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Bette Midler to Play Lea Michele’s Granny on ‘Glee’
October 17, 2012
“Glee” has consistently landed some pretty impressive guest stars, and now it looks like Bette Midler will be the next marquee talent to make an appearance on the hit Fox show. Ryan Murphy, co-creator of “Glee,” was in the audience at the God’s Love We Deliver Golden Hearts Awards, and asked Midler to appear on
‘Mary Poppins’ Books Dates in New Zealand, Mexico City
October 15, 2012
For the first time ever, the musical version of “Mary Poppins” will appear in New Zealand and Mexico City later this year. The first New Zealand production will begin October 18 at The Civic in Auckland. The New Zealand stint will be a continuation of the acclaimed Australian production of the musical, which opened in
‘Memphis the Musical’ Hits Movie Theaters in Film Adaptation
October 15, 2012
“Memphis,” the Tony Award-winning musical, is heading to the big screen. Belle Pictures and the Mark Gordon Company announced the news yesterday, and Mark Gordon and Molly Smith will produce the new movie, along with Alcon Entertainment, according to the New York Times. Alcon is a Warner Brothers-based production company. No dates, casting or other
Tom Hanks Headed to Broadway in Nora Ephron’s ‘Lucky Guy’
October 12, 2012
Tom Hanks will make his Broadway debut next year in Nora Ephron’s “Lucky Guy.” Hanks will play Mike McAlary, the New York tabloid columnist, in the production, which begins previews March 1, 2013 and is set to open on April 1 at the Broadhurst Theatre. The cast will include 13 total performers, and additional casting
‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Coming to Broadway with Emilia Clarke
October 11, 2012
“Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke will play Holly Golightly in the upcoming musical “Truman Capote’s ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’” If all goes as planned, this production will mark the first time “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” has ever opened on Broadway. A 1966 musical closed after just four preview performances in what the New York Times calls
Estelle Parsons, Stephen Spinella Star in Broadway’s ‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Spring 2013
October 11, 2012
Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella are heading to Broadway next year as the stars of Eric Coble’s new two-character play, “The Velocity of Autumn.” The 90-minute dramatic comedy will mark Coble’s Broadway debut and is set to open in spring 2013. The theater and dates will be announced at a later date, though the Washington
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ UK Arena Tour Hits US Cinemas
October 10, 2012
Want to check out the current U.K. arena tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” but can’t make it across the pond? Just head to your local theater. A film of the current production will be broadcast to select movie theaters in the U.S. on October 29 and November 1. The production was pre-recorded on October 5
Australian ‘Love Never Dies’ to Tour UK in 2013
October 5, 2012
Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed recently that the Australian version of “Love Never Dies” will tour the U.K. next year. “The Australian production, which was wonderful – the London production wasn’t very good, the Australians got it right – is going out next year,” he told the Scotsman. “The plan is, that will go on the
Jordan Gelber, Leslie Kritzer to Star in ‘Elf’ on Broadway
October 5, 2012
Back in August it was announced that “Elf” would return to Broadway for the holiday season, and now we know that Jordan Gelber and Leslie Kritzer will star in the show. Gelber, known for his work in “Avenue Q” and “All My Sons,” will perform the central role of Buddy the Elf, while Kritzer will
‘War Horse’ Set to Launch UK, Ireland Tour
October 3, 2012
“War Horse” may be closing soon on Broadway, but The National Theatre is gearing up for a ten month tour of the production in the U.K. and Ireland for next year. The Tony Award-winning production will visit eight venues during the tour, and will not replace the successful West End version of the show. The