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‘Wicked,’ ‘Les Miserables’ Highlight Broadway Minneapolis 2013-14 Season
February 6, 2013
“Wicked” and “Les Miserables” will highlight the Broadway Minneapolis 2013-2014 season. There will be 11 productions throughout the season, and most will be held at the Orpheum Theater. Other shows that will be staged are “Once,” “Peter and the Starcatcher,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Ghost The Musical,” “Sister Act,” “We Will Rock You,” “Evita,”
Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen Coming to Broadway in ‘Waiting for Godot,’ ‘No Man’s Land’
February 5, 2013
Legendary English actors Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart are both returning to Broadway, and both will star in “No Man’s Land” and “Waiting for Godot.” Both productions will be directed by Sean Mathias and will be performed in repertory. The plays will be presented sometime in the fall of this year, though no other casting,
2013-14 Broadway Houston Season Highlighted by Book of Mormon, Chicago, American Idiot
February 4, 2013
“The Book of Mormon,” “Chicago” and “American Idiot” highlight the 2013-2014 Gexa Energy Broadway Season at the Hobby Center in Houston. In addition, the extensive schedule includes “Peter and the Starcatcher,” “Ghost the Musical” and “War Horse.” “Our new season features the best of Broadway today,” said Fran Macferran, president of the Hobby Center Foundation,
Broadway Atlanta Announces 2013-14 Season with Book of Mormon, Lion King, once
February 4, 2013
The 2013-2014 season of Broadway in Atlanta will feature “The Book of Mormon,” “The Lion King” and “Once,” among others. “Ghost the Musical” will kick things off with a November 5-10 engagement at the Fox Theatre, where all the musicals will be staged throughout the season. “This is undeniably one of the most anticipated seasons
Boston Aims to Give Tax Break to Pre-Broadway, Touring Shows
February 4, 2013
Massachusetts legislators are proposing a bill that provides a tax credit for producers that stage pre-Broadway previews in Beantown. The credit would grant up to $3 million to a production, according to the Boston Globe, and also would apply to a touring show that begins its run in the state. The proposal would reimburse up
Elton John Looking at Broadway Return with Children’s Musical
February 1, 2013
Elton John is planning his return to Broadway with a children’s musical. Few details of the musical are known at this point, but John’s partner David Furnish revealed the information, according to ArtistDirect.com. “Later this year we begin filming ‘Rocketman,’ a biopic of Elton’s early life,” Furnish said. “Towards the end of the year, we
‘Lion King’ Broadway & Tour Hold Open Casting Calls in February
February 1, 2013
Disney Theatrical Productions will host open auditions to seek replacements for both the Broadway and touring versions of “The Lion King.” The auditions are open to anyone, regardless of experience, and professional and non-professional actors are encouraged to attend the events. Auditions for the adult roles of Simba and Nala will be held in the
Alan Cumming Taking on One-Man ‘Macbeth’ on Broadway in April
February 1, 2013
Alan Cumming will bring his one-man adaptation of “Macbeth” to Broadway this spring. The production will being previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, and the opening is set for April 21. The limited engagement is scheduled to run through June 30. John Tiffany, known for directing the Broadway version of “Once” as well for productions
Patti LuPone Lights Up West End for One-Week Concert Series
January 31, 2013
Patti LuPone is returning to West End with a week’s worth of concerts later this year. The Tony and Olivier award-winning actress will appear at the Leicester Square Theatre from June 16-23 to perform a series of 75-minute shows. Each show will be hosted by actor and musician Seth Rudetsky, who will accompany LuPone on
‘The Light Princess,’ ‘King Lear’ Highlight 2013 National Theatre Season
January 31, 2013
London’s National Theatre Company has an extensive and eclectic lineup of shows, including a new production of “King Lear” by Sam Mendes and the much awaited “The Light Princess” musical by Tori Amos. This year will mark the 50th anniversary season, and will include by a number of unique celebrations in addition to the new