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Steven Soderbergh, Channing Tatum Bringing ‘Magic Mike’ to Broadway Stage
June 30, 2012
“Magic Mike” just opened in theaters yesterday, but a live musical adaptation of the film is already in the works between director Steven Soderbergh and star (and inspiration) Channing Tatum. The two will work with writer Reid Carolin, and Tatum tells Entertainment Weekly that the idea for a live version of the film began when
Alec Baldwin Makes Broadway Return in ‘Orphans’ in 2013
June 29, 2012
In the past few years, Alec Baldwin has had most of his time tied up with his starring role as Jack Donaghy on NBC’s “30 Rock,” but he recently announced that he will be making his return to Broadway next year. Baldwin will star as Harold in Lyle Kessler’s 1983 drama “Orphans.” In the play,
Cher Working on Broadway Musical Based on Her Life
June 28, 2012
Cher announced recently via Twitter that a musical about her life currently is in production. “Prod r trying 2 write mucial [sic] now about my life with my music,” she tweeted on Monday. She also said that she will be helping with the script because, “I’m help.2 write cause i was there & know stories
Elvis Lives Tour Returns with 100 Performances for 2012-13
June 28, 2012
Elvis Presley Enterprises has teamed up with On Stage Touring, LLC to present “Elvis Lives: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event” that will run through spring 2013. The tour will begin in earnest on January 13 in Gainesville, Fla., though an eight show performance week will be held in Wilmington, Del. starting October 2 to
‘Memphis’ Closes on Broadway August 5, Tour Booked into 2013
June 27, 2012
Tony Award winning “Memphis” will close on Broadway on August 5, producers announced on Tuesday. After the musical is performed for the last time, it will have played 1,166 performances and 30 previews. Fortunately for fans of the show, a long running national tour will continue. The musical focuses the love shared between a white
Dane Cook to Star in ‘The Producers’ at the Hollywood Bowl
June 27, 2012
Comedian Dane Cook has signed on to join the the cast of the upcoming Hollywood Bowl production of “The Producers,” it was announced recently. The production is set to run at the venue from July 27-29. Cook will play Franz Liebkind in the play, and will join the previously announced cast of Richard Kind as
Jared Gertner, Samantha Marie Ware Join ‘Book of Mormon’ Tour Cast
June 26, 2012
“The Book of Mormon” national tour is getting ready to kick off in August, and the ensemble cast for the trek has now been announced. Jared Gertner will star as Elder Cunningham, and will appear alongside Gavin Creel, who was previously announced for the role of Elder Price. The Elder Cunningham role was originated by
‘Fela!’ Schedules Month Long Broadway Return in July
June 26, 2012
After winning three Tony Awards during its initial 14-month Broadway run that closed last year, the musical “Fela!” will return to the Al Hirschfeld Theater for a limited four-week engagement next month, producer announced. The show if currently in the midst of a world tour, and will stop on Broadway from July 9 to August
Billy Ray Cyrus Trades Kentucky for NYC, Makes Broadway Debut in ‘Chicago’
June 25, 2012
Country star and father to Miley, Billy Ray Cyrus will make his Broadway debut in “Chicago” later this year. Cyrus will play lawyer Billy Flynn in the production for a seven-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre from November 5 through December 23. Though he has never appeared on Broadway, Cyrus did appear in a
‘Sister Act,’ ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Set to Close on Broadway
June 21, 2012
As CBS News puts it: “God is having a tough month on Broadway.” The news organization is referring to the recent announcement that the musical adaptation of “Sister Act” will be closing in August, and it is extremely likely that the revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” will close before that. Producers announced yesterday that “Sister