Broadway

Broadway Makes Post-Sandy Bounce Over Thanksgiving Holidays

Big Name Shows Lead Way as Tourists Return to New York City

By , December 2nd, 2012

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Hits shows like Wicked helped Broadway bounce back from Hurricane Sandy.

Broadway is back again after taking a beating from Hurricane Sandy. The Great White Way’s 31 shows, including standards like Wicked, The Lion King and Spider-Man, grossed $27 million over the Thanksgiving holidays, according to the Broadway League.

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R. Kelly Ready to Take His Hip-Hop Opera to Broadway

'Trapped in the Closet' Has Become Cult Classic on YouTube

By , December 2nd, 2012

rkelly front R. Kelly Ready to Take His Hip Hop Opera to Broadway Rapper and R&B singer R. Kelly is getting hot again at 45 with “Trapped in the Closet,” which he calls a hip-hop opera. The show has been appearing on cable television an Kelly says he’s geared up to do a Broadway production in the near future.

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OFF-BROADWAY

Usher Signs for Two Shows Off-Broadway in ‘Fuerza Bruta’

Singer Has New Album, New Movie in the Works

By , April 20th, 2012

Usher Usher Signs for Two Shows Off Broadway in Fuerza BrutaR&B star Usher is making a special visit to off-Broadway show Fuerza Bruta: Look Up for two performances later this month at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Manhattan. The show marks his return to New York theater.

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Christina Ricci, Bebe Neuwirth to Star in Shakespeare

By , December 21st, 2011

ricci neuwirth Christina Ricci, Bebe Neuwirth to Star in Shakespeare Christina Ricci and Bebe Neuwirth, who share an unlikely connection as Addams Family members, although at different times and different mediums, will team up for Shakespeare’s flight of fancy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Off Broadway.

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MUSICAL

Katy Perry Eyed for Marilyn Monroe Broadway Musical (video)

By , November 26th, 2011

KatyPerry MarilynMonroe Katy Perry Eyed for Marilyn Monroe Broadway Musical (video)Marilyn Monroe is a hot property again, and the Hollywood producer who made her so thinks Broadway is the next stop for the late-film star. Would you believe Katy Perry might play her?

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Christie Brinkley Lights Up Venus in Fur Opening

By , November 9th, 2011

christie brinkley Christie Brinkley Lights Up Venus in Fur Opening Supermodel Christie Brinkley showed off her age-defying beauty at the Broadway opening of Venus in Fur in New York yesterday (Nov. 8), upstaging almost everyone on the red carpet. Oh…the play rocked, too!

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South Park Reveals Dirty Little Broadway Secret (video)

By , October 27th, 2011

SouthPark Broadway South Park Reveals Dirty Little Broadway Secret (video)Trey Parker and Matt Stone know a thing or two about Broadway and they have let South Park viewers in on a dirty little secret that should have guys flocking to theaters with their gals.

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