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Oscar Winner and 'The Sound of Music' star Christopher Plummer has died
Actor Christopher Plummer has passed away at 91, his family has confirmed. In addition to his Oscar, he was a seven-time Tony nominee, winning the award twice.
'Come From Away' is getting the 'Hamilton' film treatment
"It was announced today that Entertainment One is set to produce and finance a live filming of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Come From Away.
'Crazy Rich Asians' & 'In The Heights' Director set to helm 'Wicked' movie
Finally, there is some legitimate and substantial development for the long-awaited and long-delayed Wicked film adaptation. Deadline is reporting that Jon M. Chu has been tapped to helm the production.
NEW TIKTOK SERIES “THE M. TEA” SPILLS THE TEA ON EVERYTHING YOU NEVER KNEW YOU NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE BROADWAY MUSICALS
“‘Welcome to The M. Tea, a series where I ‘spill the tea’ on why certain musical theatre songs work so well, from a songwriter’s perspective!’ Boles works his way through some of musical theatre’s most cherished repertoire (both classic and contemporary) to point out why composers and lyricists make the choices they make, and how those choices affect your emotional response to the work.”
Cast Set for Regional Premiere of "The Unpredictable Times" at Rise Above Performing Arts
Kevin Ray Johnson's (Porgy and Bess at The Metropolitan Opera), The Unpredictable Times will be making its Regional Premiere this June at Rise Above Performing Arts Summer Professional Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.
'Dear Evan Hansen' movie release date announced
Universal Pictures announced today that the highly anticipated movie adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen will be released in theaters on September 24th, 2021.
The Wallis Presents 'Hershey Felder Live from Florence'
“Hershey Felder has played over 6,000 performances of his self-created solo productions at some of the world’s most prestigious theatres, including the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Recently he announced that he will perform three World Premiere Live Streamed Musical Events live from Florence, Italy.”
Broadway choreographer presents dance narrative to address cyberbullying
“Broadway dancer, choreographer, and director Chip Abbott teams up with filmmaker Carlos Bido to present a narrative dance short showing the staggering effect of our words communicated through screens in ‘Triggered’.”
The Fountain Theatre Opens Outdoors
To kick-off 2021, The Fountain Theatre received approval from the City of Los Angeles to install a temporary outdoor stage to present live performances and other events during the pandemic.
Broadway's 'Mean Girls' closes permanently
“The Broadway production of Mean Girls has just announced that it will not reopen as a result of the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
'Spamalot' movie in the works
“Paramount Pictures has acquired Spamalot, and the studio will be the one to mount a movie production based on the hit Broadway musical.”
Tituss Burgess, André De Shields and Andrew Barth Feldman lead cast of 'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical'
The complete cast for the upcoming charity concert of 'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' has been announced.
Rebecca Luker, Broadway Star and Tony nominee, has passed away
“Rebecca Luker, a Broadway star for multiple decades and one of the best vocalists of her generation, has passed away. She was 59.”
The 'Blob Opera' Premieres Online
Google has outdone themselves this time. Google Arts and Culture brings its users virtual art galleries, augmented reality, and interactive activities. Technology and art have come together once again to bring forth the Blob Opera.
Broadway icon Ann Reinking has passed away at 71
Broadway legend and dance icon Ann Reinking has passed away. She was 71.
Students honor retiring choir teacher with special music video
“For over 30 years, Zola Jensen taught choir in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Last spring, when word spread that she would be retiring from her position at the high school at the end of the year, her current and former students wanted to honor the teacher that brought so much music into their lives.”
Susan Stroman, Sascha Radetsky, Deb Monk and Priscilla Lopez Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Center Stage Film With December 10th Master Class and Reunion
One of the most iconic dance films of the modern day, Center Stage, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Broadway Dance Center and Open Jar Studios are partnering to host the 20th Reunion of the cast and a master class open to the public on December 10th to learn the iconic choreography from the film.
The first man in the U.K. to receive COVID-19 vaccine is William Shakespeare
“Mass coronavirus vaccination efforts are underway in England and the first man to receive it is William Shakespeare. Yes, you read that right.”
Tony Nominated Playwright creates 'The Golden Collection' of works by Black playwrights
“Jeremy O. Harris, the actor and playwright behind SLAVE PLAY, the most Tony-nominated play in history, has partnered with Books and Crannies, a Black woman-owned independent bookstore, to create The Golden Collection - 15 plays by Black authors that are critical to expanding the “classic play canon” taught to theatre students across the country.”
Alan Menken to compose 'Animal Farm' Musical
Composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater are teaming up with playwright James Graham on a new musical adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel, Animal Farm.