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Fantasticks Reimagined: Broadway Announces Fresh Cast for Limited Revival
theater3 days ago

Fantasticks Reimagined: Broadway Announces Fresh Cast for Limited Revival

Deadline reports a Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary two-male–centered love story, with previews beginning October 22 and an official opening November 16 at the Hayes Theater for a 15-week limited run. The cast includes Maxim Chlumecky, Ruthie Ann Miles, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Zane Phillips, Nathan Levy, and Ahmad Simmons, among others, under director/choreographer Christopher Gattelli. The production features a revised book/lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, with design by Jason Sherwood (scenic), Linda Cho (costume), Jen Schriever (lighting), Nevin Steinberg (sound), and music supervision/orchestrations by Sam Davis and Rick Hip-Flores on music direction. It is produced by Second Stage in association with Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, Daryl Roth, and True North Theatricals, and will run for 15 weeks.”,

via Deadline|
#broadway#cast#musical-theater
Titaníque: Broadway's Campy Céline Dion Spectacle Sets Sail
entertainment4 months ago

Titaníque: Broadway's Campy Céline Dion Spectacle Sets Sail

A wildly campy Broadway spoof of Titanic framed as a Céline Dion jukebox musical, Titaníque sails from a basement origin to a full-scale stage with Marla Mindelle delivering diva-parody gold. Rich in meta humor, pop-culture riffs, and show-tune bravado, the second half shines as it leans into Dion’s catalog; some jokes miss the mark and the scale can feel overblown, but the production unabashedly celebrates big singing and campy joy.

via The Guardian|
#broadway#celine-dion#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

K-Pop and Musical Theater Songwriters Create Summer Chart-Topping Hit

Two songwriters from K-pop and musical theater, Mark Sonnenblick and EJAE, created the soundtrack for Netflix's animated musical 'KPop Demon Hunters,' which has become a surprise hit, peaking at Number Two on the Billboard 200 and making it the highest-debuting soundtrack of the year. Their collaboration, driven by a blend of genres and storytelling, has led to the film's unprecedented popularity and the success of its songs, especially 'Golden,' which is being considered for an Academy Award.

via Rolling Stone|
#entertainment#k-pop#musical-theater
Ariana Grande Embraces Full Name for 'Wicked' Premiere with Parental Support
entertainment1 year ago

Ariana Grande Embraces Full Name for 'Wicked' Premiere with Parental Support

Ariana Grande was supported by her family, including her parents Joan Grande and Edward Butera, at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Wicked,' where she stars as Glinda. The event was a significant moment for Ariana, who used her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera, in the credits as a nod to her childhood. Her brother Frankie Grande shared an emotional story about learning of her casting, highlighting the family's deep connection to musical theater. The premiere was attended by numerous celebrities, celebrating Ariana's achievement.

via E! NEWS|
#ariana-grande#entertainment#family-support
Ariana Grande Shifts Focus to Acting and Musical Theater for Next Decade
entertainment1 year ago

Ariana Grande Shifts Focus to Acting and Musical Theater for Next Decade

Ariana Grande has announced a shift in her career focus, moving away from the intense pace of her pop music career to embrace her roots in musical theater, following her role as Glinda in the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked." While she reassures fans that she will continue making music, Grande expresses a desire to explore more acting roles that allow her to utilize her singing talents, marking a return to her first love of musical theater.

via New York Post |
#ariana-grande#career-change#entertainment
Audra McDonald to Lead 'Gypsy' Revival on Broadway This Fall
entertainment2 years ago

Audra McDonald to Lead 'Gypsy' Revival on Broadway This Fall

Six-time Tony-winning actress Audra McDonald will star as Rose in a Broadway revival of "Gypsy," directed by George C. Wolfe, with previews starting on November 21 and opening on December 19 at the Majestic Theater. McDonald, who has long dreamed of playing this iconic role, describes Rose as a "deeply flawed and brilliantly alive character."

via The New York Times|
#audra-mcdonald#broadway#entertainment
"2024 Olivier Awards: Diversity, Surprises, and In Memoriam"
entertainment2 years ago

"2024 Olivier Awards: Diversity, Surprises, and In Memoriam"

"Sunset Boulevard" triumphs at the 2024 Olivier Awards with seven wins, including best actor and actress in a musical for Tom Francis and Nicole Scherzinger. Other notable winners include Mark Gatiss and Sarah Snook for best actor and actress, "Operation Mincemeat" for best new musical, and "Vanya" for best revival. The ceremony featured performances by host Hannah Waddingham and a special 60th-anniversary performance to close the event.

via Variety|
#entertainment#musical-theater#olivier-awards
"The Outsiders": A Broadway Musical Review
theater-review2 years ago

"The Outsiders": A Broadway Musical Review

"The Outsiders" makes a strong entry into Broadway's singer-songwriter wave with a new musical form featuring a score and lyrics by Zach Chance, Jonathan Clay, and Justin Levine. The adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel, set in 1967 Tulsa, captures the pangs and passions of being young and poor, with a focus on the Greasers gang. The musical's staging, performances, and choreography create an exhilarating movement world, while the characters' yearning for something more is portrayed with tenderness and depth.

via Vulture|
#adaptation#broadway#musical-theater