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Bernadette Peters Embarks on Concert Tour After ‘Follies’
April 17, 2012
After her latest Broadway outing in the recent revival of “Follies,” Bernadette Peters has embarked on a solo concert tour that will keep her on the road for much of the rest of this year. The dates kicked of last week, and the next shows will be a two-night stand at the Cincinnati Music Hall
Peter Lockyer, Timothy Gulan Rise in Casting Shuffle of Touring Les Miserables
April 9, 2012
When the 25th anniversary touring version of Cameron Mackintosh’s “Les Miserables” hit East Lansing, Mich. over the weekend, it was with a major cast shake up. Peter Lockyer, who many years ago played young Marius in Broadway and touring productions returned, this time in the role of the heroic patriarch Jean Valjean. Among other new
‘Godspell’ Takes on National Tour in 2013
April 5, 2012
Producer Ken Davenport announced yesterday that the current Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz’s “Godspell” will hit the road for a national tour during the 2013-2014 season. Though no cities, dates or casting has yet been announced, the traveling production will feature Daniel Goldstein as director and Tony Award nominee Christopher Gattelli as choreographer. Both currently
Gavin Creel Cast as Elder Price on ‘Book of Mormon’ Tour
March 30, 2012
Tony nominee Gavin Creel has been tapped to play Elder Price in the upcoming national tour of “The Book of Mormon.” The announcement is the first casting announcement for the upcoming tour, which will kick off in Denver this August. Elder Price is a Mormon missionary with ambiguous sexuality, and currently is played by Andrew
Rachel York Gets Starring Gig on ‘Anything Goes’ Tour
March 27, 2012
Rachel York has been tapped to play Reno Sweeney in the upcoming national tour version of “Anything Goes.” The tour will be presented by the Roundabout Theatre Company and will begin in Cleveland this fall. The tour is expected to visit more than 25 other cities, including Los Angles; Tampa, Fla.; Durham, N.C.; Pittsburgh; St.
Deborah Cox Stars Opposite Constantine Maroulis in ‘Jekyll & Hyde’
March 27, 2012
R&B singer Deborah Cox will join Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis on a trek around the country when the musical version of “Jekyll & Hide” goes on a national tour later this year before heading back to Broadway. The 25-week tour is scheduled to begin at the Civic Theatre in San Diego on October 2 of
‘Batman Live’ Tour Hits North America in September
March 24, 2012
The touring stage show “Batman Live” first premiered last Summer in the U.K., and now producers have announced a North American tour for later this year. Billed a “crime-fighting arena spectacular,” the first show’s will be held September 5-9 in Anaheim, Calif. and the tour will conclude with a stand in Loveland, Colo. October 26-29.
Review: Billy Elliot at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta
March 14, 2012
Billy Elliot opened at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta Tuesday night to a warm reception that only Southern’s could give. Billy Elliot opened at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta Tuesday night to a warm reception that only Southern’s could give. The musical adapted from the 2000 film by the same name features music by Elton
Wicked Alums Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel Head out on Concert Tours
February 29, 2012
Former “Wicked” stars Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel have both announced separate concert tours that will keep them on the road throughout North America later this year. Tony Award winner Chenoweth will kick off her tour on May 9 in Seattle and continue on the road until June 24, when the tour wraps up in
Alli Mauzey, Andy Kelso Join Wicked Tour February 24
February 20, 2012
Alli Mauzey and Andy Kelso soon will join the cast of the first North American touring version of “Wicked.” Mauzey will be playing the role of Glinda, which she has previously played on both Broadway and in a San Francisco version of the musical. Kelso is best known for playing Sky in “Mamma Mia!” and