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Ramin Karimloo, Genevieve Leclerc, Samantha Hill Cast for ‘Les Miserables’ Toronto
February 14, 2013
Earlier this year, a new 25th anniversary production of “Les Miserables” was announced for Toronto, and now we know Ramin Karimloo, Genevieve Leclerc and Samantha Hill will star in the upcoming musical. The production will begin in October at the Princess of Wales Theatre as part of the 2013-2014 Mirvish Subcription Season, though exact dates
Jane Lynch Makes Broadway Debut This Summer, ‘Annie’ Perhaps?
February 14, 2013
Jane Lynch revealed she will likely make her Broadway debut this summer, though she won’t reveal what her role will be. “I hope to be coming to New York to do a musical this summer,” Lynch told WENN. “I have not inked the deal but I’m teasing it and you heard it here first. It’s
‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Wicked’ Light Up Broadway San Antonio 2013-14 Season
February 13, 2013
“The Book of Mormon” and “Wicked” will highlight the 2013-2014 San Antonio Broadway season. The upcoming season also will feature “Peter and the Star Catcher,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Ghost: The Musical,” “Evita” and “Sister Act.” “The Book of Mormon” will kick things off September 17-19, and then “Wicked” will play March 12-30, 2014.
Idina Menzel Performs at Austraila’s Sydney Opera House June 26-27
February 13, 2013
Idina Menzel will perform at the Sydney Opera House along with the Sydney Symphony later this year in Australia. The actress, best known for originating the role of Elphaba in the Broadway and later in the London version of “Wicked,” made her solo debut at Carnegie Hall in New York just last month on January
‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Star Quvenzhane Wallis in Running for ‘Annie’ Movie
February 13, 2013
At the age of 9, Quvenzhane Wallis is the youngest actress ever nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, and now comes news that she may star in an upcoming film adaptation of the classic musical Annie. Wallis became an overnight sensation and an Academy Award nominated for her role in Beasts of the Southern Wild.
‘Once’ Wins Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
February 11, 2013
“Once” was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards last night, February 10. The album Once: A New Musical was released by Masterworks record label and features the “principal soloists” Steve Kazee and Christin Milioti. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova are the composers/lyricists for the album, and
‘American Idol’s’ Crystal Bowersox to Star as Patsy Cline in Broadway’s ‘Always…Patsy Cline’
February 11, 2013
Former “American Idol” runner-up Crystal Bowersox will star in the title role of this summer’s Broadway debut of “Always… Patsy Cline.” The musical tells the story of Patsy Cline and her most devoted fan, Louise. Bowersox announced that she would play the role to the Hollywood Reporter, and the news was confirmed on the musical’s
Broadway Kansas City announce 2013-14 season with ‘Wicked,’ ‘War Horse’
February 8, 2013
“War Horse” and “Wicked” will be among the productions presented in the 2013-2014 Broadway Kansas City season. The shows will be part of five total shows in the season, all of which will be held either at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts or at the Music Hall in the Kansas City Convention Center.
Broadway Las Vegas Features ‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Les Miserables’ in 2013-14 Season
February 6, 2013
Broadway Las Vegas will present 10 productions throughout the 2013-2014 season, including “The Book of Mormon” and “Les Miserables.” The latter musical will open the season in August, and like most of the shows will run over a long weekend. The previously announced production of “The Book of Mormon,” however, will close out the season
Gloria Estefan Working on Autobiographical Musical for Broadway
February 6, 2013
Gloria Estefan has teamed up with the Nederlander Organization to bring an autobiographical musical based on her life to Broadway. Estefan announced the news yesterday, February 5, along with her husband Emilio Estefan in a statement. “We are very excited to partner with the Nederlander Organization and [executive producer] Bernie Yuman to, after almost a