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Rent granted eviction extension!
Rentheads’ (a.k.a. diehard Rent fans) voices have been heard: the hit Broadway musical has been granted an extension, and will close September 7, 2008. This is an extension of approximately 3 months. (Previously a closing date of June 1 had been reported.) No doubt ticket demand had some influence in this case. If you’ve already [...]
Los Angeles production of Wicked closing in January 2009
The Los Angeles non-touring production of Wicked, now playing at the Pantages Theatre, will play its final performance on Jan. 11, 2009. Producer Marc Platt said, “Wicked has been one of the biggest hits in Los Angeles theatre history and we are thrilled that theatergoers here have embraced the musical and welcomed us so heartily. [...]
South Pacific revival opened April 3
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical South Pacific opened on April 3 at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont theatre. (Previews began March 1.) It garnered nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize when it debuted more than 50 years ago. This is the musical’s first Broadway revival since its 1949 stage debut. Tony nominee Kelli O’Hara [...]
Grey Gardens on Regis & Kelly
Here’s another clip of the closing “Grey Gardens,” when it was featured on “Live with Regis and Kelly.” Neil Patrick Harris co-hosted that day, too! This song is “Peas in a Pod,” featuring Christine Ebersole and Erin Davie as Edie & Edith. This clip is adorable! Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npe6WP-4cNE Technorati Tags: Grey Gardens, Christine Ebersole, Erin [...]
Grey Gardens on the 2007 Tony Awards
In light on the closing of Grey Gardens on Sunday, July 29, here is a video for your enjoyment. The song is “The Revolutionary Costume for Today,” performed by Christine Ebersole as “Edie.” Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4gcjjTfGeM Technorati Tags: Grey Gardens, Christine Ebersole, Erin Davie, Broadway, Broadway Musicals, Musicals, Musical Theatre, Musical Theater, Broadway Musical
Queen Latifah on The Today Show
Queen Latifah appeared on “The Today Show” on Monday, July 16, talking about her role in the new musical film “Hairspray.” Here’s the interview! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI0kAVbE1ao Technorati Tags: Queen Latifah, Hairspray, Hairspray Movie, Hairspray, Broadway, Broadway Musicals, Musicals, Musical Theatre, Musical Theater, Broadway Musical
John Travolta Interview — Part 2
John Travolta on “Live with Regis and Kelly,” July 17, talking about the musical film “Hairspray.” Here’s part 2 of the interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs2z20Tm-h8 Missed part one? Click here! Technorati Tags: Hairspray, Hairspray Movie, John Travolta, Hairspray, Broadway, Broadway Musicals, Musicals, Musical Theatre, Musical Theater, Broadway Musical
And the Tony Awards go to…
Announcing the 61st Annual Tony Awards Winners! The 61st Annual Tony Awards were held last evening, June 10, at Radio City Music Hall. Here are the Tony Award results! Spring Awakening (musical) and The Coast of Utopia (play) were the big winners of the evening, especially for Best Musical and Best Play, respectively! Multiple awards [...]
Tony Awards Reminder– Tonight!
That’s right, the 61st Annual Tony Awards are happening tonight, Sunday June 10th at 8/7c on CBS! In case you missed it the first time, here are the nominations! Nominations for the 2007 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards® Presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing Best Musical Curtains [...]
2007 Tony Awards Emcees
Celebrity Presenters for the 2007 Tony Awards, direct from TonyAwards.com: The Broadway and Hollywood stars on hand to hand out awards in the 25 competitive categories will include (subject to change): Jane Alexander – a seven-time Tony nominated actress who won in 1969 for The Great White Hope. She served as chairperson of the National [...]
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