Broadway
November 10, 2009
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This isn’t Denzel’s first run on the Great White Way; he starred in the revival of “Julius Caesar” in 2005, playing the character of Brutus.
Producers Carole Shorenstein Hays and Scott Rudin say the play will open in April at a theater to be announced. The production will be directed by Kenny Leon, who directed Wilson's "Radio Golf" and "Gem of the Ocean" on Broadway.
The original production starred James Earl Jones in the patriarchal role of Troy Maxson, and it’s believed that is who Denzel will play. Those are tough shoes to fill, but if anyone is good enough, it’s Denzel Washington!
October 27, 2009
According to Variety, Scarlett will star opposite Liev Schreiber, who has done several Broadway productions. As you remember, Schreiber won a Tony Award for his performance in the 2005 revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross. Not a bad person for Scarlett to co-star with for her first time!
The show will run for 14 weeks beginning in December for previews, then making its formal debut on January 24th. Liev will play the part of the Brooklyn longshoreman who is romantically obsessed with his 17-year-old orphaned niece, played by Johansson.
We all know Schreiber is capable of owning the stage, but do you think Scarlett can pull off a role on Broadway?
October 23, 2009
Kristen also has a new movie she’s working on with Christina Aguilera called Burlesque, which has her working overtime on her cardio game. Speaking about the role at the Guess and Vanity Fair T-Shirt Launch Event to Benefit Invisible Children she told Hollyscoop, "I've started dance rehearsals and my neck is sore and my inner thighs are so sore.”
But it seems Kristen was a born performer, telling us she used to do little performances of her own back in the day. “I still love singing to Disney songs,” she said, “I use to record myself singing when I was 10 because I figured someone had to see this...but hopefully they're stashed away at my house and I don’t think my mom would sell me out.”
We asked if Kristen would ever want to do Broadway like so many fellow actors have been doing lately. She said, “I used to live in New York City and I did a few shows before. I would love the opportunity to do it again.”
We’d love to hear her sing!
June 30, 2009
You’d better your tickets fast, Broadway buffs, because you can bet this show will sell out fast with Jude as the star! Law joins the original British cast who did the show previously in London.
This will be Jude Law’s first time back on stage since 1995. He first appeared in Indiscretions with Kathleen Turner and Cynthia Nixon. The Broadway trend among actors is still hot right now!
Do you think Jude can pull off the melancholy role of Hamlet??
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Both Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig have just signed on to co-star in the stage production A Steady Rain.
The show is about two Chicago cops whose lifelong friendship is tested by a domestic dispute they come upon in a poor neighborhood. While Hugh is no stranger the stage, this will be Daniel Craig’s Broadway debut.
Jackman won a Tony in 2004 for his role as Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz. That show regularly grossed more than $1 million a week. Jackman became the most sought-after leading man in theater, though he's turned down every offer to star in another show until now.
A theater source says, "Everybody wanted him to do a musical, but he wanted to do a serious play.”
And it may be a while before we see another James Bond movie, because Barbara Broccoli, who oversees the Bond franchise, is producing A Steady Rain.
Sounds like the hottest ticket in town! A Steady Rain will begin in the fall.
May 13, 2009
Jess will reportedly play Sister Sarah in the revival of the musical at the Hollywood Bowl. She’s even been taking voice lessons to get ready!
Jessica says, “I’ve been taking voice lessons a couple of times a week and really getting to know the music and working that muscle again which has been quiet a very long time.”
“I have to learn everything before we go into rehearsal because we only have 10 days to rehearse to put the whole thing together… It’ll be interesting. I plan on seeing the Broadway show soon, which I’m hoping is good.”
We never knew Jessica could sing! Maybe Justin could make a cameo? Now that would be a show worth seeing!
March 24, 2009
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Anne’s been cast as Judy for a theater and a film adaptation about her life based on the biography Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland.
The Weinstein Company recently picked up the rights to it for both stage and screen. Harvey Weinstein says "We are thrilled to have the brilliantly talented Anne Hathaway portray stage and screen legend Judy Garland. I have worked with Anne on projects in the past and have known her for many years. She will be a true class act in this challenging role.”
We definitely agree! Anne almost looks like Judy Garland in her younger years! Not only that, but girl can sing! Did you hear her at the Oscars?!
March 12, 2009
Actors have been in doing readings this week, and Kristen Bell is being considered for the lead role. The three Heathers being considered are Wicked’s Jenna Leigh Green, Brokedown Cadillac singer Corri English, and Christine Lakin from CW’s Valentine.
Writer of the original book Dan Waters is surprisingly excited about the remake for the stage. Fickman said he sat down with Waters early on "to make sure we were on the same page" and that Waters has seen the readings. Fickman says, “He understood that our goals were to be creatively attuned to his original work.” That’s an important thing to maintain since so many original movies these days get so butchered with their remakes.
The movie, as you may recall, is known for it’s one liners, like “What’s your damage?”
Fickman says he wants to take as many of those lines and put them into songs. He says, " ‘I love my dead gay son.’ If you can get that into a song, then that is just perfect." And believe it or not, Kristen Bell can really sing! Just add that to her list of talents! What do you think of this film-to-stage remake?
March 11, 2009
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Although we know and love Chandra for her television work, she’s no stranger to the stage! Her Broadway credits include Caroline, or Change, Avenue Q, and On the Town.
Additional theater credits include The Good Times Are Killing Me, for which she won a Theatre World Award, the Miracle Worker, and Paper Moon: The Musical.
You can pick up tickets at ChicagoTheMusical.com. It’ll be quick! It’s only a four week run, so make sure to pick up tickets soon! And Chicago is one of those shows that never gets old.
In fact, according to Broadway.com, it will become the seventh longest-running production in Broadway history on March 24, surpassing Rent with 5,125 total performances to date.
February 24, 2009
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The show just got an official debut date of October 22nd. Preview performances will begin September 18th. Hollyscoop got a chance to briefly speak to Sienna about her upcoming role at the Montblanc Signature For Good Charity event.
Hollyscoop asked Sienna if she was excited about taking on the role of the promiscuous Miss Julie, and Sienna replied, “I’m so excited and nervous.”
We’d be nervous too! No other cast members have been announced yet, but will be shortly.
Beginning July, tickets will be available by calling Roundabout Ticket Services at (212) 719-1300, online at www.roundabouttheatre.org or at the American Airlines Box Office (227 West 42nd Street). Ticket prices range from $66.50 to $111.50.
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