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
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
Andy Kelso, Jeanna de Waal Replace Tony Nominees in ‘Kinky Boots’
December 27, 2013
Andy Kelso and Jeanna de Waal are set to join the cast of the Tony Award winning Broadway production Kinky Boots. The two will succeed Tony nominees Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford, respectively. This announcement came from the show’s producers December 23. Sands will
What Do Mormons Think of Broadway’s ‘Book of Mormon’?
December 25, 2013
The Book of Mormon has garnered a wide variety of reactions from members of its namesake faith since its Broadway debut. Some Mormons have been very taken aback by the production written by South Park creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, which features more
‘Harry Potter’ Gearing Up for West End Run
December 21, 2013
A stage play based upon J.K. Rowling’s classic Harry Potter series is gearing up for a run on West End. Rowling herself is said to be co-producing and collaborating with a playwright in order to bring this masterpiece to life in the next two
London Calling Matthew Morrison at Conclusion of ‘Glee’
December 21, 2013
Faced with the upcoming ending of the popular musical television series Glee at the close of its sixth season, actor Matthew Morrison (Choirmaster Schuester) has announced that his future plans are likely to center around the stage. He has even expressed a keen interest in heading
Broadway Week Serves Up 2 for 1 Tickets to Wicked, Lion King, Kinky Boots
December 20, 2013
Wicked, Lion King, and Kinky Boots are among several popular Broadway shows participating in this winter’s Broadway week, where two-for-one theatre tickets are offered to audiences. Performances are offered January 21 – February 6, 2014. Show goers can take advantage of the deal beginning
Adam Zelasko, Hayden Milanes Join ‘Jersey Boys’ Tour
December 18, 2013
The national tour of the award-winning musical Jersey Boys is set to welcome Adam Zelasko and Hayden Milanes to the cast beginning December 21 in Philadelphia, PA, with a scheduled run through January 5, 2014 at the Forrest Theatre. Following Philadelphia, the show will
Kinks Musical ‘Sunday Afternoon’ Hits West End in 2014
December 17, 2013
It seems as though a stage musical of the early story of Kinks front man Ray Davies will open on West End in 2014. The production entitled Sunday Afternoon will begin performances at London’s Hampstead Theatre April 14, 2014 with an official opening date
‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Hits Broadway with Estelle Parsons, Stephen Spinella April 1
December 17, 2013
Eric Coble’s family drama The Velocity of Autumn will play a limited engagement at Broadway’s Booth Theatre. The production will star Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Spinella. Preview performances are scheduled to begin April 1, 2014, with an