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Hugh Jackman Wraps Broadway Run with Record Setting Box Office Numbers
January 2, 2012
Hugh Jackman’s successful one-man show ended its 10-week Broadway run on Sunday, and in the process set some impressive Broadway box office records. Throughout the run at the Broadhurst Theatre, producers say “Hugh Jackman, Back On Broadway” earned $14.6 million, giving the show 10 of the 11 highest grossing weeks in Broadhurst history. In fact,
Donna Hanover Joins Cast of Broadway’s ‘The Best Man’
December 29, 2011
Former First Lady of New York Donna Hanover will make her Broadway debut when she joins the revival of “Gore Vidal’s The Best Man” later this spring. As a case of art imitating life, the journalist will play a presidential campaign reporter in the play. Hanover, who was married to Rudy Guiliani during his term
Debra Messing Said to be Dating ‘Smash’ CoStar Will Chase
December 28, 2011
After announcing to Us Weekly on December 20 that she split from Daniel Zelman – her husband of ten years – earlier this year, it appears Debra Messing is now romantically involved with her “Smash” costar Will Chase. Us Weekly quotes an “insider” as saying that “Debra and Will have been together for about six
Alan Menken Writing New Songs for ‘Newsies’ Broadway Musical
December 26, 2011
Alan Menken is busy writing new songs for the musical Newsies Broadway debut. The musical is based on the Disney movie with the same title and enjoyed a great stage run in New Jersey. It is set to open on Broadway in March. Apparently, songwriter Alan Menken is still tweaking the musical according to his
Dolly Parton Prepares Autobiographical Musical for Broadway
December 26, 2011
Dolly Parton the legendary country singer, actress, songwriter and lyricist for the Broadway version of 9 to 5 is planning a new venture for the stage. Parton is preparing an autobiography musical for Broadway. No timetable has currently been discussed on the project. It is too far out to dwell on potential casting speculations however
Christina Ricci Goes Off-Broadway for Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
December 22, 2011
Christina Ricci is returning to the stage this spring to star in an off-Broadway production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Classic Stage Company production is bringing the star power by pairing Ricci with Tony Award winning actress Bebe Neuwirth. Neuwirth won a Tony for Best Actress in a Musical for her role
William Shatner Takes One-Man Show to Broadway
December 16, 2011
William Shatner is taking his one-man show to Broadway. It is rumored the show will have a limited run on Broadway this spring before going on a possible national tour. The actor began his career on the stage and has the desire to return. William Shatner is best known for the role of Captain Kirk
Stage Adaptation ‘Once’ Set for Jacobs Theatre, Broadway Opening February 28
December 7, 2011
Once, the musical based on the 206 movie is coming to Broadway’s Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre starting February 28, 2012. The 28th marks the first preview and will officially openMarch 18, 2012. Like the movie the musical will features songs written by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Once will star Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti.
Taylor Swift, Lea Michele, Scarlett Johansson All Gunning for ‘Les Miserables’ Role
December 1, 2011
The role of Eponine in the upcoming screen version of “Les Misererables” is very desirable and several entertainment stars are in the running. At the top of the list is country music sensation Taylor Swift, Lea Michele, Scarlett Johansson, and Evan Rachel Wood. Taylor Swift started as a teen country star and her music has
Thomas Sadoski Exits ‘Other Desert Cities’ for HBO Series, Matthew Risch Joins Cast
November 25, 2011
Actor Thomas Sadoski is leaving the Broadway production of “Other Desert Cities” in January. He is leaving to take part in the HBO series “The Newsroom.” Sadoski will also miss from December 5-25 but during those dates he will be replaced by his understudy Matthew Risch. The play was expected to close on January 8th