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Justin Bartha Joins Danny DeVito, Judd Hirsch in Los Angeles’ ‘The Sunshine Boys’
September 5, 2013
The Center Theatre Group has made the announcement that Justin Bartha will accompany Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch in the Neil Simon production of The Sunshine Boys. Bartha will be replacing David Krumholtz (previously announced) who had to leave due to personal reasons. Bartha debuted on Broadway in Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Tenor which also
Michelle Williams to Star in Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’ Revival
September 5, 2013
Michelle Williams is expected to make her Broadway debut in the 2014 revival of the Kander and Ebb musical Cabaret. She will play the role of sexy nightclub singer Sally Bowles opposite Alan Cumming who was previously announced to play the role of Emcee, according to reports by The New York Times. Cabaret is staged in
Stuart Ward, Dani De Waal Take Leads in ‘Once’ Tour
September 5, 2013
Stuart Ward and Dani De Waal will star in the national tour of the Tony Award winning musical Once. Previously an understudy in the West End version of the show, Ward will play the role of Guy. His previous stage credits include a debut in the off Broadway production of The Hired Man as well as roles in Donmar Warehouse’s
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Set to Tour U.K.
September 3, 2013
The Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park located in London made the announcement that the hit play To Kill A Mockingbird will make a return for a limited run between August 28 to September 13, 2014. This will occur prior to the show embarking on a UK tour. The show is directed by the Open Air Theatre’s
‘Houdini’ Planning 2014 Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago
August 30, 2013
Academy Award and Grammy Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz, who is best known for his work in Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked, is bringing a new musical to Broadway during the 2013-2014 season entitled Houdini. Prior to its opening on the big stage, the new musical may be making its way to Chicago for a Pre-Broadway premiere, according to an interview with the Associated
Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ Sets Opening at New Amsterdam for March 20
August 30, 2013
Coming this spring, the classic Disney musical Aladdin will open at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway. Performances are set to begin February 26, while the show’s opening is scheduled for March 20. Aladdin is the stage adapted musical of the 1992 Academy Award winning animated musical film. It tells the story of Aladdin, a poor street urchin who uses
Jessica Lange to Make Broadway Return in ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’
August 28, 2013
Jessica Lange will make her return to Broadway to star in the new production of the classic show Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill. Lange made the announcement during an interview with the Los Angeles Times to promote the new season of the FX show “American Horror Story”. When questioned about her return to the theatre
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Tour Recruit James Berry, Tyler Hunter, Scott Moreau & John Countryman
August 28, 2013
The cast of the Million Dollar Quartet’s National Tour has been announced and will star James Berry, Tyler Hunter, Scott Moreau, and John Countryman in the lead roles. Million Dollar Quartet captures the iconic moment that legendary greats Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins are brought together (December 4, 1956). Called
Victoria Clark, Danny Burstein Sign on for Broadway’s ‘Snow Geese’
August 28, 2013
Victoria Clark and Danny Burstein will join the cast of Sharr White’s The Snow Geese as Clarissa Hohmann and Max Hohmann respectively for its world premiere. Previews will begin October 1 and the show will open October 24 at the Samuel J. Freidman Theatre. The prior credits of Clark and Burstein are quite great and
‘Amelie’ Set to be Adapted for Broadway
August 26, 2013
Broadway can soon welcome the 2001 Jean-Pierre Jeunet romantic comedy Amélie to the stage. The announcement came via composer Dan Messe who shared the information on Facebook saying, “So not the best kept secret, but still I’m happy to announce that I’ve been commissioned to adapt the film Amélie for Broadway. The creative team includes Craig