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Nathan Lane Heads Back to Broadway in ‘The Nance’
October 25, 2012
Nathan Lane is heading back to Broadway in Douglas Carter Beane’s play, “The Nance.” The Lincoln Center Theater announced Wednesday that Lane would star in the upcoming play, which is set to open April 15, 2013 at the Lyceum Theater. Previews will begin March 21. “Nance” refers to a stock character in the burlesque shows
Derek Smith, Dionne Randolph Highlight ‘Lion King’ San Francisco Cast
October 24, 2012
Derek Smith and Dionne Randolph will star in the upcoming San Francisco return engagement of Disney’s “The Lion King.” The production will debut at the SHN Orpheum Theatre on November 1 and play through January 13, 2013. Smith will star as Scar, while Randolph will take on the role of Mufasa. Other members of the
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Finds New Home at Harrah’s Las Vegas
October 23, 2012
The Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical “Million Dollar Quartet” will begin an opened ended run at Harrah’s Showroom in Las Vegas early next year. The first show will first be held February 4, 2013, and is based on the true story of when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins all came together
Valerie Harper, Brian Hutchinson Head Out on Tour with ‘Looped’
October 23, 2012
Brian Hutchison will return to the role he originated in the upcoming tour of “Looped,” which also will star Valerie Harper. The first stop on the U.S. national tour will be at the Bushnell Performing Arts Center in Hartford, Connecticut, where the production will play from January 24, 2013 through February 6, 2013. Following this
Barry Manilow Heads to Broadway’s St James Theatre for 17-Show Performance
October 22, 2012
Barry Manilow is returning to Broadway for the first time in over 20 years. Manilow will begin performances for his new show “Manilow on Broadway” at the St. James Theatre on January 18. The official opening for the 17-performance limited engagement will be held January 24, producers announced recently. “Growing up in New York, Broadway
Glee’s Lea Michele Set to Release Solo Album
October 22, 2012
“Glee” star Lea Michele is readying her first solo album. “At the studio right now at my first recording session for MY SOLO ALBUM!!” Michele announced on Friday via Twitter. “I’m so happy and can’t wait for you all to hear this record!!” No other official details about the new album have been released, so
Sierra Boggess Celebrates 25th Anniversary of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ with Limited Run
October 19, 2012
Sierra Boggess will join the Broadway cast of “The Phantom of the Opera” for a limited engagement early next year to celebrate the musical’s 25th anniversary. Boggess originated the role of Christine in “Love Never Dies,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to “The Phantom of the Opera,” and she will play Christine Daae in the Broadway
Jeff McCarthy Headlines ‘Grinch’ Cast at Madison Square Garden
October 19, 2012
Jeff McCarthy will star as the Grinch in this holiday season’s performance of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” at Madison Square Garden. The musical will play at the venue December 13-30. Casting for the production was announced recently, and young actress Tori Feinstein will play Cindy-Lou Who in the production. Feinstein
‘War Horse’ Toronto Wraps Run January 6
October 17, 2012
The Toronto production of “War Horse” will play its final performance on January 6, 2013, producers announced recently. This is the same day the Broadway production of the hit musical will close. The Canadian version is currently in an extended run at the Princess of Wales Theatre, and will have played 368 performances when it
Broadway’s ‘Bring It On’ Set to Close December 30
October 17, 2012
“Bring It On: The Musical” will close its Broadway run on December 30 after nearly 200 total performances. When the production ends its run at the St. James Theatre, it will have played 173 regular performances along with 21 previews. “We are extremely grateful for the enthusiastic audiences who have cheered on this extraordinary cast