Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, Aug. 3

1) Review Roundup: Mike Tyson's UNDISPUTED TRUTH

Mike Tyson and Spike Lee announced last week that his Vegas act is heading to Broadway. Mike Tyson: UNDISPUTED TRUTH, directed by Lee, will now play Broadway's Longacre Theatre for 12 performances only, July 31-August 12. (more...)

2) Tony-Winning Producer Joan Stein Passes Away

Joan Stein, who produced both theatre on the West and East Coasts and television in Los Angeles, died today from appendceal cancer, a family spokesperson announced. She was 59. (more...)

3) Photos: George Takei, Lea Salonga and More to Lead The Old Globe's ALLEGIANCE; Full Cast and Creative Team Announced!

The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Allegiance – A New American Musical, an epic story of family, love and patriotism set during the Japanese American internment of World War II. Directed by Stafford Arima, with music and lyrics by Jay Kuo and book by Marc Acito, Kuo and Lorenzo Thione, the production features choreography by Andrew Palermo and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Lynne Shankel. (more...)

4) Orlando Bloom Headed to Broadway in ROMEO & JULIET?

British film star Orlando Bloom may be on track for his Broadway debut in a new revival of ROMEO AND JULIET, according to a report. (more...)

5) BWW Exclusive Premiere: Official Poster for FINDING NEVERLAND the Musical Starring Julian Ovenden & Rosalie Craig!

BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive first look at the poster art for the new show below! (more...)

6) Breaking News - DINER Postpones San Francisco Engagement for New, More Intimate Workshop; Will Open on Broadway April 10, 2013

Base Entertainment (Co-CEOs Scott Zeiger and Brian Becker) announced today that the new musical DINER has postponed its previously announced pre-Broadway engagement scheduled to play San Francisco's SHN Curran Theatre from Tuesday, October 23, 2012, through Sunday, November 18, 2012, to retool the production for a more intimate Broadway venue. (more...)

7) Photo Flash: Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson and More in THE ELEPHANT MAN at Williamstown Theatre Festival

Williamstown Theatre Festival presents The Elephant Man, now running on the Nikos Stage through August 5. View new production photos below! (more...)

8) STAGE TUBE: NOW.HERE.THIS. Team Launches Kickstarter for Cast Album!

The Developmental Lab Production of NOW.HERE.THIS. - the newest work from the creators and cast of the legendary musical [title of show] which concluded performances on June 19 at the Vineyard Theatre has just announced the launch of a kickstarter campaign to fund a cast recording for the new show. Check out what the team had to say about the situation below, and donate to the cause here! (more...)

9) Stephen Anthony & Merritt David Janes to Lead CATCH ME IF YOU CAN National Tour

Troika Entertainment, LLC is pleased to announce initial casting for the CATCH ME IF YOU CAN national tour, which officially kicks off at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI on October 7. (more...)

10) Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 7/30

At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we are launching a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'. Below you'll find a list of the most-read stories in our over 130 (and counting!) regional markets. Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see what productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news! (more...)

11) Photo Coverage: THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Opening- Arrivals and Curtain Call!

The raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by Tony Award winning producer and director Andy Sandberg (Hair; Gore Vidal's The Best Man), choreography by Tony Award nominee AC Ciulla (Footloose) and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Fred Lassen (The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess), just opened last night at The Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Opening Night is Thursday, August 2, 2012. BoadwayWorld was there for the big opening, and we bring you photos from the starry arrivals and first official curtain call below! (more...)

12) Photo Coverage: THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA- Opening Night After Party!

The raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by Tony Award winning producer and director Andy Sandberg (Hair; Gore Vidal's The Best Man), choreography by Tony Award nominee AC Ciulla (Footloose) and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Fred Lassen (The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess), just opened last night at The Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Opening Night is Thursday, August 2, 2012. BroadwayWorld was there for the big opening, and we bring you photos from the after party below! (more...)

13) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/3- A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

Today in 1974, A Little Night Music closed at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 601 performances. A Little Night Music is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Inspired by the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night, it involves the romantic lives of several couples. Since its original 1973 Broadway production, the musical has enjoyed professional productions in the West End, by opera companies, in a 2009 Broadway revival, and elsewhere, and it is a popular choice for regional groups. It was adapted for film in 1977, with Harold Prince directing and Elizabeth Taylor, Len Cariou, Lesley-Anne Down and Diana Rigg starring. (more...)

14) THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Jess LeProtto!

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this next edition, we caught up with Jess LeProtto, who is starring as 'Buttons' in NEWSIES- currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre! (more...)

15) MARY POPPINS Becomes 24th Longest-Running Broadway Show Tonight!

This evening's performance of MARY POPPINS, Broadway's pefrectly magical musical, will move it past the 1977 original Broadway production of Annie and the 1998 Broadway revival of Cabaret to become the 24th longest-running show in Broadway history when it plays performance #2379 at 8pm at the New Amsterdam Theatre. (more...)

16) Bobby Cannavale, Matt McGrath to Take Part in 8 Benefit Reading at Williamstown Theatre Festival, 8/6

Williamstown Theatre Festival will take a look at arguably the most contentious social issue of the 21st Century when the Festival presents a reading of "8" on Monday. Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced today the cast and creative team for the one-night-only event, which will be presented on the Main Stage on Monday, August 6 in a staged reading benefitting Broadway Impact and American Foundation for Equal Rights. T he performance will be followed by a talkback. (more...)

17) BWW TV: 'The Craze' of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park!

Featured in this week's event were the casts of Chaplin, The Musical, Mamma Mia!, One Man, Two Guvnors, Silence, The Musical, and My Sinatra. Click below to check out the performances from 'The Craze' of Broadway's One Man, Two Guvnors! (more...)

18) Photo Coverage: MAMMA MIA!, CHAPLIN, and More at Broadway In Bryant Park!

Featured in this week's event were the casts of Chaplin, The Musical, Mamma Mia!, One Man, Two Guvnors, Silence, The Musical, and My Sinatra. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and we bring gyou photos fromt he concert below! (more...)

19) Keen Company Announces Revised Versions of Sondheim's MARRY ME A LITTLE, Gurney's THE OLD BOY for Upcoming Season

The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company (Jonathan Silverstein, Artistic Director/Damon Chua, Executive Director) today announced that their 2012 - '13 season will begin with their first musical - Marry Me A Little, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, conceived by Craig Lucas and Norman Rene, directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein. It will be followed by a newly revised version of the 1991 play, The Old Boy by A.R. Gurney. (more...)

20) Twitter Watch: Harvey Fierstein-'Shot an episode of SMASH this week'

On Twitter Watch, Harvey Fierstein wrote "Shot an episode of SMASH this week. Lovely talented cast and company. A pleasure. pic.twitter.com/kcUiwU5u" (more...)