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Idina Menzel Makes Broadway Return with ‘If/Then’ in March 2014
March 1, 2013
Idina Menzel will return to Broadway next year in the new musical “If/Then.” The new production is written by the writing team for “Next to Normal,” which won multiple Tony Awards as well as a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Menzel, of course, is best known for her role as Maureen Johnson in “Rent,” as well
Mike Tyson’s ‘Undisputed Truth’ Cancels Phoenix, Houston, Kansas City Shows
March 1, 2013
The national tour of “Undisputed Truth,” Mike Tyson’s one man show directed by Spike Lee, just kicked off recently, but now shows in select cities have been cancelled. First citing scheduled conflicts, the show’s publicist confirmed to Culture Map Dallas that certain cities on the tour have been cancelled because they were not selling well.
‘Phantom of the Opera’ Launches National Tour in November
February 27, 2013
“Phantom of the Opera” celebrated its 25th year on Broadway last month, and a new North American tour will continue the celebrations when it is launched later this year. The traveling show will be a new production with updated staging and scenic design, and is set to kick off in Providence, Rhode Island in November.
‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Gets Pre-Broadway Run in Washington D.C.
February 27, 2013
The new play “The Velocity of Autumn” was originally set to premiere on Broadway this spring, but the dark comedy will instead open in Washington, D.C. this fall in what is being called a pre-Broadway engagement. The Washington production will be staged at Arena Stage September 6 – October 20. The play will star Academy
Full Broadway Cast of ‘End of the Rainbow’ Join Los Angeles Production
February 26, 2013
There may be a lot of deja vu happening at the upcoming Los Angeles production of “End of the Rainbow,” as the original Broadway cast will return for the California production. Michael Cumpsty, who won a Tony Award in 2012 for his role as Manny in the musical drama, will return alongside Tracie Bennett, who
’50 Shades of Grey’ Gets Musical, Comedic Makeover Off-Broadway in ‘Cuff Me’
February 26, 2013
It might have seemed like it was impossible to escape “Fifty Shades of Grey” — where ever you went in pop culture, there it was. But it hadn’t made its way to the theater. Until now. “Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Parody” premieres Off-Broadway on March 27 at the Actors Temple Theater
Cirque Du Soleil Brings ‘Michael Jackson One’ to Vegas’ Mandalay Bay
February 25, 2013
Cirque du Soleil will launch a new production based on the music of Michael Jackson at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas this summer. “Michael Jackson ONE” will be the second effort created by The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil. The first, “The Immortal World Tour,” is still traveling
Wicked Touring Cast Adds Jenn Gambatese, Curt Hansen
February 25, 2013
Jenn Gambatese and Curt Hansen will join the North American tour of “Wicked” over the next month. Gambatese will take over the role of Glinda tomorrow, February 26, when the production is in Costa Mesa, California at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The production will play at the venue through March 17. Hensen will
Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz In Negotiations to Star in Broadway’s ‘Betrayal’
February 22, 2013
Married couple Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are in talks to star together in an upcoming Broadway revival of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal.” The new production will reportedly be directed by Tony and Academy Award-winner Mike Nichols. Weisz would take on the role of Emma, while Craig would play her husband Robert. Emma is having an
Tennessee William’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Plotting Broadway Run
February 22, 2013
The current American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “The Glass Menagerie” in Cambridge, Massachusetts may be coming to Broadway soon. The New York Times reports that an unnamed theater executive said that the A.R.T. is in talks with at least one Broadway producer about a transfer. If a financial deal can be