Radcliffe To Make Broadway Musical Debut?October 10th, 2009 DANIEL RADCLIFFE is eyeing a return to the Broadway stage to debut his song and dance skills, in a new production of Tony Award-winning musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Producers are in the early stages of planning a Broadway revival of the 1961 show and have lined-up Radcliffe for a read-through this December (09), reports Daily Variety.
'Sondheim on Sondheim,' starring Barbara Cook, set for Broadway in AprilOctober 1st, 2009 'Sondheim on Sondheim' set for Broadway in AprilNEW YORK — Get ready for more Stephen Sondheim on Broadway this season — with a little help from Barbara Cook, among others. "Sondheim on Sondheim" will take a look at the man through his music and through film and videotape interviews with the composer.
Hold that final curtain: 'Avenue Q' set to move to off-Broadway in OctoberSeptember 13th, 2009 Hold final curtain: 'Avenue Q' moves to off-B'wayNEW YORK — Hold that final curtain for "Avenue Q."
The Tony-winning musical, which had its last Broadway performance Sunday night, will move to off-Broadway next month, said producer Kevin McCollum, who announced the news from the stage of the Golden Theatre after the cast took its final bows. The closing-night audience cheered.
Jay-z And Smith Give Fela Kuti Musical A BoostSeptember 13th, 2009 JAY-Z and WILL SMITH are among the investors in a new musical about the life of revered African world music star FELA KUTI. The stars have given Bill T.
Michael Feinstein plans a return to Broadway in 'All About Me'September 8th, 2009 Michael Feinstein plans a return to BroadwayNEW YORK — Michael Feinstein plans a return to Broadway early next year — his first appearance there in nearly 20 years. The show is tentatively called "All About Me." It will feature the vocalist and pianist accompanied by a small orchestra in an evening of standards.
Defunct Mass. theater's musical 'Memphis' to make Broadway debut next monthSeptember 6th, 2009 Defunct Mass. theater's show to open in BroadwayBEVERLY, Mass.
Larry King's wife a finalist for Bono's Broadway 'Spider-Man' musicalJuly 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - TV host Larry King's wife Shawn is one of the two finalists being selected for Bono's Broadway musical 'Spider-Man'. The former western-country singer is being considered to play role of Arachne in the much-anticipated and hugely expensive musical, set to debut on Broadway in February, reports New York Post.
Julia Stiles, Bill Pullman set for 'Oleanna,' a David Mamet play on BroadwayJune 30th, 2009 Julia Stiles set for David Mamet play on BroadwayNEW YORK — Julia Stiles will make her Broadway debut in a revival of David Mamet's (MAM'-eht) "Oleanna" (OH'-lee-anna), opening Oct. 11 at the Golden Theater in New York.
Jerry Lewis set to director a Broadway musical version of 'The Nutty Professor'June 30th, 2009 Jerry Lewis set to direct B'way 'Nutty Professor'NEW YORK — Jerry Lewis — Broadway musical director?
The legendary comedian will direct a stage version of "The Nutty Professor," the 1963 film he co-wrote and in which he starred as the nerdy title character. The show will feature music by Marvin Hamlisch and a book and lyrics by Rupert Holmes.
Jude Law is set to star in 'Hamlet' on Broadway this fallJune 30th, 2009 Jude Law is set to play Hamlet on B'way this fallNEW YORK — Jude Law will play Shakespeare's melancholy Dane on Broadway this fall. The 36-year-old British actor will star in "Hamlet," opening Oct.
Billy Crystal takes his Broadway success, '700 Sundays,' on the road this fallJune 24th, 2009 Billy Crystal takes '700 Sundays' on the roadNEW YORK — Billy Crystal is taking his acclaimed stage autobiography, "700 Sundays," on the road this fall. "700 Sundays" was a Broadway success during the 2004-2005 season, playing to sold-out houses and winning a Tony Award for special theatrical experience.
'Irena's Vow' to close on Broadway, cites low ticket salesJune 17th, 2009 'Irena's Vow' to close on BroadwayNEW YORK — "Irena's Vow" won't be kept on Broadway. Producers announced Tuesday that the play will have its final performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre on June 28.
Jonny Lee Miller joins Sienna Miller on Broadway in 'After Miss Julie'June 10th, 2009 Jonny Lee Miller joins Sienna Miller on BroadwayNEW YORK — There will be two Millers on Broadway this fall — starring in the same show. Jonny Lee Miller will join Sienna Miller in the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of "After Miss Julie," opening Oct.
James Spader set to star in David Mamet's 'Race' on BroadwayMay 12th, 2009 James Spader set to star in 'Race' on BroadwayNEW YORK — James Spader is trading in Boston for Broadway. Producer Jeffrey Richards says the star of TV's "Boston Legal" as well as the film "sex, lies and videotape," will make his Broadway debut in the world premiere of David Mamet's "Race."
The play, which Mamet will direct, has also found a New York home — the Ethel Barrymore Theater — and will go into rehearsal a week earlier than previously announced.
'Ruined' and 'Fela!' get the top Lucille Lortel prizes for off-Broadway's bestMay 4th, 2009 'Ruined' gets top Lortel off-Broadway play prizeNEW YORK — Productions set in Africa have taken the top Lucille Lortel Awards for the best of off-Broadway. "Ruined," Lynn Nottage's drama of survival set against the backdrop of an African civil war, has received the prize for best play, while "Fela!" (FAY'-la) was chosen best musical.