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‘Spiderman’ Ready for Las Vegas, Hamburg, Arena Tour
August 26, 2013
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark will be coming to Las Vegas and Hamburg, Germany. There is also discussion of an arena tour for the show as well. The announcement was made by Michael Cohl who was brought in by Bono and Edge to save the Broadway production of the show when it was facing a host of pre-production
‘American Idiot’ Documentary Hits Theaters in October
August 24, 2013
A documentary film covering the journey of Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day frontman, as he made the move to Broadway in the rock musical American Idiot. The full-length documentary entitled Broadway Idiot will be released in New York movie theatres October 11. The documentary follows Billie Joe from the night of a concert at Madison Square Garden as he embarks
Katie Postotnik, Steven Grant Douglas Cast in ‘Ghost The Musical’ Tour
August 24, 2013
The national tour of Ghost The Musical will feature Katie Postotnik and Steven Grant Douglas as lovers Molly Jenson and Sam Wheat. The announcement came via Troika Entertainment and Michael Coppel in association with Hilary Williams, Margot Astrachan Production/Dennis Grimaldi Productions/Paul Lucas Productions/Robert Sher and Paramount Pictures on August 22, 2013. The tour will launch
Kristin Chenoweth Brings Broadway Concerts to Hollywood Bowl August 23-24
August 22, 2013
For a two day engagement August 23-24, Kristin Chenoweth will perform classic songs from Broadway productions and Hollywood films at the Hollywood Bowl. This will be Chenoweth’s Hollywood Bowl solo concert debut. The event is directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and features musical backing by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Chenoweth will be joined by several
Broadway’s ‘Shrek’ Comes to Video in October
August 22, 2013
The Broadway production of Shrek the Musical will finally be making its way to the general public very soon. Based upon information coming from iTunes, the show will be available for download in October. This comes after the production wrapped its last performance January 3, 2010 after 37 previews and 441 performances. The popularity and success of the
‘Motown’ Opens Casting Call in New York, Chicago
August 21, 2013
Motown the Musical has announced an open casting call in the hopes of finding gifted African American singers to join its cast. Chicago has been listed as one of the cities hosting an open casting call in the nationwide search for talent. Other major cities hosting calls include New York, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo to Star in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Tour
August 21, 2013
Husband and wife duo Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo will lead the cast of the touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It is set to begin March 4, 2014 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio. The addition of the newlywed pair was recently announced by the Independent Presenters Network. Interestingly enough, Young and
Hugh Panaro, Jeremy Hays, Mary Michael Patterson Join Cast of Broadway’s ‘Phantom of the Opera’
August 21, 2013
Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera can now welcome Hugh Panaro, Jeremy Hays, and Mary Michael Patterson to its cast. Panaro will play the title role of the Phantom, Hays will play the character Raoul, and Patterson will play Christine. Panaro’s addition was previously announced whereas other cast changes have been recently released. Panaro is not
‘Let It Be’ Bumps Up Closing Three Months Early on September 1
August 20, 2013
After 9 previews and 46 performances, the Broadway show Let It Be will close September 1, 1013 at the St. James Theatre. The Broadway production was originally scheduled to close December 29, 2013, yet low sales have led to the decision to wrap the show up early. Show producers shared that the show was viewed
‘Wicked,’ ‘Newsies,’ ‘Jersey Boys’ Discount Tickets for Fall Broadway Week
August 19, 2013
A host of Broadway favorites will be available for viewing at discounted prices for Fall Broadway Week 2013. New York City’s official marketing, tourism, and partnership organization (NYC and Company) recently made the official announcement setting the show dates for September 2 -15. NYC and Company is responsible for maximizing travel and tourism opportunities within