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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Rialto Chatter: Bill T. Jones-Helmed SUPER FLY Coming to Broadway in 2013? by Rialto Chatter

According to BroadwayGirlNYC, SUPER FLY, the musical based on the 1972 film directed by Gordon Parks, is coming to Broadway in late 2013. The Mottola Group and The Dodgers Developmental Lab …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Rialto Chatter: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE to Play Golden Theatre This Spring? by Rialto Chatter

BroadwayWorld previously reported that the Lincoln Center Theater production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, a new play by Christopher Durang, directed by Nicholas Martin might be he…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Breaking News: Disney's ALADDIN to Play Pre-Broadway Tryout in Toronto Starting November 2013; Broadway Spring 2014 by Rialto Chatter

Now, Disney Theatrical Productions has confirmed that Aladdin, a new musical based on the Academy Award winning animated film, will play its pre-Broadway engagement at Toronto's Ed Mirvish T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09PM
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Rialto Chatter: Bob Crowley Joining ALADDIN Team & Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Moving Forward by Rialto Chatter

Today. Michael Riedel adds to the story noting that Tony-winning set designer Bob Crowley has been added to the team to create a completely new physical production for the run.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:50AM

Graves Joins Ruffelle In PIAF, At The Curve, Leicester? by Rialto Chatter

We're told that Tiffany Graves, recently seen as alternate leading lady in Sweet Charity and long-standing Velma in Chicago, will be playing Marlene Dietrich in the Curve's new production of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:23AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Rialto Chatter: ALADDIN to Hit Broadway Spring of 2014 with 'Major New Player' on Creative Team by Rialto Chatter

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, MARY POPPINS will close on Broadway on March 3, 2013 to make way for renovations at the New Amsterdam Theater, followed by its next tenant 'A musical ada…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM
Friday, December 28, 2012

Denzel Washington to Return to Broadway in A RAISIN IN THE SUN? by Rialto Chatter

Denzel Washington, who was last seen on Broadway in Fences, winning a 2010 Tony Award, has been telling the press in interviews that he was headed back to the stage in 2014. Now, Michael Rie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM
Friday, December 21, 2012

Rialto Chatter Exclusive: Wayne Brady & Krystal Joy Brown to Lead ELIZA Reading by Rialto Chatter

BWW has learned that Wayne Brady and Krystal Joy Brown will lead an upcoming January 8, reading of Eliza- a contemporary version of Pygmalion. The project, which features a book, music and l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

BWW Exclusive: Ryan Murphy's THE NORMAL HEART Headed to HBO with $15 Million Budget? by Rialto Chatter

Now, a cable network insider tells us exclusively that the film will instead be an HBO television production, with a budget in the neighborhood of 15 million dollars. There is no word yet on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13PM
Thursday, October 11, 2012

THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN Headed for Broadway Spring 2013 Starring Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella by Rialto Chatter

According to The Washington Post, Molly Smith, artistic director of Arena Stage has signed on to direct a production of Eric Coble's THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN on Broadway in the Spring of 2013,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:41AM
Tuesday, October 2, 2012

MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY Headed to Broadway? Harling, Lambert & Morrison on Creative Team? by Rialto Chatter

Roger Friedman of Showbiz411.com reports this morning that Focus Features is now at work on turning the film MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY into a new Broadway musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:43AM
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Rialto Chatter: Is Pamela Anderson Headed for CHICAGO? by Rialto Chatter

Is Pamela Anderson headed for CHICAGOThough rumors have been circulating for some time that Pamela Anderson is headed to the Great White Way, the actress confirmed yesterday that she still p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM
Saturday, September 15, 2012

Exclusive: Full Cast Revealed for SUGAR BABIES Workshop Starring McGrath, Leavel & More! by Rialto Chatter

Starring alongside Tony winners Michael McGrath and Beth Leavel are Brooks Ashmanskas, Richard Bell, Jack Doyle, Marty Passante, Jennifer Cody, Kelley Bradshaw, Mary Callahan, Melissa Jones,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:59PM
Friday, September 7, 2012

Renee Zellweger Headed to Broadway in THE HUSTLER? by Rialto Chatter

Deadline.com, while reporting on an upcoming film project for Renee Zellwegger her directorial debut, 4 12 minutes, oppposite Johnny Knoxville, also notes that Shell also star in the upcomin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:51AM
Friday, August 17, 2012

Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias and Antonio Banderas Potential Ricky Martin Replacements for EVITA? by Rialto Chatter

While Latin hearthrob Ricky Martin is signed to star in EVITA through the end of the year, with a Spring 2013 contract extension possible as well, Michael Riedel reports in today's New York …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Rialto Chatter: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Set for Early 2013 on Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

A new casting notice has gone out for both an upcoming fall developmental lab of the Broadway-bound HANDS ON A HARDBODY, as well as the upcoming Broadway production, which aims to begin rehe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM
Sunday, August 5, 2012

Michael McGrath and Beth Leavel Set for Broadway-Bound SUGAR BABIES Workshop, 9/20 by Rialto Chatter

According to a casting notice on Backstage, Shooting High Productions is casting an AGVA-sanctioned workshopshowcase of the Broadway-bound production of SUGAR BABIES, starring Tony Award win…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM
Friday, July 27, 2012

Public's INTO THE WOODS Headed to Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre? by Rialto Chatter

Is the Public's Shakespeare in the Park production of INTO THE WOODS headed for 45th Street The New York Post's Michael Riedel says today that the show is raising money and looking toward th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:30AM
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Rialto Chatter: James Lapine Adapts Moss Hart's ACT ONE for the Stage by Rialto Chatter

James Lapine has reportedly been commissioned for a stage adaptation of Moss Hart's landmark autobiography, ACT ONE, by Lincoln Center Theatre's artistic director Andre Bishop.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Rialto Chatter: ROMEO AND JULIET Coming Back to Broadway in 2013? by Rialto Chatter

According to a recent Equity audition notice, Romeo and Juliet might be heading back to Broadway in the near future, with auditions taking place at the end of the month. The Shakespearan cla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44PM
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Nathan Lane Coming Back to Broadway in THE NANCE; Jack O'Brien to Direct by Rialto Chatter

According to the New York Times, Broadway favorite Nathan Lane will be heading back to Broadway in Douglas Carter Beane's The Nance, a new play about a performer who played the role of the n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

Rialto Chatter: Sigourney Weaver to Star in Christopher Durang's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE? by Rialto Chatter

In a recent interview with Showbiz411, stage and screen star Sigourney Weaver revealed that she might be heading back to the stage in another Christopher Durang play at Lincoln Center. Weave…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM
Friday, June 15, 2012

Rialto Chatter Exclusive: Ahrens & Flaherty's ANASTASIA Headed to the Stage?; Lansbury, Lazar & More to Star in Reading by Rialto Chatter

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that casting is now under way for a 29-hour reading of ANASTASIA - A New Musical, based on the hit 1997 animated motion picture from Fox Animation Studios. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Goodman's THE ICEMAN COMETH, Starring Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy, Will Likely Not Take Broadway Bow by Rialto Chatter

Producer Scott Rudin, who holds the rights to produce the show on Broadway, has decided not to stage the Goodman Theatre production on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM
Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Christian Borle to Depart PETER AND THE STARCATCHER in July? by Rialto Chatter

A casting notice has revealed potential July starting dates for a new actor to take over for the Tony-nominated Christian Borle as 'Black Stache' in Peter and the Starcatcher when he departs…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

GODSPELL in Danger of June 24th Closing? by Rialto Chatter

Those who closely follow Broadway Grosses have been keeping an eye on GODSPELL's numbers as of late and wondering what the future held for the musical, which was recently announced for a per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:47PM
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Rialto Chatter: Jessie Tyler Ferguson to Take on 'Leo Bloom' in Hollywood Bowl's THE PRODUCERS? by Rialto Chatter

Speculation is running rampant in California with an announcement expected shortly for the casting of the Hollywood Bowl's summer musical - THE PRODUCERS. Earlier this week, BWW reported tha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

Rialto Chatter: Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Take on 'Leo Bloom' in Hollywood Bowl's THE PRODUCERS? by Rialto Chatter

Speculation is running rampant in California with an announcement expected shortly for the casting of the Hollywood Bowl's summer musical - THE PRODUCERS. Earlier this week, BWW reported tha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

David Yazbek's WOMEN ON THE VERGE... Set for West End? by Rialto Chatter

In an interview with thecraptacular.com, David Yazbek revealed that he and Jeffrey Lane have been rewriting WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN ahead of a new production in London next…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46AM
Monday, May 21, 2012

RIALTO CHATTER: Roundabout Theatre Company to Revive CYRANO DE BERGERAC on Broadway; Previews Begin Sept. 14 by Rialto Chatter

According to an Equity casting notice posted today, it seems the Roundabout Theatre Company will be presenting a revival of Cyrano de Bergerac at the American Airlines Theatre this fall. Pr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22PM
Friday, May 11, 2012

Central Park's INTO THE WOODS Eyeing Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

Rumours that The Public Theatre's production of INTO THE WOODS will transfer to Broadway have been fueled once more by The New York Post, which reports that extentions to Donna Murphy, Amy A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46AM

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