Injuries Mount as Actor Takes 30-Foot Fall During ‘Spiderman’ Performance
December 21, 2010
“Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” the Broadway musical, still is in previews. That doesn’t explain why it’s getting so much publicity. It might be related to all the injuries and accidents involving cast members. During the show on Monday night, an actor sustained serious
Elling Closes Brief Run on Broadway
November 26, 2010
So much for Norwegian little-known comedies being able to survive on the brutal commercial Broadway. “Elling” the new play which had its opening performance on Sunday starring Brendan Fraser (from “The Mummy”) and Denis O’Hare (“Take Me Out’” Tony winner), is closing on Sunday
Mrs Warren’s Profession Wraps Broadway Run November 28
November 22, 2010
George Bernard Shaw wrote “Mrs. Warren’s Profession” in 1894. However, the play was so shocking that it didn’t get performed until 1902, and that was at a private presentation in London. The current production will be ending its limited engagement on November 28 at
Dane Cook to Star in Neil LaBute Comedy on Broadway
November 20, 2010
Dane Cook, comedian, and Josh Hamilton, screen and stage star, will be leading the cast for the Broadway debut for “Fat Pig” by Neil LaBute. Spring 2011 is the scheduled opening time. The theater will be announced later. The Broadway run will be produced
McCartney, MacLaughlin Join Phantom of the Opera Cast on Broadway
November 19, 2010
“The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway is welcoming the return of Liz McCartney to playing Carlotta starting on December 6. It will be the same evening that Sean MacLaughlin, “Raoul” on the recent tour, will join the company. Really Useful Group Inc and
Jennifer Aniston Takes Broadway Stage as a Dog?
November 16, 2010
Jennifer Aniston is famous for her portrayal of a “Friend.” However, on Monday she shocked a Broadway audience when she portrayed a dog in “24 Hour Plays,” which was a one night benefit for the public schools in New York City. Aniston’s canine cameo
Catch Me If You Can Locks in Broadway Cast
November 12, 2010
Some of the most watched actors-singers on Broadway have signed up for “Catch Me if You Can.” On Wednesday, producers announced that Norbert Leo Butz, Tony Award winning actor from “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” will play the F.B.I. Agent leading role and Aaron Tveit from
Julie Taymor Sic the Lawyers on ‘Spiderman’ Producers
November 10, 2010
The producers of “Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark” are being sued by director Julie Taymor. According to the New York Times she is seeking “at least $1 million from the producers, as well as future royalty payments.” Taymor claims the producers “were profiting from
Roger Rees to Replace Nathan Lane in ‘Addams Family’ in March
October 28, 2010
In Spring 2011, Roger Rees will be reuniting with Bebe Neuwirth, his show business friend, when he takes on the Gomez role opposite of Neuwirth playing Morticia in the Broadway production of The Addams family. The announcement was made by the musical’s producers on
John Larroquette Comes to Broadway’s ‘How to Succeed Without Really Trying’
October 19, 2010
Actor John Larroquette, Emmy Award winner, will be making his debut on Broadway in the “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” 2011 Broadway revival. The production will star Daniel Radcliffe. Larroquette is best known for working on “Night Court,” the NBC series.
