‘The Light Princess,’ ‘King Lear’ Highlight 2013 National Theatre Season
January 31, 2013
London’s National Theatre Company has an extensive and eclectic lineup of shows, including a new production of “King Lear” by Sam Mendes and the much awaited “The Light Princess” musical by Tori Amos. This year will mark the 50th anniversary season, and will include
Edie Falco Heads Off-Broadway with ‘The Madrid’
January 30, 2013
Edie Falco will star in the world premiere of Liz Flahive’s “The Madrid” starting next month. The new play will begin performances February 5 at the Manhattan Theatre Club’s Off-Broadway home at New York City Center Stage I. The official opening will be February
Matt Loehr Replaces Rory O’Malley in NYC ‘Book of Mormon’
January 30, 2013
Matt Loehr just finished up a stint in the Broadway revival of “Evita” that closed January 26, and now he has taken over the role of Elder McKinley in the Broadway production of “The Book of Mormon.” The musical is staged at the Eugene
Hollywood Bowl Summer Season Includes ‘Chicago,’ ‘Blue Man Group,’ Kristin Chenoweth
January 29, 2013
The Hollywood Bowl has announced its 2013 summer season, and it’s just as extensive and eclectic as fans of the venue have come to expect. “I think that at the Bowl we want to have something for everyone,” said Gail Samuel, new chief operating
‘Mean Girls’ The Musical? Tina Fey Says Its Almost a Reality
January 28, 2013
Tina Fey revealed that she is working on a new musical adaptation of her film “Mean Girls.” “Maybe! We want to. I would love to,” Fey replied when asked if the musical version of the movie will happen. “I’m trying to develop it with
Andy Karl Returns to Broadway’s ‘Jersey Boys,’ Andrew Samonsky Takes Over in ‘Mystery of Edwin Drood’
January 28, 2013
Andy Karl will return to the Broadway production of “Jersey Boys” in the role of the Four Seasons’ founder Tommy DeVito. As previously announced, Karl will leave his current roles of Neville Landless and Victor Grinstead in “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” on February
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ Sets Broadway Closing for March 3
January 28, 2013
The 50th anniversary revival of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” will close on March 3. The news comes despite a previous announcement that the production would have a third extension keeping it on stage at the Booth Theatre through March 24. When it closes,
Glee ‘Sadie Hawkins’ Television Recap & Review
January 25, 2013
Glee finally returns! I was so happy to see this come back after the break – missed it! We begin with Sam telling his new buddy Blaine his hypothesis that the Warblers cheated at sectionals. That flows into a student council meeting where Tina
Bronchitis Sidelines Barry Manilow on Broadway Till January 26
January 25, 2013
Barry Manilow has cancelled opening night of his new Broadway show “Manilow on Broadway,” along with three other performances due to a case of bronchitis. Manilow began previews for the show on January 18, and opening night was scheduled for yesterday, January 24. He
‘A Chorus Line’ Set to Tour the U.K. After West End Revival
January 25, 2013
“A Chorus Line” will tour the U.K. at the end of its upcoming West End revival, whenever that end may come. Director Bob Avian revealed to The Stage that a tour is “built in” to the deal with producers. The show will begin previews