Elphaba Costume from ‘Wicked’ Heads to Smithsonian
December 17, 2012
The Elphaba costume from “Wicked” is heading to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History today, December 17. Susan Hilferty, who won the Tony Award for Best Costume Design for her work on the show, will sign the deed of gift for the costume
Antonio Banderas, Lea Michele, Enrique Iglesias Were Considered to Lead ‘Evita’
December 17, 2012
A slew of big-name actors including Antonio Banderas, Lea Michele and Enrique Iglesias were considered for replacement casting in the Broadway revival of “Evita.” However, no deals were reached, and producers announced last week that the production will close January 26 when the current
‘Glee, Actually’ Television Recap & Review
December 14, 2012
Glee on my birthday = awesome present (a Christmas episode no less!) I loved the set up of this whole episode. You got 5 separate stories each centered around one or two characters. They didn’t overlap so your focus was only on that storyline
‘Chicago’s’ Billy Flynn Gets a Familiar Face in Christopher Sieber
December 14, 2012
Christopher Sieber will return to the Broadway cast of “Chicago” on Christmas Day as Billy Flynn. The two-time Tony nominee will replace country star Billy Ray Cyrus, who ends his limited engagement as Flynn on December 23. Sieber has played Flynn twice before –
‘Picnic’ Starring Maggie Grace, Sebastian Stan Opens January 13
December 14, 2012
“Picnic” sets an official opening date of January 13, 2013, with previews beginning tonight, December 14. The Pulitzer Prize winning play stars Maggie Grace and Sebastian Stan, and the limited engagement is scheduled to run at the American Airlines Theatre until February 24, 2013.
Broadway Service Workers Could Strike in New York During Holidays
December 13, 2012
The union representing most of the service workers at Broadway theaters is in a dispute with the Broadway League that could lead to a worker strike during the holidays. Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union represents cleaners, porters, elevator operators, matrons and
‘Evita’ Closes on Broadway January 26
December 12, 2012
Late last month it was announced that the starring three members of Broadway’s current production of “Evita” – including Ricky Martin – would be leaving the show January 26. It turns out that date will be the final date of the show. After the
American Idol’s Bo Bice Stars in Broadway’s ‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’
December 12, 2012
Former “American Idol” contestant Bo Bice will head to Broadway early next year in the revival of the musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes.” The production will be held at the Circle in the Square Theater, and preview performances will begin March 19, 2013. Other
Shia LaBeouf Joins Alec Baldwin for Broadway’s ‘Orphans’
December 12, 2012
Shia LeBeouf will make his Broadway debut next spring alongside Alec Baldwin in “Orphans.” The production will begin previews March 19, 2013, with an opening slated for April 7. LeBeouf will portray Treat, a Philadelphia petty thief who lives in a dilapidated row house
‘Bodyguard’ Looks to Stage Broadway Run in 2014
December 11, 2012
The musical version of “The Bodyguard” recently opened to rave reviews in London, and now the production is eyeing a Broadway premiere in 2014 that will star Heather Headley. The New York Post reports that James Nederlander Jr. of the Nederlander Theatre Organization and