‘Daily Show’ Scribe Takes Comedy ‘An Act of God’ to Broadway
April 23, 2014
Producer Jeffrey Finn made the announcement that An Act of God will make it to Broadway in 2015. The comedic production is based upon the critically acclaimed book The Last Testament: A Memoir By God which was transcribed by 11 time Emmy Award winner David Javerbaum.
Placing Bets on Broadway’s Next Show Closings
April 22, 2014
By anyone’s standards, Easter week was a huge one for Broadway. The most recent Broadway gross figures are out and shows across the board saw eye popping gains. Mainstay productions like Mamma Mia! and Once saw 20% plus hikes from playing 80% capacity houses
‘Jersey Boys’ Film Tagged with R Rating, Set to Open June 20
April 17, 2014
Warner Bros. officially released the first image from the new film adaptation of the stage musical Jersey Boys. The film, which has earned itself an R rating by the MPAA, is set to open June 20. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film tells the story of
Sequel in the Works for ‘We Will Rock You’ Musical?
April 17, 2014
The creative team responsible for bringing about the long-running West End musical We Will Rock You is currently working on a sequel to the show. Queen band member Bryan May made the announcement on his blog April 13 that a two-week workshop had been
‘Soul Train’ Latest Jukebox Musical Headed to Broadway
April 17, 2014
It seems as if Soul Train is set to be Broadway’s newest jukebox musical joining the likes of Motown the Musical and Jersey Boys. The announcement was made Tuesday that Rock of Ages producer Matthew Weaver has acquired the stage rights to the production. Chairman
How Much Does It Cost to License a Broadway Musical for an Amateur Production?
April 15, 2014
I know I’m not the only one who has seen a spectacular high school remake of a Broadway show or musical. Believe it or not, that high school drama club can’t just produce a Broadway show. Those productions have to be properly licensed and
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Celebrates 20 Years with International Tour
April 11, 2014
Disney Theatrical Productions, NETworks, and Broadway Entertainment Group will present the first International Tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in celebration of the production’s 20th anniversary. The tour will open at Istanbul’s Zorlu Center in October 2014. Tickets for the Istanbul premiere engagement go on
Michael Cera Heads to Broadway in ‘This is Our Youth’
April 9, 2014
As announced by The Chicago Tribune, the production This Is Our Youth is heading to Broadway’s Cort Theatre starring Michael Cera, Kieran Culkan, and Tavi Gevinson. Prior to its run on Broadway, This Is Our Youth will be staged in the round with the Steppenwolf
‘Wicked,’ ‘Spring Awakening’ Movie Adaptations Gaining Steam
April 9, 2014
Tony Award winning productions Wicked and Spring Awakening, after a few years stuck in neutral, are both moving forward with film adaptations of their stage productions. Spring Awakening seems to be on a fast track to becoming a film. Composer Duncan Sheik shared with The San
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Arena Spectacular Tours June 9
April 7, 2014
A redesigned version of Jesus Christ Superstar is set to become the largest North American arena tour for Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The tour, that will cover more than 50 cities, will begin June 9 in New Orleans at the Lakefront Arena.
