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.
Rush Limbaugh to be among 7 judges for 2010 Miss America Pageant in Las VegasOctober 9th, 2009 Limbaugh to judge 2010 Miss America PageantLAS VEGAS — The Miss America Organization says Rush Limbaugh will be a judge for the 2010 pageant in Las Vegas. It will be held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Jan.
Daughter says Tony Roberts had minor seizure during Broadway performanceOctober 6th, 2009 Daughter says Tony Roberts had minor seizureNEW YORK — Tony Roberts had a minor seizure during the Sunday matinee of "The Royal Family," but is looking forward to returning to the Broadway revival of the 1927 comedy. Roberts' daughter Nicole says the 69-year-old actor is "feeling great" and is now taking medication.
Uncertain whether Tony Roberts will open Broadway revival of 'The Royal Family'October 5th, 2009 Uncertain whether Roberts will open 'Royal Family'NEW YORK — The Broadway revival of "The Royal Family" will open as scheduled Thursday despite the sudden illness of Tony Roberts, one of its stars. Manhattan Theatre Club executives Lynne Meadow and Barry Grove said they had talked to Roberts' daughter who reported the actor "is doing well, laughing and joking." Meadow and Grove were waiting Monday for further reports from Roberts' family.
Broadway preview performance canceled when actor Tony Roberts falls ill on stageOctober 4th, 2009 Broadway performance canceled when actor falls illNEW YORK — A preview performance of the Broadway revival of "The Royal Family" has been canceled after one of its stars became ill on stage. Show spokesman Aaron Meier says the curtain came down shortly after the Sunday matinee began when actor Tony Roberts fell ill.
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.
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury to share top billing in 'A Little Night Music' revivalSeptember 22nd, 2009 Zeta-Jones, Lansbury set for B'way 'Night Music'NEW YORK — There will be more than a little star power in the upcoming Broadway revival of "A Little Night Music," the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury will share top billing in the production which begins preview performances Nov.
Woodstock's next incarnation to take the form of a Broadway musicalSeptember 10th, 2009 Broadway musical in the works about WoodstockNEW YORK — First it was an iconic concert, then an acclaimed documentary. It was followed by countless books and recordings, not to mention a recent film by Ang Lee.
2010 Tony Awards set for Sunday 13 at Radio City Music HallSeptember 9th, 2009 2010 Tony Awards set for June 13 at Radio CityNEW YORK — Broadway's fall shows haven't even arrived yet but the date for the 2010 Tony Awards has been set — Sunday June 13 — at Radio City Music Hall. Winners of awards honoring the best of the 2009-2010 Broadway season will be announced during a live, three-hour telecast by CBS, 8:00 p.m.-11 p.m.
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.
A revival of 'Ragtime' scheduled to return to Broadway in NovemberJuly 1st, 2009 A revival of 'Ragtime' set to return to BroadwayNEW YORK — Get ready for the return of "Ragtime."
A revival of the ambitious musical adapted from E.L. Doctorow's epic novel of early 20th century America will open Nov.
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.
Broadway revival of 'Guys and Dolls' set to close SundayJune 9th, 2009 B'way revival of 'Guys and Dolls' ends run SundayNEW YORK — Those raffish Damon Runyon residents of Times Square are closing up shop. Producer Howard Panter says the Broadway revival of "Guys and Dolls" will fold Sunday after a run of 113 performances.
Billy Elliot dances to Tony gloryJune 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Billy Elliot, the unlikely British musical about a miner's son with a passion for ballet, dominated the Tony Awards, scooping up 10 prizes, including the coveted prize for best musical. The Tony for best play went Sunday night to the searing marital comedy "God of Carnage" by Yasmina Reza while the remake of the musical "Hair" won the prize for best revival of a musical.
'Bye Bye Birdie' revival finds a home in the new Henry Miller's TheatreMay 4th, 2009 'Birdie' gets a home in the Henry Miller's TheatreNEW YORK — The first Broadway revival of "Bye Bye Birdie" has found a home. The Roundabout Theatre Company says it will open the musical Oct.
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