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‘Finding Neverland’ Hits West End in 2013, Broadway Run in Works
November 2, 2012
Well known film producer Harvey Weinstein is hoping to bring the stage version of “Finding Neverland” to West End next year, and to Broadway the following season. Though Weinstein has taken an investor role in around 35 previous Broadway plays, this will be his first time as lead producer with the musical based on the
‘Jersey Boys’ Film in Limbo After Dropped by Warner Brothers
November 2, 2012
There’s been a lot of news in recent months about Jon Favreau’s upcoming film adaptation of “Jersey Boys,” but now the future of the production is in jeopardy as Warner Bros. puts the film into turnaround. This means that Favreau, along with producer Graham King and his GK Films, can begin to shop the film
Christie Brinkley Returns to ‘Chicago’ for 6-Show Boston Run
November 1, 2012
Christie Brinkley will bring her portrayal of Roxie Hart in the U.S. touring version of “Chicago” to Boston for a limited engagement starting tonight, November 1. The six-show run will take place Boston’s Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre November 1-4. Brinkley first appeared as Hart in her Broadway stage debut in 2010, and later
Broadway Opens in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
October 31, 2012
Most Broadway shows will offer both matinee and evening performances beginning today after being closed October 28-30 due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy. See a complete list of shows that will be open today at the end of this article. “Most shows will go on as scheduled for both the matinee and evening performances
Smash Season Two Premieres February 5
October 31, 2012
The second season of NBC’s Broadway-themed show “Smash” will premiere in February of next year, though it will be in a new timeslot. A two-hour season premiere episode will debut on Tuesday, February 5 at 10 Eastern/9 Central. The show will replace “Parenthood” in NBC’s lineup, which ends its fourth season in January. The majority
Kristin Chenoweth Sets California Concert Tour for November
October 30, 2012
Kristin Chenoweth will perform a handful of California concerts next month, which will mark her return to performing after being injured on the set of “The Good Wife” this summer. The first show will be held at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa on November 5. The next will be held
Hurricane Sandy Blows Away Sunday Evening, Monday Broadway Performances
October 29, 2012
Most of New York City (as well as the rest of the Eastern Seaboard) is shut down today as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall, and Broadway is no exception. All shows today, Monday, October 29, are cancelled, as were all shows yesterday, according to the New York Times. A special “Weather Alert” was posted on the
Chris Rock Takes ‘The Motherf$%ker with the Hat’ to Los Angeles
October 29, 2012
Chris Rock will return to his role in Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “The Motherf$%ker with the Hat” for a limited run at L.A. Theatre Works. Six performances will be held from January 31, 2013 to February 2, 2013. The production will be recorded in front of a live audience for a later radio broadcast as well,
Nirvana the Musical? Courtney Love Pitches Broadway Grunge
October 26, 2012
A musical about Nirvana and its frontman Kurt Cobain may be coming to Broadway. The news comes from a somewhat strange place: a courtroom. SPIN reports that music manager Sam Lufti revealed that he was working on a musical with Courtney Love while speaking in court. He currently is suing Britney Spears’ family for libel
‘The Bodyguard’ Gets Stage Makeover On London’s West End
October 26, 2012
A new musical version of “The Bodyguard” is set to premiere at London’s West End next month. The stage production, based on the 1992 movie of the same name that starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, will begin previews November 6 at the Adelphi Theatre. Opening night is set for December 5. Heather Headley will