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Vanessa Williams Steps Into ‘After Midnight’ On Deck Circle
February 21, 2014
Actress, singer, and former Miss America winner Vanessa Williams has been added to the list of special guest star vocalists in the Broadway musical After Midnight. The announcement came February 19 in a live appearance on stage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre that the multi-platinum selling artists would begin performances April 1 for a run through
Book of Mormon, Phantom Highlight Dallas 2014-15 Broadway Season
February 19, 2014
The 2014-2015 Broadway Series at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas has announced its line-up. The 2011 Tony Award winner The Book of Mormon is set to return to Dallas yet again, while a new national tour of The Phantom of the Opera and the national tour of Annie will round out the season.
Phantom of the Opera, Annie, Once Hit New Orleans in 2014-15
February 19, 2014
The 2014-2015 season line-up of Broadway in New Orleans at the historic Saenger Theatre has been announced. The season is set to begin with the six time Tony Award winning production Chicago beginning October 7 with a run through October 12. Other hit productions in the line-up include Mamma Mia! and The Phantom of the Opera. David
‘Scrubs’ Jumps From TV Screen to Broadway Stage
February 19, 2014
Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence confirmed that a musical based upon the television series was in the works. According to Lawrence, if things go as planned the production could be in a Broadway theatre by 2017. The idea for a Broadway production of Scrubs came after realizing how popular Scrubs was in the UK. Lawrence stated
Rush Policies for Broadway Shows in NYC
February 16, 2014
In an effort to help make Broadway shows more affordable for theater lovers on a budget, many shows have incorporated rush, lottery, and standing room only policies. These policies provide deeply discounted tickets for those willing to get to the box office early, stand in line, and/or stand during the show. Both Rush and Standing
Maggie Gyllenhaal Stars With Ewan McGregor in Broadway’s ‘The Real Thing’
February 13, 2014
Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal will make her Broadway debut opposite Ewan McGregor in Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing. Performances of the Tony Award winning play will begin on October 2nd with an official opening date set for October 30th. The limited engagement is scheduled to run through January 4, 2015 at the American Airlines Theatre.
Hugh Jackman Set to Host the Tony Awards
February 13, 2014
Academy Award nominee and Tony and Golden Globe winner Hugh Jackman will host the 68th Annual Tony Awards live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Awards will be broadcast Sunday, June 8 on CBS at 8PM ET. This will serve as Jackman’s fourth time hosting the Tony Awards; having previously hosted
Idina Menzel to Perform ‘Let It Go’ from Frozen at the Oscars
February 12, 2014
Actress and singer Idina Menzel is scheduled to perform the song “Let it Go” from Disney’s hit film Frozen during this year’s Oscars. The announcement came from the show’s producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron Tuesday. Menzel posted on Twitter Tuesday morning confirming the news, “It’s really happening. I’m singing on the Oscars! Surreal. Thank
Oprah Winfrey, Audra McDonald Tackle Suicidal Themes in Broadway’s ‘Night, Mother’
February 7, 2014
Reports from The New York Times reveal that Oprah Winfrey is in talks to make her Broadway debut in a revival of Marsha Norman’s Night, Mother. Winfrey would star opposite five time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, though nothing has been officially confirmed and requests for comments on the report from representatives of Ms. Winfrey
Elton John Turning ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ into Animated Film
February 7, 2014
Elton John will be teaming up with the likes of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in order to transform their 1969 musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat into an animated film production. This is the latest project for Elton John’s production company Rocket Productions. In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, Webber said,