The Muppets Take Broadway, Disney Testing the Concept
June 14, 2013
It’s too bad The Muppets Take Manhattan has already been used, because it would be the obvious title for a Broadway production of the Muppets, which is now being rumored. Variety reports that Disney Theatrical Productions is exploring the possibility of a live stage
‘Kinky Boots’ National Tour in the Works for 2014
June 12, 2013
Kinky Boots was the big winner at the Tony Awards over the weekend taking home six awards, and now producers have announced a national tour of the new musical that will kick off in 2014. A representative told Playbill.com that the tour will begin
‘Pippin’ Heads to San Francisco for Month Long Run
June 11, 2013
Fresh off its four Tony Award wins, including best revival of a musical, Pippin is going to San Francisco. The national touring version, which was just revealed last month, has just announced a stop at the city’s Golden Gate Theater September 23-October 19 for
‘Virginia Woolf,’ ‘Kinky Boots’ Big Winners at 2013 Tony Awards
June 10, 2013
Cyndi Lauper’s “Kinky Boots” was the big winner at last night’s 69th Tony Awards, taking home six trophies including best musical. “Pippin” and “Matilda” were also highly honored, with each taking home four awards, with the former winning best play revival. The awards for
‘Annie’ Heads Out on Tour During 2014-15 Season
June 10, 2013
The current revival of Annie didn’t take home the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical, but it will head out on a U.S. national tour next season. Producers Troika Entertainment announced the news of the 2014-2015 tour recently, but have yet to release
Laurie Veldheer Takes Over as Sophie in Broadway’s ‘Mamma Mia!’
June 5, 2013
Laurie Veldheer took over the role of Sophie in the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” on Broadway earlier this week. She succeeds Christy Altomare in the role in the production, which currently is presented at the Winter Garden Theatre. Veldheer previously has appeared on Broadway
Nick Cosgrove, Nicolas Dromard Join Touring Cast of ‘Jersey Boys’
June 4, 2013
The U.S. national tour of “Jersey Boys” will get a new Frankie Valli and Tommy DeVito tonight, June 4. Nick Cosgrove will join the production as Valli, while Nicolas Dromard will take over the role of DeVito. The tour currently is in Salt Lake
Audra McDonald Tours Behind ‘Go Back Home’
June 4, 2013
Audra McDonald recently released Go Back Home, her first solo album in seven years, and now she has revealed concert tour dates to support the record. She has a slew of dates sprinkled between now and December, beginning with a June 8 show at
‘Newsies’ Bound for the West End in Spring 2014
June 3, 2013
“Newsies” has been a hit on Broadway since it opened just over a year ago, and now the musical reportedly will make the jump to West End for its first London run. Though no official details have yet been announced, London’s The Daily Mail
Rob Zombie Mulling ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ on Broadway?
June 3, 2013
Rob Zombie has just released a new movie and a new album, but he says that if he has his way, he may also soon make his first foray onto Broadway. When asked if he had any plans for Broadway, he explained that he