‘Jersey Boys’ Film in Limbo After Dropped by Warner Brothers
November 2, 2012
There’s been a lot of news in recent months about Jon Favreau’s upcoming film adaptation of “Jersey Boys,” but now the future of the production is in jeopardy as Warner Bros. puts the film into turnaround. This means that Favreau, along with producer Graham
Christie Brinkley Returns to ‘Chicago’ for 6-Show Boston Run
November 1, 2012
Christie Brinkley will bring her portrayal of Roxie Hart in the U.S. touring version of “Chicago” to Boston for a limited engagement starting tonight, November 1. The six-show run will take place Boston’s Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre November 1-4. Brinkley first appeared
Broadway Opens in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
October 31, 2012
Most Broadway shows will offer both matinee and evening performances beginning today after being closed October 28-30 due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy. See a complete list of shows that will be open today at the end of this article. “Most shows will
Smash Season Two Premieres February 5
October 31, 2012
The second season of NBC’s Broadway-themed show “Smash” will premiere in February of next year, though it will be in a new timeslot. A two-hour season premiere episode will debut on Tuesday, February 5 at 10 Eastern/9 Central. The show will replace “Parenthood” in
Kristin Chenoweth Sets California Concert Tour for November
October 30, 2012
Kristin Chenoweth will perform a handful of California concerts next month, which will mark her return to performing after being injured on the set of “The Good Wife” this summer. The first show will be held at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Hurricane Sandy Blows Away Sunday Evening, Monday Broadway Performances
October 29, 2012
Most of New York City (as well as the rest of the Eastern Seaboard) is shut down today as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall, and Broadway is no exception. All shows today, Monday, October 29, are cancelled, as were all shows yesterday, according to the
Chris Rock Takes ‘The Motherf$%ker with the Hat’ to Los Angeles
October 29, 2012
Chris Rock will return to his role in Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “The Motherf$%ker with the Hat” for a limited run at L.A. Theatre Works. Six performances will be held from January 31, 2013 to February 2, 2013. The production will be recorded in front
Nirvana the Musical? Courtney Love Pitches Broadway Grunge
October 26, 2012
A musical about Nirvana and its frontman Kurt Cobain may be coming to Broadway. The news comes from a somewhat strange place: a courtroom. SPIN reports that music manager Sam Lufti revealed that he was working on a musical with Courtney Love while speaking
‘The Bodyguard’ Gets Stage Makeover On London’s West End
October 26, 2012
A new musical version of “The Bodyguard” is set to premiere at London’s West End next month. The stage production, based on the 1992 movie of the same name that starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, will begin previews November 6 at the Adelphi
Nathan Lane Heads Back to Broadway in ‘The Nance’
October 25, 2012
Nathan Lane is heading back to Broadway in Douglas Carter Beane’s play, “The Nance.” The Lincoln Center Theater announced Wednesday that Lane would star in the upcoming play, which is set to open April 15, 2013 at the Lyceum Theater. Previews will begin March
