Jeff Goldblum Takes Over for Alan Rickman in ‘Seminar’
February 17, 2012
Jeff Goldblum will replace Alan Rickman on the hit Broadway play “Seminar” beginning in early April. Producers announced on February 14 that Rickman will leave his role of Leonard after his April 1 performance, and Goldblum will begin an eight-week stint in the role
‘Project Runway All-Stars’ Goes Broadway with ‘Godspell’ Tryout
February 17, 2012
“Project Runway: All Stars” collided with Broadway yesterday when contestants were challenged to design an outfit that will be included in a production of “Godspell” on Broadway. The episode, which was officially titled “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” also featured Tony Award winner Sutton Foster
King’s Speech Tours England in Preparation for West End
February 16, 2012
“The King’s Speech,” the film that picked up the 2010 Academy Award for Best Picture, has been adapted into a play that currently is touring England and will likely transfer to West End in the near future. David Seidler, who won an Oscar for
‘Matilda’ Looks to Make Jump from West End to Broadway 2013
February 15, 2012
The hit West End musical “Matilda” may be making the jump across the pond for a Spring 2013 Broadway opening, but a few details have to be ironed out before any official announcements are made. Among other outlets, the New York Post reports that
Whitney Houston’s Final Film ‘Sparkle’ to Get Broadway Makeover
February 15, 2012
It appears that the late Whitney Houston’s upcoming final film, “Sparkle,” may be heading to Broadway. Forbes reports that producer Howard Rosenman was so impressed with the unedited pieces of “Sparkle” that he saw that he plans to convert the film into a Broadway
‘Gilmore Girl’ Alexis Bledel Joins Cast of Off-Broadway ‘Regrets’
February 9, 2012
Former Gilmore Girl Alexis Bledel has signed on to appear in the premiere of Matt Charman’s “Regrets” when it opens at New York City Center Stage on March 27. Previews will begin March 1.The play is a production of the Manhattan Theatre Club, and
‘Love Loss and What I Wore’ Set to Close Two and Half Year Run March 25
February 9, 2012
After just last week announcing that Sierra Boggess and Quincy Tyler Bernstine would be among the new cast members of “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” over the next two months, producers have now said the show will close at the end of March.
Tony Danza Stars in ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ on Broadway 2013
February 7, 2012
Tony Danza will star in the upcoming musical adaptation of “Honeymoon in Vegas.” After a run in Toronto later this year, the musical is expected to make its Broadway debut in the spring 2013. “Honeymoon in Vegas” is based on the 1992 film of
Sting’s Musical ‘The Last Ship’ Has Plans for West End, Broadway
February 6, 2012
Sting’s first musical, “The Last Ship,” had a try out reading in Newcastle, England over the weekend, and the former frontman of The Police hopes to bring the play to Broadway and then later to West End, according to the Journal Live. According to
Lion King Launches First Tour of UK
February 6, 2012
The musical adaptation of “The Lion King” will embark on its first-ever tour of the United Kingdom later this year. The first stop of the tour will be at the Bristol Hippodrome on August 31 for 11 weeks, and then the production will travel
