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Monday, May 25, 2015

Spider Man to Shut Down for Four Weeks to Retool; New Opening June 14th by Roger Friedman

“Spider Man: Turn off the Dark” will shut down for four weeks, from April 19th to May 11, for retooling. Performances will resume on May 12th. A new opening night (maybe you neve…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 05:58PM

Exclusive: Julie Taymor Will Remain “Spider Man” Director and Co-Author by Roger Friedman

It does seem that Julie Taymor will stick to her original credits in “Spider Man.” Despite last week’s wild move to oust Taymor from the show she created, co-wrote and dire…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 05:58PM

“Spider Man”: Bono and The Edge Will Miss Much of the Overhaul by Roger Friedman

It’s hard to be international rock stars. You barely have time to clean your sunglasses. In the case of Bono and The Edge, they committed to “Spider Man: Turn off the Dark”…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 05:58PM

Mad Men’s 11 Year Old Sally Draper: “I’m Not Allowed to Watch the Show” by Roger Friedman

Yes, “Mad Men” has been renewed for a fifth season–this is not a surprise, folks–and negotiations continue between the show’s creator, Matt Weiner, and AMC. But…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 05:58PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Broadway: Sting Sails “The Last Ship” One More Time in Joyous Show for Actors Fund by Roger Friedman

Sting is back from his world tour with Paul Simon, which followed his run as actor/composer of Broadway’s “The Last Ship.” So Categories: Celebrity Featured Theater(Rea…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 09:14AM
Monday, May 11, 2015

Broadway: “Curious Incident” Wins Outer Critics, Also Wins Audience Award with “Finding Neverland” by Roger Friedman

A lot going on today: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 03:58PM
Sunday, May 10, 2015

Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin Give a Master Class in Witty in “Grace and Frankie” on Netflix by Roger Friedman

Maybe you’ve already started watching “Grace and Frankie” on Netflix. The first two episodes are rocky, but set up the premise: in Categories: fashion Featured Televisi…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 03:08PM
Monday, May 4, 2015

Harvey Gets the Last Laugh: “Finding Neverland” Only New Broadway Show Making Money by Roger Friedman

The Tony nominators snubbed “Finding Neverland” with no nominations, not even for the curtain. But Harvey Weinstein’s getting the last laugh. “FN” Categories: …

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 04:39PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Tony Nominees Mix and Mingle: Helen Mirren, Carey Mulligan, Elisabeth Moss Meet, Greet by Roger Friedman

Very strange seeing all the Tony nominees crowded into the same place, a rabbit warren of narrow hallways and tiny rooms in Categories: Celebrity Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:30PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tony Awards: Renee Fleming Comedy Closing After Shut Out, More to Come by Roger Friedman

The comedy “Living on Love” starring opera great Renee Fleming has posted a closing notice for May 3. They were shut out Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 02:45PM

Broadway: Tony Awards–Alan Cumming, Kristen Chenoweth To Host Show, Noms Include Helen Mirren, Bradley Cooper, Something Rotten, Sting for Best Scor by Roger Friedman

Tony nominations this morning excluded Larry David’s Fish in the Dark, Matthew Morrison in Finding Neverland and the musical version of Doctor Categories: Featured Theater(Read more…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 08:46AM
Thursday, April 23, 2015

Broadway Review: Sensational, Hilarious “Something Rotten” Gets Standing Ovations During the Show! by Roger Friedman

I haven’t had such a good, silly time at the theater since “Spamalot” or maybe “The Producers” as I did last night Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 02:03AM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Review: “Doctor Zhivago” is “Les Miz” with Russian Dressing and Great Songs by Roger Friedman

The Broadway crowd sneers at “Les Miz” and “Phantom” type event musicals, so “Doctor Zhivago” was in their gun sights long ago. Categories: Featured Th…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:45AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Broadway: “Living on Love” Draws Phil and Marlo, Matthew Broderick, Rebecca Romajn to Premiere by Roger Friedman

Sunday night, “Fun Home” opened at the Circle in the Square after a heralded run downtown at the Public Theater. Jeanne Tesori’s Categories: Featured Theater(Read more..…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:09AM
Monday, April 20, 2015

Broadway: “Curious Incident” Casting for Replacements to Start September 15th by Roger Friedman

It could very well be the the winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. But “The Curious Incident of the Dog Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:15AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Broadway Review: “Finding Neverland” with Matthew Morrison Becomes Charming Stage Musical for the Ages by Roger Friedman

“Finding Neverland” arrives tonight on Broadway loaded for Tony nominations and overflowing with charm. It’s also Harvey Weinstein’s debut as a modern Categories: C…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 07:07PM

Broadway: “Frasier” Reunion with Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce Back to Back by Roger Friedman

There’s a big “Frasier” reunion going on this month on Broadway. Kelsey Grammer, who played Frasier Crane in both the hit bar Categories: Celebrity Featured Theater(Rea…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 08:04AM
Monday, April 13, 2015

Broadway: “American In Paris” Is First Big Potential Tony Nominee of the Season by Roger Friedman

Goldie Hawn, Dame Helen Mirren and director husband  Taylor Hackford were among the stars who turned out Sunday night for the triple Categories: Broadway Reviews Featured Theater(Read m…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:26AM
Thursday, April 9, 2015

Broadway: Larry David’s “Fish in the Dark” Offering Deep Discounts for Jason Alexander’s Matinees by Roger Friedman

Right now, Larry David’s “Fish in the Dark” is officially sold out. While it won’t be winning any Tony Awards, the very Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 11:12AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Broadway Review: “Hand to God” Writer Takes His Own Bow– “I am an American playwright!” by Roger Friedman

The path to the Tony Award season took a curve last night as Richard Askins’ original play, “Hand to God,” was such Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:20AM
Friday, March 27, 2015

Radio City Spring Spectacular Is Finally Exactly That, Thanks to Harvey Weinstein by Roger Friedman

You want bang for your buck? We got it last night at the opening of Radio City’s Spring Spectacular starring Laura Benanti, Categories: Celebrity Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:55AM
Friday, March 20, 2015

Broadway: “Heidi” Opens to Raves As Stars Take Public Bus to After Party by Roger Friedman

Wendy Wasserstein’s deep and funny 1989 play “The Heidi Chronicles” opened last night on Broadway to cheers and raves, with “Mad Men” Categories: Featured Th…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 10:21AM
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015

Helen Mirren Could Be First Actress to Win Oscar and Tony for Playing Same Character by Roger Friedman

Helen Mirren is really as Queen Elizabeth II. (She’s also played Elizabeth I, mind you.) First she won an Oscar for “The Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:21AM
Friday, March 6, 2015
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Larry David on Broadway: Actress Playing His Mother is 7 Years His Junior by Roger Friedman

Larry David’s Fish in the Dark opens Thursday night on Broadway. It’s all sold out, so there’s no question it’s a financial Categories: Featured Theater(Read more.…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 09:52PM
Monday, March 2, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

TV: What The? Janet McTeer–Tony Winner, 2 Time Oscar Nominee– is On “Battle Creek” by Roger Friedman

Okay, I’m sorry, I know it’s hard for actresses of a certain age to get movie roles. So Tony winner and two Categories: Featured Movies Television Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 09:35PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Broadway (Almost): New Brilliant “Revolutionary” Musical with Rap, R&B, and Black Actors Playing American Heroes by Roger Friedman

Lin-Manuel Miranda? You may know his name from “In the Heights.” But starting this morning you will know him as the genius Categories: Celebrity Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:45AM