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Ryan Murphy Says The Prom Film is "25 Percent" Different From Broadway Hit; See First Look

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 7 2020 @ 1:43 pm

It's almost time to dance again. The higly anticipated film adaptation of The Prom is arriving on Netflix on December 11, and we have a first look at the extra-starry cast. As previously reported, the movie stars Meryl Streep as Dee Dee Allen, James Corden as Barry Glickman, Andrew Rannells as Trent Oliver, Nicole Kidman as Angie, Ariana DeBose as Alyssa Greene, Kevin Chamberlin as Sheldon Saperstein, Kerry Washington as Ms. Greene and Keegan-Michael Key as Mr. Hawkins. A nationwide casting search was conducted to fill the central role of Emma, with Jo Ellen Pellman winning the part. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, producer/director Ryan Murphy revealed that the film will be "about 25 percent different from the play," and will be released in theaters prior to streaming on Netflix, with box office grosses going to "multiple charities, including ones benefiting the Broadway community." Check out the brand new photos below to get excited about building a prom... again!

Ariana DeBose as Alyssa Greene and Jo Ellen Pellman as Emma Meryl Streep as Dee Dee Allen and James Corden as Barry Glickman Meryl Streep as Dee Dee Allen Jo Ellen Pellman as Emma and Ariana DeBose as …

Theater Company SITI Will Disband After 2022

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: October 7 2020 @ 1:04 pm

“After 30 seasons, Anne Bogart and Tadashi Suzuki’s famed experimental New York theater company, … the Saratoga International Theater Institute, better known as SITI, announced today that it will stop touring and performing shows after its 30th and final season, which it anticipates will run through Fall 2022.” – The New York Times

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

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 7 2020 @ 10:32 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!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Under the Greenwood Tree Premieres
This documentary chronicles the Public Works musical production of As You Like It, which was co-adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. It was supposed to be remounted as part of Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer, but was halted by COVID-19.
Watch on PBS All Arts

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
Apollo 13: The Dark Side of The Moon @ 7:30PM ET
Marking 50 years since the launch of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission and based, in part, on actual transcripts, this online play is a captivating re-telling of one of the greatest space stories of all time.
Watch Online

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America @ 8:30PM ET
This 60-minute, star-packed livestream of scenes from Tony Kushner's masterwork will be exclusively available on Broadway.com's YouTube channel and benefit amfAR's Fund to Fight COVID-19. The cast includes Glenn Close, Paul Dano, Linda Emond, Jeremy O. Harris, Brian Tyree Henry, Nikki M. James, Laura Linney, Vella Lovell, Patti …

Second City Has Put Itself Up For Sale

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: October 7 2020 @ 9:32 am

The announcement comes toward the end of a difficult year for (arguably) the world’s most famous improv comedy institution: in addition to the crippling effect of the COVID-19 epidemic (which saw two-thirds of the company’s staff laid off), The Second City has been shaken by accusations of institutionalized racial discrimination which saw co-owner and executive […]

New Musical Desert Rose, From Black 47 Rocker Larry Kirwan, Aims for Broadway

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 6 2020 @ 4:42 pm

Larry Kirwan, the lead singer of the rock band Black 47, is taking his talents to the theatrical stage. He is writing the book, music and lyrics for Desert Rose, a new rock musical romance set during the Iraq War, which is aiming to bow on Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.

Inspired by the 2006 Black 47 album Iraq, the events of Desert Rose are set in motion when a former soldier running for Congress in 2016 finds the unsolved death of his hometown friend during their time in Iraq under a microscope. Fueled by the rock and hip-hop songs that were popular for Iraq War soldiers, Desert Rose is described as an “uplifting, rock musical exploring war, international conflict, heroism, love (unconditional and unrequited), sacrifice, betrayal and eventual redemption.” Former Broadway advertising executive Peter LeDonne will produce the new show.

 

Apart from his groundbreaking work with Black 47, who spearheaded the Celtic Rock movement, Kirwan also hosts Celtic Crush on SiriusXM, writes a bi-weekly column for the Irish Echo, and is president of Irish-American Writers & Artists. He was born in Wexford, Ireland and emigrated to New York City. With the new wave band Major …