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Monday, November 26, 2018

Celebrity Autobiography Makes Broadway Premiere with Star-Studded Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

Celebrity Autobiography, the long-running evening featuring performers reading excerpts from star's autobiographies, arrives on Broadway for the first time on November 26. Featuring a ta…

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Saturday, November 24, 2018

We Can't Stop Watching the First Teaser Trailer for Disney's Lion King Movie Remake by Andy Lefkowitz

The Lion King is returning to the big screen next year with the premiere of director Jon Favreau’s inventive new take on the classic 1994 film, which launched Broadway's long-runni…

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Friday, November 23, 2018

Matthew Broderick Joins Broadway Premiere of Celebrity Autobiography by Andy Lefkowitz

Matthew Broderick is returning to Broadway. The two-time Tony winner has joined the lineup of stars set to debut the hit comedy show Celebrity Autobiography on the Great White Way. Broderick…

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The Illusionists Bring Magic Back to Broadway as Latest Holiday Engagement Begins by Andy Lefkowitz

Acclaimed magic makers The Illusionists set up shop again on November 23 at Broadway's Marquis Theatre. The new show, titled The Illusionists—Magic of the Holidays, …

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The Illusionists Brings Magic Back to Broadway as Latest Holiday Engagement Begins by Andy Lefkowitz

Acclaimed magic makers The Illusionists set up shop again on November 23 at Broadway's Marquis Theatre. The new show, titled The Illusionists—Magic of the Holidays, …

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

We Can't Stop Watching the First Teaser Trailer for Disney's Live-Action Lion King Film by Andy Lefkowitz

The Lion King is returning to the big screen next year with the premiere of director Jon Favreau’s inventive new take on the classic 1994 film, which launched Broadway's long-runni…

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Kirsten Collins & VINCINT Jam Out in School of Rock Mashup to Celebrate Show's 3rd Anniversary by Andy Lefkowitz

Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical School of Rock celebrates three years of performances at the Winter Garden Theatre on December 2. To help toast the fan-favorite musical's milestone…

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Tony Danza Joins Starry Lineup for Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony Danza is returning to Broadway! The Emmy-nominated stage alum has joined the lineup of stars set to debut the hit comedy show Celebrity Autobiography on the Great White Way. Danza will …

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Bandstand Stars Laura Osnes & Corey Cott to Reunite in The Scarlet Pimpernel Concert at Lincoln Center by Andy Lefkowitz

Laura Osnes and Corey Cott, the beloved original stars of the Broadway musical Bandstand, are among the initial cast members announced to appear in Manhattan Concert Productions' 2019 st…

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Bandstand Stars Laura Osnes & Corey Cott to Reunite in The Scarlet Pimpernel at Lincoln Center by Andy Lefkowitz

Laura Osnes and Corey Cott, the beloved original stars of the Broadway musical Bandstand, are among the initial slate of stars announced to appear in Manhattan Concert Productions' 2019 …

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Jason Derulo to Sing Out as Rum Tum Tugger in Cats Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Singer-songwriter Jason Derulo is the latest star added to the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Derulo will take on the role o…

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Ruben & Clay's Christmas Show Sets Full Casting for Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Holiday season is around the corner, and full casting is now set for the highly anticipated Broadway spectacular Ruben & Clay's Christmas Show, featuring American Idol alums Ruben St…

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Broadway Premiere of Celebrity Autobiography Cancels December 3 Performance by Andy Lefkowitz

The upcoming Broadway engagement of Celebrity Autobiography has announced the cancellation of its December 3 performance at the Marquis Theatre. Performances will continue on the other …

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Alan Ball on the True Blood Musical: 'It's Actually Pretty Good' by Andy Lefkowitz

The long-gestating musical adaptation based on the HBO series True Blood is currently receiving workshops, says series creator Alan Ball in a recent interview with The Hollywood Re…

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Tony Winner Ari'el Stachel Cast in New Motion Picture Zola by Andy Lefkowitz

Big news for Tony winner Ari'el Stachel! The standout Band's Visit player has landed a role in the upcoming feature film Zola, according to Deadline. The film, based on David K…

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Wicked Welcomes Nancy Opel & Jamie Jackson to Oz by Andy Lefkowitz

Wonderful stars Nancy Opel and Jamie Jackson head to the Gershwin Theatre on November 20, taking on the roles of Madame Morrible and Doctor Dillamond, respectively, in the long-running …

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John O'Hurley Brings His Razzle-Dazzle Factor Back to Broadway in Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen star John O'Hurley returns to Broadway on November 20, stepping back into the Tony-winning revival of Kander & Ebb's Chicago. O'Hurley takes over the ro…

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Monday, November 19, 2018

Jerry Frankel, Prolific Producer of Come From Away, Spring Awakening & More, Dies at 88 by Andy Lefkowitz

Jerry Frankel, a nine-time Tony-winning producer of acclaimed new works and celebrated revivals, passed away on the morning of November 17. He was 88. Frankel's death was confirmed by a …

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Rebel Wilson to Play Jennyanydots in Cats Film by Andy Lefkowitz

The Cats casting continues! Rebel Wilson is the newest star announced to appear in the upcoming movie musical adaptation of Cats, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She'll take on the …

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Norbert Leo Butz, Laura Osnes, Ethan Slater, Kelli Barrett & More Join FX Series Fosse/Verdon by Andy Lefkowitz

A slew of Broadway alums have been cast in Fosse/Verdon, the highly anticipated eight-episode limited series set to appear on FX in 2019, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The previously …

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Oh, What a Night! Austin Colby Joins the Cast of Jersey Boys at New World Stages by Andy Lefkowitz

Austin Colby, a talented alum of the Sound of Music national tour, joins the cast of off-Broadway's Jersey Boys in the role of Bob Gaudio beginning on November 19. Colby replaces Cory Je…

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Katie Rose Clarke Will Return to Wicked on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Popular Wicked alum Katie Rose Clarke is rejoining the hit Broadway musical. Clarke will return to the role of Glinda on December 11, replacing current star Amanda Jane Cooper, who…

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical Sets Dates, Theater & Casting for Broadway Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is officially headed to Broadway. The stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 motion picture will make its home at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning on June 2…

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YouTube Star Conor Maynard Makes His Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-winning Broadway production of Kinky Boots welcomes British pop star and YouTube sensation Conor Maynard in the role of Charlie Price on November 19 for a limited run through Januar…

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Oscar Nominee June Squibb Returns to Broadway in Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Academy Award nominee June Squibb steps back onto the Broadway stage on November 19, taking on the role of Old Josie (formerly known as Old Joe) in the Tony-nominated musical Waitress a…

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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Hamilton, Company, The Inheritance Triumph at 2018 Evening Standard Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The latest batch of Evening Standard Award winners were announced on November 18 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The annual event honoring London theater was hosted by Evening Standard own…

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Saturday, November 17, 2018

Jerry Frankel, Prolific Producer of Come From Away, Spring Awakening & More, Has Died by Andy Lefkowitz

Jerry Frankel, a nine-time Tony-winning producer of acclaimed new musicals and plays and groundbreaking revivals, passed away on November 17. Frankel's death was confirmed by a represent…

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Friday, November 16, 2018

Broadway's The Lion King Soars in Fresh Production Footage by Andy Lefkowitz

The hit Broadway musical The Lion King is still thrilling and delighting audiences after more than 20 years of performances on the Great White Way. Disney has just released brand-new product…

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William Goldman, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter & Iconic Author of Broadway Tome The Season, Dies at 87 by Andy Lefkowitz

William Goldman, an award-winning screenwriter whose contributions as an author and playwright made a lasting mark in the theater world, died on November 16 from complications related to col…

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LaChanze, Saycon Sengbloh & Manoel Felciano Set for World Premiere Secret Life of Bees Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

A star-packed cast has been assembled to lead the world premiere musical The Secret Life of Bees, based on the acclaimed film and bestselling novel by Sue Monk Kidd. Tony winn…

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Choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker to Hold Open Dance Call for Broadway Revival of West Side Story by Andy Lefkowitz

The upcoming Broadway revival of West Side Story has announced a nationwide search for contemporary dancers of all ethnicities to join director Ivo van Hove and choreographer Anne Teresa De …

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