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Kristin Chenoweth’s U.K. Concert Tour Cancelled
March 11, 2013
Kristin Chenoweth’s UK tour was canceled on Friday, just three days before it was set to start today, March 11. The tour’s promoter, Spekulation Entertainment, released a press announcing the news. “We regret to announce that we are unable to present our planned U.K. tour with Tony and Emmy Award winning star Kristin Chenoweth and
Musical Comedy ‘First Date’ Set to Hit Broadway in August
March 8, 2013
“First Date,” a new musical that premiered recently in Seattle, will move to Broadway this summer. The musical first appeared at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, and will begin Broadway previews July 9 with an official opening on August 4. Austin Winsberg wrote the book for the musical, with music and lyrics by Alan
‘Miss Saigon,’ ‘War Horse,’ ‘Mamma Mia’ Highlight 2013-14 Broadway Detroit
March 8, 2013
“Miss Saigon,” “War Horse” and “Mamma Mia!” highlight the upcoming 2013-2014 season of Broadway in Detroit. All touring shows coming through the city will play at either the Fisher Theatre or the Detroit Opera House, and the season also includes “Elf: The Musical,” “Sister Act,” “We Will Rock You,” “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber”
‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ Transfers to Broadway’s Golden Theatre
March 8, 2013
The comedy, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” which stars Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce and Kristine Nielsen, will transfer to Broadway with an official opening set for March 14. The Chistopher Durang play had a successful Off Broadway run earlier this season at Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, and began previews
‘Of Mice and Men’ Set for James Franco’s Broadway Debut
March 7, 2013
James Franco will make his Broadway debut in an upcoming revival of “Of Mice and Men.” Though no official announcement has been made about this latest production, Franco said he would be starring as George in the play when speaking to Stephen Colbert during “The Colbert Report” on March 5. No other casting has yet
No Photos Be Damned as Theatre Goers Try to Capture Nude Emilia Clarke
March 7, 2013
Emilia Clarke had plenty of theatergoers violating Broadway’s strict no photography rule as she appeared nude in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The “Game of Thrones” star made her Broadway debut earlier this week in the revival, which officially opens March 20 at the Cort Theatre. The scene occurs as Clarke steps into a bubble bath in
Spice Girl’s Musical ‘Viva Forever’ Appears Headed to Broadway
March 6, 2013
“Viva Forever!,” the new musical featuring songs from the Spice Girls, is eyeing a Broadway run. The production has been playing at the Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End since November of last year, and officially opened on December 11, 2012. Now producer Judy Craymer wants to bring the musical to Broadway, according to reports.
‘Secondhand Lions’ Stage Adapation Comes to Seattle September 10
March 5, 2013
A new musical adaptation of “Secondhand Lions” will premiere in Seattle as part of the 2013-2014 season of the 5th Avenue Theatre. The new production will be the first showing of the company’s season, and will play September 10 – October 6. The new production features a book by Tony Award-winner Rupert Holmes and a
‘Oliver!’ Broadway Revival, Film Adaptation Coming Per Cameron Mackintosh
March 4, 2013
It looks like Cameron Mackintosh wants to follow up the success of the “Les Miserables” film adaptation by giving the same treatment to “Oliver!” The renowned producer also wants to present a Broadway revival of the famed musical. All of this comes from a report in the Daily Mail, which also said that Mackintosh wants
Slugger Mickey Mantle Focus of New Broadway Play
March 4, 2013
The sons of baseball great Mickey Mantle intend to bring their father’s life story to Broadway. Danny and David Mantle announced that they have teamed up with writer and producer David Leaf to create a new stage show devoted to the life of Mickey Mantle. No other information has yet been announced, but the Mantles