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Julian Elia Takes Over Lead in Billy Elliot November 8
October 28, 2011
Julian Elia is going to play Billy again in the musical Billy Elliot. This time he is not going to play the role in Toronto. Instead Julian will make his Broadway debut starting November 8, 2011. Elia will be replacing Giuseppe Bausilio in the musical’s leading role. Julian will be the 16th actor to portray
‘Ugly Betty’ America Ferrera Joins ‘Chicago’ Cast in London
October 27, 2011
“Ugly Betty” star America Ferrera is trading in her Emmy Award winning television lead role for a leading role in the musical “Chicago” in London starting November 7, 2011. America will play the role of Roxie Hart when she joins the London cast for a limited engagement of eight weeks. Ferrera will be able to
Robert Pattinson Looks to Take ‘American Idiot’ Lead
October 27, 2011
The internet is swirling with rumors about Robert Pattinson as the possible lead in the upcoming “American Idiot” movie. The rumors are definitely creating a buzz about Pattinson and the movie version of the musical based on Green Day’s music. Little substance is contained in the rumors but the role could be a fit for
Joel Grey Out of ‘Anything Goes’ Cast After Foot Fracture
October 6, 2011
Bad things happen to good people. Bad things also happen to actors. (Ha!) All joking aside, injuries in the world of arts are just as serious as those in professional sports. Joel Grey, a Tony Award-winning actor, has been forced to temporarily drop out of the upcoming Broadway production of “Anything Goes” due to an
Savannah Wise, Wesley Taylor Sign on for Cast of NBC’s ‘Smash’
October 5, 2011
Rolling with the audience frenzy that accompanied “Glee,” NBC’s new musically-inclined show “Smash,” will feature two prominent Broadway regulars. Savannah Wise and Wesley Taylor have recently announced that they have struck a deal with NBC to appear in the first season of “Smash” which will appear on television beginning February 6, 2012. The show centers
‘Billy Elliot’ Takes Final Bow on Broadway in January
October 4, 2011
They say that all good things must come to an end. And so it is with the current Broadway production of “Billy Elliot.” It has recently been announced that “Elliot” will performance its final shows in January, 2012. This, however, in no way implies that the show has been a failure. The truth is quite
Jersey Boys to Release a Christmas Album
October 4, 2011
Face it – you’ve heard enough Mannheim Steamroller. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra just isn’t doing it for you anymore. Thankfully, those who enjoy complementing their holiday season with beloved Christmas tunes can revel in the knowledge that the cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys is releasing a seasonal album today, October 4th. Honestly, this is exciting news
‘Lion King’ Stages Performance for Autism
October 4, 2011
In an amazing gesture of compassion, the Theatre Development Fund, or TDF, recently performed an autism-friendly version of the beloved movie and staged musical, “The Lion King.” For the past 43 years, the Theatre Development Fund has designed or adapted theatre programs for children with a variety of disabilities, ranging from hearing loss to visual
‘Phantom of the Opera’ Celebrates 25 Years in Cinemas This Week
October 1, 2011
In order to properly celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of musical theatre’s most influential masterworks, cinemas around the globe are screening a Royal Albert Hall production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.” When you start to crunch the numbers involved with “Phantom,” the figures are astounding. Currently, the show has been
‘Ghost’ Launches April 23 at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
September 29, 2011
Apparently, the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway is the official home of all things spiritual. First, there was “The Addams Family”. Next in the lineup? “Ghost” – a staged rendition of the popular 1990 movie starring Whoopie Goldberg, Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. The creative team behind “Ghost” will include Tony Award-winning director Matthe Warchus, composer