‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Tour Axed a Week Before Debut
June 2, 2014
In somewhat surprising news, the U.S. tour of the hit production Jesus Christ Superstar has been cancelled just 10 days before it was set to begin. The production, which was set to star Sex Pistols front man John Lydon as King Herod and Destiny’s
Nathan Lane’s ‘The Nance’ Hits Movie Theatres June 23, PBS in Fall
May 29, 2014
Douglas Carter Beane’s The Nance is making the move from Broadway to film and television screens everywhere very soon. It is set the hit more than 300 movie theaters in the United States and Canada beginning June 23. The Broadway production, which was filmed live August
Top 10 Kid-Friendly Shows Playing On and Off-Broadway
May 27, 2014
When mulling over entertainment options, the theatre doesn’t always come to mind when adults are trying to select an activity that both they and the kids will enjoy. Many assume that Broadway and Off-Broadway fail to house shows that are appropriate for children, however
Krisin Chenoweth, Andrew Lippa Star in One Nighter ‘I Am Harvey Milk’ October 6
May 24, 2014
Tony Award winning starlet Kristin Chenoweth and Broadway composer Andrew Lippa will both star in Lippa’s New York premiere of I Am Harvey Milk. The show, which will feature Lippa as Harvey Milk, is set to play at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall for a one-night-only performance on
‘Frozen’ Set to Tour Arenas As Ice Show
May 22, 2014
The widely popular franchise that is Frozen will now be adding another notch to its belt. The Walt Disney Company has disclosed plans to produce an ice skating show based upon the blockbuster hit that will begin touring arenas in September. John Lasseter, chief
Gloria Estefan Musical Gets Chicago Pre-Broadway Run Summer 2015
May 21, 2014
It has been announced by Broadway in Chicago, The Nederlander Organization, and Estefan Enterprises, Inc., that a new musical based on the life of international superstar Glora Estefan and her husband Emilio Estefan, entitled On Your Feet!, will have a Pre-Broadway premiere in Chicago
Nancy Opel, Paige Faure Head to Broadway’s ‘Cinderella’
May 21, 2014
It was announced by producers of the Tony Award winning Rodgers & Hammerstein musical Cinderella that Nancy Opel and Paige Faure will join the cast on Broadway. Opel, who will play Cinderella’s evil stepmother (replacing Fran Drescher) will begin her role on Monday, June
‘The Realistic Joneses’ Set Broadway Close for July 6
May 20, 2014
Producers of Will Eno’s The Realistic Joneses announced that the Broadway production will close on July 6, 2014. The production, which opened at the Lyceum Theatre April 6, will have played 27 previews and 105 performances when it officially ends. The show, which currently stars
Glen Close, John Lithgow, Martha Plimpton Head to Broadway in ‘A Delicate Balance’
May 18, 2014
The cast for the upcoming Broadway revival of Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance is in place and it officially includes three-time Tony Award winner Glen Close, Tony Award winner John Lithgow, and Tony Award nominee Martha Plimpton. The three will be accompanied by Tony
Are You Practicing Proper Theatre Etiquette on Broadway?
May 16, 2014
Believe it or not, there are certain do’s and don’ts that come into play when you go to see a Broadway show. No, there aren’t a hardcore list of rules that must be followed, but there are certain practices that most people generally agree
