Star Wattage Lights Up Broadway Season by David Rooney

Orlando Bloom, Zachary Quinto, Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Mary-Louise Parker and Billy Crystal are among the marquee names gracing New York stages in the fall. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:00am on August 22, 2013☆⚑

'Dames at Sea' to Sail on Broadway in 2014 by David Rooney

A smash in its original 1968 off-Broadway incarnation, the playful pastiche of vintage movie musicals will be directed and choreographed by Randy Skinner.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:30pm on August 20, 2013☆⚑

Kenneth Branagh to Make New York Stage Debut in 'Macbeth' by David Rooney

Also starring Alex Kingston as Lady Macbeth, the production segues from its acclaimed premiere at the Manchester International Festival to the Park Avenue Armory next June.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:39am on August 20, 2013☆⚑

'Mothers and Sons' Brings Tyne Daly Back to Broadway by David Rooney

The Emmy- and Tony-winning actress will star in the new play by Terrence McNally, opening in spring 2014.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:45pm on August 19, 2013☆⚑

Beatles Tribute 'Let It Be' to Close Early on Broadway by David Rooney

Originally scheduled to run through Dec. 29, the celebration of the Fab Four will play its final performance at the St. James Theatre on Sept. 1.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:52pm on August 19, 2013☆⚑

'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Performances to Go On Despite Thursday's Accident by David Rooney

Dancer Daniel Curry is in stable condition after a leg injury during a recent show that caused the performance to be suspended.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:35pm on August 16, 2013☆⚑

Nathan Lane Play 'The Nance' to Air on PBS by David Rooney

The Tony-winning production from Douglas Carter Beane has been filmed for broadcast during the 40th season of "Live From Lincoln Center."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:31pm on August 14, 2013☆⚑

Tom Skerritt Joins 'A Time to Kill' Cast by David Rooney

The Emmy-winning veteran actor will make his Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of John Grisham's courtroom thriller.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:14pm on August 14, 2013☆⚑

Craig Bierko to Step Into Broadway's 'Matilda' by David Rooney

The actor will take over the cross-dressing role originated by Tony-nominated Brit star Bertie Carvel in the Roald Dahl musical.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:08pm on August 1, 2013☆⚑

Denzel Washington Readies for Broadway Return in 'A Raisin in the Sun' by David Rooney

The Oscar and Tony winner will star alongside Diahann Carroll, Anika Noni Rose and Sophie Okonedo in the revival of Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:19am on August 1, 2013☆⚑

Julie Taymor Returns to New York Stage with 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by David Rooney

The Off Broadway production, featuring David Harewood of "Homeland," is part of a season that also includes Michael Shannon in Ionesco's "The Killer."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:16pm on July 31, 2013☆⚑

William Hurt, T.R. Knight and Daphne Rubin-Vega Join Off Broadway's 'Romeo and Juliet' by David Rooney

Finn Wittrock, who was to star opposite Elizabeth Olsen in the production, has withdrawn due to a film commitment.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:56pm on July 31, 2013☆⚑

Four Broadway Veterans to Star in 'The Winslow Boy' Revival by David Rooney

Michael Cumpsty, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Alessandro Nivola and Roger Rees will topline playwright Terence Rattigan's classic courtroom drama.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:49pm on July 30, 2013☆⚑

Tracy Letts' 'Killer Joe' Headed to Broadway by David Rooney

The 1993 American Gothic crime thriller will reunite the playwright with Tony Award-winning director Pam MacKinnon.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:31pm on July 25, 2013☆⚑

Dule Hill Joins Broadway's 'After Midnight' Cast by David Rooney

The "West Wing" and "Psych" star will showcase his song and dance skills in the tribute to the Duke Ellington years at Harlem's Cotton Club.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:47pm on July 24, 2013☆⚑

John Grisham's 'A Time to Kill' Sets Key Broadway Cast by David Rooney

Sebastian Arcelus, Fred Dalton Thompson and John Douglas Thompson are the first actors attached to the bestselling courtroom thriller's stage adaptation.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:06pm on July 19, 2013☆⚑

Debra Messing to Make Broadway Debut in 'Outside Mullingar' by David Rooney

The "Smash" star returns to the New York stage in John Patrick Shanley's new play, appearing opposite Tony winner Brian F. O'Byrne.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:24pm on July 19, 2013☆⚑

'After Midnight' Brings Fantasia Back to Broadway by David Rooney

The Grammy-winning "American Idol" season three champion will be first in a rotating roster of guest stars to headline the Cotton Club jazz tribute.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:07pm on July 18, 2013☆⚑

First Image Released of Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad as 'Romeo and Juliet' by David Rooney

Directed by David Leveaux, the mixed-race contemporary staging will begin performances August 24 at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:29am on July 15, 2013☆⚑

Forever Tango: Theater Review by David Rooney

"Dancing With the Stars" duo Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Latin crooner Gilberto Santa Rosa guest-star in the popular dance show's Broadway return.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on July 14, 2013☆⚑

Kevin McCollum, John Davis and Tom McGrath Pact With Fox on Theatrical Joint Venture by David Rooney

The new partnership aims to develop stage projects from the 20th Century Fox film library.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:52pm on July 11, 2013☆⚑

Monkey: Journey to the West: Theater Review by David Rooney

Blur frontman Damon Albarn and his Gorillaz animation partner Jamie Hewlett team with director Chen Shi-Zheng on this musical stage spectacle based on the classic Chinese tale.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on July 9, 2013☆⚑

Sting to Launch New Album Via Concert Series by David Rooney

The artist will perform songs from forthcoming musical "The Last Ship" in 10 benefit shows at New York's Public Theater this fall.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:00pm on July 9, 2013☆⚑

Bette Midler May Bring Sue Mengers Play to Los Angeles by David Rooney

In an interview after wrapping her sellout Broadway run, Midler revealed that talks are under way to perform "I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers" in the late superagent's former stom…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:50pm on July 2, 2013☆⚑

An Evening With John Waters: Critic's Notebook by David Rooney

In his stand-up show, the emperor of bad taste holds forth on Justin Bieber, his favorite porn titles, his scheme to bring down big-studio tentpoles, the saving grace of Casey Anthony and so…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:54pm on July 1, 2013☆⚑