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‘American Psycho’ Coming to London in Autumn 2013
January 24, 2013
A new musical adaptation of “American Pyscho” is set to premiere at the Almeida Theatre in London this fall. No official dates or casting has yet been announced, but the production will be staged by Rupert Goold, who held a 2011 workshop of the material with Benjamin Walker as the main character Patrick Bateman. The
Aladdin Heads to Toronto for Broadway Tune Up in November
January 23, 2013
Though Disney previously would not confirm rumors that “Aladdin” was coming to Broadway, the company has now announced a pre-Broadway tryout for the new musical in Toronto. The production will play a nine-week engagement at the Ed Mirvish Theater from November 13 through January 12, 2014. The production is then scheduled to open at the
Jekyll & Hyde Moves Broadway Opening to Marquis Theatre April 18
January 22, 2013
The upcoming Broadway revival of “Jekyll & Hyde” will play at the Marquis Theatre, rather than the previously announced Richard Rodgers Theatre. Previews will begin April 5, with the official opening of the limited, 13-week engagement coming April 18. The production is scheduled to close June 30. The Broadway production follows the conclusion of the
Jessica Chastain Already Plotting Broadway Return with ‘Miss Julie’?
January 18, 2013
Will Jessica Chastain’s next project be a starring turn in “Miss Julie”? The Boston Herald thinks so. The star recently chatted with a reporter from the newspaper about her up coming film, “Mama”, and ended the interview by asking, “What’s next?” “There’s something, it hasn’t been announced but it’s pretty obscure,” Chastain replied. “Like in
‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ ‘Golden Boy’ Set to Close on Broadway January 20
January 18, 2013
“Golden Boy” and “Glengarry Glen Ross” will both end their respective current Broadway runs after final shows this Sunday, January 20. “Glengarry Glen Ross” will have played 92 performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre when it closes. The revival, which stars Al Pacino, opened on December 8, 2012 following previews that began October 19. Other
‘Les Miserables’ Looking at Extended Run in Toronto Fall 2013
January 17, 2013
A new Canadian production of “Les Miserables” will mark the 25th anniversary of the musical with a run in Toronto beginning in September. Previews are expected to begin September 26 at a Mirvish theater that will be announced later, and opening night is scheduled for October 9. Though Mirvish Productions has not officially announced the
Broadway Revival of ‘Can-Can’ to Hit NYC in Spring 2014
January 17, 2013
A new Broadway revival of Cole Porter’s classic “Can-Can” is aiming for a spring 2014 opening. The new production premiered at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, Calif. in 2007, and will be presented by Jonathan Burrows, who is the nephew of the musical’s original book writer, Abe Burrows. Casting will be announced at a later
Valerie Harper’s Hospitalization Backs Up ‘Looped’ Tour a Month
January 16, 2013
The start of the national tour of “Looped” has been delayed about a month due to the hospitalization of star Valerie Harper. The show will now begin February 26 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, rather than the previously released date of January 24. The Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress was being treated in Manhattan as
‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Evita,’ ‘Once’ Part of Tampa’s Straz Center 2013-14 Broadway Season
January 14, 2013
“The Book of Mormon” and “Once” are among the eight productions that make up the 2013-2014 season Straz Center in Tampa. Other than these two shows, the season also will include “The Gershwins’ ‘Porgy and Bess,’” “Evita,” “Ghost The Musical” and “We Will Rock You.” Two additional productions will be announced at a later time.
‘In The Heights’ Stars Reunite for Special Benefit Concert
January 14, 2013
Many cast members of the original Broadway production of “In the Heights” will reunite for a special benefit concert presentation of the musical next month. Appearing in the event will be creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda along with Karen Olivo, Olga Merediz, Mandy Gonzalez, Janet Dacal, Andrea Burns, Eliseo Roman, Seth Stewart, Javier Munoz and