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Edie Falco Heads Off-Broadway with ‘The Madrid’
January 30, 2013
Edie Falco will star in the world premiere of Liz Flahive’s “The Madrid” starting next month. The new play will begin performances February 5 at the Manhattan Theatre Club’s Off-Broadway home at New York City Center Stage I. The official opening will be February 26, and the limited engagement is set to run through April
Matt Loehr Replaces Rory O’Malley in NYC ‘Book of Mormon’
January 30, 2013
Matt Loehr just finished up a stint in the Broadway revival of “Evita” that closed January 26, and now he has taken over the role of Elder McKinley in the Broadway production of “The Book of Mormon.” The musical is staged at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre, and Loehr took over the role from Tony Award-nominee
Hollywood Bowl Summer Season Includes ‘Chicago,’ ‘Blue Man Group,’ Kristin Chenoweth
January 29, 2013
The Hollywood Bowl has announced its 2013 summer season, and it’s just as extensive and eclectic as fans of the venue have come to expect. “I think that at the Bowl we want to have something for everyone,” said Gail Samuel, new chief operating officer of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which performs at the Bowl
‘Mean Girls’ The Musical? Tina Fey Says Its Almost a Reality
January 28, 2013
Tina Fey revealed that she is working on a new musical adaptation of her film “Mean Girls.” “Maybe! We want to. I would love to,” Fey replied when asked if the musical version of the movie will happen. “I’m trying to develop it with my husband, who does all the music for “30 Rock,” and
Andy Karl Returns to Broadway’s ‘Jersey Boys,’ Andrew Samonsky Takes Over in ‘Mystery of Edwin Drood’
January 28, 2013
Andy Karl will return to the Broadway production of “Jersey Boys” in the role of the Four Seasons’ founder Tommy DeVito. As previously announced, Karl will leave his current roles of Neville Landless and Victor Grinstead in “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” on February 10, and will begin appearing in “Jersey Boys” again on February
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ Sets Broadway Closing for March 3
January 28, 2013
The 50th anniversary revival of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” will close on March 3. The news comes despite a previous announcement that the production would have a third extension keeping it on stage at the Booth Theatre through March 24. When it closes, it will have played 159 performances. The current revival was first
Bronchitis Sidelines Barry Manilow on Broadway Till January 26
January 25, 2013
Barry Manilow has cancelled opening night of his new Broadway show “Manilow on Broadway,” along with three other performances due to a case of bronchitis. Manilow began previews for the show on January 18, and opening night was scheduled for yesterday, January 24. He was forced to cancel two shows earlier in the week, but
‘A Chorus Line’ Set to Tour the U.K. After West End Revival
January 25, 2013
“A Chorus Line” will tour the U.K. at the end of its upcoming West End revival, whenever that end may come. Director Bob Avian revealed to The Stage that a tour is “built in” to the deal with producers. The show will begin previews at the London Palladium on February 5, and currently is scheduled
Kristin Chenoweth to Tour the U.K. in March
January 24, 2013
Kristin Chenoweth will follow up her sold out U.S. tour with a short U.K. tour later this March. Things will kick off with a London show at the London Coliseum on March 11, and the Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress will also visit Manchester (March 13), Edinburgh (March 15) and Cardiff (March 17). “The show
‘We Will Rock You’ Set for US & World Tour, Broadway Possible
January 24, 2013
It looks like we can expect a U.S. tour of “We Will Rock You” sometime soon, as well as a possible Broadway engagement. Queen guitarist Brian May took to his website, Brian’s Soapbox, to talk about upcoming events for the musical based on the music of Queen. “[Queen drummer] Roger [Taylor] and I meet often