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Bobby Cannavale Stars Opposite Ambrose in ‘Funny Girl’ Revival
September 15, 2011
New Jersey’s Bobby Cannavale is a man whose rise to celebrity and fame is a story of success and perseverance that could inspire each of us. Now, in a career-advancing move, Cannavale will assume the role of Nick Arnstein in the upcoming revival of “Funny Girl,” the 1964 romantic musical that was ultimately developed into
Kristin Chenoweth Returning to Broadway in ‘On the Twentieth Century’
September 14, 2011
“On the Twentieth Century” has been pegged for a Broadway revival, and Kristin Chenoweth is rumored to be performing in this decadent, posh tale of drama, death and the pursuit of style. First premiering in 1978, “On the Twentieth Century” ran for well over 400 shows at the St. James Theater on Broadway. The celebrated
Dexter’s Michael C. Hall Eyeing Broadway Return in ‘Big Fish’
September 13, 2011
Michael C. Hall, the Emmy-nominated star of Showtime’s “Dexter” and HBO’s “Six Feet Under,” is apparently considering a return to Broadway via “Big Fish,” a musical rendition of Daniel Wallace’s acclaimed novel. Although he is most often associated with his grisly portrayal of the two-faced protagonist in “Dexter”, Hall has appeared in numerous Broadway and
Kelli O’Hara Set to Star with Broderick in ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’
September 13, 2011
When two Broadway powerhouses combine forces, the results can be unforgettable. Kelli O’Hara, a three-time Tony nominee will join celebrated stage and screen actor Matthew Broderick in one of Broadway’s new musical productions, “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” With a songbook composed of celebrated tunes from George and Ira Gershwin and a book
Jude Law Set to Return to Broadway in ‘Anne Christie’
September 12, 2011
Jude Law is, by all accounts, a consummate actor. Although a large chunk of his fans abandoned him after the humiliating scandal that rocked his career and personal life in 2005, Law has continued to assert himself – and his artistry – in playhouses and cinemas around the world. It has recently been confirmed that
‘Book of Mormon’ Takes Residence in Chicago in 2012
September 10, 2011
“The Book of Mormon” has taken Broadway by storm. After months of sold out shows, nine Tony Awards and fervid praise, “Mormon” is preparing for its next big endeavor: winning over Chicago. Beginning in December, 2012, “Mormon” will commence a preliminary 12-week run of shows in the Bank of America Theatre. This brief stint may
Nick Jonas Takes Broadway Starring Role in ‘How to Succeed’
September 10, 2011
Celebrities are a strong draw on Broadway, and the latest revival of “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” is in no short supply of star power. It has recently been announced that Nick Jonas will replace Daniel Radcliffe in the lead role of the award-winning comedy that has played on stages across the
‘Spiderman’s’ Reeve Carney cast in Buckley Biopic
August 21, 2011
Reeve Carney, known to those on Broadway as Peter Parker in ‘Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark’, will be swapping his tights for a guitar in the upcoming biopic about Jeff Buckley. The film will follow the guitarist’s short life, using the David Browne book ‘Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim Buckley’
Hugh Dancy Takes Starring Role in ‘Venus in Fur’
August 17, 2011
Hugh Dancy is joining the cast of the upcoming Broadway premiere of David Ives‘ ‘Venus in Fur’. Directed by Tony Award Winner Walter Bobbie, the show also stars Nina Arianda and begins previews October 13th at the Samuel Friedman Theatre. Produced by Manhatten Theatre Club (Lynn Meadow), the play will officially open on November 8th,
Patti Lupone, Mandy Patinkin Book Dates on Broadway
August 17, 2011
Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin are reuniting on Broadway for the first time since their Tony-winning performances in ‘Evita’. Opening November 21, ‘An Evening With Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin’ will open at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, and will run through January 13th, 2012. LuPone and Patinkin have played in concert together many times over