‘Inside the Lion King’ Exhibit Pops Up in New York
December 4, 2012
A new exhibit called “Inside the Lion King” is available for free for the first half of December in New York City, and offers visitors an immersive, inside look at the famed Broadway musical. The exhibit is located on 42nd Street and Avenue of
Chaplin Sets Closing Date on Broadway for January 6
December 3, 2012
Just about a week after announcing a U.S. national tour for 2014, producers of the Broadway production of “Chaplin: The Musical” have announced that the show will close early next year. The final production of the musical honoring the life of silent film star
Frances Ruffelle Stars on UK Tour of ‘Piaf’
December 3, 2012
Frances Ruffelle will star as Edith Piaf in the upcoming U.K. tour of Pam Gem’s “Piaf.” The regional production of the production will begin previews on February 22, 2013 at Curve in Leicester, England, with the official opening night scheduled for February 26. That
Glee ‘Thanksgiving’ Television Recap & Review
November 30, 2012
Glee’s mash-ups are always very distinctive and catchy, and the beginning of this episode was no exception. Original cast members Quinn, Puck, Santana, Mike, Mercedes, and Finn sing a low-key and sentimental mash-up version of “Homeward Bound/Home” by Simon & Garfunkel/Phillip Phillips. They are
‘King Kong’ Eying Spiderman’s Foxwoods Theatre as Broadway Home?
November 30, 2012
“King Kong,” a big budget musical that soon will open in Australia, is eyeing the huge Foxwoods Theatre for its Broadway debut as early as 2014. The only problem is “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” is currently playing in the space, and producers of
Mike Tyson Hits the Road with Undisputed Truth Tour in 2013
November 29, 2012
Mike Tyson is gearing up to take his one-man show “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth” on a national tour next year. The show, which is written by Tyson’s wife Kiki Tyson and directed by Spike Lee, will kick off on February 12 in Indianapolis and
‘Chaplin’ to Launch National Tour in Fall 2014
November 28, 2012
A U.S. national tour of the Broadway musical “Chaplin: The Musical” will launch in fall 2014, with an international tour to follow. The Broadway production of the musical, that details the life of Charlie Chaplain, opened in September of this year at the Barrymore
‘The Miss Firecracker Contest’ Coming to Broadway with Amber Tamblyn
November 28, 2012
“The Miss Firecracker Contest” is coming to Broadway this spring and will star Amber Tamblyn. Opening dates, theater and additional casting will be announced at a later date. The Beth Henley play first ran Off-Broadway in 1984, where it received much critical praise and
Ricky Martin, Elena Roger, Michael Cerveris Exit ‘Evita’ January 26
November 27, 2012
Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris will all leave the Broadway production of “Evita” on January 26, 2013. The musical, however, will continue its open ended run at the Marquis Theatre once its stars depart, and replacements will be named at a later
Chicago Offers Producers $2 Million in Tax Credits for Pre-Broadway Shows
November 27, 2012
At least two musicals have chosen Chicago for their pre-Broadway runs due to tax breaks offered by Illinois. Productions of “Kinky Boots” and “Big Fish” were held in Chicago earlier this year, and both applied for a certificate that made them eligible for an