Exclusive: Rob McClure, the actor Tony-nominated for his performance in the title role of the recently closed Mrs. Doubtfire, will make another quick costume change, this time for the lead in the Off Broadway hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors.
McClure will take over the role of Seymour on Tuesday, July 12, after current star Skylar Astin ends his engagement early to begin work on the new fall CBS drama series So Help Me Todd opposite Marsha Gay Harden.
The casting was announced today by Little Shop producers Tom Kirdahy, Robert Ahrens and Hunter Arnold.
McClure has starred in such Broadway productions as Beetlejuice, Something Rotten, Noises Off and Chaplin, and most recently in the title role of Mrs. Doubtfire. That musical closed May 29 after returning from a Covid hiatus in April; McClure is nominated in this Sunday’s Tony Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role/Musical.
McClure will take over the role of Seymour on Tuesday, July 12, after current star Skylar Astin ends his engagement early to begin work on the new fall CBS drama series So Help Me Todd opposite Marsha Gay Harden.
The casting was announced today by Little Shop producers Tom Kirdahy, Robert Ahrens and Hunter Arnold.
McClure has starred in such Broadway productions as Beetlejuice, Something Rotten, Noises Off and Chaplin, and most recently in the title role of Mrs. Doubtfire. That musical closed May 29 after returning from a Covid hiatus in April; McClure is nominated in this Sunday’s Tony Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role/Musical.
- 6/9/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
As part of Live from Feinstein's54 Below, original Broadway cast members from Seussical are set to perform tonight, November 22 at 7pm Et. The concert will be simulcast from 54 Below on BroadwayWorld Events. Cameron Bowen, Kevin Chamberlin, Joyce Chittick, Natascia Diaz, David Engel, Sara Gettelfinger, Justin Gomlak Greer, Anthony Blair Hall, Ann Harada, Catrice Joseph, Eddie Korbich, Janine Lamanna, Darren Lee, Tom Plotkin, Cathy Rigby, Jerome Vivona, and Stuart Zagnit are set to appear.
- 11/22/2021
- by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway performances all over the New York theater district are starting back up again after a year and a half of Covid-19 pandemic closures. There are currently six musical productions set to open this fall. Could we see any of them contend at next year’s Tony Awards? Let’s take a look at the plot of each musical as well as some of the awards history of their creators, actors, and creative teams, plus the opening and closing dates (where applicable).
SEETony Awards history: Black winners from pioneer Juanita Hall to record-breaker Audra McDonald
“Six” (previews begin September 17; opens October 3)
This original musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss tells the stories of the six wives of King Henry VIII presented as a pop concert. Each ex-wife gets to sing and tell her story to determine who suffered the most from marrying Henry and should therefore become the group’s lead singer.
SEETony Awards history: Black winners from pioneer Juanita Hall to record-breaker Audra McDonald
“Six” (previews begin September 17; opens October 3)
This original musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss tells the stories of the six wives of King Henry VIII presented as a pop concert. Each ex-wife gets to sing and tell her story to determine who suffered the most from marrying Henry and should therefore become the group’s lead singer.
- 9/28/2021
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Most of the originally-planned cast of the upcoming Broadway musical revival Caroline, or Change will be in place when the Roundabout Theatre Company production begins performances on Oct. 8 at the Studio 54 theater – at least the adult actors.
The hiring of a new line-up of several child performers was necessitated when the previously announced kids outgrew their roles during the Covid pandemic shutdown. The musical originally was set to begin performances during spring of 2020.
Newcomers to the show include both Gabriel Amoroso and Adam Makké (sharing the role of Noah Gellman with the previously announced Jaden Myles Waldman). They’ll join the show’s previously announced star Sharon D Clarke, along with John Cariani, Joy Hermalyn, Arica Jackson, Tamika Lawrence, Caissie Levy, Kevin S. McAllister, Harper Miles, N’Kenge, Nya, Richard Alexander Phillips, Jayden Theophile, Nasia Thomas, Jaden Myles Waldman, Samantha Williams, Stuart Zagnit and Chip Zien.
The musical officially opens on Oct.
The hiring of a new line-up of several child performers was necessitated when the previously announced kids outgrew their roles during the Covid pandemic shutdown. The musical originally was set to begin performances during spring of 2020.
Newcomers to the show include both Gabriel Amoroso and Adam Makké (sharing the role of Noah Gellman with the previously announced Jaden Myles Waldman). They’ll join the show’s previously announced star Sharon D Clarke, along with John Cariani, Joy Hermalyn, Arica Jackson, Tamika Lawrence, Caissie Levy, Kevin S. McAllister, Harper Miles, N’Kenge, Nya, Richard Alexander Phillips, Jayden Theophile, Nasia Thomas, Jaden Myles Waldman, Samantha Williams, Stuart Zagnit and Chip Zien.
The musical officially opens on Oct.
- 9/23/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Frozen‘s Caissie Levy, The Band’s Visit‘s John Cariani and stage veteran Chip Zien will join the previously announced Sharon D. Clarke in the upcoming Broadway revival of the Tony Kushner/Jeanine Tesori musical Caroline, or Change.
The casting, announced today by the Roundabout Theatre Company, also includes Alexander Bello (as Joe Thibodeaux), Arica Jackson (Washing Machine), Tamika Lawrence (Dotty Moffett), Harper Miles (Radio 3), Jonah Mussolino (Noah Gellman), Nya (Radio 2), Chinua Payne (Jackie Thibodeaux), Nasia Thomas (Radio 1) and Stuart Zagnit (Grandpa Gellman).
Levy, who originated the role of Elsa in Disney’s Frozen on Broadway, will play Rose Stopnick Gellman in Caroline, Or Change. Cariani will play Stuart Gellman and Zien will portray Mr. Stopnick.
Additional casting to be announced soon.
The musical features a book and lyrics by Kushner, music by Tesori, direction by Michael Longhurst, choreography by Ann Yee, musical supervision by Nigel Lilley...
The casting, announced today by the Roundabout Theatre Company, also includes Alexander Bello (as Joe Thibodeaux), Arica Jackson (Washing Machine), Tamika Lawrence (Dotty Moffett), Harper Miles (Radio 3), Jonah Mussolino (Noah Gellman), Nya (Radio 2), Chinua Payne (Jackie Thibodeaux), Nasia Thomas (Radio 1) and Stuart Zagnit (Grandpa Gellman).
Levy, who originated the role of Elsa in Disney’s Frozen on Broadway, will play Rose Stopnick Gellman in Caroline, Or Change. Cariani will play Stuart Gellman and Zien will portray Mr. Stopnick.
Additional casting to be announced soon.
The musical features a book and lyrics by Kushner, music by Tesori, direction by Michael Longhurst, choreography by Ann Yee, musical supervision by Nigel Lilley...
- 12/12/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Recently, CBS served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "The Good Wife" episode 2 of season 7. The episode is entitled, "Innocents," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting stuff go down as a complicated museum vandalism case becomes the main focus for Alicia. Cary has to deal with problems from partner Howard Lyman, and more. In the new, 2nd episode press release: Alicia Interviews Potential Investigators To Assist In A Complex Museum Vandalism Case, On "The Good Wife," Sunday, Oct. 11. Press release number 2: Alicia will argue a complex museum vandalism case that involves photographs a mother took of her son, and considers enlisting the help of investigator Jason Crouse (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). Also, Cary is going to have to have to deal with partner Howard Lyman's inappropriate conduct towards the younger associates at the offices of Lockhart, Agos & Lee. Amy Irving...
- 10/4/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Recently,CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Elementary" episode 5 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Rip Off," and it turns out that we're going to see an illegal diamond trade get connected with a murder that Sherlock and Kitty are investigating, and more. In the new, 5th episode press release: Sherlock and Kitty are going to investigate a murder connected to the illegal diamond trade. Press release number 2: Sherlock and Kitty will investigate the murder of a small postal store owner whose death is connected to the illegal diamond trade. Also, Captain Gregson will put his career in jeopardy when he hits a fellow NYPD officer. Guest stars feature: Ophelia Lovibond (Kitty Winter), Rafi Silver (Amit Hattengatti), Liza J. Bennett (Hannah Gregson), Michael DeMello (Dana Kazmir), Cynthia Kerr (Leslie Hendrix), Daniel Abeles (Leonard Oosthuizen), Joe Grifasi (Captain Moretti), Nadia Dajani (Dr. Grannis), Derek Grabner (Chris...
- 11/20/2014
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
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