Eden Espinosa Makes Solo Debut at Upright Cabaret Starting 12/15November 25, 2008Eden Espinosa, star of WICKED (currently at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles) makes her solo debut directed by Billy Porter at L.A.'s renowned Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. She will perform Monday evenings, Mon, Dec 15, 22, 29, 2008 and Jan 5, 2009 at 9pm
EQUUS Adds Special Holiday Matinee on Friday 11/28November 25, 2008The hit Broadway production of EQUUS has added a special holiday matinee this Friday, November 28 at 2 p.m. at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th St.) Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe star in Peter Shaffer's EQUUS, which opened on September 25 for a strictly limited engagement through February 8, 2009.
Matthew Risch Officially Replaces Hoff in PAL JOEYNovember 24, 2008Understudy Matthew Risch has taken over the title role of Joey Evans in PAL JOEY for an injured Christian Hoff. Hoff has withdrawn from the Broadway musical due to his injury. Risch in a classic theatrical twist of fate now will head the Roundabout revival. The official press opening night is delaying one week later than originally planned to December 18th to allow for this sudden cast change.
TV: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2: ON STAGE 'The Final FLIP!'November 25, 2008BroadwayWorld gave the cast of High School Musical 2: On Stage a FLIP video camera and then set them loose backstage during the run of the show. Before they played the final performance they taped some exciting footage as they neared 'graduation', get ready to 'get your head in the game' one last time with the talented young cast!
AMERICAN BUFFALO Played Final Performance 11/23November 24, 2008The Broadway revival of American Buffalo closed after the matinee performance on Sunday, November 23, at Broadway?s Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. American Buffalo played 20 previews and eight performances.
Risch Continues to Cover for Injured Hoff in PAL JOEYNovember 24, 2008Understudy Matthew Risch has stepped into the title role of Joey Evans in PAL JOEY while an injured Christian Hoff rests. Hoff injured his foot Friday evening and the production cancelled the Saturday Matinee on November 22nd. Risch will continue in the role for tonight's special Monday night performance.
AMC's 'Mad Men' Musical Revue 'A Night on the Town With...' Plans Future DatesNovember 24, 2008Variety is reporting that the 'Mad Men' musical revue that played the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles last month as a benefit for the L.A. chapter of the Recording Academy will continue in some form with future dates being planned, but it is in the very early stages of development explains the trade paper.
TV: Behind The 'BREAK OUT!'November 24, 2008Break Out, the extreme dance comedy from the creative team of the recent Off Broadway hit JUMP, had its New York premiere this fall. This first North American production of the high-energy dance spectacle plays the Union Square Theatre.
STORY OF MY LIFE Starring Gets and Chase to Play on Broadway at the Booth November 23, 2008This February, THE STORY OF MY LIFE, a new musical comes to Broadway. Starring Will Chase (Rent, Aida, The Full Monty) and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets (Amour, Merrily We Roll Along,Caroline in the City), the show is directed by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance), THE STORY OF MY LIFE features a score by Neil Bartram and a book by Brian Hill. Performances begin Tuesday, February 3rd on Broadway at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). Opening night is Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.
Risch Steps in for Injured Hoff in PAL JOEYNovember 23, 2008Understudy Matthew Risch has stepped into the title role of Joey Evans in PAL JOEY while an injured Christian Hoff rests. Hoff injured his foot Friday evening and the production cancelled the Saturday Matinee on November 22nd. Risch takes over the role for the next number of performances, Hoff is expected to return early next week.
SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW Box Office Opens Monday 11/24November 22, 2008The Box Office will officially open for the Olivier Award-winning SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW On Broadway this Monday, November 24 at 10:00am at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). The limited holiday engagement begins on Tuesday, December 2; opening night is Sunday, December 7. The production must end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 4, 2009Tickets are available through www.Telecharge.com or www.snowshowonbroadway.com or by calling 212-239-6200.
TV: 'PHANTOM MEMORIES: Part Four- A New Sound'November 22, 2008In this the fourth 'webisode', you'll share the thrill of performing the show with the new improved digital sound system (added last summer) which was met with excitement from both the cast and the show's many fans.
DIVIDING THE ESTATE Opens Tonight 11/20November 20, 2008Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer), by arrangement with Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder and Executive Producer, Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director, Elliot Fox, Managing Director),presents Horton Foote's critically acclaimed new play, DIVIDING THE ESTATE, directed by Michael Wilson at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street). The production began preview performances Thursday, October 23 opens tonight, Thursday, November 20 for a limited engagement.
Photo Coverage: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at the Triad TheaterNovember 19, 2008Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continued its sit-down, open-ended at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, on Monday, November 17th, at 7:30pm. (Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words will play a Monday night only schedule with performances at 7:30pm.)
Patti LuPone Guests on AP's "On Broadway" PodcastNovember 19, 2008Tony Award winning singer and actress Patti LuPone is featured on this week's Associated Press 'On Broadway' podcast. In this interview Jane Waldman reports on LuPone's new CD on Ghostlight Records, 'Patti PuPone at Les Mouches;' a live recording of the legend's 1980 nightclub act that she performed on Saturdays during her run in 'Evita.'
AMERICAN BUFFALO To Close 11/23November 19, 2008American Buffalo which just celebrated opening night, Monday, November 17, at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street, is being rumored to close on Sunday, November 23rd.
SPRING AWAKENING Presents Holiday Concert at Joe's Pub 12/15, Groff Special GuestNovember 19, 2008SPRING AWAKENING, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical is holding a special benefit concert to support SafePlace.
The December 15th concert will feature the current cast of the Broadway show 'Spring Awakening,' as well as special guest, original cast member and Tony-Award nominee Jonathan Groff. The evening will feature all new arrangements of Holiday songs by 'Spring Awakening' vocal arranger Ann Marie Milazzo, and will be musically directed by Kimberly Grigsby.
Cory English is YOUNG FRANK's New 'Igor' Starting 11/25November 19, 2008Cory English begins as the new Igor in Mel Brooks' award-winning Young Frankenstein this Tuesday, November 25th, at Broadway's Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St), joining current cast members Roger Bart, Shuler Hensley, Beth Leavel, Fred Applegate, Michele Ragusa, and Kelly Sullivan. Young Frankenstein's original Igor, Christopher Fitzgerald - Tony nominated for his performance - completes his run Sunday, November, 23rd.