Theatre News Roundup: 12/25-1/1

Hello my dears,

I took a break for the holidays. I saw Tappin' Thru Life with Maurice Hines and his amazing all-female band. If you've been thinking about seeing it, do. It's a fun night out.

Another Op’nin, Another Show (OPENINGS)

• The Changeling began performances 12/26. It is scheduled to open 1/10 and run through Jan. 24, 2016.
• Previews began Dec. 28 for Our Mother's Brief Affair

Closed for Renovations (CANCELLATIONS)

• "Tonya Pinkins, who is currently starring in the title role of the Classic Stage Company production of Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children will depart the production Jan. 5, 2016. Her statement."
• Hughie first preview pushed back 3 days

TKTS (TICKETS/RUSH/ETC)

• "Broadway Week returns Jan. 19-Feb. 5, 2016. The semi-annual promotion offers theatregoers the chance to purchase two-for-one tickets to a range of Broadway shows."
• New York will get its first peek at Sarah Jones' new solo show, Sell/Buy/Date, in a reading Jan, 6-16 at New York Live Arts. Tickets start at $25."

I Wanna Be A Producer (IN DEVELOPMENT)

• An industry reading of Death — The Musical will be presented Jan. 14-15, 2016, in Manhattan. The new musical features book, lyrics and music by Paul Gordon. The cast will be headed by Gabriel Ebert with Megan McGinnis, Sarah Litzsinger, Beth Leavel, Kate Reinders and Leigh Ann Larkin.
• Burning Desire, a new play written by and starring Lou Diamond Phillips, will make its world premiere in February 2016 at Connecticut's Seven Angels Theatre.

Everyone’s a Critic (REVIEWS)

• Gotta Dance

I Hope I Get It (CASTING)

• Brandy will star in the April 26-May 1, 2016, engagement of Chicago's national tour at the Pantages Theatre

I Heard It Through the Grapevine (RUMORS)

• Smokey Joe's Café, featuring the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, will return to New York City, according to an Equity casting notice.

Come to the Cabaret (CABARETS/CONCERTS/ETC)

• Feinstein's/54 Below's "54 Sings" concert series will continue Jan. 7, 2016, with a concert version of Kiss Me, Kate. The performances will feature the talents of Robert Cuccioli, Lesli Margherita, Danny Gardner, and Carole J. Bufford.

It’s Only a Play (PLAYS)

• "Death of the Liberal Class, a stage adaptation of the 2010 book by Chris Hedges, will have its world premiere at Off-Broadway's New Ohio Theatre Jan. 10-Feb. 13, 2016, officially opening Jan. 25."
• ""A Dream of Red Pavilions," the epic 18th century Chinese novel about the rise and fall of an aristocratic family as reflected in a romance between two cousins, will get its world-premiere production in January by Off-Broadway's Pan Asian Repertory Theatre."

I Want to Go to Hollywood (MOVIE NEWS)

• "Superstars," a new documentary that explores the making of the 1973 film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar, is now available on DVD and online.

Let Me Be Your Star (TV NEWS)

• Galavant returns 1/3/16