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‘Hee Haw’ to Take Southern Charm to Broadway
January 15, 2014
A report stemming from New York Post writer Michael Riedel suggests that a musical based upon Hee Haw, the television series that ran from 1969-71, is set to arrive on Broadway for the Spring 2015 season. This comes after a staged reading last month at Pearl Studios. The project is being put together by Steve Buchanan,
Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Is Destined for Broadway
January 15, 2014
After what has been a hugely successful theater run, Disney’s animated film Frozen will be turned into a Broadway musical in the near future. Walt Disney CEO and chairman Bog Iger recently revealed the news in an interview with Fortune. To date the film has earned a domestic total of $317,319,106 and a worldwide total
Youth and International Tourists Stand Out in Annual Broadway League Demographics
January 15, 2014
The annual Broadway League demographics report show that a record number of youth and international tourists made their way to see Broadway shows during the 2012-2013 season. The report released by The Broadway League last week noted that tourists accounted for 66 percent of all ticket sales running from May 28, 2012 to May 26,
Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David Working on Broadway Play
January 15, 2014
According to Showbiz411.com, Jerry Seinfeld and Seinfeld co-creator Larry David are collaborating on a Broadway play. Seinfeld recently referred to the project as “big, huge, [and] gigantic” during his recent Ask Me Anything session on Reddit. David shared with Roger Freidman, “I’ve written a play [and] we’re talking about it,” and then hinted at the
Audra McDonald Goes Coast to Coast on Upcoming Concert Tour
January 13, 2014
Audra McDonald is set to kick off 2014 with a brief concert tour. She will make stops in California, Massachusetts, Georgia and Florida over the next few months. This comes right on the heels of her appearance in NBC’s hit production of The Sound of Music Live! last month. In the month of January, McDonald
‘Newsies,’ ‘Lion King,’ ‘Matilda’ Board Return of Broadway’s Kid’s Night
January 9, 2014
As Broadway’s 18th Kid’s Night approaches, The Broadway League has released a list of the shows that will participate in the event to include Newsies, Lion King, and Matilda among others. Kid’s Night will take place Monday, February 24, 2014 and run through March 2, 2014. Kid’s Night provides children ages 6 to 18 an opportunity to view
Broadway’s Mamma Mia Reboots Cast with Alan Campbell, John Hemphill, Jon Jorgenson, Paul DeBoy
January 8, 2014
New principals Alan Campbell, Paul DeBoy, John Hemphill, Jon Jorgenson, and Elena Ricardo joined the cast of Mamma Mia! at the Broadhurst Theatre on Monday, February 3, 2014. They join Mamma Mia!‘s Broadway “Dynamo” trio which consists of Judy McLane (Donna Sheridan), Felicia Finley (Tanya), and Lauren Cohn (Rosie). Tony Award nominee Campbell will play
Nick Adams, Tim Kazurinsky, Jenny Florkowski Sign On for Wicked Tour
January 1, 2014
The North American tour of Wicked will welcome Nick Adams, Tim Kazurinsky, and Jenny Florkowski as its newest cast members on Tuesday, February 4 in Pittsburgh, PA. They will play the roles of Fiyero, the Wizard, and Nessarose, respectively. The three will be joining a cast that includes Alison Luff as Elphaba, Gina Beck as
Carly Rae Jepsen Heads to Broadway in ‘Cinderella’
December 31, 2013
Producers of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella took a note from Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit song “Call Me Maybe” and they have indeed called her for the role of Cinderella in the Broadway production. The Canadian singer and songwriter will take over the role from Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes beginning February 4, 2014 for a 12 week
Hugh Jackman Ducks Out of Upcoming ‘Houdini’ Musical
December 27, 2013
Hugh Jackman seems to have done a disappearing act when it comes to the upcoming Houdini musical. Producers for the show confirmed that Jackman pulled out of the lead role according to The Hollywood Reporter. In a statement, Jackman shared his reason for bowing out stating, “I have greatly enjoyed the collaborative process on Houdini.