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Megan Mullally to Headline London Revival of Anything Goes Next Year

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 20 2020 @ 10:25 am

Anything Goes is set to make a return to the London stage in the spring of 2021 at the Barbican Theatre. Will & Grace Emmy winner and Broadway alum Megan Mullally will headline the revival as Reno Sweeney. Tony and Olivier winner Robert Lindsay is on board to play Moonface Martin. This new production, which is scheduled to begin performances on May 8, 2021, will be directed and choreographed by three-time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall, who directed and choreographed the Tony-winning 2011 revival on Broadway, starring Sutton Foster. The show will open on May 20 and run through August 22.

"Anything really does go, is the thing, and I’m excited to be coming to London where Robert Lindsay and I will promptly unleash ourselves upon that wonderful town for 15 weeks of farce and frolic," Mullally said in a statement. "Under the tutelage of the devilishly clever Kathleen Marshall, we shall endeavor to do the memory of Cole Porter proud."

With music and lyrics by Cole Porter and the original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse, Anything Goes follows the S.S. American as it heads out to sea. As it does, etiquette and convention …

Hear a New Song from The Prom Movie; Cast Album Release Date Set

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 20 2020 @ 10:05 am

It will be time to dance on December 4! Just one week ahead of Netflix's premiere of Ryan Murphy's screen adaptation of The Prom on December 11, the date marks the release of the film's cast recording. The album includes all 16 songs from the original musical written by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, as well as some new numbers; Adam Anders and Peer Astrom, both longtime collaborators of Murphy on series including Glee and American Horror Story, have joined songwriting team Beguelin and Sklar for the music in the film. The album, which is being released by Sony Music Masterworks, is available for preorder. A physical CD will be available beginning on December 18.

“This soundtrack is a moment for everybody to dance together all over the globe," said director Murphy. "It feels like a worldwide celebration of an idea and a hope for a different kind of world.”

A new song from the movie, "Wear Your Crown," can be heard now. It features Meryl Streep, Ariana DeBose, Jo Ellen Pellman, Kerry Washington and Nicole Kidman. There will also be the new song "Simply Love," featuring James Corden.

As previously reported, the movie stars Streep as Dee …

Actors Equity And SAG-AFTRA Settle Bitter Turf War Over Streamed Theater

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: November 20 2020 @ 10:04 am

“Under the agreement, which is tentatively scheduled to last until Dec. 31, 2021, the two unions agreed that Equity will cover work recorded for digital distribution that replaces, or supplements, a live audience.” But, by god, it had better be as close as possible to a live, in-person performance: SAG-AFTRA has put some very specific […]

What To Do (Without Broadway!): A Day-to-Day Schedule

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 20 2020 @ 10:00 am

Even with Broadway on hold, there's plenty to do. Trust the Broadway.com editors to get you in on the best online events, theater-centric films, TV shows and more!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Harmony Release
Josh Groban's new album includes a collection of timeless songs along with two originals. The track list includes duets with Leslie Odom Jr. and Sara Bareilles.
Pre-Order

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn on Great Performances
Bryce Pinkham, Lora Lee Gayer, Megan Lawrence, Danny Rutigliano, Megan Sikora and Corbin Bleu star in this high-kicking show in the latest installment of Great Performances Broadway's Best lineup.
Watch on PBS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Les Misérables – The Staged Concert Releases
Recorded live at London’s Gielgud Theatre last year, this new album features Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Rob Houchen as Marius, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Shan Ako as Éponine and Lily Kerhoas as Cosette.
Preorder Now.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
If The Fates Allow: A Hadestown Holiday Album Releases
Hadestown’s Fate’s Jewelle Blackman, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, and Kay Trinidad give new life to 14 holiday classics with this new album. The entire Broadway cast is also featured.
Preorder.

FRIDAY, …

Odds & Ends: Tony Winner Jane Krakowski to Host Name That Tune Reboot & More

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 19 2020 @ 1:16 pm

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently.

Jane Krakowski Set to Host Name That Tune Reboot
Who better for this gig than a triple threat Tony winner! Variety reports that Fox has ordered a reboot of the game show Name That Tune, and Jane Krakowski will serve as its host. American Idol's Randy Jackson will be the bandleader. The one-hour series, which tests contestants' song knowledge, will premiere on January 6, 2021 at 9PM ET.

Tamara Tunie & More Tapped for Netflix's Cowboy Bebop
A talented cast has been assembled for Cowboy Bebop, Netflix's forthcoming live-action adaptation of the Japanese animated series of the same name. According to Deadline, the cast includes Tony winner Tamara Tunie, Mason Alexander Park (who appeared in the national tour of Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Geoff Stults, Rachel House, Ann Truong and Hoa Xuande. Tunie will play Ana, the proprietor of the hottest underground bluesy jazz club on Mars. The cast also includes John Cho, Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda, Alex Hassell and Elena Satine. A production timeline will be announced later.

See the Trailer for High School Musical: The Musical's Christmas Special
Here’s to the …