Saturday, December 12, 2015

Theatre News Roundup: 12/10-12/12

Another Op’nin, Another Show (OPENINGS)
The Party’s Over (CLOSINGS)
TKTS (TICKETS/RUSH/ETC)
Everyone’s a Critic (REVIEWS)
I Hope I Get It (CASTING)
  • "Marlee Matlin and Camryn Manheim will exit the Broadway revival of Spring Awakening ahead of the production's final performance on Jan. 24, 2016. They will be succeeded by Alexandria Wailes and Elizabeth Greene, respectively, for the final two weeks of the run."
I Heard It Through the Grapevine (RUMORS)
  • The new musical drama The Bloody Irish, about the 1916 "Easter Rising" in Ireland, is aiming to have its U.S. premiere in 2016.
  • "There are rumours that Ms O’Hara will lead the Lincoln Centre production (of The King and I) to London, making her West End debut maybe late next year or early in 2017."
Come to the Cabaret (CABARETS/CONCERTS/ETC)
  • "The 26th edition of Broadway Bares will be presented June 19, 2016, at the Hammerstein Ballroom for two performances, 9:30 PM and midnight."
  • "Michael McElroy and The Broadway Inspirational Voices have announced a star-studded line-up for their one-night-only concert in February titled Inspirational Broadway. Inspirational Broadway, taking place Feb. 15, 2016 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, is set to feature Renee Elise Goldsberry, Billy Porter, Joshua Henry, and Marcus Paul James and songs from shows like Rent, Sunday in the Park with George, Violet, Oklahoma! and Memphis."
One Song Glory (ALBUMS)
  • Adam Jacobs releases his solo debut album "Right Where I Belong" Dec. 13.
  • "The Sony Masterworks/Broadway Records soundtrack recording of The Wiz Live!, which was broadcast on NBC Dec. 3, is available digitally, including iTunes, 12/11. The CD will be available beginning Dec. 18."
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame is scheduled for release Jan. 22, 2016
We Open in Venice, We Next Play Verona (TOURS)
  • The upcoming national tour of Cabaret has announced that it will co-star Randy Harrison and Andrea Goss.
They Mean Chicago, Illinois (CHICAGO NEWS)
  • Chicago's Goodman Theatre has announced complete casting for the world premiere of 2666
A Foggy Day in London Town (UK NEWS)
Let Me Be Your Star (TV NEWS)
Stop! Wait! What?! (EVERYTHING ELSE)
  • The Off-Broadway musical Daddy Long Legs is the first-ever Off-Broadway performance to be broadcast online to the world for free on Dec. 10 at 8 PM ET
  • The London revival of Gypsy, starring Imelda Staunton, which was filmed for broadcast, will air on BB4 Dec. 27

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