“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” movie to hit the screen in October 2020
Words by Léna Fontaine Jamie’s name will be in shining lights once again. The movie adaptation of the UK musical sensation “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” is coming to theatres on October 23, 2020, as confirmed by the 20th Century Fox in a tweet. The UK musical, created by Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae, is itself based on the 2011 BBC documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. The story follows Jamie, a young drag queen who overcomes hates and prejudices to become his own person and finally step into the spotlight. The movie will star the young … Continue reading “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” movie to hit the screen in October 2020
Jordin Sparks to return to Broadway as Jenna in Waitress
Words by Léna Fontaine 9 years after making her Broadway debut in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The Heights”, Jordin Sparks will return to the musical theatre stage in Waitress. She will take on the title role of Jenna for a limited engagement, from September 16 through October 27. Talking about her return, the American Idol’s star and hit-singer said : “I’ve missed the Broadway stage ever since I took my final bow in In the Heights in 2010. I am so excited to be able to return to it and serve up some musical pie!” She’ll be joined on stage by … Continue reading Jordin Sparks to return to Broadway as Jenna in Waitress
Joe Sugg to join the cast of Waitress in the West End
Words by Léna Fontaine There’s a new face in the dinner! Youtube star, filmmaker, vlogger and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Joe Sugg will make his stage debut in the UK production of Waitress from September 9th. He will join the London cast as Ogie, taking over from The Inbetweener’s actor Blake Richardson who will take his final bow on september 7th. About the opportunity to jump on stage, Joe said, “I’m so excited I’ve been given the opportunity to play Ogie in Waitress. I’m excited to be a part of the cast and to have now landed a role in … Continue reading Joe Sugg to join the cast of Waitress in the West End
Casting announced for “The Lightning Thief : The Percy Jackson Musical” on Broadway
Words by Léna Fontaine One week after announcing its Broadway transfer, the hit-musical dropped who will take on the role of Percy Jackson on Broadway, this fall. Just months after wrapping up their 2019 National Tour the whole cast of The Lightning Thief : The Percy Jackson Musical will reprise their roles at the Longacre Theatre. The cast of the new production, seen off-broadway and on tour will be led by Chris McCarrell (Les Misérables) as Percy Jackson for the third time. He’ll be joined by Kristin Stokes as Annabeth, Jorrel Javier as Grover/Mr.D, Sarah Beth Pfeifer as Clarisse, James … Continue reading Casting announced for “The Lightning Thief : The Percy Jackson Musical” on Broadway
WATCH Ben Platt, Laura Dreyfuss, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Lange in the new trailer for The Politician
Words by Léna Fontaine Ahead of its september 27th debut, Ryan Murphy’s new show “The Politician” dropped its first official trailer. And according to this first sneak-peek, Ben Platt is going to have a lot to deal with in this season. Throughout this season, high-schooler Payton (Ben Platt) will have to deal with assassination plots, problematic classmates who throw homophobic slurs at reporter and a rival who calls herself “a stone cold b*itch with ice water in her veins”, all while exploring his sexuality. A bold and busy program. Along Ben Platt, the show stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Georgina Hobart, … Continue reading WATCH Ben Platt, Laura Dreyfuss, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Lange in the new trailer for The Politician
[Interview] Jennifer Ashley Tepper talks Be More Chill, Joe Iconis and dreams
Jennifer Tepper wears many hats: producer, author, historian, programming director, and overall musical theatre maven. Her works, from the Jonathan Larson Project to the Untold Stories of Broadway series to Be More Chill, are staples in the Broadway community. She took a break from her busy schedule to talk to Curtain Call about the Feinstein’s/54 Below experience, the authenticity and integrity of Joe Iconis’s works, and what it’s like to have so many of her dreams come true at once. Continue reading [Interview] Jennifer Ashley Tepper talks Be More Chill, Joe Iconis and dreams
Casting announced for “West Side Story” at Curve Leicester
Words by Léna Fontaine The musical has found its Maria and Tony. Ahead of the release of the upcoming Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Movie, a new production of the hit-musical will start on november 23rd at Curve Leicester. The piece will run from November 23rd, 2019 to January 11, 2020. Jamie Muscato (Heathers) will play Tony, opposite Adriana Ivelisse as Maria. This will mark the professional UK debut of the Puerto Rican native and 2019 Spotlight Prize finalist in the production. Carly Mercedes-Dyer will play Anita while Jonathan Hermosa-Lopez (Grease) will play Bernardo and Ronan Burns (Kiss Me, Kate) … Continue reading Casting announced for “West Side Story” at Curve Leicester
Sara Bareilles to release “What’s Not Inside”, exclusive tracks from Waitress
Words by Léna Fontaine Sara Bareilles will release a handful unreleased tracks that didn’t get to be featured on Waitress. Titled “What’s Not Inside, the Lost Song From Waitress”, the EP will feature outtakes and demos for songs such as “Door Number Three”, “Happy Enough” and “Falling In Love Pie”. The EP is set to be released digitally on August 16. In anticipation of this release, the show already graced us with an exclusive music video of the never-before heard song “Without A Believer” featuring Tony-nominee Jeremy Jordan. The actor took on the role of Dr Pomatter earlier this year. … Continue reading Sara Bareilles to release “What’s Not Inside”, exclusive tracks from Waitress
Hadestown announces a National Tour
Words by Léna Fontaine The Tony Awards-winning musical ‘HADESTOWN’ will launch a National Tour in fall 2020. The news was announced on ABC’s “Good Morning America” this morning following a performance by the Broadway Cast of a medley of “Way Down Hadestown” and “Wait For Me”. The show will play over 30 cities accross the country including Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New Orlean, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. More cities and stops will be announced later on. The curent Broadway cast includes two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblazeda as Eurydice, Reeve Carney as Orpheus and Tony-winner André DeShield as Herles. Also in … Continue reading Hadestown announces a National Tour
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