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Jordin Sparks to return to Broadway as Jenna in Waitress

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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

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Casting announced for “The Lightning Thief : The Percy Jackson Musical” on Broadway

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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

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Hadestown announces a National Tour

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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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The Lightning Thief : The Percy Jackson Musical is heading to Broadway

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Words by Léna Fontaine Look, He didn’t want to be a halfblood, but we’re just glad he is! Previously seen Off-Broadway and on tour -playing its last performance on july 27th, the hit musical will arrive on Broadway in september 20 at the Longacre Theatre. The theatre was last home to The Prom.  The Lightning Thief : The Percy Jackson Musical will run for a limited 16-weeks engagement and will have its opening night on october 16. After making its New-York debut in 2017 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre where it played an extented run, the musical launched a national … Continue reading The Lightning Thief : The Percy Jackson Musical is heading to Broadway

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Divorced, Beheaded, Live on Broadway: Six Announces February 2020 Transfer

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Photo by Idil Sukan By Moira Armstrong You want a queen bee? Broadway will have half a dozen starting on February 13, 2020, when the NYC production of SIX will open in the Brooks Atkinson Theatre! This powerhouse feminist musical features the six ex-wives of Henry VIII, each character based on a female pop singer and performing a different number describing her life and relationship with the king. The show was written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss and premiered on the West End, earning five Olivier nominations. The show made its way the US with a May debut at … Continue reading Divorced, Beheaded, Live on Broadway: Six Announces February 2020 Transfer

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Nick Robinson of ‘Love, Simon’ to make Broadway debut as Jem Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

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(PHOTO: Bryan Derballa) By Karen Stahl Nick Robinson, known for his star turn in the 2018 film “Love, Simon,” will be making his Broadway debut as Jem Finch on Nov. 5 in Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. He will star alongside the previously announced four-time Academy Award nominee and two-time Golden Globe winner Ed Harris as Atticus Finch, following Jeff Daniels’ departure from the role. Named to Forbe’s 30 under 30 in the Hollywood & Entertainment category in 2018, Robinson originally made his stage debut at the age of 12 playing Jem Finch at the Seattle … Continue reading Nick Robinson of ‘Love, Simon’ to make Broadway debut as Jem Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

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Robert Schenkkan’s THE GREAT SOCIETY headed to Broadway for 12-week limited engagement

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(PHOTO: Courtesy of The Daily Record) By Karen Stahl The Great Society, the companion piece to Robert Schenkkan’s 2014 Tony Award-winning play All the Way, will be heading to the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center and starting performances Sept. 6. The play follows Lyndon B. Johnson’s legacy, from his triumph in a landslide election to the decision not to run for re-election three years later. Set in a history-defining era — the Civil Rights Movement, the deaths of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy and the Vietnam War —  it is sure to engage audiences during its … Continue reading Robert Schenkkan’s THE GREAT SOCIETY headed to Broadway for 12-week limited engagement

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Joe’s Pie Diner is Closing Up

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By Frannie Walton      All good things must come to an end, and for Sara Bareilles’ Waitress, that end will be on January 5th. Waitress “opened up” on Broadway in April 2016, which will make it the longest running show at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre when it closes. Throughout Waitress’ run, 6 wonderful women have graced the stage as baking extraordinaire, mother-to-be, and overall powerhouse that is Jenna Hunterson. Jessie Mueller, of course, originated the role of Jenna, and her portrayal earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. Following her, Sara Bareilles herself … Continue reading Joe’s Pie Diner is Closing Up

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Tickets go on sale today for BETRAYAL on Broadway

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(PHOTO: DKC O&M) By Karen Stahl Fresh off the West End, tickets are now available for the new Broadway revival of Betrayal, which will play performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre beginning Aug. 14. As previously announced, the show will star Tom Hiddleston (Robert), Zawe Ashton (Jerry) and Charlie Cox (Emma) in their Broadway debuts. With poetic precision, rich humor and an extraordinary emotional force, Betrayal charts a compelling seven-year romance, thrillingly captured in reverse chronological order. When playwright Harold Pinter first debuted the play on Broadway on Dec. 22, 1979, it played 14 previews and 170 regular performances. It had … Continue reading Tickets go on sale today for BETRAYAL on Broadway