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Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin Retires After 18 Years - variety.com - USA - Jordan - parish St. Martin
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16.01.2024

Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin Retires After 18 Years

Jordan Moreau Charlotte St. Martin, president of The Broadway League since 2006, has announced her retirement, effective Feb. 16.

Kit Harington To Appear In West End ‘Slave Play’; Author Jeremy O. Harris Says Star Casting Won’t Be “A Distraction” - deadline.com - Washington
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27.02.2024

Kit Harington To Appear In West End ‘Slave Play’; Author Jeremy O. Harris Says Star Casting Won’t Be “A Distraction”

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington will return to the London stage in the upcoming production of Jeremy O. Harris’ acclaimed and controversial Slave Play.

‘Game of Thrones’ Star Kit Harington’s Casting in West End ‘Slave Play’ Won’t Be the ‘Jon Snow Experience,’ Says Writer Jeremy O. Harris - variety.com - New York
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27.02.2024

‘Game of Thrones’ Star Kit Harington’s Casting in West End ‘Slave Play’ Won’t Be the ‘Jon Snow Experience,’ Says Writer Jeremy O. Harris

Naman Ramachandran “Slave Play” writer Jeremy O. Harris feels confident that casting “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington in the production’s West End run won’t be a “distraction.” In a new interview with The Guardian, Harris said Harington was recommended to him by “Game of Thrones” star Gwendoline Christie and he would not have agreed to his casting if Harington had wanted to “make it the Jon Snow experience.” “Kit was saying ‘I don’t want this to be Kit Harington in ‘Slave Play,” this is an ensemble play and I’m not even the lead,’” Harris said.

The First 'Wicked' Movie Trailer Debuted During the Super Bowl: Watch It Here - www.glamour.com
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12.02.2024

The First 'Wicked' Movie Trailer Debuted During the Super Bowl: Watch It Here

trailer—or at least part one—is finally here after just a few sneak peeks and first looks (squint, and maybe you can see in ).Debuting at the very beginning of viewers were treated to a real, full-length trailer, featuring actual words(!), music(!!), and belting(!!!) courtesy of Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, and the rest fo the star-studded cast.Watch the first official Wicked movie trailer here:This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Based on the long-running Broadway musical—which originally starred Kristin Chenoweth and —Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz focusing on the unlikely friendship between prissy Galinda (Grande) and the very green, very misunderstood Elphaba (Erivo), before they became the respective “good” and “wicked” witches we know from Oz. The original Broadway production—which opened in 20023—scored three Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, and a Grammy Award for its original cast recording.The films are directed by Jon M.

Emmys 2024: A Look at TV Road Ahead With Room for Lots of New and Returning Series - variety.com - county Davis - county Clayton
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26.01.2024

Emmys 2024: A Look at TV Road Ahead With Room for Lots of New and Returning Series

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety‘sAwards Circuit is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the the official predictions for the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender.

Off Broadway Obie Awards To Ditch Annual Ceremony In Favor Of Winner Grants, Ending 68-Year Tradition - deadline.com - New York - USA - New York
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25.01.2024

Off Broadway Obie Awards To Ditch Annual Ceremony In Favor Of Winner Grants, Ending 68-Year Tradition

The Obie Awards, the venerable honors for outstanding Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway productions, is doing away with its annual ceremony and will instead use the funds to provide winners with grants ranging from $1,000-$5,000.

Charlotte St. Martin To Retire As President Of Broadway League After 18 Years - deadline.com - USA - parish St. Martin
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16.01.2024

Charlotte St. Martin To Retire As President Of Broadway League After 18 Years

Charlotte St. Martin, whose 18-year leadership of the Broadway League has included both good times – record-setting revenue – and bad – the historic 18-month Covid shutdown – will step down from her role as President effective February 16.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Revive ‘SNL’s’ ‘Weekend Update’ at Emmys and Reveal Elton John Is Now an EGOT Winner - variety.com
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16.01.2024

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Revive ‘SNL’s’ ‘Weekend Update’ at Emmys and Reveal Elton John Is Now an EGOT Winner

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Powerhouse “Saturday Night Live” alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunited for a revival of their “Weekend Update” co-anchor gig at Monday’s Emmy Awards on Fox and got a round of thunderous applause in the room before their bit began. Because they were presenting the Emmy award for live variety special, they took the liberty of throwing out zingers about the noms in the “Update”-zinger style.

Barbra Streisand to Receive Life Achievement Award at 2024 SAG Awards - variety.com - county Hall - Los Angeles, county Hall
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14.12.2023

Barbra Streisand to Receive Life Achievement Award at 2024 SAG Awards

Jaden Thompson Barbra Streisand has been chosen as the 59th recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s highest tribute, the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievements and humanitarian accomplishments. The honor will be presented to her at the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will stream live on Netflix on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.

Jennifer Lopez Attached to Star in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Musical Film From ‘Dreamgirls’ Director Bill Condon (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - New Jersey - Argentina
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07.12.2023

Jennifer Lopez Attached to Star in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Musical Film From ‘Dreamgirls’ Director Bill Condon (EXCLUSIVE)

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Jennifer Lopez is attached to star in a feature adaptation of the 1993 Broadway musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” written and directed by “Dreamgirls” filmmaker Bill Condon, Variety has confirmed with a source close to the production. The music is by legends John Kander and Fred Ebb, based on the novel by Manuel Puig and the book of the musical by Terrence McNally.

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Extends Hit Broadway Run To July - deadline.com
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05.12.2023

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Extends Hit Broadway Run To July

Merrily We Roll Along, the hit Broadway revival of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, is extending performances through Sunday, July 7, 2024, giving ticket-buyers an additional three months to grab seats.

Tony Winner & 'Sex & the City' Star Frances Sternhagen Dead at 93 - www.justjared.com - France
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29.11.2023

Tony Winner & 'Sex & the City' Star Frances Sternhagen Dead at 93

Broadway veteran actress Frances Sternhagen has sadly passed away at the age of 93.

Frances Sternhagen Dies: Tony-Winning Broadway Actress, Cliff’s Mom On ‘Cheers’ Was 93 - deadline.com - France - New York - city Big - city Sidney
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29.11.2023

Frances Sternhagen Dies: Tony-Winning Broadway Actress, Cliff’s Mom On ‘Cheers’ Was 93

Frances Sternhagen, the legendary Broadway actress who won two Tony Awards, was nominated for another five and achieved lasting and widespread recognition for her comedically stern portrayal of Esther Clavin, the demanding mother of insufferable postman Cliff Claven on Cheers, died Nov. 27 of natural causes. She was 93.

One Million Moms Calls for Boycott of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade - www.metroweekly.com - New York - USA
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14.11.2023

One Million Moms Calls for Boycott of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

petition that has amassed over 21,000 signatures so far. It accuses Macy’s of attempting to expose “tens of millions of viewers at home to the liberal LGBTQ agenda.”The group primarily takes issue with including musical performances from two Broadway shows — & Juliet and Shucked — both of which feature trans or nonbinary performers.Justin David Sullivan, who is nonbinary, plays the role of May, a nonbinary friend of Juliet in & Juliet, while Alex Newell, a Tony Award winner who is also nonbinary, plays the female character Lulu in Shucked.Calling the parade a “nonbinary and transgender extravaganza,” the group laments Sullivan’s decision to decline eligibility for the Tony Awards on the grounds that the traditional gender-based acting categories are not inclusive enough for gender-nonconforming actors.

‘Fat Ham’ at Studio Theatre Review: Great Dane - www.metroweekly.com - state Maryland - Denmark - Virginia - state Oregon - Tennessee - North Carolina
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11.11.2023

‘Fat Ham’ at Studio Theatre Review: Great Dane

Fat Ham, James Ijames relocates Shakespeare’s Hamlet from the kingdom of Denmark to a modern-day backyard in “North Carolina, or Virginia, or Maryland, or Tennessee.”The playwright infuses the tale with the culturally specific atmosphere of Black Americana — pork on the grill, brown liquor flowing, and Frankie Beverly singing “Before I Let Go” as a grown and sexy couple grooves to the music. But instead of a pondering prince, we have melancholy only-son Juicy (Marquis D.

Broadway Scores Second Consecutive Clean Sweep In Musical Theater Grammy Nominations - deadline.com - county Clark - Victoria, county Clark
deadline.com
10.11.2023

Broadway Scores Second Consecutive Clean Sweep In Musical Theater Grammy Nominations

For the second consecutive year, Broadway cast albums made a clean sweep of the Grammy nominations for Best Musical Theater Album, shutting out both the West End and Off Broadway.

Christopher Hampton to Adapt Walter Isaacson’s Acclaimed Biography of Leonardo Da Vinci for Universal (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - New York
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01.11.2023

Christopher Hampton to Adapt Walter Isaacson’s Acclaimed Biography of Leonardo Da Vinci for Universal (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Christopher Hampton, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “The Father” and “The Dangerous Liaisons,” is set to adapt Walter Isaacson’s acclaimed biography “Leonardo Da Vinci” for Universal Pictures. Universal Pictures had fiercely chased rights to the hot literary property six years ago, and was outbid by Paramount, which developed the project with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way. Now that Universal has finally secured those rights, it has tapped Hampton to pen the adaptation, which seems to be the perfect material for the Oscar winning writer whose movies typically lure A-list talent.

Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster to Replace Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford in Broadway’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ - variety.com
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31.10.2023

Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster to Replace Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford in Broadway’s ‘Sweeney Todd’

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster are heading to Fleet Street. The rialto royalty are joining the cast of Broadway‘s “Sweeney Todd” revival as the Demon Barber and his parter-in-crime (literally) Mrs. Lovett.

‘Wicked’ Will Fly Back to the Pantages in December 2024 (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Hollywood
variety.com
30.10.2023

‘Wicked’ Will Fly Back to the Pantages in December 2024 (EXCLUSIVE)

Caroline Brew editor Fellow Ozians, “Wicked” is not just getting a movie adaptation helmed by Jon M. Chu. The musical, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary on Broadway, will also be flying back to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited engagement beginning December 2024.

‘Some Like It Hot’ Broadway Musical Announces Closing - deadline.com
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29.09.2023

‘Some Like It Hot’ Broadway Musical Announces Closing

Some Like It Hot, the well-reviewed musical stage adaptation of the classic 1959 film comedy and winner of four 2023 Tony Awards, will play its final performance at Broadway‘s Shubert Theatre on Saturday, December 30, producers have announced.

Stan Harris Dies: Longtime Director Of TV Specials For John Wayne, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, David Bowie & More Was 92 - deadline.com - Canada
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20.09.2023

Stan Harris Dies: Longtime Director Of TV Specials For John Wayne, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, David Bowie & More Was 92

Longtime TV director and producer Stan Harris, a three-time Emmy nominee and DGA Award winner who directed TV specials for Jack Benny, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, David Bowie and John Wayne, among many others, died of natural causes Monday while surrounded by family in Toronto, his son Danny Harris tells Deadline. He was 92.

Golden Globes Nabs Oscar Producers Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner to Helm 2024 Ceremony - variety.com
variety.com
18.09.2023

Golden Globes Nabs Oscar Producers Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner to Helm 2024 Ceremony

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The Golden Globes has found its production team for the 2024 ceremony: Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, of White Cherry Entertainment, will serve as executive producers and showrunners for the 81st Golden Globe Awards. The event, previously announced to take place live on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, does yet not have a broadcast home, having cut ties with NBC after the 2023 show.

Glenn Weiss & Ricky Kirshner Named Showrunners & Exec Producers For 81st Golden Globe Awards; Weiss To Direct - deadline.com - USA
deadline.com
18.09.2023

Glenn Weiss & Ricky Kirshner Named Showrunners & Exec Producers For 81st Golden Globe Awards; Weiss To Direct

Multi-Emmy-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner have been tapped as executive producing showrunners for the 81st Golden Globe Awards. Weiss also is set to direct the live show on Sunday, January 7, 2024.    

Manhattan Theatre Club’s 50-Year Legacy Spotlighted in Upcoming All Arts Feature (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - New York - New York
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13.09.2023

Manhattan Theatre Club’s 50-Year Legacy Spotlighted in Upcoming All Arts Feature (EXCLUSIVE)

Sophia Scorziello editor All Art’s upcoming non-fiction feature “Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists” will explore the 50-year history of one of the most impactful off-Broadway theaters in New York. Helmed by the club’s very own Lynn Meadow and Barry Grove, the film stitches together archival footage and photos and interviews with stars like Laura Linney, Edie Falco, Sam Waterston and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Broadway’s Neil Diamond Musical ‘A Beautiful Noise’ Sees Attendance Boost With New Matinee - deadline.com
deadline.com
11.09.2023

Broadway’s Neil Diamond Musical ‘A Beautiful Noise’ Sees Attendance Boost With New Matinee

A new Thursday matinee seems to be paying off for the Neil Diamond Broadway bio-musical A Beautiful Noise: Last week the show grossed more than $1 million, a nine-month high attributable at least in part to an unusual new performance schedule.

Tony-Winning ‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ Play Being Adapted & Licensed For School Productions - deadline.com - city Melbourne - New York - Tokyo - San Francisco
deadline.com
02.09.2023

Tony-Winning ‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ Play Being Adapted & Licensed For School Productions

Break out your scarves, kids, a version of the award-winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child may be coming to a school near you.

Andrew Lloyd Webber And His Really Useful Group Sign With CAA - deadline.com - London - New York - county Collin - county Harper
deadline.com
24.08.2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber And His Really Useful Group Sign With CAA

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Lloyd Webber and his The Really Useful Group have signed with CAA.

Ben Winston Revisits ‘Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium,’ The Disney CEO Surprise & Adele Sunsets [Interview] - theplaylist.net
theplaylist.net
16.08.2023

Ben Winston Revisits ‘Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium,’ The Disney CEO Surprise & Adele Sunsets [Interview]

Sometimes you meet someone in this business and within minutes you immediately understand why they are so successful. Ben Winston, a producer, director and co-founder of the production entity Fulwell 73 is absolutely one of those people.

How to Watch the MTV Video Music Awards 2023 Online: Stream the VMAs Live as They Air on TV - www.etonline.com - New Jersey
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15.08.2023

How to Watch the MTV Video Music Awards 2023 Online: Stream the VMAs Live as They Air on TV

MTV Video Music Awards is shaping up to be one of the most exciting nights in television this fall.Taylor Swift leads the nominations this year, with noms in eight different categories. SZA, Sam Smith, Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo and Nicki Minaj all received multiple MTV VMA nominations. While many awards shows recruit critics to determine winners, MTV puts the power in the public's hands to decide who is the best of the best for the year.

Angelina Jolie Talks Broadway Project & How Daughter Vivienne Played a Role In Her Involvement - www.justjared.com
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15.08.2023

Angelina Jolie Talks Broadway Project & How Daughter Vivienne Played a Role In Her Involvement

Angelina Jolie will be making her Broadway debut as a producer on the upcoming musical The Outsiders and she’s opening up about her involvement in the project.

Lin-Manuel Miranda To Adapt ‘The Warriors’ As Stage Musical — Report - deadline.com - New York - county Barry
deadline.com
04.08.2023

Lin-Manuel Miranda To Adapt ‘The Warriors’ As Stage Musical — Report

Lin-Manuel Miranda reportedly has set his sights on his next musical for the stage. The multiple Tony and Grammy award winner is adapting a stage musical version of The Warriors, based on Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel that was later turned into the 1979 action thriller film directed by Walter Hill, according to the New York Post‘s Johnny Oleksinski.

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ Sets Fall Broadway Return - deadline.com - Columbia - parish St. James
deadline.com
02.08.2023

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ Sets Fall Broadway Return

Monty Python’s Spamalot is heading back to Broadway this fall. The revival, which follows a sold-out run at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., begins previews Tuesday, October 31, at the St. James Theatre, with an official opening night of November 16.

CBS Closes Upfront, Fox Wrapping Amid Strikes & Soft Advertising Market - deadline.com
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27.07.2023

CBS Closes Upfront, Fox Wrapping Amid Strikes & Soft Advertising Market

CBS and Fox weighed in on their upfronts today, following NBC last week. CBS has closed its 2024 selling season up “low-to-mid single digits” in dollar commitments. Fox Corp. showed gains in news and is looking at a fall slate of sports, animated and unsripted content.

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