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Fran Drescher Makes Broadway Debut in Cinderella
December 12, 2013
Two-time Emmy nominee Fran Drescher is set to make her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Cinderella. Drescher will begin performances on February 4, 2014, taking over the role of Ella’s stepmother Madame from original star Harriet Harris. She will remain with the production through April 13 at the Broadway Theatre. Drescher is perhaps
NBC Takes Broadway Musical Live Again in 2014
December 11, 2013
Given the success of The Sound of Music Live!, NBC has announced that the network is working to stage another live musical for 2014. NBC’s chairman of the entertainment division Robert Greenblatt and producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan are said to be working together to narrow down a list of potential productions, according to a report by
Are Drama Schools a Waste of Money?
December 10, 2013
The debate regarding whether or not to enroll in drama school is one faced by countless people planning to pursue a career in acting. On the one hand, drama school can offer an array of knowledge and experience that can benefit someone hoping to break onto the stage. On the other hand, drama school is expensive
Meet-and-Greets with Idina Menzel, Billy Porter Served Up for Charity
December 6, 2013
The Broadway Inspirational Voices, Michael McElroy’s Grammy-nominated gospel choir, is hosting an online holiday auction in order to raise funds for the choir’s musical outreach program. Among the items up for auction are meet-and-greets with Idina Menzel and Tony Award winner Billy Porter, as well as VIP tickets to Broadway’s If/Then. Proceeds from the auction will
Universal Looking to Bring ‘Cats’ to Movie Theatres
December 4, 2013
It seems that the huge success of Universal’s Les Miserables has reignited the movie studios interest in bringing the hit musical Cats to a movie theatre near you. This news comes from legendary Broadway composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, who is responsible for musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera and Evita, among others. Webber shared
Angela Lansbury Takes ‘Blithe Spirit’ to West End
December 3, 2013
Angela Lansbury revealed in a new interview with Tavis Smiley and Cornel West on the podcast program The Conversation, that she will reprise her Tony Award-winning role of Madame Arcati in Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit in London’s West End at the Gielgud Theatre. Previews are set to begin on March 1, with an official opening date of March
‘Mamma Mia!’ Goes Crusin’ with Royal Caribbean
December 3, 2013
The hit musical Mamma Mia! is making its way to the high seas late next year. The musical will partner with Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas in November of 2014, based upon an announcement made by the cruise line. The Royal Caribbean has been leading the trend of bringing big name Broadway shows to cruise
Behind the Scenes at a Broadway Stage Shop
December 3, 2013
On Broadway, there is a lot that unfolds behind the scenes in order to make what we see a reality. The spectacular sets that we marvel at when we attend shows are the result of the effort and hard work that takes place at a Broadway stage shop. Here, anywhere from 30 to 150 people can
Gina Beck, Alison Fraser Join Wicked Tour Cast
November 28, 2013
Gina Beck and Alison Fraser are set to join the cast of the Wicked tour beginning December 16 at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago, IL. Beck will play the role of Glinda and Fraser will play the role of Madame Morrible. Beck will make her U.S. debut in the production, coming directly to the tour
‘Pippin,’ ‘Matilda,’ ‘Kinky Boots’ Featured in Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 26, 2013
The casts of Broadway musicals Pippin, Matilda, and Kinky Boots will all be featured in this year’s 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade will be broadcast live on NBC November 28 from 9AM- 12PM EST. The cast of Kinky Boots is scheduled to perform the finale of the Harvey Fierstein-Cyndi Lauper musical “Raise You