[Interview] Kay Trinidad talks Hadestown, Greek Mythology and Diversity on Broadway
Trinidad, an Asian-American actress, never paid attention to casting calls asking for Caucasians; she auditioned anyway, leading her to a long and successful career on the stage. In addition to productions of Spelling Bee, Little Shop of Horrors, and more, she made her Broadway debut in The Little Mermaid and is now living it up in Hadestown as Lachesis. Continue reading [Interview] Kay Trinidad talks Hadestown, Greek Mythology and Diversity on Broadway
[Interview] Vicki Manser talks Beautiful, Six and Sharpe Academy
Vicki Manser is currently the alternate for Carole King in the U.K. tour of Beautiful: the Carole King Musical. Before that, she was Katherine Howard in Six the Musical (Arts Theatre) and used to alternate all the queens. She trained at the Urdang Academy, graduating with a BA Honours Degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre in 2014. She was a swing in Bat Out of Hell (Dominion Theatre), u/s Carole King and Genie Klein in Beautiful the Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), and u/s Rasa, Mrs Davies/Marsha, Peggy, Joyce and Gwen in Sunny Afternoon (Harold Pinter Theatre). Vicki is also Artistic Director for Sharpe Academy of Theatre Arts based in North West London. Continue reading [Interview] Vicki Manser talks Beautiful, Six and Sharpe Academy
Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac to star in the London production of Pretty Woman the Musical
Words by Léna Fontaine The London Production of Pretty Woman the Musical has found its Vivian and Edward Lewis! Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac will take on the famous title roles starting February 13th, 2020. The roles of Vivian and the high-powered business man were made famous by Julia Robert and Richard Gere in the 1990 movie version. Since then, the show got adapted into a Broadway show starring Samantha Barks and Andy Karl as well as Orfeh, Tommy Bracco, Ezra Knight, Allison Blackwell, Brian Cali, Robby Clater, Anna Eilinsfeld and Jennifer Sanchez. Aimie Atkinson previously made a name for … Continue reading Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac to star in the London production of Pretty Woman the Musical
Waitress to Close on the West End and Casting Announcements
Original West End cast of Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre. Image by Johan Persson Words by Frannie Walton Just six months after Waitress closes on Broadway, the pie shop across the pond will have to shut its doors for the last time. The show opened on the West End at the Adelphi Theatre in February of this year, with Katharine Foster (then McPhee) as Jenna and David Hunter as Dr Pomatter. After Katharine left the West End production in June, she returned to the show to close out its run on Broadway. Lucie Jones has played Jenna since then at … Continue reading Waitress to Close on the West End and Casting Announcements
Saying Goodbye to a Show About Death
Words by Moira Armstrong Beetlejuice, the Broadway adaptation of the 1988 cult classic, has been on an upward trajectory since its opening this past October. The show grossed $1.6 million over Thanksgiving week, smashing Winter Garden records, and has exploded in popularity, in large part due to exposure on social media. Though not necessarily lauded by the critics, it’s now a (highly lucrative) fan favorite, which made yesterday’s news all the more shocking. The Shubert Organization has ordered Beetlejuice to vacate the Winter Garden Theatre to make room for the incoming revival of The Music Man, so the show will play … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to a Show About Death
The Drama Book Shop has found its new home
Words by Léna Fontaine The famous broadway book shop will reopen in the spring on West 39th Street, just a block south from its previous location thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Jeffrey Seller, as well as theatre producer and owner James M. Nederlander. “It was both a destination for tourists and it was also our hub, and so we wanted to keep it close to the theater district,” Miranda said. “And, too, we’re in the business of creating community, and that’s another thing the Drama Book Shop does, and that’s incalculable — I can’t tell you how many … Continue reading The Drama Book Shop has found its new home
Jagged Little Pill begins previews ahead of Broadway opening
Words by Rebecca The new musical Jagged Little Pill takes over Broadway in previews today, ahead of the show’s official opening on December 5th at the Broadhurst Theatre. The cast recording of the show will also be released on December 6th. Get your ears ready! The show follows the seemly perfect Healy family from suburban Connecticut in their individual searches for truth, strength, and acceptance. After seeing the show twice at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA, it’s safe to say Alanis Morissette’s music is just as relevant now as it was when first released in 1995. Diablo Cody’s … Continue reading Jagged Little Pill begins previews ahead of Broadway opening
New cast announced for Waitress on Broadway and on the West End
Words by Rebecca. Waitress on Broadway just announced that fan favorite Katherine McPhee will be rejoining the cast as the show’s closing Jenna. McPhee previously played Jenna at the Brooks Atkinson as a limited run last year, and originated the role on the West End earlier this year. McPhee will begin her run on November 25, and close out the show with original cast members Drew Gehling (Dr. Pomatter) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie) on January 5, 2020. On the West End, Sara Bareilles, who wrote and created the musical, will be joining the london cast as the next Jenna. She’ll … Continue reading New cast announced for Waitress on Broadway and on the West End
Moulin Rouge to head to the West End in March 2021
Words by Léna Fontaine Picture : all rights reserved Come witness the spectacular! The news has been confirmed on instagram by the Broadway musical itself, Moulin Rouge! will open in the West End in 2021. The production will begin at the Piccadilly Theatre on march 2021 and will transform the space into the decadent parisian cabaret currently found on Broadway. A mix of luxure, red and sexiness that really brings out the story and the face of “la belle Paris”. Alex Timbers also confirmed that auditions will begin in six months and will be held by the Broadway creative team … Continue reading Moulin Rouge to head to the West End in March 2021
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