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Constantine Maroulis Makes Another Trip to Broadway in ‘Jekyll & Hyde’
January 30, 2012
Yesterday it was announced that Constantine Maroulis will star in the dual title role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde in an upcoming national tour and Broadway production of “Jekyll & Hyde.” The tour will launch in San Diego, Calif. on October 2 of this year, and after a 25-week tour, will open on
Julia Roberts, Alec Baldwin, Jim Parsons Sign on for ‘Normal Heart’ Film
January 26, 2012
Julia Roberts, Alec Baldwin and Jim Parsons have all signed on to appear in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming film adaptation of Larry Kramer’s “The Normal Heart.” Mark Ruffalo will play Ned Weeks, the character Kramer based on himself. Ruffalo has been associated with the production for a while now. “The Normal Heart” is Kramer’s autobiographical account
‘Rebecca’ Pulls Out of Planned Spring Opening
January 25, 2012
Last November it was announced that the first United States production of “Rebecca” would open at the Broadhurst Theatre in April, but producers of the show announced recently that the show would be postponed until the 2012-2013 season. Preview shows were set to begin March 27, with rehearsals beginning February 6, but producers said they
Darren Criss Leaves ‘How to Succeed’ $4 Million Richer
January 24, 2012
David Rogers How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying January 24, 2012 Tweet Despite having some large shoes to fill when he replaced former “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe as J. Pierrepont Finch three weeks ago in the revival of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” “Glee” star Darren Criss proved he
Jeff Goldblum, Brian Stokes Mitchell Play Lea Michele’s My Two Dads on Glee
January 20, 2012
Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell will appear on the hit Fox show “Glee” to play the previously unseen gay dads of Rachel Berry, the character on the show played by Lea Michele. The actress tweeted a picture of herself with Goldblum and Mitchell on the set of Glee on January 18 with the caption
Book of Mormon’s Andrew Rannells Teams with Ryan Murphy on TV Comedy Pilot
January 20, 2012
“Book of Mormon” star Andrew Rannells will work with “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy on a new, as yet untitled blended family comedy series for NBC and 20th Century Fox. “Glee” writer Ali Adler is the co-creator of the show. The single-camera comedy has been described “a heartwarming comedy about a blended family of a gay
‘Magic/Bird’ Find Home at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre, April 11 Opening
January 19, 2012
Eric Simonson’s Magic/Bird, a drama about the basketball legends Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Larry Bird, will open at the Longacre Theatre on April 11. Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, who made the announcement today, also confirmed that previews will begin March 21. The announcement comes just two days after it was confirmed that David
‘Spiderman’ Producers Bring Countersuit Against Ex-Director Julie Taymor
January 19, 2012
Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris, the producers of “Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark” have filed a countersuit against former director Julie Taymor, a move that, if successful, would essentially remove her from any future dealings with “Spiderman” or its earnings. The filing is in response to Taylor’s own filings last year suing the producers
‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Finds Home at Brooks Atkinson Theatre in March
January 19, 2012
“Peter and the Starcatcher,” the new play that is a prequel to the Peter Pan story, will make its Broadway debut March 28 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. After a run of preview performances, the official opening will be held April 15. Based on a book by Ridley Pearson and humor columnist Dave Barry, the
Marco Zuzino Debuts, Bianca Marroquin Returns to Cast of ‘Chicago’
January 16, 2012
On January 16, Latin-American star Marco Zunino will make his Broadway debut as lawyer Billy Flynn in the current revival of “Chicago” at the Ambassador Theatre. He will stay with the musical for a four-week limited run through February 12. That same night, Mexican actress Bianca Marroquin also will join the production in the role