Stephen Sondheim Wins MacDowell Lifetime Achievement Award
April 2, 2013
Stephen Sondheim is the recipient of the 2013 MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement. The Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and lyricist is the 54th person to be honored with the medal, which is named for musicians Edward and Marian MacDowell. The award is
Clint Eastwood in Talks to Direct ‘Jersey Boys’ Film
April 1, 2013
The long-rumored film adaptation of “Jersey Boys” seemed to be in serious jeopardy late last year when Warner Bros. put the film into turnaround. But now it appears that Clint Eastwood wants to step in to revive and direct the project. The Hollywood Reporter
Helen Mirren’s ‘The Audience’ Looking at Jump to Broadway
April 1, 2013
Helen Mirren may bring her performance of Queen Elizabeth II in “The Audience” to Broadway as early as next season. Mirren currently is playing the role in the West End production, and she says talks currently are underway to bring the show to Broadway,
‘Gigi’ Returns to Broadway During 2013-14 Season
March 28, 2013
A new revival of “Gigi” is heading to Broadway. Producer Jenna Segal announced the plans for a return to Broadway for the classic story, saying that the the run might occur as soon as the 2013-2014 season. She also announced that a developmental reading
‘Elf’ Kicks Off National Tour November 5
March 28, 2013
During the 2010 and 2012 holiday seasons, “Elf: The Musical” entertained Broadway crowds, but this year the production will spread the Christmas cheer around the U.S. by embarking on a national tour. Not too much is known about the tour as yet, other than
Ben Hope, Laura Dreyfuss Join Cast of Broadway’s ‘Once’
March 26, 2013
Broadway’s award winning “Once” has a whole new look with the replacement of the two primary stars of the production. The starring roles, known simply as “Guy” and “Girl,” have been filled by Ben Hope and Laura Dreyfuss, respectively. Hope has actually been performing
‘Forever Dusty’ Closes Off-Broadway April 7, National Tour & London Next
March 26, 2013
“Forever Dusty,” the new musical that explores the life of the late singer Dusty Springfield, will close Off-Broadway at New World Stages on April 7. After announcing the closing, producers said they plan to take the tour to London and Los Angeles, and are
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Wraps on West End, Fall Tour Coming to U.K.
March 25, 2013
The West End version of “Singin’ in the Rain” will close June 8, though a major national U.K. tour is set to begin later this year. The production currently plays at the Palace Theatre on West End, and originated in the summer of 2011
‘Book of Mormon’ Breaks Sales Records on West End
March 25, 2013
The West End production of “The Book of Mormon” wasted no time smashing box office records after opening on Thursday, March 21. The following day was the biggest single day of sales in the history of both West End and Broadway. The West End
Dallas Welcomes ‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Porgy and Bess,’ ‘Godspell’ in 2013-14 Broadway Season
March 22, 2013
Dallas theater fans will be treated to “The Book of Mormon,” “Porgy and Bess” and “Godspell,” among others during the upcoming 2013-2014 Broadway season. “The Book of Mormon” kicks off the Lexus Broadway Series and runs August 21-September 1 at the AT&T Performing Arts
