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‘X-Factor’s’ Shayne Ward Becomes Stacee Jaxx in West End ‘Rock of Ages’
September 29, 2011
Shayne Ward, the 2005 winner of Britain’s perennial favorite, “The X Factor,” has recently signed on to the upcoming West End production of “Rock of Ages.” Outside of “The X-Factor,” you may recognize Shayne from his wildly popular album releases, “Shayne Ward,” “Breathless” and “Obsession.” For those of you on the other side of the
‘The Addams Family’ Closes December 31, Brooke Shields Extends Run
September 28, 2011
Fans of Broadway’s ‘The Addams Family’ got a dose of good news, bad news this week. Brooke Shields will be extending her run as Morticia on the show through the end of the year. Previously, she was due ot wrap her run October 30. Unfortunately, the last performance for Shields will also mark the end
Dethroned Julie Taymor Stands Behind ‘Spider-man’ Work
September 27, 2011
Never mind the fact that “Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark” went through more preview showings than most Broadway productions have official performances. Never mind the fact that multiple cast members were injured. Never mind the fact that audiences left with lukewarm opinions. Never mind the fact that it just didn’t work – Julie Taymor
‘Follies’ Broadway Revival Extended Till January 22
September 26, 2011
There’s no doubting that Stephen Sondheim is a genius when it comes to writing musicals. It has recently been announced that the recent revival of Sondheim’s 1971 classic, “Follies,” will continue its performances at Broadway’s Marquis Theater past its original closing date of January 1, 2012 for three additional weeks. Since its relatively recent debut
Glee Season 3 Premiere Recap
September 23, 2011
Drama! Intrigue! New love! Old grudges! Who knew that Glee’s Season 3 Premiere would pack such punch!? For those of you who’ve followed the show, the first episode of Season 3 was a must-see event. For everyone else….well, you probably don’t care at all. Let’s have a quick recap, shall we? * Old love remains,
‘Wicked’ Tour Stars Jackie Burns, Chandra Lee Schwartz Join Broadway Production
September 23, 2011
It has recently been announced that Jackie Burns and Chandra Lee Schwartz, touring “Wicked” veterans, will join the official cast of Broadway’s very own original production. Burns and Schwartz will assume the roles of Elphaba and Glinda, switching out for the current actresses, Teal Wicks and Katie Rose Clarke. Both Burns and Schwartz have extensive
‘Anything Goes’ Broadway Run Extended Through April
September 20, 2011
“Anything Goes” is fairing quite well on Broadway. Well enough, in fact, for it to receive yet another extension of shows into Spring, 2012. The latest revival of the famous Cole Porter show received three Tony Awards, including “Best Musical Revival.” Noteworthy songs from the production include “You’re the Top,” “I Get A Kick Out
Reeve Carney Extends ‘Spiderman’ Contract Through May
September 19, 2011
In the comics, Spider-Man usually came through in a pinch. Saving the world, sure. Returning to his true form, the striking normal Peter Parker? No problem. Broadway’s high-flying hero, Reeve Carney, has extended his performance contract with “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” through May, 2012. Although his initial accordance with the production had him retiring
Jerry O’Connell Debuts on Broadway in ‘Seminar’
September 18, 2011
You may have seen him in “Stand By Me.” Perhaps you recognize his face from “Jerry Maguire,” or “Scream 2? (that last one is a stretch.) Never before, though, have you seen Jerry O’Connell on Broadway. Not until now, that is. It has recently been announced that O’Connell will make his Broadway debut in “Seminar,”
‘Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway’ Showing October Through December
September 15, 2011
Although we’ve mentioned in several previous posts that celebrities add a potent “star power” to Broadway productions, we have yet to mention the possibilities when one celebrity takes it upon himself to entertain sold-out crowds of die-hard Broadway theater junkies … alone. Hugh Jackman’s “Back to Broadway” aims to do just that. For the sake