’50 Shades of Grey’ Gets Musical, Comedic Makeover Off-Broadway in ‘Cuff Me’
February 26, 2013
It might have seemed like it was impossible to escape “Fifty Shades of Grey” — where ever you went in pop culture, there it was. But it hadn’t made its way to the theater. Until now. “Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey Musical
Cirque Du Soleil Brings ‘Michael Jackson One’ to Vegas’ Mandalay Bay
February 25, 2013
Cirque du Soleil will launch a new production based on the music of Michael Jackson at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas this summer. “Michael Jackson ONE” will be the second effort created by The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque
Wicked Touring Cast Adds Jenn Gambatese, Curt Hansen
February 25, 2013
Jenn Gambatese and Curt Hansen will join the North American tour of “Wicked” over the next month. Gambatese will take over the role of Glinda tomorrow, February 26, when the production is in Costa Mesa, California at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The
Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz In Negotiations to Star in Broadway’s ‘Betrayal’
February 22, 2013
Married couple Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are in talks to star together in an upcoming Broadway revival of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal.” The new production will reportedly be directed by Tony and Academy Award-winner Mike Nichols. Weisz would take on the role of Emma,
Tennessee William’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Plotting Broadway Run
February 22, 2013
The current American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “The Glass Menagerie” in Cambridge, Massachusetts may be coming to Broadway soon. The New York Times reports that an unnamed theater executive said that the A.R.T. is in talks with at least one
Brits Off Broadway Festival Brings Seven British Plays to NYC
February 22, 2013
The ninth season of the Brits Off Broadway Festival will feature seven British plays presented by 59E59 Theaters. The festival is exactly what it says on the tin, and this year’s schedule will run from March 27-June 30. It is reported that the event
Shia LaBeouf Drops Out of ‘Orphans,’ Tweets Alec Baldwin Emails
February 21, 2013
Producers of the Broadway debut of Lyle Kessler’s “Orphans” announced yesterday that Shia LaBeouf had left the play “due to creative differences.” However, the actor released a series of email exchanges between himself and Alec Baldwin and director Daniel Sullivan that suggest his departure
Anne Hathaway, Colin Firth for Broadway’s ‘My Fair Lady?’ Clive Davis is Working on It
February 20, 2013
Previously it was reported that legendary record producer Clive Davis plans to bring “My Fair Lady” back to Broadway next year, and now it appears he is eyeing Anne Hathaway and Colin Firth for the leading roles in the production. According to an interview
Robert DeNiro Directs Chazz Palminteri’s ‘A Bronx Tale’ on Broadway
February 20, 2013
Robert DeNiro is coming back to Broadway, this time as a director. Showbiz411.com reports that De Niro will direct a new musical version of Chazz Palminteri’s “A Bronx Tale.” De Niro directed the film version in 1993, and the story has appeared on Broadway
Smash ‘The Dramaturg’ Episode Review & Recap
February 20, 2013
Following the week long hiatus courtesy of President Obama’s “State of the Union” address, “Smash” returns and is ready to continue fleshing out season two in earnest. “Smash” saw its double episode season opener take a brutal beating, down seven million viewers from the
