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"Birdman" screenwriter Alexander Dinelaris has written the script for a film adaptation of the "Jekyll & Hyde" musical. Dinelaris, who was also the book writer for the Broadway musical "…
James Corden will host the 2019 Tony Awards this June. This is the second time Corden has hosted, after taking on the role in 2016 at the Beacon Theatre. The "Late Late Show" host has two Br…
"Kiss Me, Kate" will extend an additional four weeks, Roundabout Theatre Company announced Tuesday. The revival, directed by Scott Ellis and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, will now play th…
"Frozen" has announced three upcoming productions in Australia, London and Germany. The musical will stage sit-down runs at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney in July 2020, at London's Theatre Ro…
Actors' Equity has named Lynn Rhinehart as special counsel, effective immediately. Rhinehart comes to Actors' Equity from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organiza…
Yanni has been announced as the second musician to appear at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre as a part of the new In Residence on Broadway series. The Greek composer, keyboardist, pianist and musi…
Spring was tardy this year, so if you are still suffering from seasonal affective disorder, you might try some therapeutic theater courtesy of the radiant revival of "Kiss Me, Kate," which i…
Anna D. Shapiro, the artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, has been tapped to direct 'The Devil Wears Prada' musical. The musical features music by Sir Elton John, lyrics by…
Hugh Jackman will play Harold Hill in a revival of "The Music Man" next year. Produced by Scott Rudin, the revival will reassemble the creative team from the last "Hello, Dolly!" revival, wi…
"Once Upon a One More Time," a musical comedy featuring the music of Britney Spears, will make its world premiere in Chicago this fall ahead of a planned Broadway run. Produced by James L. N…
The Bruce Springsteen effect has hit Broadway. Producers Live Nation, The Araca Group and Entertainment Benefits Group will be bringing a series of artists to Broadway to play five to 10 sho…
Much has been made of "Be More Chill's" unusual path to Broadway. Originally produced to middling response at New Jersey's Two River Theater, the resulting cast album fueled a large cult fol…
The first preview of "Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus" have been postponed again, the show announced late Friday. The play was scheduled to begin previews on Saturday, with a matinee and …
The Shubert Organization is teaming up with two partners to bring Silicon Valley to Broadway. Alongside venture capital firm Exponential Creativity Ventures and tech training company IT Ment…
"Network" has recouped after running for 15 weeks on Broadway, the producers announced Wednesday. The play, starring Bryan Cranston and directed by Ivo van Hove, was capitalized for up to $7…
Television series "Nashville" is being adapted into a stage musical, with a plan to come to Broadway. Producer Scott Delman has acquired the live theatrical rights from Lionsgate and ABC Stu…
Kristine Nielsen will assume Andrea Martin's role in "Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus" after Martin injured herself during rehearsals. Martin is leaving the company after having broken fo…
English songwriter and singer Morrissey will play the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre this May. The former frontman of The Smiths will play a seven-day Broadway engagement from May 2 to May 11, coveri…
"Tea at Five," starring Faye Dunaway as Katharine Hepburn, has postponed its Broadway engagement until later this year. The play, written by Matthew Lombardo and directed by John Tilli…
Producer Scott Rudin has offered to license the current Broadway production of "To Kill a Mockingbird" to community theaters who had been forced to cancel productions of the play under threa…
"The Heart of Rock and Roll," a musical featuring the songs of Huey Lewis and the News, begins developmental work Monday as one of the first shows to do so under the new contract with Actors…
"Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune," starring Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon, will play the Broadhurst Theatre this spring. The revival of the Terrence McNally play will begin prev…
Local 802 is initiating a grievance process against "Be More Chill," after it says the show violated the union contract by reversing its decision about orchestrator Charlie Rosen. In a publi…
"Ink" has announced its full Broadway cast. Starring alongside the previously announced Bertie Carvel as Rupert Murdoch and Jonny Lee Miller as Larry Lamb, the editor of "The Sun," are David…
A one-sentence clause in a union contract has been causing headaches for the Broadway industry. Due to a clause in the collective bargaining agreement between the Local 802, the musicians' u…
