‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Evita,’ ‘Once’ Part of Tampa’s Straz Center 2013-14 Broadway Season
January 14, 2013
“The Book of Mormon” and “Once” are among the eight productions that make up the 2013-2014 season Straz Center in Tampa. Other than these two shows, the season also will include “The Gershwins’ ‘Porgy and Bess,’” “Evita,” “Ghost The Musical” and “We Will Rock
‘In The Heights’ Stars Reunite for Special Benefit Concert
January 14, 2013
Many cast members of the original Broadway production of “In the Heights” will reunite for a special benefit concert presentation of the musical next month. Appearing in the event will be creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda along with Karen Olivo, Olga Merediz, Mandy Gonzalez,
Disney Eying Broadway Run for ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’
January 10, 2013
Yesterday, it was reported that Disney may be preparing to bring “Aladdin” to Broadway, but that’s not the only production the company may stage in New York. The New York Post reports that a revamped version of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” may show
‘Les Miserables’ Racks Up Oscar, BAFTA Nominations
January 10, 2013
The latest film version of “Les Miserables” racked up a slew of Oscar and BAFTA nominations this week. For the Academy Awards, “Les Mis” was nominated for Best Picture and earned seven other nominations. Individual nominations went to Hugh Jackman (Best Actor in a
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Las Vegas Completes Rocker Cast
January 9, 2013
Complete casting for the upcoming Las Vegas production of “Million Dollar Quartet” has been revealed, and the show will star Martin Kaye, Benjamin D. Hale, Tyler Hunter and Robert Britton Lyons. The show is set to open February 4 at Harrah’s Las Vegas, and
Cameron Mackintosh Looks to Revive ‘Moby Dick’ on Broadway, West End
January 9, 2013
Cameron Mackintosh is planning to revive his stage adaptation of “Moby Dick” on Broadway and in London. “I was dealing with someone who wants to bring Moby Dick out next year, an American producer,” Mackintosh told he London Evening Standard. “A production that’s going
‘Aladdin’ Opens at New Amsterdam Theatre, ‘Mary Poppins’ Closing March 3
January 8, 2013
The Broadway production of “Mary Poppins” will end its run at the New Amsterdam Theatre this spring, and sources report that Disney hopes to bring a musical version of “Aladdin” to the venue. When “Mary Poppins” closes March 3, it will have played more
Bette Midler Makes Broadway Return in ‘I’ll Eat You Last’
January 8, 2013
Bette Midler is returning to Broadway in the new play “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers.” The play, by John Logan, is set to open on April 24 at a Shubert theater that will be named later. Midler will play the
‘Once,’ ‘Newsies,’ ‘Jersey Boys’ Offer Two-for-One Tickets During Broadway Week
January 8, 2013
“Once,” “Newsies” and “Jersey Boys” are among the many Broadway shows offering two-for-one tickets during Broadway Week, which will run from January 22 through February 7. “This winter we encourage New Yorkers and visitors to take advantage of this two-for-one ticket savings opportunity and
Nicolas Dromard Takes Over for Gavin Lee in Broadway’s ‘Mary Poppins’
January 7, 2013
Nicolas Dromard will once again portray Bert in the Broadway production of Mary Poppins, replacing Gavin Lee in the role. Dromard previously played the role for over two years as part of the North American touring version of the famous musical, and during that
