'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.
Broadway revival of 'West Side Story' recoups its $14 million investmentSeptember 30th, 2009 'West Side Story' recoups $14 million investmentNEW YORK — "West Side Story" has danced into the financial hit column. Its producers say the current Broadway revival has recouped its $14 million investment in less than eight months.
Campbell-martin Welcomes SonSeptember 9th, 2009 U.S. TV actress TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN has given birth to a baby boy - two weeks early. The Rita Rocks star was due to welcome her second child on 21 September (09), but the tot couldn't wait to make his grand entrance.
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.
Natalie Imbruglia had 'semi-nervous breakdown' while working with Chris MartinAugust 25th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Aussie singer Natalie Imbruglia has revealed that she had a 'semi-nervous breakdown' while working with 'Coldplay' frontman Chris Martin on her new album. Imbruglia, 34, said that collaborating with Martin, 31, was difficult because of his directness.
Broadway revival of 'Hair' recoups its $5.76 million production costsAugust 7th, 2009 Broadway revival of 'Hair' recoups its investmentNEW YORK — The Broadway revival of "Hair" is in the black. Public Theater artistic director Oskar Eustis (YEW'-stis) says the Tony-winning revival of the "Age of Aquarius" musical has recouped its $5.76 million productions costs in four months.
'The Addams Family' finds its Broadway home: the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre next springJuly 22nd, 2009 'The Addams Family' is set for the Lunt-FontanneNEW YORK — "The Addams Family" musical has found a home on Broadway. Its producers said Wednesday the show will open April 8 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
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.
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.
Ricky Martin a bisexual?June 22nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Sparking speculation about his orientation, Puerto Rican pop singer Ricky Martin has partly admitted to being bisexual. Celebrity blogger Perezhilton.com reports that the Maria singer has come one foot out of the closet after he reportedly said his heart could belong to a woman or a man".
'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.
'Fela!' is set to make the move from off-Broadway to Broadway this fallJune 12th, 2009 'Fela!' makes the move from off-B'way to BroadwayNEW YORK — "Fela!" — one of off-Broadway's big hits last summer — is coming to Broadway. The musical, based on the life of African composer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, will open Nov.
Coldplay's Chris Martin finds plagiarism lawsuit against him is actually 'inspiring'. LMAO!May 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Coldplay's Chris Martin has revealed that a plagiarism lawsuit against the band is working as an inspiration for him to ink better songs. The group were served with a lawsuit by musician Joe Satriani, who alleged the rockers lifted his 2004 instrumental, "I Just Wanna Fly," for the basic melody of "Viva La Vida".
Nathan Lane, Bebe Neuwirth set for Broadway musical version of 'The Addams Family'May 12th, 2009 Nathan Lane, Bebe Neuwirth set for 'Addams Family'NEW YORK — "The Addams Family" has found its merry macabre menagerie for Broadway. The show's producers say Nathan Lane will play Gomez and Bebe Neuwirth will be Morticia in the musical based on the popular goulish cartoons in The New Yorker.