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Plus a few Kerry King stories, of course.
Out of town, on Broadway and on the road, the recent revival of “1776” was strategically cast in a nontraditional manner, with actors of diverse gender identities and racial backgrounds portraying the white, male Founding Fathers as they finalized the Declaration of Independence. “Putting history in the hands of the humans...
Broadway's Tony-winning revival of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's Parade will embark on a national tour beginning in January 2025. The production will launch from Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre....
After 14 years of marriage and nearly two decades as a couple, Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis have built a bond that can withstand many a challenge — including, it turns out, getting divorced eight times a week....
Near the end of this month, actor-singer Nick Cartell will mark a major milestone in his career. He will log his 1,000th performance as the heroic ex-convict Jean Valjean in the national touring production of “Les Misérables.”...
Kennedy Kanagawa has replaced Zachary Noah Piser in the lead role of Peiwen in the upcoming production of Tienanmen by Drew Fornarol and Scott Elemgreen at the Phoenix Theatre Company, Arizona Piser departed the production - which starts 4 October 2023 - last month. The cast also includes Ellie Wang, Grace Choi, Austin Ku,...
Clare Burt will join the cast of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre in London, when the show kicks off on 21 September 2023. Burt replaces Haydn Gwynne, who had to withdraw from the production due to unexpected personal circumstances. Old Friends is headlined by Broadway legends Bernadette Peters and Lea...
U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert was escorted out of a Sunday night performance of the “Beetlejuice” musical in downtown Denver, accused by venue officials of vaping, singing, recording and “causing a disturbance” during the performance....
Vincent Jamal Hooper will take on the role of Simba in the Broadway production of The Lion King from 26 September 2023. Hooper will replace Brandon A. McCall, who departs 24 September....
Ahead of Mamma Mia! celebrating its 25th Anniversary in London on 6 April 2024, a new cast will be joining the West End company from 9 October 2023. Mamma Mia will continue to star Mazz Murray as Donna, Christopher Dickins as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill, Meg Hateley as Sophie and Miles Henderson as Sky, with Jennifer Adab...
The Lion King North American Tour to Welcome Back Mukelisiwe Goba as Rafiki beginning performances on September 26 at the Showcenter Complex in Monterrey, Mexico, where the award-winning musical will play a two-week premiere engagement from September 19 through October 1, 2023. Goba, who previously played the role from 2015 –...
The North American Tour of Moulin Rouge will welcome Gabrielle McClinton as Satine, Christian Douglas as Christian, Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler, Sarah Bowden as Nini and Danny Burgos as Santiago beginning Wednesday, September 27 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh....
The North American tour of Hairspray, which is now in its third year, has announced new casting and a long list of tour stops for the upcoming 2023-24 season....
Josh Groban will return to the Broadway production of Sweeney Todd this week following a brief bout with Covid-19. He will return for the Thursday 24 August evening performance, performing opposite Jeanna de Waal through 25 August, while Annaleigh Ashford continues to recover from the virus....
Les Miserables will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025. Whether in its full theatrical form, a blockbuster musical movie — which Mackintosh says is currently being digitally remastered and will be re-released later this year — or any of its spectacularly staged concert performances, there’s no denying audiences love...
Disney's Beauty and the Beast to Embark on Reimagined North American Tour (playbill.com)
A reimagined production of Beauty and the Beast will embark on a North American tour in June 2025....
A Black actor was denied a wig for a major Broadway tour. She's now suing for racial discrimination (www.latimes.com)
Out of town, on Broadway and on the road, the recent revival of “1776” was strategically cast in a nontraditional manner, with actors of diverse gender identities and racial backgrounds portraying the white, male Founding Fathers as they finalized the Declaration of Independence. “Putting history in the hands of the humans...
Tony Winner ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ to Close in April (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Kimberly Akimbo, the 2023 Tony Award winner for best musical, will be closing on April 28....
2024 US National Tours (playbill.com)
A look at the musicals that may soon be coming to a US city near you, including:...
Tony-Winning Parade Revival Will Tour in 2025 (playbill.com)
Broadway's Tony-winning revival of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's Parade will embark on a national tour beginning in January 2025. The production will launch from Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre....
Shucked Announces 2024 National Tour (variety.com)
Shucked will embark on a North American tour in the fall of 2024....
In ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ a real-life couple gets divorced 8 times a week (www.washingtonpost.com)
After 14 years of marriage and nearly two decades as a couple, Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis have built a bond that can withstand many a challenge — including, it turns out, getting divorced eight times a week....
'Les Miserables' tour star Nick Cartell closing in on his 1,000th performance as Jean Valjean (www.sandiegouniontribune.com)
Near the end of this month, actor-singer Nick Cartell will mark a major milestone in his career. He will log his 1,000th performance as the heroic ex-convict Jean Valjean in the national touring production of “Les Misérables.”...
Casting updates: Tienanmen (Arizona), Pal Joey (New York), Mamma Mia (US tour), Jesus Christ Superstar (US tour), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Paris), A Beautiful Noise (Broadway), Annie (US tour), Hamilton (UK Ireland tour)
Kennedy Kanagawa has replaced Zachary Noah Piser in the lead role of Peiwen in the upcoming production of Tienanmen by Drew Fornarol and Scott Elemgreen at the Phoenix Theatre Company, Arizona Piser departed the production - which starts 4 October 2023 - last month. The cast also includes Ellie Wang, Grace Choi, Austin Ku,...
Casting updates: Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends (London), The Wizard of Oz (UK and Ireland tour), Hamilton (Broadway), White Christmas (UK)
Clare Burt will join the cast of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre in London, when the show kicks off on 21 September 2023. Burt replaces Haydn Gwynne, who had to withdraw from the production due to unexpected personal circumstances. Old Friends is headlined by Broadway legends Bernadette Peters and Lea...
Lauren Boebert escorted out of “Beetlejuice” musical in Denver after “causing a disturbance” (www.denverpost.com)
U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert was escorted out of a Sunday night performance of the “Beetlejuice” musical in downtown Denver, accused by venue officials of vaping, singing, recording and “causing a disturbance” during the performance....
Casting updates: The Lion King (Broadway), Shucked (Broadway), Moulin Rouge (London), Come From Away (US tour), Wicked (UK tour), Hadestown (US tour)
Vincent Jamal Hooper will take on the role of Simba in the Broadway production of The Lion King from 26 September 2023. Hooper will replace Brandon A. McCall, who departs 24 September....
US casting updates: Chicago, Moulin Rouge, Hadestown, MJ (Broadway), Six (North America), The Great Gatsby (Papermill), Walk On Through (off-Broadway), Company (US tour)
Lili Thomas will be first Asian-American actor to play Matron Mama Morton in Broadway’s Chicago, stepping into the role on 11 September 2023....
Escape to Margaritaville's Singer/Songwriter Jimmy Buffett Passes Away at 76 (www.broadwayworld.com)
Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, whose catalog and lifestyle formed the musical Escape to Margaritaville, has passed away at 76....
Casting updates: Girl From the North Country (US tour), Titanique (off-Broadway), Mamma Mia (London)
Ahead of Mamma Mia! celebrating its 25th Anniversary in London on 6 April 2024, a new cast will be joining the West End company from 9 October 2023. Mamma Mia will continue to star Mazz Murray as Donna, Christopher Dickins as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill, Meg Hateley as Sophie and Miles Henderson as Sky, with Jennifer Adab...
Casting updates: The Lion King (US tour), Sunset Boulevard (Connecticut), The 12 (Connecticut), Tiananmen (Arizona)
The Lion King North American Tour to Welcome Back Mukelisiwe Goba as Rafiki beginning performances on September 26 at the Showcenter Complex in Monterrey, Mexico, where the award-winning musical will play a two-week premiere engagement from September 19 through October 1, 2023. Goba, who previously played the role from 2015 –...
Gabrielle McClinton, Christian Douglas, Robert Petkoff & More Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! US Tour (www.broadwayworld.com)
The North American Tour of Moulin Rouge will welcome Gabrielle McClinton as Satine, Christian Douglas as Christian, Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler, Sarah Bowden as Nini and Danny Burgos as Santiago beginning Wednesday, September 27 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh....
New Casting and Cities Announced for Hairspray US Tour (www.theatermania.com)
The North American tour of Hairspray, which is now in its third year, has announced new casting and a long list of tour stops for the upcoming 2023-24 season....
Casting updates: Groban returns to Sweeney Todd (Broadway), Moulin Rouge (US tour), Two Strangers (London)
Josh Groban will return to the Broadway production of Sweeney Todd this week following a brief bout with Covid-19. He will return for the Thursday 24 August evening performance, performing opposite Jeanna de Waal through 25 August, while Annaleigh Ashford continues to recover from the virus....
Cameron Mackintosh on Keeping ‘Les Misérables’ Fresh After 40 Years and Its Lasting Appeal; movie being digitally remastered (variety.com)
Les Miserables will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025. Whether in its full theatrical form, a blockbuster musical movie — which Mackintosh says is currently being digitally remastered and will be re-released later this year — or any of its spectacularly staged concert performances, there’s no denying audiences love...