Broadway theatre to turn into cinema for Scorsese’s The Irishman
Broadway will turn back the clock next month when it converts one of its august theatres into a cinema and starts screenings of Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman.
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Jez Butterworth ‘extremely honoured’ after The Ferryman scoops nine Tony nods
Jez Butterworth has thanked the “talented, inspiring and just plain ready” cast of The Ferryman after the Northern Irish drama scooped nine Tony Award nominations, including one for best play.
Hugh Jackman to star in Broadway revival of The Music Man
Hugh Jackman will return to Broadway for his first musical role in more than 15 years in the revival of The Music Man.
Cynthia Erivo says British actors are colder and more competitive than in US
British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo has said cold and competitive UK Bafta actors can learn from their US counterparts.
Hello Dolly star Carol Channing dies aged 97
Broadway star Carol Channing, who delighted audiences over almost 5,000 performances as the scheming Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly, has died aged 97.
Hit film The Notebook to become a Broadway musical
Hit romantic drama The Notebook is to be turned into a Broadway musical.
The Ferryman star to take to the stage on Christmas Day in Broadway dream job
A star of award-winning play The Ferryman has described performing the show on Broadway as a dream, as he prepares to tread the famous boards on Christmas Day.
Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen to open in the West End next year
The producer of hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen has said she cannot wait for the show to “connect” with London when it arrives in the West End late next year.
Hit Broadway musical Waitress set for West End debut
Broadway show Waitress is coming to the West End in a “dream come true” for songwriter Sara Bareilles.
Hold onto your hats emoji fans: There’s going to be an emoji musical
A musical about emojis will make its debut in New York next month, and is seeking crowdfunding assistance.
Musical based on life of King Of Pop Michael Jackson set for Broadway
A musical based on the life of Michael Jackson is in development and is expected to hit Broadway in 2020, the late star’s estate has announced.
Donald Trump supporter disrupts Robert De Niro’s Broadway musical
A Donald Trump supporter disrupted Robert De Niro’s Broadway musical by standing at the front of the theatre and waving a “Keep America Great” flag.
Harper Lee estate sues over Mockingbird Broadway version
The estate of To Kill A Mockingbird author Harper Lee has filed suit over an upcoming Broadway adaptation of the novel, arguing that screenwriter Aaron Sorkin’s script wrongly alters Atticus Finch and other characters from the book.
City actor, 27, who has mixed with Broadway’s biggest stars ‘still misses Dundee’
An actor who has rubbed shoulders with some of Broadway’s biggest stars is set for his next major role.
Broadway accolade for Fife College actor
A former Fife College drama student has won a Broadway “best actor” award.