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'First Date' & 'Murder Ballad': Two Sexy Musicals to Keep Your Heartbeat Throbbing

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 01:33:24 +0000

Murder Ballad

Whether you're in the mood for a light-hearted romantic comedy or a steamy, sultry dark love triangle, the New York Theatre District has you covered.

First Date stars Zachary Levi, best known as TV's quirky computer geek "Chuck," and Krysta Rodriguez of NBC's "Smash" as two skittish first-time daters in this hilarious Broadway transfer. The antics of the anxious pair is compounded as everyone else in the restaurant gets involved in their date. For more info on the cast and creatives, plus how to get tickets, check out my article on First Date...

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Final Week to See Tom Hanks in Broadway's 'Lucky Guy'

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:25:58 +0000

Tom Hanks in 'Lucky Guy'

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John Grisham's 'A Time to Kill' to Open on Broadway Fall 2013

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:13:57 +0000

John Grisham's 'A Time to Kill' novel

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Legal thriller aficionados will drool at the news that John Grisham's A Time to Kill will open on Broadway this Fall.

The production marks the first Grisham novel to be adapted for the stage, a task assigned to Rupert Sweeney, who won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score for The Mystery of Edwin Drood...

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Final Week to See Bette Midler in Broadway's 'I'll Eat You Last...'

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:41:31 +0000

Bette Midler in 'I'll Eat You Last'

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'Miss Saigon' Set to Return to London's West End in 2014

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:55:19 +0000

Miss Saigon

In a season already gearing up for major revivals comes news that Miss Saigon will enjoy a revival in London's West End theatre district in 2014.

Legendary producer Cameron Mackintosh announced that Miss Saigon will once again take the stage in London, appearing at the Prince Edward Theatre, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show's original opening. Directed by Laurence Connor, the operatic-style musical about love and loss amidst the Viet Nam war will open in May 2014.

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'Into the Woods' Film to Be Released for 2014 Holiday Season

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:34:48 +0000

Into the Woods

If you're having withdrawals from the fervent speculation of how Hollywood will treat a sacred Broadway musical now that Les Misérables has come and gone, get your thinking caps on! The whispers surrounding the film adaptation of the Sondheim/Lapine classic Into the Woods already have tongues wagging.

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'Kinky Boots' to Launch National Tour in Las Vegas in 2014

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:28:13 +0000

Kinky Boots

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig have announced that Kinky Boots, the winner of six 2013 Tony Awards, will kick off its national tour in Las Vegas in September 2014.

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Neil Patrick Harris Returns to Broadway in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:40:39 +0000

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris will return to the Broadway stage in the 2014 Broadway premiere of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Fans of the TV and Broadway star and fabulous Tony Awards host will be thrilled to learn Harris will grace the Great White Way once again. In a statement released by producers, Harris said, "I am simultaneously ecstatic and terrified to be stepping into 'Hedwig's' heels. It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime role, and I can't wait to begin the journey."

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POLL: Which Show Will Win Best Play at the 2013 Tony Awards?

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:44:17 +0000

Tony Awards

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POLL: Which Show Will Win Best Musical at 2013 Tony Awards?

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:28:23 +0000

Tony Awards

It's that time of year again! Time to put on our thinking caps and guess which shows will take the top trophies at this year's Tony Awards.

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