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Encores! 'Into the Woods' revival to transfer to Broadway
“After days of leaving clues on social media, the New York City Center confirmed that their recent star-studded revival of ‘Into the Woods’ will be transferring to Broadway in June for a limited engagement.”
The Broadway League Extends Broadway Mask Policy Through June 30
“The Broadway League announced today that the owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theatres in New York City will extend the current mask requirement for audiences through at least June 30, 2022.”
Film adaptation of 'Clybourne Park' to star Sarah Paulson, Uzo Aduba & Anthony Mackie
“Clybourne Park is being adapted into a film, according to a report in Deadline. The film, based on Bruce Norris' Pulitzer- and Tony-winning play, will star Broadway alum Sarah Paulson, Uzo Aduba, Anthony Mackie.”
'Wicked' movie will be split into two parts
“In order to make sure the entirety of the story of ‘Wicked’ is told, the upcoming movie will be split into Part 1 and Part 2, according to director Jon M. Chu.”
The Outer Critics Circle 71st Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominees
“Leading the pack with the most honors of the season is the Broadway play The Lehman Trilogy with nine nominations, followed by the Off-Broadway musicals Harmony and Kimberly Akimbo which earned eight nods each.”
Is Fievel coming to Broadway? 'An American Tail the Musical' to premiere in MN in 2023
“After almost 40 years since it opened in movie theaters, An American Tail is headed to the stage.”
Frank Langella Fired From Netflix Project After Misconduct Investigation
“Frank Langella has been fired from his lead role in ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’, Netflix’s eight-episode limited series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe following an investigation into accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct.”
Broadway's 'Phantom of the Opera' to close in 2023 to make way for 'Phantom' Prequel
“The longest-running Broadway show of all time has set its closing date. ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ will close after what will be 35 years in New York in 2023. However, fans of the Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber musical shouldn’t fret, because a prequel to ‘Phantom’ will be on its way soon.”
Best Picture nominee 'Coda' to be adapted into musical
“The 2022 Best Picture nominated film, ‘Coda’ is set to become a stage musical.”
Pamela Anderson to star in Broadway's 'Chicago' for limited run
“Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ will welcome actress Pamela Anderson, making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart for a limited run starting in April.”
Daniel Radcliffe to Star in Off-Broadway “Merrily We Roll Along” Revival
“Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in a revival production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” to be staged late this year by the New York Theater Workshop in the East Village.”
Broadway theater to be renamed after James Earl Jones
“The Shubert Organization announced Wednesday it will rename the Cort Theater on Broadway after legendary actor James Earl Jones”
HAZING U : Silly bonding fun or horrifically brutal treatment of others?
‘Hazing U’s plot takes place inside a fraternity house of an unnamed Michigan university. As the pledging process comes to an end and the first night of Hell Week begins, the malevolent underbelly of the events of one night will forever change the lives of all those involved.
Toronto Fringe presents Next Stage Theatre Festival's 'The Complex'
The Complex’’ is a unique, immersive online theatre experience where no two shows are the same. Taking place in the digital world of a Gather.town environment, participants must work together to select one of the Prospects to be society's future leader. This audience-led event is a fun and exciting new way to experience theatre and allows participants to interact as much or as little as they want.
Toronto Production of 'Come From Away' permanently closes its hometown performance
Sadly, the decision was made today to close permanently Toronto’s Mirvish Productions of ‘Come from Away’ after 855 performances on account of the Omicron variant. The production ended its run Wednesday December 22, 2021, at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
Toronto's HARBOURFRONT CENTRE Announces its 2022 Winter Season
More on the live Toronto arts scene from Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre in its gradual re-emergence from the pandemic…
Soulpepper Theatre's 25th Year Celebrates its 2022 Opening
Some Toronto, Canadian and World Premieres in Soulpepper’s 2022 opening. Have a look:
Toronto's Theatre Passe Muraille Announces #RedDoorsOpen for Theatre Beyond Walls - 2022 Season
Theatre Passe Muraille has continued to film to dream, to plan and to hope behind these red doors…We’re overjoyed to be able to share heartbeats with you again.”