William Daniels and Lin-Manuel Miranda Riff on '1776' and HAMILTONMarch 16, 2016In light of the upcoming Encores! revival of Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone's Tony-winning musical 1776, New York City Center brought together original 1776 star William Daniels and Broadway's current most popular Founding Father, HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda, to talk about the over-arching themes and inspirations in both shows.
Modern Cast to Bring BRIDESHEAD REVISITED UK Tour to Today's BritainMarch 10, 2016English Touring Theatre and York Theatre Royal's world premiere of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel BRIDESHEAD REVISITED, reimagined for the stage by Tony Award nominee Bryony Lavery (FROZEN) and Olivier Award-winning director Damian Cruden (THE RAILWAY CHILDREN), has found its cast.
Danny Boyle in Talks to Helm MISS SAIGON Film AdaptationMarch 10, 2016Finally, an update on the long-gestating MISS SAIGON film adaptation! Rumored since 2012 and mentioned again when the Boublil and Schonberg musical returned to the West End in 2014, the Daily Mail writes that Danny Boyle -- the director behind SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, 127 HOURS, London's 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, STEVE JOBS and more -- is in talks to helm the project for Cameron Mackintosh and Working Title. No official announcement has been made.
WAKE UP with BWW 3/11/2016 - THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM and More!March 11, 2016Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM officially raises the curtain this Sunday!
WAKE UP with BWW 3/9/2016 - THAT PHYSICS SHOW, PIPPIN in Amsterdam!March 9, 2016Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THAT PHYSICS SHOW, featuring David Maiullo, opens tonight off-Broadway, and PIPPIN heads to Amsterdam!
WAKE UP with BWW 3/8/2016 - DISASTER!, MOTOWN and More!March 8, 2016Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: DISASTER! brings turmoil and comedy to the stage, MOTOWN bows in London and more!