Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon Bring ‘Grace’ to Broadway’s Cort Theatre October 4
August 24, 2012
Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon will appear on Broadway together later this year in “Grace.” “Grace” will begin previews at the Cort Theatre on Broadway on September 13 with an official opening on October 4. The play is written by Oscar-winning director Craig Wright,
Cross Dressing ‘Tootsie’ Getting Musical Adaptation for Broadway
August 24, 2012
A stage version of the 1982 Dustin Hoffman film “Tootsie” is coming to Broadway. The musical version of the Academy Award-winning movie is coming to the stage as part of a new, five-year agreement with Broadway producer Scott Sanders Theatrical Productions and Sony Pictures
‘Chicago’ Set to Close on West End After 15 Years
August 24, 2012
After 15 years, the West End production of “Chicago” is closing. Producers announced that West End’s longest running revival will end it’s London run on September 1 of this year. The production also is the longest running American musical. “Bringing ‘Chicago’ to the West
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Set to Launch UK Arena Tour
August 23, 2012
The full casting has now been announced for an upcoming UK Arena tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which will kick off late next month. The first performance will be held at London’s O2 arena on September 21, where it will stay for a four-night
Chazz Palminteri Writes, Stars in ‘Human’ Aiming for Broadway in 2013
August 23, 2012
Chazz Palminteri, actor and playwright, may be heading back to Broadway next year with his new production, “Human.” The New York Post reports that a source describes the new play as “a morality tale in the Wall Street era in which a chance encounter
Book of Mormon Chicago Stay Extended to June; Atlanta, Tampa in 2013-14
August 22, 2012
Due to popular demand, the previously announced upcoming Chicago residency of “The Book of Mormon” has been extended by nearly three months. The production, which will begin previews at the Bank of America Theatre on December 11 and then officially open on December 17,
Broadway Denver Announces 2013-14 Season with War Horse, Once
August 22, 2012
Broadway fans in Denver will have much to love about the newly announced upcoming 2013/14 season that includes productions of “War Horse,” “Once,” “Evita” and many others. In all, there will be 11 Broadway productions playing various theaters around Denver. The other productions that
Composer Says Disney Bringing ‘Aladdin’ to Broadway
August 20, 2012
Tony Award-winning composer Alan Menken recently revealed that Disney’s “Aladdin” will be heading to Broaday. Playbill reports that Menken debuted a new song called “Somebody’s Got Your Back” at a recent concert at the Disneyland resort. Menken said the song is written for the
Addison Reid Coe, MaryJoanna Grisso, Michelle Alves Join West Side Story Touring Cast
August 17, 2012
Addison Reid Coe, MaryJoanna Grisso and Michelle Alves will be featured in an upcoming new touring version of “West Side Story.” The national tour will kick off on October 29 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, N.Y., and the production will be based on
Jersey Boys Visits Cape Town, Johannesburg on South African Tour
August 17, 2012
The first South African production of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys” will premiere in April of next year, producers announced recently. The extremely popular musical will debut on April 3, 2013 at the Teatro at Montecasino, and then will move to Artscape, Cape