Darren Criss, Beau Bridges Take Over in ‘How to Succeed’
January 3, 2012
“Glee” star Darren Criss made his Broadway debut last night in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” replacing former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliff in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch. Beau Bridges also joined the cast last night as J.B. Biggley,
Hugh Jackman Wraps Broadway Run with Record Setting Box Office Numbers
January 2, 2012
Hugh Jackman’s successful one-man show ended its 10-week Broadway run on Sunday, and in the process set some impressive Broadway box office records. Throughout the run at the Broadhurst Theatre, producers say “Hugh Jackman, Back On Broadway” earned $14.6 million, giving the show 10
‘Mary Poppins’ Set Canadian Box Office Record in Toronto
January 1, 2012
Though it continues to run through tomorrow in Toronto, the touring version of “Mary Poppins” already has set a Canadian record by grossing $2.1 million (CDN) during the week ending January 1. That number represents the highest single week gross of any show performed
Saycon Sengbloh Returns to Cast of ‘Fela!’ in Los Angeles
December 30, 2011
Original Broadway cast member Saycon Sengbloh will reprise her role in the touring version of “Fela!” which currently is being performed in Los Angeles. The return will be a week-long engagement that will last from January 1 to January 8 next year. Sengbloh once
‘Lion King’ to Close Las Vegas Run December 30
December 30, 2011
After 31 months and 1,078 performances, the Las Vegas run of “The Lion King” will end with a final performance tonight. Though the original Broadway show is still ongoing, the Las Vegas run, held at the Mandalay Bay Theatre, represents the longest run of
Donna Hanover Joins Cast of Broadway’s ‘The Best Man’
December 29, 2011
Former First Lady of New York Donna Hanover will make her Broadway debut when she joins the revival of “Gore Vidal’s The Best Man” later this spring. As a case of art imitating life, the journalist will play a presidential campaign reporter in the
Debra Messing Said to be Dating ‘Smash’ CoStar Will Chase
December 28, 2011
After announcing to Us Weekly on December 20 that she split from Daniel Zelman – her husband of ten years – earlier this year, it appears Debra Messing is now romantically involved with her “Smash” costar Will Chase. Us Weekly quotes an “insider” as
Alan Menken Writing New Songs for ‘Newsies’ Broadway Musical
December 26, 2011
Alan Menken is busy writing new songs for the musical Newsies Broadway debut. The musical is based on the Disney movie with the same title and enjoyed a great stage run in New Jersey. It is set to open on Broadway in March. Apparently,
Dolly Parton Prepares Autobiographical Musical for Broadway
December 26, 2011
Dolly Parton the legendary country singer, actress, songwriter and lyricist for the Broadway version of 9 to 5 is planning a new venture for the stage. Parton is preparing an autobiography musical for Broadway. No timetable has currently been discussed on the project. It
Christina Ricci Goes Off-Broadway for Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
December 22, 2011
Christina Ricci is returning to the stage this spring to star in an off-Broadway production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Classic Stage Company production is bringing the star power by pairing Ricci with Tony Award winning actress Bebe Neuwirth. Neuwirth won
