Saturday, December 28, 2024

Tony Award Winner “Merrily” Final Week Tix Going for Upwards of $5,000: Breaks House Record 9th Time

If you want to see "Merrily We Roll Along" on Broadway this week, be prepared to pony up. The revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical...

Review: “Mrs. Doubtfire” Musical Takes Off on National Tour to San Fran After Hit Run in Los Angeles

The 1993 hit movie, “Mrs. Doubtfire,” starring the late brilliant Robin Williams, was a beloved family film -- directed by Chris Columbus and co-starring...

Broadway Revival of “Tommy” Closing After Receiving No Tony Awards

Another show posts a closing notice. The revival of The Who's "Tommy" will play its last performance on July 21st. The musical received good reviews...

Prince Getting a Broadway Show Next Year Based on Hit Film, “Purple Rain,” Written by New Tony Award Winner

It was inevitable. Prince is coming to Broadway. The late purple rock star will be the subject of an estate approved musical based on his...

Sir Ian McKellen Says He’s OK After Fall off London Stage, Will Be Back to Work Soon

Sir Ian McKellen says he's ok after his fall off a London stage last night. He tumbled during a performance of "Player Kings," a Shakespeare...

Tony Awards Ratings Drop 15% from Last Year After Miserable Opening Turns Off Viewers

The Tony Awards ratings are in and they are bad. The early numbers indicate this year's show dropped 15% from last year. The total so...

Elton John’s “Tammy Faye” Broadway Musical Loses “Book of Mormon” Star Andrew Rannells Over Money

Tammy Faye Bakker (pronounced Baker) is back to looking for her Jim. Elton John's musical about the televangelist couple has lost star Andrew Rannells just...

Tony Awards: Daniel Radcliffe, Jeremy Strong Among Acting Winners, “The Outsiders” Takes Best Musical

"The Outsiders" won two big Tony Award tonight -- Best Musical and Best Director. It didn't win any acting prizes, or its music or...