‘Great Expectations’ to Open on West End, Tour UK
June 20, 2012
A new stage adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic “Great Expectations” is set to begin a national tour of the U.K. before settling into London’s West End later this year. The new production is part of celebrations commemorating the 200th anniversary of Dickens’ birth.
‘Anything Goes’ Takes Final Bow on Broadway August 5, Tour Starts in October
June 19, 2012
Producers have announced that the current Broadway revival of “Anything Goes” will close on August 5. While the closing date is five weeks earlier than was originally planned, it does come after the production was extended twice. After the final show, the production will
Al Pacino Makes Broadway Return in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’
June 13, 2012
It appears Al Pacino will be heading back to Broadway for the 2012-2013 season, reports the New York Times. Pacino hasn’t appeared on Broadway since 2010, when he worked with director Daniel Sullivan on “The Merchant of Venice.” Reports indicate that the two will
‘Once’ Cleans Up at Tony Awards, ‘Clybourne Park’ Best Play
June 11, 2012
“Once” was the surprise dominant winner at last night’s 66th annual Tony Awards, bringing home eight Tony awards, including Best Musical and Best Actor. “Clybourne Park” won the award for Best Play, though that was the only award that went to the production. Steve
‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Hits Theatres Nationwide August 2013
May 19, 2012
Earlier this week, producers of “Peter and the Starcatcher” announced that the play will take to the road beginning in August of next year for a national tour. The move marks the relatively rare occasion in the current economic climate that a non-musical Broadway
‘Priscilla’ Ends Broadway Run, Tour Coming in 2013
May 17, 2012
“Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” will end its Broadway run, but will then continue on in the form of a national tour. Producers announced yesterday that the show will close on June 24. At that time, it will have had a total of 526
‘Bring It On: The Musical’ Gets Called Up to Broadway
May 17, 2012
Holding a rare summer opening, a musical adaptation of the 2000 film “Bring It On” is headed to Broadway this July. The musical and the movie featuring battling high school cheerleading squads, will hold an opening night on August 1, and the limited engagement
Zooey Deschanel Heading to Broadway as Loretta Lynn in ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’
May 11, 2012
Last night at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Loretta Lynn announced that Zooey Deschanel will play her in an upcoming Broadway musical about Lynn’s life called “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” The country legend personally picked Deschanel for the part, which will mark her debut on Broadway.
‘How to Succeed,’ ‘Leap of Faith,’ ‘Magic/Bird’ Announce Broadway Closings
May 10, 2012
In the span of just two days, it was revealed that “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” “Leap of Faith” and “Magic/Bird” would all be ending their respective Broadway runs. Though it was nominated for a 2011 Tony Award for Best Musical
‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ Set for 2013 Broadway Tour
May 9, 2012
Just a few days after receiving a slew of Tony Award nominations, it has been announced that the Broadway musical “Nice Work if You Can Get It” musical will undertake a national tour next year. The Broadway musical stars Matthew Broderick and Kelli O’Hara,