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Thursday, November 17, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: I DO? Bernadette Peters & Martin Short to Team up for I DO! I DO! Revival? by Rialto Chatter

The New York Times reports that Bernadette Peters and Martin Short are in talks with producers about co-starring as Agnes Snow and Michael Snow in a revival of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:11PM
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

LEAP OF FAITH Headed for Broadway in Fall of 2012 by Rialto Chatter

Now, the New York Times reports that according to producer Thomas Viertel, the show is indeed now headed to Broadway in the Fall of 2012. No official announcement has yet been made, but Vier…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM

Rialto Chatter: James Barbour to Join REBECCA on Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that James Barbour has joined the cast of REBECCA on Broadway, in the featured role of 'Jack Favel'. At this time the only casting officially confirmed by the p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Heading Back to Broadway in 2012? by Rialto Chatter

Michael Riedel writes today in the New York Post, after attending the final performance of the Andre De Shields directed Ain't Misbehavin' at the Crossroads Theater in New Brunswick, NJ that…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: FOLLIES Hunting for Broadway Transfer? by Rialto Chatter

Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that producers of FOLLIES on Broadway had been trying to convince the Nederlanders to allow the show to extend past its current January 22, 20…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:59AM
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: Andy Karl Starring as ROCKY in New Developmental Lab by Rialto Chatter

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that a new reading of the long in development Rocky musical is taking place this week in the city. Starring in the workshop is Andy Karl as Rocky, Glenn Flesher…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09AM
Thursday, September 29, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: Spring Broadway Debut Expected for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER by Rialto Chatter

Peter and the Starcatcher, written by Rick Elice, directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, based upon the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, opened Wednesday, March 9, 2011 to rave noti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51PM

RIALTO CHATTER: NEWSIES to Arrive on Broadway This Season? by Rialto Chatter

The production may be headed for Broadway even earlier than originally anticipated a source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told the paper that talks are underway between Disney an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Is BARE Back? October Reading Likely by Rialto Chatter

BroadwayWorld has learned that the musical BARE may be getting a staged reading in New York in October. Randy Taradash and Martian Entertainment will produce the reading of the Damon Intrab…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM
Wednesday, September 7, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: PORGY & BESS Not Coming to Broadway After All? by Rialto Chatter

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that the American Repertory Theater's production of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess may not be headed to the Great White Way after all,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:30AM
Thursday, September 1, 2011

Rialto Chatter: TOXIC AVENGER Headed to Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

The Toxic Avenger, winner of Best New Off- Broadway Musical by both the Outer Critics Circle and BroadwayWorld's Theatre Fans, may be headed to Broadway. The Joe DiPietroDavid Bryan penned m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43PM
Monday, August 29, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER EXCLUSIVE: Anne Hathaway Set as 'Fantine' for LES MISERABLES Film? by Rialto Chatter

Anne Hathaway was last associated with LES MISERABLES when she belted out her own version of Own My Own at February's Oscar ceremony to past host Hugh Jackman. Now, BroadwayWorld.com's relia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13PM
Thursday, August 11, 2011

Rialto Chatter: END OF THE RAINBOW Aiming for Broadway in Spring 2012? by Rialto Chatter

According to a casting notice, the Judy Garland tribute show, End Of The Rainbow by Peter Quilter, a play about her last months before overdosing on drugs in 1969 is aiming for a Broadway ru…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:11PM
Friday, August 5, 2011

Rialto Chatter: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Coming to Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

Nicholas Hytner's One Man, Two Guvnors will soon transfer to the West End for a 16 week run following its sell-out run at The National Theatre, subsequent UK tour and National Theatre Live c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Will MATILDA Hit Broadway in 2013? by Rialto Chatter

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, which is slated to transfer to London's Cambridg…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35AM
Thursday, July 28, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: LuPone and Patinkin Returning to Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

According tot a report by Lemonwade, Broadway legends Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin might bring their concert show, which is currently touring the country, to the Great White Way this fall…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:59PM
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: LYSISTRATA JONES Broadway-Bound Next Season with Off-Broadway Cast? by Rialto Chatter

As first reported by Michael Riedel in the New York Post, the Off-Broadway hit musical LYSISTRATA JONES, which closed on Friday, June 24 at the Judson Memorial Church, is hoping to move to B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:27PM
Friday, July 8, 2011

Hugh Jackman in Concert Gunning for Broadway this Year? by Rialto Chatter

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post today that Hugh Jackman's one-man concert, Hugh Jackman in Concert, could be gearing up for a Broadway engagement as yearly as this year. The conc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM
Wednesday, July 6, 2011

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Headed to Broadway Spring 2012? by Rialto Chatter

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice both travelled to see the show and came away from their experiences - wildly enthusiastic. Now, Michael Riedel in the New York Post has pic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:38AM
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: Joanna Lumley to Star in West End's LION IN WINTER? by Rialto Chatter

According to Whatsonstage.com, stage and screen star Joanna Lumley might return to the West End in the upcoming production of THE LION IN WINTER at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Lumley would play…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05PM
Thursday, June 23, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Finish West End Run in December? by Rialto Chatter

According to Whatsonstage.com, Priscilla Queen of the Desert might finish its West End run at the end of December 2011. A publicist for the show told Whatsonstage, The producers of Priscilla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:47PM

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Broadway Revival Buzz Continues... by Rialto Chatter

Now, the paper reports that Tim Rice, the lyricist of Jesus Christ Superstar, attended the Wednesday night performance of his show at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival less than two weeks a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24AM
Friday, June 17, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: Chris Colfer to Replace Daniel Radcliffe in HOW TO SUCCEED? by Rialto Chatter

According to Daily Mail, GLEE star Chris Colfer is rumored to replace Daniel Radcliffe as J. Pierrepont Finch in the Broadway production of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: Angela Bassett to Star Opposite Samuel L. Jackson in THE MOUNTAINTOP? by Rialto Chatter

This morning on a Today Show appearance, Angela Bassett revealed that she's weighing coming to New York to do a Broadway show to the show's hosts, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26PM
Monday, June 13, 2011

Andrew Lloyd Webber on Stratford JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 'Fabulous' by Rialto Chatter

Commenting on the show on his official web site, Andrew said I have just seen a fabulous production of Jesus Christ Superstar. It is very probably the best acted performance of the show I ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:13PM

RIALTO CHATTER: Matthew Broderick to Replace Harry Connick Jr. in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT on Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

According to published reports, stage and screen star Matthew Broderick will replace Harry Connick Jr. in the upcoming Broadway production of the Gershwin musical Nice Work If You Can Get It…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM
Sunday, June 12, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: Biblical Battle? JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Headed Back to Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

Today, the Toronto Star is reporting that composer Andrew Lloyd Webber came to town on Saturday to see the production which has been generating potential Broadway buzz. If true, the producti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM
Friday, June 3, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT Extends Through September 10? by Rialto Chatter

THE MOTHERFKER WITH THE HAT may be extending its Broadway run for a second time. Although there's no official word just yet, Telecharge has released a new block of tickets for the Tony nomin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:26PM
Friday, May 20, 2011

RAILTO CHATTER: Bagert Bringing PICNIC & KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Back to Bway? by Rialto Chatter

Broadway producer Darren Bagert has just revealed that there are plans to bring both PICNIC and KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN back to the Great White Way. The Tony-winner mentioned in a recent st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:41PM

RIALTO CHATTER: King Penning NATURAL WOMAN Musical for Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Carole King is at work on a new musical showcasing tunes from her legendary songbook entitled Natural Woman. The show, which ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10PM
Thursday, May 12, 2011

RIALTO CHATTER: Angela Lansbury to Star with James Earl Jones in THE BEST MAN on Broadway by Rialto Chatter

James Earl Jones, who most recently starred as Hoke Colburn, the chauffeur in Driving Miss Daisy will return to Broadway in the role of the feisty, folksy and wily ex- U.S. President Arthur …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:38AM

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