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Wade McCollum, Bryan West, Scott Willis Highlight Touring Cast of ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’
December 6, 2012
Wade McCollum, Bryan West and Scott Willis will star in the upcoming, first-ever U.S. National Tour for “Priscilla Queen of the Desert.” The previously announced tour will kick off January 8, 2013 at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, and has productions scheduled through a Denver engagement September 3-15. Other cities the tour will visit include
Cirque Du Soleil ‘Iris’ Ends Los Angeles Run January 19
December 6, 2012
Cirque du Soleil’s extravagant show “Iris” will end its Los Angeles run January 19, 2013 due to disappointing ticket sales. It was announced recently that demand for tickets, to the show that opened in September 2011 at the Dolby Theatre, had not “met expectations.” The Los Angeles Times reports that backers had hoped the production
Kathy Lee Gifford’s ‘Scandalous’ Closes December 9
December 5, 2012
Kathie Lee Gifford’s Broadway debut, “Scandalous,” will close this Sunday, December 9 after 31 preview performances and 29 regular performances. Officially titled “Scandalous: The Life and Times of Aimee Semple McPherson” opened November 15 to generally negative reviews. Many critics, however, praised the work of actress Carolee Carmello, who stars as the title character, an
‘The Anarchist’ Closes December 16 After 17 Showings
December 5, 2012
David Mamet’s two-person play “The Anarchist” is set to close December 16 after only 17 regular performances and 23 preview performances. The New York Times points out that the closing is the fastest for a name playwright on Broadway in several years. The play stars Debra Winger and Patti LuPone, and opened to lukewarm to
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Resumes UK Tour in March 2013
December 4, 2012
The UK national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which launched earlier this year, will be back for a new leg next year. Cast members Tim Minchin, Chris Moyles and Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm (Melanie C) will all reprise their roles in the musical. Additionally, Ben Forster also will return to the role
‘Inside the Lion King’ Exhibit Pops Up in New York
December 4, 2012
A new exhibit called “Inside the Lion King” is available for free for the first half of December in New York City, and offers visitors an immersive, inside look at the famed Broadway musical. The exhibit is located on 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas adjacent to Bryant Park, and features 86 museum quality
Chaplin Sets Closing Date on Broadway for January 6
December 3, 2012
Just about a week after announcing a U.S. national tour for 2014, producers of the Broadway production of “Chaplin: The Musical” have announced that the show will close early next year. The final production of the musical honoring the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin will be held January 6, 2013. At that point,
Frances Ruffelle Stars on UK Tour of ‘Piaf’
December 3, 2012
Frances Ruffelle will star as Edith Piaf in the upcoming U.K. tour of Pam Gem’s “Piaf.” The regional production of the production will begin previews on February 22, 2013 at Curve in Leicester, England, with the official opening night scheduled for February 26. That engagement will run through March 16, and is scheduled to embark
‘King Kong’ Eying Spiderman’s Foxwoods Theatre as Broadway Home?
November 30, 2012
“King Kong,” a big budget musical that soon will open in Australia, is eyeing the huge Foxwoods Theatre for its Broadway debut as early as 2014. The only problem is “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” is currently playing in the space, and producers of that production say they have no plans of leaving. The upcoming
Mike Tyson Hits the Road with Undisputed Truth Tour in 2013
November 29, 2012
Mike Tyson is gearing up to take his one-man show “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth” on a national tour next year. The show, which is written by Tyson’s wife Kiki Tyson and directed by Spike Lee, will kick off on February 12 in Indianapolis and will then visit 36 cities over a ten-week period. These cities