Producers have announced The Phantom of the Opera, the longest running musical in Broadway history, will close February 18, 2023, after more than 35 years. Continue reading “‘Phantom Of The Opera’ To Close On Broadway”
Broadway Theatre Renamed In Honor Of James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones (screen capture)On September 12, the Cort Theatre on Broadway was officially renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in honor of the legendary multi-award-winning American actor. Continue reading “Broadway Theatre Renamed In Honor Of James Earl Jones”
Review: KINKY BOOTS – The Boots Are Back!
(image via official website)Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr.
Giving second life to Broadway hits with off-Broadway reincarnations has met with varying degrees of success since the trend began with Avenue Q.
When the Tony Award winning production closed in 2009 it, reopened five blocks north at New World Stages where it ran for a decade. Continue reading “Review: KINKY BOOTS – The Boots Are Back!”
First Look: Lea Michele In ‘Funny Girl’ + More News
First look at Lea Michele in FUNNY GIRL (screen capture)Some news items you might have missed:
• PEOPLE: On Friday, the Broadway production of Funny Girl shared behind-the-scenes footage of Lea Michele in rehearsals ahead of her return to the Great White Way on Sept. 6. Continue reading “First Look: Lea Michele In ‘Funny Girl’ + More News”
Broadway’s INTO THE WOODS Extended To October 16
Cast of Into the Woods (Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for Murphy Made)Many fans of Stephen Sondheim, legendary Broadway composer and lyricist, will tell you Into The Woods is their favorite stage musical by the master.
So it will come as great news that the current limited-run revival of the show currently on Broadway has been extended to October 16. Continue reading “Broadway’s INTO THE WOODS Extended To October 16”
Lea Michele Will Take Over Starring Role In Broadway’s FUNNY GIRL
L-R Lea Michele, Beanie Feldstein (images via Instagram)The official announcement has come: Beanie Feldstein will be leaving the Broadway revival of Funny Girl early (July 31), and GLEE star Lea Michele will be taking over the role of Fanny Brice beginning September 6. Continue reading “Lea Michele Will Take Over Starring Role In Broadway’s FUNNY GIRL”
Recapping The 2022 Tony Awards
The 75th annual Tony Awards were held last night, June 12, at Radio City Music Hall where Company and The Lehman Trilogy led the 2022 celebration with five wins each. Continue reading “Recapping The 2022 Tony Awards”
New Broadway Comedy ‘POTUS’ Serves Up High-Octane Laughs
The cast of the hilarious new Broadway comedy “POTUS”Beginning with a four-letter word that rhymes with “runt,” the new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive starts in high-gear and rarely slows down serving up laugh after laugh for nearly two hours. Continue reading “New Broadway Comedy ‘POTUS’ Serves Up High-Octane Laughs”
Broadway Bares Returns To Live Performances For 30th Anniversary
Broadway Bares, the modern-day burlesque spectacular produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will return to live performances this summer with a 30th anniversary celebration titled Broadway Bares: XXX. Continue reading “Broadway Bares Returns To Live Performances For 30th Anniversary”
News Round-Up: May 9, 2022
Matt Doyle (via Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• Queerty: Out actor Matt Doyle scored a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical today for his gender-flipped performance as Jamie, whose pre-wedding jitters serve as inspiration for “Getting Married Today.” #IdLikeToProposeAToast Continue reading “News Round-Up: May 9, 2022”