Disney Artist Dreams of ‘Wicked’ Characters in Animation
December 12, 2013
Minkyu Lee recently revealed on his blog sketches based on a possible animated version of the Broadway phenomenon Wicked. The Wicked concept drawings were originally created by Lee while he was studying at CalArts and serving as an intern for Disney. Lee is an
Julie Andrews Set for Speaking Tour of the U.K. in 2014
December 12, 2013
Legendary screen and stage performer Julie Andrews is scheduled to return to the U.K. for a tour of speaking engagements entitled An Evening with Julie Andrews. This announcement comes after Andrews recently sold-out a six city tour in Australia and New Zealand. The production
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
