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.
Regina Spektor set to pen music for 'Beauty,' planned for BroadwaySeptember 16th, 2009 Regina Spektor set to pen music for B'way musicalNEW YORK — Regina Spektor has set her sights on Broadway — writing the music for a show inspired by "Sleeping Beauty."
Elephant Eye Theatricals says the singer-songwriter will collaborate on "Beauty," a contemporary retelling of the Grimm fairy tale. It's tentatively planned for the 2011-2012 Broadway season after an out-of-town tryout.
Woodstock Mastermind Plans Festival MusicalSeptember 14th, 2009 The brains behind Woodstock is planning a stage musical about the 1969 festival of peace and love. Concert promoter Michael Lang is hoping to persuade acts who performed at the event to compose new tracks for his spectacular, which he hopes to debut on Broadway.
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.
CBS plans memorial for Walter Cronkite with President Obama, othersAugust 18th, 2009 President to attend memorial for Walter CronkiteNEW YORK — The White House says President Barack Obama is among the dignitaries scheduled to speak at a memorial service for the late CBS News anchorman Walter Cronkite next month. The memorial is set for Sept.
Talent agents will get no discount for Jackman, Craig's Broadway showJuly 16th, 2009 LONDON - As the worldwide credit crunch takes its toll on many, the producers of actors Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig's new Broadway show have decided to ban ticket discounts for top talent agents. Craig, 41, will be making his Broadway debut opposite Aussie actor Hugh Jackman, 40, on September 10 in the dramatic play 'A Steady Rain'.
Michael McKean is set to star in Broadway's 'Superior Donuts'July 9th, 2009 Michael McKean set for B'way's 'Superior Donuts'NEW YORK — Tracy Letts' new play, "Superior Donuts," has found its Broadway leading man — Michael McKean. Producer Jeffrey Richards says the actor will reprise the role of a doughnut shop owner he played in the show's world premiere last summer at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre.
Clarification: Michael Jackson-TVJuly 6th, 2009 Clarification: Michael Jackson-TVNEW YORK — In a July 4 story about various television networks' coverage of the Michael Jackson memorial service, The Associated Press reported that Fox News Channel had not announced its plans. Fox communicated its plans Friday to several news organizations, not including the AP.
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.
Magician Lance Burton to stay 6 more years on Vegas Strip, plans July return after foot injuryJuly 1st, 2009 Magician Burton to stay in Vegas 6 more yearsLAS VEGAS — Magician Lance Burton is staying on the Las Vegas Strip for another six years. Burton and the Monte Carlo hotel-casino said Tuesday that they have agreed to a new contract that will keep him as the resort's headliner through 2015.
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.
'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.
James Gandolfini breaks into laughter during Broadway performanceJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - American actor James Gandolfini was forced to apologise after he broke into fits of laughter during his Broadway performance. The former 'Sopranos' star had to repeat a scene for matinee comedy titled 'God Of Carnage' - about two warring couples - when he and co-star Hope Davis forgot their lines and couldn't stop laughing about it.
Broadway cast of 'God of Carnage' extends stay after a six-week hiatusJune 2nd, 2009 'God of Carnage' cast reups after six-week hiatusNEW YORK — James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeff Daniels and Hope Davis are having such a good time on Broadway that they've extended their stay. The actors will remain with "God of Carnage" through Nov.
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