Broadway News & Features

Michael Jackson musical to have world premiere on Broadway in 2020

Columbia Live Stage and the Michael Jackson Estate have announced that the upcoming biographical musical Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough will now stage its world premiere directly on Broadway. The musical is based around the life and career of Michael Jackson, who became known as "The King of Pop," releasing 10 studio albums throughout his career. The show's title is taken after the singer's number one hit, released on July 28, 1979. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough will feature a book written by...

Michael Jackson musical 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' announces pre-Broadway run

Columbia Live Stage and The Michael Jackson Estate have now confirmed a pre-Broadway world premiere engagement for the previously announced new bio-musical based on the life and career of the late music icon Michael Jackson. The title of the show has also been revealed - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - named after Jackson's #1 hit, which was released on July 28, 1979. The world premiere of Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough will be staged at Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre (formerly the...

Upcoming Frozen cast change includes first-ever woman to play Olaf the Snowman

Do You Want to Build a Snow(wo)man? Disney Theatrical has announced upcoming cast changes for the Broadway premiere production of Frozen and is set to make history with a gender-swap casting for the role of the beloved snowman Olaf. From February 19, 2019, Ryann Redmond will become the first woman to ever play Olaf. Joining her will be new addition to the cast Joe Carroll, assuming the role of Hans, whilst company member Noah J. Ricketts will take over the role of Kristoff. Original company...

New cast announced for 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' at the Lyric Theatre

The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have announced the new Broadway cast, who will give their first performance at the Lyric Theatre on March 20, 2019. The current cast will play their last performance on March 17, 2019. James Snyder will play Harry Potter, assuming the role from Tony Award nominee Jamie Parker. Matt Mueller will play Ron Weasley, taking over from Paul Thorney, whilst Jenny Jules will play Hermione Granger, assuming the role from Tony Award nominee Noma Dumezweni....

Creative team revealed for Broadway-bound 'Mrs. Doubtfire'

Fox Stage Productions and producer Kevin McCollum have now revealed the lead creatives for the Broadway-bound musical Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the much loved Golden Globe-winning film of the same name. John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick have been enlisted to write the book for the musical, whilst Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick will provide the score. The trio all earned Tony Award nominations in 2015 for their Broadway debuts as the writing team behind Something Rotten! In addition, four-time...

Complete cast announced for Broadway-bound Beetlejuice, including Kerry Butler & Rob McClure

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Langley Park Productions have now announced complete casting for the upcoming world premiere of Broadway-bound musical Beetlejuice, which will be staged at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. from October 14 through to November 18, 2018, with an official opening set for November 4.Joining previously announced Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman (as Beetlejuice) and two-time Lucille Lortel Award nominee Sophia Anne Caruso (as Lydia) will be Tony Award nominee...

Jessica Vosk is set to play Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway

Broadway's hit musical Wicked is set to welcome Jessica Vosk to the cast at the Gershwin Theatre, as she assumes the leading role of Elphaba from July 16, 2018. Ms. Vosk previously played the role on the National Tour of Wicked from September 2016 through to September 2017 and has also appeared on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland and The Bridges of Madison County. Current cast member Jackie Burns is scheduled to play her final performance as Elphaba on July 14.The current...

From Beauty and the Beast to Frozen - A Brief History of Disney on Broadway

As the snow storm lifts in New York City and the icy temperatures (rather fittingly) welcome the official Broadway opening of Disney's Frozen at the St. James Theatre tonight, we thought we would take a look back at the epic journey of Disney Theatrical and the company's evolution in establishing itself as a critically-acclaimed Broadway powerhouse.Terrence Mann & Susan Egan in Beauty and the Beast (Photo by Joan Marcus)"Be Our Guest" may have been the name of the grandest, show-stopping...

30th Anniversary Cast of The Phantom of the Opera revealed

Broadway's longest-running show of all time The Phantom of the Opera is set to reach a monumental milestone in January and will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on the Great White Way. The New York production will have grossed over $1.1 billion at the box office and will have played 12,500 performances to 18 million people at the Majestic Theatre when the musical enters its fourth decade on Broadway. The 30th Anniversary celebration will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.Producers Cameron...

Rocketman the Musical: Elton John Bio Broadway-bound?

According to The Sun, there may be another bio-musical in development for both Broadway and the West End. Tony, Oscar and Grammy Award-winning musician Elton John is providing his impressive back catalogue of hits, whilst his 'Billy Elliot' colleague and Tony winner Lee Hall is set to write the book for the project entitled Rocketman the Musical.According to Old Vic Theatre Chief Executive Sally Greene's comments in The Sun, there are big plans in store for John's biography. Tom Hardy has...