The Pitman Painters Set to Tour U.K. in March
February 19, 2013
A revival of Lee Hall’s play “The Pitmen Painters” is set to embark on a new U.K. national tour later this year. The tour will kick off at the Theatre Royal, Windsor on March 11 for an engagement lasting through March 16. The tour
Is Broadway Too White? Report Says Actors Of Color Hit Only 20%
February 19, 2013
The percentage of minority actors on Broadway increased by 2 percent during the 2011-2012, according to a recent report. Still, only 23 percent of actors on Broadway are minorities. This is all according to the second annual report released by the Asian American Performers
Broadway Seattle Scores ‘Lion King,’ ‘Once’ for 2013-14 Season at the Paramount
February 18, 2013
“Once” and “The Lion King” will lead the 2013-2014 Seattle Broadway season at the Paramount Theatre. In addition to those two shows, the season also will include “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” “Evita” and “The Wizard of Oz.” The latter will kick off the
Glee ‘I Do’ Episode Review & Recap
February 15, 2013
Happy Valentines everyone! I love that Glee timed the wedding of Will and Emma to fall on Valentines Day. This wedding has a lot to live up to though because I adore Burt’s wedding. Finn and Rachel are civilly talking when he admits to
Broadway Orlando 2013-14 Series Highlighted by ‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Jersey Boys,’ ‘Once’
February 15, 2013
“The Book of Mormon,” “Jersey Boys” and “Once” are among the highlights of the newly announced Broadway Orlando 2013-2014 season. In total, the season will consist of six shows, plus two “special season” presentations. The regular portion of the season includes “The Book of
Foursquare Church Takes $2 Million Loss with ‘Scandalous’ Investment
February 15, 2013
Kathie Lee Gifford’s Broadway flop “Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson” turned out to be a horrible investment for the Echo Park, California church McPherson founded, the L.A. Times reports. The Foursquare Church invested in the musical through its Foursquare Foundation
Michael Jackson Based ‘The Man’ Hits Las Vegas in Fall
February 14, 2013
“The Man,” a new musical chronicling the rise and fall of a superstar musician through the eyes of his manager, will open in Las Vegas as a pre-Broadway run. The new musical is being produced by four men that all had business ties to
Ramin Karimloo, Genevieve Leclerc, Samantha Hill Cast for ‘Les Miserables’ Toronto
February 14, 2013
Earlier this year, a new 25th anniversary production of “Les Miserables” was announced for Toronto, and now we know Ramin Karimloo, Genevieve Leclerc and Samantha Hill will star in the upcoming musical. The production will begin in October at the Princess of Wales Theatre
Jane Lynch Makes Broadway Debut This Summer, ‘Annie’ Perhaps?
February 14, 2013
Jane Lynch revealed she will likely make her Broadway debut this summer, though she won’t reveal what her role will be. “I hope to be coming to New York to do a musical this summer,” Lynch told WENN. “I have not inked the deal
‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Wicked’ Light Up Broadway San Antonio 2013-14 Season
February 13, 2013
“The Book of Mormon” and “Wicked” will highlight the 2013-2014 San Antonio Broadway season. The upcoming season also will feature “Peter and the Star Catcher,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Ghost: The Musical,” “Evita” and “Sister Act.” “The Book of Mormon” will kick things
