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John Leguizamo’s ‘Ghetto Klown’ Coming to HBO
October 17, 2013
Well known comedian an actor John Leguizamo is set to film his one-man show entitled Ghetto Klown at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s Victoria Theatre November 16, according to reports from Deadline.com. The show will be filmed for an upcoming HBO special, though no air dates for the special have been released. The production originally
‘Wicked’ Gets Spanish Make Over with Mexico City Opening
October 17, 2013
As the musical Wicked celebrates its tenth anniversary on Broadway this October, a Spanish-language version of the production will launch in Mexico City. The musical will be presented by the OCESA División Teatro in a co-production with original Broadway producers Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt, and David Stone. Performances are
Off-Broadway’s ‘Fuerza Bruta’ Set to Close January 5
October 16, 2013
The Off-Broadway hit Fuerza Bruta NYC is set to end its five year run at the Daryl Roth Theatre January 5, 2014 according to reports from S2BN Entertainment. The show’s closing will mark more than 2000 performances since its debut. Executive producer for the show Stephen Shaw said in a statement, “It’s been an amazing
‘Hit List’ From ‘Smash’ Debuts at 54 Below with Jeremy Jordan
October 16, 2013
Despite Smash getting the boot from NBC last May, the show’s music will continue to live on. Hit List, one of two fictional in-the-works musicals from the series, will be making its way to the stage for a New York City Broadway debut at lounge 54 Below on December 9th. Hit List tells “the tragic love
‘The Last Goodbye’ May Make Another Stop Before Broadway
October 15, 2013
Though the new musical The Last Goodbye is headed to Broadway in the future, producers for the show say it is bound to make a detour prior to reaching the big stage in New York. One of the show’s key producers Hal Luftig shared in an interview with U-T, “My guess is going to be we’re
Producer Aims to Bring ‘Porgy and Bess’ to Big Screen. Beyonce or Hudson to Follow?
October 11, 2013
It appears that Hollywood producer Bobby Geisler has paired with Hollywood heavyweight Mike Medavoy to create a new film version of the George and Ira Gershwin classic Porgy and Bess. As reported by Variety, Geisler and Medavoy are working in conjunction with the Gershwin family as well as the estate of lyricist DuBose Heyward to
Mark Campbell, Julia Udine Head ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Tour
October 9, 2013
The revitalized national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will be led by Mark Campbell and Julia Udine. Campbell will star as the Phantom opposite Udine who will play Christine. Performances of the production are set to begin November 27, 2013 in Providence, Rhode Island. The cast will also feature the talents of
‘Soul Doctor’ Sets Broadway Closing for October 13
October 9, 2013
Producers of the Broadway musical Soul Doctor recently announced that the show will have its last performance October 13 at 3pm. The show’s close will mark only 32 previews and 66 regular performances that it has played following an Off-Broadway run last year. Soul Doctor tells the story of Shlomo Carlebach (the father of popular Jewish
Kristin Chenoweth Spends New Year’s Eve at Vegas’ Smith Center
October 9, 2013
Loveable actress and Broadway starlet Kristin Chenoweth will ring in the New Year in Las Vegas. The Emmy and Tony Award winner will perform a one-night only 2 hour show New Year’s Eve at Las Vegas’ Smith Center of Performing Arts. This will be her first time performing at the world class cultural center located near Downtown
‘The Commons of Pensacola,’ Starring Sarah Jessica Parker & Blythe Danner, Hits MTC October 22
October 6, 2013
It seems as though overwhelming demand has led to The Commons of Pensacola extending an additional three weeks. The Manhattan Theatre Club made the announcement that the world premiere play, which is currently in rehearsals at MTC, will have a limited engagement which begins previews on Tuesday, October 22 in advance of a Thursday, November 21 opening