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Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Brings ‘Anything Goes,’ ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ in 2013
September 19, 2012
“Anything Goes” and “Jekyll and Hyde” are among the productions that will round out the 2013 season of Broadway in Chicago. Though much of the season was previously announced, the new productions will be held at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. “Jekyll and Hyde” will be up first, and will run at the theater from March
‘A Time to Kill’ Plotting Broadway Opening in Spring, Summer 2013
September 19, 2012
A stage adaptation of the John Grisham novel “A Time to Kill” is set to appear on Broadway in spring or summer 2013. Producer Daryl Roth is set to bring the production to Broadway, according to ArtInfo.com. At this point, no official casting, theater or other information has been announced. The stage adaptation, which is
‘Glee’ Puts on Leather Pants, Hair Gel for ‘Grease’ Episode
September 17, 2012
The fourth season of “Glee” only premiered last week, but we are already getting word of what can be expected for the remainder of the season. For instance, there will be an episode based on the classic musical, “Grease.” Speaking to TVGuide.com, series co-creator and executive producer Ian Brennan said writers just finished work on
Amy Spanger Takes on Roxie Again on Broadway’s ‘Chicago’
September 14, 2012
Amy Spanger returns to the role of Roxie Hart in the current Broadway revival of “Chicago” tonight, September 14. Spanger first played the Hart role of the merry murderess on Broadway back in 2002, and she has most recently been seen performing the role of Gwendolyn in the Williamstown Theatre Festival performance of “The Importance
‘Fuerza Bruta: Look Up’ Sets Closing Date Off-Broadway for November 11
September 14, 2012
Often described as a “spectacle,” the Off-Broadway production “Fuerza Bruta: Look Up” will close after five-years in New York on November 10 at the Daryl Roth Theatre. At that point, the production will have played more than 1,500 performance at the theater since it opened in New York in October 2007. The play originated in
Blue Man Group to Star on Finale of ‘America’s Got Talent’
September 12, 2012
Blue Man Group will be among many stars in this year’s two-hour season finale of “America’s Got Talent.” The group will perform their hit “Shake Your Euphemism” on the episode, which is set to air tomorrow (September 13) from 8 – 10 p.m. Eastern time on NBC. The song is featured in all performance by
Curtis Holbrook Joins the Cast of ‘The Addams Family’
September 12, 2012
Curtis Holbrook appeared in the Broadway production of “The Addams Family,” and now he will join the national touring production. Holbrook will play Lucas Beineke beginning October 2 in Dallas. There, he will join a cast that includes Tony nominee Douglas Sills as Gomez, Blake Hammond as Uncle Fester, Sara Gettelfinger as Morticia, Gaelen Gilliland
Dee Roscioli Takes on Elphaba Once Again on ‘Wicked’ Tour
September 10, 2012
Dee Roscioli will return to the cast of the North American tour of “Wicked” as Elphaba. Roscioli has played the role previously as a part of the touring version, and also performed the role on Broadway. In fact, she holds the distinction of playing Elphaba in more performances than any other actress. She will take
Renee Zellweger Looks to Make Broadway Debut in ‘The Hustler’
September 10, 2012
It looks like Renee Zellwegger may finally be ready to make her Broadway debut. An article on Deadline.com reported that the film actress will “star in the upcoming Broadway adaptation of ‘The Hustler,’ written by [Anthony] Tambakis and to be directed by ‘Warrior’s’ Gavin O’Connor.” “The Hustler” is based on the 1961 film of the
‘Big Fish’ Gets Pre-Broadway Open at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre
September 6, 2012
The musical adaptation of “Big Fish” will open in Chicago for a pre-Broadway tryout next year. The production will open at the Windy City’s Oriental Theater on April 2, where it is scheduled to run for five weeks through May 5. Though producers had previously discussed a possible Broadway opening this season, the Chicago tryout