‘Mary Poppins’ Books Dates in New Zealand, Mexico City
October 15, 2012
For the first time ever, the musical version of “Mary Poppins” will appear in New Zealand and Mexico City later this year. The first New Zealand production will begin October 18 at The Civic in Auckland. The New Zealand stint will be a continuation
‘Memphis the Musical’ Hits Movie Theaters in Film Adaptation
October 15, 2012
“Memphis,” the Tony Award-winning musical, is heading to the big screen. Belle Pictures and the Mark Gordon Company announced the news yesterday, and Mark Gordon and Molly Smith will produce the new movie, along with Alcon Entertainment, according to the New York Times. Alcon
Tom Hanks Headed to Broadway in Nora Ephron’s ‘Lucky Guy’
October 12, 2012
Tom Hanks will make his Broadway debut next year in Nora Ephron’s “Lucky Guy.” Hanks will play Mike McAlary, the New York tabloid columnist, in the production, which begins previews March 1, 2013 and is set to open on April 1 at the Broadhurst
‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Coming to Broadway with Emilia Clarke
October 11, 2012
“Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke will play Holly Golightly in the upcoming musical “Truman Capote’s ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’” If all goes as planned, this production will mark the first time “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” has ever opened on Broadway. A 1966 musical closed after
Estelle Parsons, Stephen Spinella Star in Broadway’s ‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Spring 2013
October 11, 2012
Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella are heading to Broadway next year as the stars of Eric Coble’s new two-character play, “The Velocity of Autumn.” The 90-minute dramatic comedy will mark Coble’s Broadway debut and is set to open in spring 2013. The theater and
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ UK Arena Tour Hits US Cinemas
October 10, 2012
Want to check out the current U.K. arena tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” but can’t make it across the pond? Just head to your local theater. A film of the current production will be broadcast to select movie theaters in the U.S. on October
Australian ‘Love Never Dies’ to Tour UK in 2013
October 5, 2012
Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed recently that the Australian version of “Love Never Dies” will tour the U.K. next year. “The Australian production, which was wonderful – the London production wasn’t very good, the Australians got it right – is going out next year,” he
Jordan Gelber, Leslie Kritzer to Star in ‘Elf’ on Broadway
October 5, 2012
Back in August it was announced that “Elf” would return to Broadway for the holiday season, and now we know that Jordan Gelber and Leslie Kritzer will star in the show. Gelber, known for his work in “Avenue Q” and “All My Sons,” will
‘War Horse’ Set to Launch UK, Ireland Tour
October 3, 2012
“War Horse” may be closing soon on Broadway, but The National Theatre is gearing up for a ten month tour of the production in the U.K. and Ireland for next year. The Tony Award-winning production will visit eight venues during the tour, and will
‘Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day’ Getting Broadway Makeover
October 3, 2012
The 2008 film “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” is heading to Broadway. According to Showbiz411.com, songwriting team Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison are currently working on songs for a stage version of the movie. The Tony Award-winning duo were responsible for “The Drowsy
