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'Magic Mike: The Musical' Coming to Broadway?

Mike Sampson — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:48:23 +0000

‘Magic Mike‘ doesn’t even hit theaters until Friday but already there’s plans to bring Channing Tatum and his harem of male strippers to Broadway with an original musical based on the film. Last night, ‘Magic Mike’ had its big Hollywood premiere and USA Today caught up with writer Reid Carolin (who also produced the film [...]

Whitney Houston Film 'Sparkle' to Get Broadway Treatment

Alexandra Capotorto — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:10:22 +0000

If Whitney Houston hadn’t already left an impression on the world, she sure is leaving one since her passing in February, an event we still haven’t fully come to terms with just yet. Houston’s final film ‘Sparkle,’ a remake of the 1976 movie of the same name, revolves around a girl group during the Motown era [...]

Al Pacino Returning to 'Glengarry Glen Ross' For Broadway Revival

Britt Hayes — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:01:08 +0000

Al Pacino, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 1992′s ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ is returning for a new production of the classic David Mamet story, but this time in a completely different role. Pacino starred in the film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play (along with Jack Lemmon, Kevin Spacey, Alec [...]

Is 'Gilligan's Island: The Musical' Broadway Bound?

Hilary Rothing — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:33:20 +0000

The next big Broadway hit might just involve a trip to an uncharted desert isle with seven eccentric castaways. That’s right, classic ’60s sitcom ‘Gilligan’s Island’ is looking to set sail for Broadway. Before passing away last July, ‘Gilligan’s Island’ creator, Sherwood Schwartz and son, Lloyd wrote the book for ‘Gilligan’s Island: The Musical’ while [...]

Spider-Man Musical Makes Broadway History

Trudy — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:04:01 +0000

For a while it seemed like “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark” was never going to make it to the stage. Numerous technical issues, problems with the music and the script, plus cast injuries delayed production for months. It was all worth the hassles though, because the musical has now made Broadway history. The musical, which [...]

Katy Perry May Be Heading To Broadway

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:40:33 +0000

It’s safe to say that 2011 has been one amazing year for Katy Perry , and it seems it might even get better. According to E! Online, she may be heading to Broadway to portray Marilyn Monroe soon.