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Reeve Carney, Rebecca Faulkenberry Exit Broadway’s ‘Spiderman’ in September
July 31, 2013
Reeve Carney, the actor that originated the roles of Spider-Man and Peter Parker in “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” will leave the production in September. Producers have launched a nationwide search for his replacement. Open casting calls will take place in New York and Los Angeles, and producers say those actors interested in the part
Ruby Lewis, Brian Justin Crum Lead Touring Cast of ‘We Will Rock You’
July 30, 2013
A U.S. national tour of “We Will Rock You” was announced earlier this year, and it has now been announced that Brian Crum, Ruby Lewis, P.J. Griffith, Jacqueline Arnold and Jared Zirilli will star in the tour when it kicks off in October. The tour dates for the jukebox musical featuring the music of Queen
Bryce Pinkham, Jefferson Mays Cast for Broadway’s ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’
July 30, 2013
Bryce Pinkman and Jefferson Mays will star in the upcoming Broadway production of the new musical, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” Previews will begin October 22 at the Walter Kerr Theatre, followed by an official opening November 17. The Broadway production was announced back in May, and follows a premiere in Hartford, Conn.
Seattle’s ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Considers Jumping to West End
July 26, 2013
“Sleepless in Seattle” seems pretty specific to America: its main protagonists hail from two different sides of the country and meet up in New York. But that isn’t stopping producers of the new musical from considering London as its next stop. The Los Angeles Times reports that the musical is eyeing West End as its
Hugh Jackman Brings ‘Back to Broadway’ to Los Angeles October 12
July 25, 2013
Hugh Jackman will make his Southern California stage debut later this year with a benefit show in Los Angeles. “Hugh Jackman… One Night Only” is a one-man show to be held October 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as a benefit for the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). “It is an honor to
Denzel Washington Rumored for Revival of ‘A Raisin in the Sun’
July 24, 2013
Denzel Washington will return to Broadway in an upcoming revival of “A Raisin in the Sun.” As rumors that Washington was considering the Broadway return began to circulate this week, director Kenny Leon confirmed to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Washington will in fact be in the production. Along with producer Scott Rudin, the new revival
‘The Jungle Book’ Set to Explore Europe After Chicago Run
July 24, 2013
New musical “The Jungle Book” is currently playing a trial run in Chicago, where it recently received an extension through August 18. But it seems the production may be headed to international markets before it makes Broadway plans. According to Variety, executives at Disney Theatrical Productions feel the tone of the show may be too
‘Potted Potter’ Takes Harry Potter Parody On Road in September
July 24, 2013
“Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff” will end it’s Off Broadway run on September 1, but then will waste no time launching a national tour. So far, only the first stop on the tour has been announced, which will be at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.
Eastwood Eyes John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda, Vicent Piazza for ‘Jersey Boys’ Film
July 19, 2013
Rumors of a coming film adaptation of “Jersey Boys” have been circulating for some time now, and now it appears that Broadway actors John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda and Vincent Piazza are being looked at to star in the Clint Eastwood-directed film. Variety reports that no offers have yet been made to the
‘Dreamgirls’ in Atlanta Cancelled as Theatre of the Stars Hits Hard Times
July 18, 2013
The upcoming Atlanta production of “Dreamgirls” has been cancelled due to the financial struggles of Theater of the Stars (TOTS). The troupe — which has operated for 61-years — currently is in the midst of an emergency $1 million fundraising campaign, and is operating with a $650,000 debt. “Dreamgirls” is the second production to be