salonga and More on Tap for Lincoln Center's American Songbook by Michael Mellini

A slew of Broadway stars including Tony winners Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel and Lea Salonga have signed on for the 2013 season of Lincoln Center's American Songbook concert series, a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

All Broadway Shows Back on as Spider-Man, Glengarry and More Resume Performances November 1 by Michael Mellini

All Broadway shows will be back in action on November 1 as Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark, Glengarry Glen Ross ,The Lion King and Mary Poppins, resume performances, after …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:47PM

Public Theater, Classic Stage Company and More Off-Broadway Theaters Remain Closed Due to Power Outages by Michael Mellini

As much of lower Manhattan remains without power in the days after Hurricane Sandy, many off-Broadway theaters have canceled their October 31 performances.  The following off-Broadwa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:17PM
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Storm Recovery Update! Most Broadway Shows to Resume Performances on October 31 by Michael Mellini

Most Broadway shows will resume performances on Wednesday after canceling performances earlier in the week due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. "Most shows will go on as schedule…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:24PM

54 Below to Resume Shows on Wednesday in Time for Halloween Cabaret by Michael Mellini

Midtown cabaret venue 54 Below will resume performances on Wednesday, October 31, after having canceled shows due to Hurricane Sandy. The venue will still host Ka'davaret: Broadway&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:33PM

54 Below to Resume Shows on October 31 in Time for Halloween Cabaret by Michael Mellini

Midtown cabaret venue 54 Below will resume performances on Wednesday, October 31, after having canceled shows due to Hurricane Sandy. The venue will still host Ka'davaret: Broadway&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:33PM