Phillip Johnson Richardson to Join ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
Phillip Johnson Richardson is gearing up to take over as Knuck in Hell’s Kitchen. The transition is set to take place starting October 22 at the Shubert Theatre. Chris Lee,…
Broadway
Broadway consists of the 40 professional theaters scattered across New York City’s Theatre District, including the Ambassador, Imperial, Majestic, and Shubert Theatres, among others. Collectively, the theaters are quoted to bring in over $900 million dollars a year. Theatre in New York got its foot-hold during the mid-to-late 1700s, at which time The Park, The Bowery, and The Astor Place Theatres were established. Originally focusing on the works of Shakespeare, Broadway moved in the musical direction during the mid-1800s with productions of “The Black Crook,” and the Gilbert and Sullivan “H.M.S. Pinafore,” among others. Actors on Broadway make a big distinction between their profession on what they call the “legitimate stage,” and other more variety oriented acts like vaudeville and burlesque.
Current masterpieces to hit Broadway for the 2009-2010 season include “Chicago,” “South Pacific,” “Wicked,” “Hair,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King,” and “Jersey Boys,” to name a few.
Jonathan Groff to Star in Broadway’s New Musical ‘Just in Time’
Tony Award-winning actor, known for his performance in “Merrily We Roll Along,” makes a comeback to Broadway for the new musical “Just in Time.” Jonathan Groff will portray singer-songwriter Bobby…
Broadway’s ‘Suffs’ Announces Final Performance Date, Prepares for National 2025 Tour
The Broadway musical “Suffs,” written and performed by Shaina Taub, has announced its final performance will be held on January 5, 2025. By its final curtain at the Music Box…
Casting Finalized for Broadway’s Revival of ‘Elf’
The Broadway revival of the hit holiday musical “Elf” has officially completed casting. Directed by Philip Wm. McKinley, the production is set to begin previews on November 9, with the…
Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter’ Welcomes New Principal Actors in November
Beginning November 12, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is set to welcome a lineup of new principal actors and ensemble members to the stage at the Lyric Theatre. Among…
Sean Astin to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Elf’
Acclaimed actor Sean Astin is set to make his Broadway debut this holiday season in the revival of the musical “Elf” – slated to take on the role of Santa…
Shoshana Bean Announces ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Final Performance
Shoshana Bean has announced her final bow in “Hell’s Kitchen.” The actress announced through an Instagram post that her last performance is slated for December 1. Bean shared, “Mama’s hanging…
Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Eureka Day’
Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz’ is getting ready to make her Broadway debut as she steps into the role of Meiko in the upcoming Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) production of “Eureka Day.” Yakura-Kurtz…
‘& Juliet’ Announces New Slate of Replacement Principal Performers
The Broadway musical “& Juliet” has announced a wave of new casting, with several performers set to take on key roles in the production starting later this month. Beginning on…
‘Water for Elephants’ Announces Broadway Closing Date
“Water for Elephants” has announced its closing date on Broadway. Based on Sara Gruen’s best-selling novel, the production will take its final bow at the Imperial Theatre on December 8….