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

(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 Named to Forbe’s 30 under 30 in the Hollywood & Entertainment category in 2018, Robinson originally made his stage debut at the age of 12 playing Jem Finch at the Seattle … Continue reading Nick Robinson of ‘Love, Simon’ to make Broadway debut as Jem Finch in TO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

Luke Brady, Christine Allado and more to lead West End’s THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

(PHOTO: Darren Bell) By Karen Stahl With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Philip LaZebnik, the initial cast announced Thursday for THE PRINCE OF THE EGYPT on the West End is in good hands. The production will star Luke Brady and Liam Tamne as Moses and Ramses, respectively, with Christine Allado as Tzipporah and Alexia Khadime as Miriam. The musical, based on the 1998 animated film of the same name, is an adaptation of the Book of Exodus, which follows the story of Moses becoming prince and leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Performances will begin Feb. 5, 2020, at London’s Dominion Theatre, … Continue reading Luke Brady, Christine Allado and more to lead West End’s THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

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

(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

Joe’s Pie Diner is Closing Up

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

Tickets go on sale today for BETRAYAL on Broadway

(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