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Monday, March 20, 2017

Will Harvey Fierstein Appear as Ursula in Live-Action Little Mermaid? by Andy Lefkowitz

Little Mermaid composer Alan Menken, who is working on Disney’s planned live-action film version with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, has one wish. The Oscar and Tony wi…

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Odds & Ends: Christopher Jackson to Sing at Carnegie Hall, Naked Gun Creator Writes New Musical & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and this weekend. Christopher Jackson to Sing with Jessie Mueller & More at Carnegie Hall Christopher Jackson has joined …

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Broadway's Anastasia Records Original Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

Anastasia's original cast recording on the Broadway Records label will be available for pre-order online beginning on March 21. The CD will be released in June with an exact da…

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Broadway Grosses: War Paint Fills the House as Shows Excel in Previews by Andy Lefkowitz

Shows in previews took off in capacity during the week ending March 19. The new musical War Paint, starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, filled the Nederlander Theatre to 92.01%, up …

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Javier Muñoz Sets Return Date to Broadway's Hamilton by Andy Lefkowitz

Javier Muñoz, who had taken a medical leave from Broadway hit Hamilton last month, has set his return date. The original cast member, who took over the full-time slot in the show'…

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Alan Menken Wants Harvey Fierstein as Ursula in Live-Action Little Mermaid by Andy Lefkowitz

Original 1989 Little Mermaid composer Alan Menken, who is working on Disney’s planned live-action film version with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, has one wish. He shar…

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Broadway's Anastasia to Record Original Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

The producers of Anastasia announced today that the new Broadway musical will produce an original cast recording. Available now for pre-order at BroadwayRecords.com, it will be available vi…

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Same-Sex Oklahoma to Offer "Revolutionary Spin" on Classic Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma will be presented with a new perspective by Broadway veteran director Bill Rauch. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, in Ashland, Oregon, will celebrat…

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It's a Boy! Megan Hilty and Brian Gallagher Welcome a New Addition by Andy Lefkowitz

We have another Broadway baby to cheer for! Tony nominee Megan Hilty and her sweet hubby Brian Gallagher welcomed a baby boy today, according to People. Ronan Laine Gallagher was born in L.A…

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Many a New Day! Same-Sex Oklahoma to Play Oregon Shakespeare Festival by Andy Lefkowitz

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma will be presented with a new spin by Broadway veteran director Bill Rauch. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, in Ashland, Oregon, will celebrate the musica…

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Sweet Charity With Sutton Foster May Play Broadway Next Season by Andy Lefkowitz

“Where am I going?,” the title character sings in Neil Simon, Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields’ musical Sweet Charity. The answer may be Broadway. The New Group’s r…

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Sunday, March 19, 2017

Mulan Live-Action Remake to Include No Songs, Says Director Niki Caro by Andy Lefkowitz

Disney’s live-action update of the 1998 animated film Mulan will not feature any songs, according to an interview Moviefone conducted with director Niki Caro. Moviefone inquired with …

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Friday, March 17, 2017

Andy Karl on Groundhog Day First-Preview Snafu: 'The Most Remarkable Theater Experience I've Ever Had' by Andy Lefkowitz

The first preview of the new Broadway musical Groundhog Day had a shaky start for the crew and the cast, including leading man Andy Karl, who plays Phil Connors, a TV weatherman who experien…

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Odds & Ends: Thomas Sadoski Reveals Secret Wedding to Former Co-Star, Beauty & the Beast Breaks Records & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Thomas Sadoski & Amanda Seyfried Elope Thomas Sadoski and Amanda Seyfriend got more than they bargained for when they ki…

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Nick Blaemire's A Little More Alive Musical Set for the Big Screen by Andy Lefkowitz

Nick Blaemire, the actor-composer who recently appeared off-Broadway in Keen Company's revival of Jonathan Larson's Tick, Tick...BOOM! will see one of his musicals take the big …

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Children of a Lesser God Broadway Return Planned for Spring 2018 by Andy Lefkowitz

Mark Medoff’s 1980 play Children of a Lesser God to Broadway, according to Tony-winning producer Hal Luftig. The revival would be a transfer of a production set to play …

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Derek Walcott, Who Collaborated with Paul Simon on Broadway's The Capeman, Has Died by Andy Lefkowitz

Poet and playwright Derek Walcott, who earned a 1992 Nobel Prize for Literature and worked with Paul Simon on the short-lived Broadway musical The Capeman, died today in St. Lucia at ag…

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Broadway's Marisha Wallace to Lead London Color Purple Benefit Concert by Andy Lefkowitz

American actress Marisha Wallace (Broadway’s Aladdin and Something Rotten!) will star as Celie in a concert version of The Color Purple at London’s Cadogan Hall on May 21 at 6:00…

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Children of a Lesser God May Be Returning to Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Mark Medoff’s 1980 play Children of a Lesser God could be headed back to Broadway at last, according to The New York Post. The revival would be a transfer of a production set to p…

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

The Office Favorites Steve Carell and Amy Ryan to Co-Star in New Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Steve Carell and Broadway vet Amy Ryan, who played sweethearts on TV’s The Office, have booked a film gig together, according to Entertainment Weekly. Ryan is set to star alongside Ca…

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Odds & Ends: Jane Krakowski & Danny Burstein to Announce Outer Critics Noms, Nikki M. James Books TV Pilot & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Jane Krakowski & Danny Burstein Will Announce Outer Critics Circle Nominations The 2017 Outer Critics Circle nominations…

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Speechless! Claybourne Elder, Lesli Margherita & More Set for Broadway Sings Lady Gaga by Andy Lefkowitz

A slew of Broadway stars will go Gaga in concert on May 8 at 8:00pm in the 15th installment of the Broadway Sings series, Broadway Sings Lady Gaga. The one-night concert will feature complet…

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The Office Favorites Steve Carell and Amy Ryan to Costar in New Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Steve Carell and Broadway vet Amy Ryan, who played sweethearts on TV’s The Office, have booked a film gig together, according to Entertainment Weekly. Ryan is set to star alongside Ca…

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Groundhog Day Musical, Starring Andy Karl, Makes Its First Go-Round on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Turn off that alarm clock and head to Broadway's August Wilson Theatre, as the new musical Groundhog Day begins performances today. Opening night is set for April 17. Based on the 1993 …

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With a Fierce Cast, Arthur Miller's The Price Returns to Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The stars of Arthur Miller's The Price are ready to return the play to Broadway! Under the direction of Terry Kinney, The Price opens on March 16 at the American Airlines …

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Odds & Ends: Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher to Receive Public Memorial, Ivan Reitman's Musical Summer of Love Finds Its Star & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher Will Be Honored with Public Memorial Fans will have a chance to pay their respects to the …

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Watch Darren Criss Dish About the Supergirl/Flash Crossover & Playing Neil Patrick Harris Roles by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Darren Criss paid a visit to Conan O'Brien last night. Most recently seen on Broadway as Hedwig (the role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch…

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Joshua Jackson to Star in Children of a Lesser God, Directed by Kenny Leon by Andy Lefkowitz

Joshua Jackson, star of TV’s The Affair, will lead Berkshire Theatre Group’s revival of Mark Medoff’s Children of a Lesser God in the role of James Leeds. He will be joined…

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Darren Criss on Playing Roles Created by Neil Patrick Harris by Andy Lefkowitz

Charming stage veteran Darren Criss paid a visit to Conan O'Brien last night. Broadway's final Hedwig (the role originated to Tony-winning effect in the revival by Neil Patrick Harri…

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Tony-Winning Playwright Terrence McNally Subject of New Documentary by Andy Lefkowitz

Director Jeff Kaufman is at work on a new documentary about four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally, according to the New York Post. Kaufman spoke with a starry group of McNally&…

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Glee Alum Jane Lynch Cast in TV Pilot by Andy Lefkowitz

Jane Lynch has booked a new TV gig, according to Variety. The Glee Emmy winner, who appeared as Miss Hannigan in Broadway's most recent Annie revival, will lead NBC's Relatively Happ…

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