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THE BOOK OF MORMON to Make West End Debut?
by Kelsey Denette - May 12, 2011


While the possibility had been discussed before, it's now being reported that Sonia Friedman (producer of the West End's Legally Blonde, Arcadia, La Cage Aux Folles, A Little Night Music, and many more) will take the show to London next year.

THE BOOK OF MORMON to Offer Free Show 7/1
by Lauren Wolman - May 7, 2011


THE BOOK OF MORMON will present an extra matinee performance, to be offered to fans of the show for free, according to Variety. This comes after the new musical by ‘South Park' creators earned 14 Tony nominations.

2011 Tony Awards Nominees: 'Best Lighting Design of a Musical'
by Charlie Piane - May 4, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

THE BOOK OF MORMON'S Andrew Rannells on Preparing for His Role
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2011


THE BOOK OF MORMON star Andrew Rannellsrecently chatted with MensWeek about playing leading man Elder Price and what he's done to prepare for the role. Rannells commented: 'I got to be funny - and a lot of times you're not supposed to be. I've certainly played those leading man or male juvenile roles, where you're not supposed to make people laugh. [The producers] let me sort of explore that and what is funny about that guy and also to make him quirky and weird in his own way.'

Counterfeit BOOK OF MORMON Tickets Sold on Craigslist
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2011


According to the NY Times, BOKK OF MORMON representatives have confirmed that theatre-goers have been showing up with counterfeit tickets to the hot new show in the past few weeks. On at least five seperate occassions, ushers have had to turn away audience members who have arrived with tampered tickets purchased on Craigslist.

THE COLOR PURPLE With Lil' Mo Plays National Theatre Thru 4/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2011


The National Theatre is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will return to D.C. for an Easter engagement thru April 24, and will feature special guest star Lil' Mo as the Church Soloist.

STAGE TUBE: MORMON's Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells Visit ABC News
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2011


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of Comedy Central's landmark animated series, 'South Park.' Tony Award-winner Lopez is co-creator of the long-running hit musical comedy, Avenue Q. The world premiere musical is choreographed by three-time Tony Award-nomineeCasey Nicholaw Monty Python's Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone and directed by Nicholaw and Parker. In the video below, stars of the show Andreww Rannells and Josh Gad stop by ABCNews to chat aout the show. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: BLUE LEAVES' Ben Stiller Visits TODAY SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2011


THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES was recently featured on NBC's 'The Today Show' and 'The Charlie Rose Show.' Click below to watch Ben Stiller talk to TODAY co-host Matt Lauer about returning to Broadway. Click here to watch Ben Stiller, director David Cromer and playwright John Guare talk to Charlie Rose about bringing THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES back to New York.

BOOK OF MORMON to Make West End Transfer?
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2011


According to Whatsonstage.com, the Broadway hit THE BOOK OF MORMON might make a transfer to the West End next year. Baz Bamigboye recently revealed: 'the actual opening date will depend on the availability of Parker and Stone, who are working on the 15th season of South Park. They will need to be on hand to help shape and tweak the West End show.'

Photo Flash: THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES Cast in Demarchelier Photo!
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 14, 2011


Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh are featured in the May 2011 issue of Vogue in a photo by famed photographer Patrick Demarchelier and a story by Adam Green.

'The Color Purple' Smash Hit Broadway Musical To Play The Kravis
by Beau Higgins - Apr 12, 2011


THE COLOR PURPLE is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous, GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love.

THE COLOR PURPLE With Lil' Mo Plays National Theatre 4/12-24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2011


The National Theatre is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will return to D.C. for an Easter engagement April 12 to 24, and will feature special guest star Lil' Mo as the Church Soloist.

THE COLOR PURPLE to Play Fox Theatre, 4/8-9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Olympia Entertainment is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will play Detroit's Fox Theatre on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 for three performances only.

BOOK OF MORMON's Robert Lopez on the Show That 'Lifts You to Heaven!'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2011


The cast and creative team of Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON chatted with Broadway Beat at the opening night after party on March 24. There, they caught up with one of the show's creators, Robert Lopez, who acts as co-lyricist/composer/book writer.

Photo Coverage: THE BOOK OF MORMON Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - Mar 30, 2011


THE BOOK OF MORMON opened last week, March 24 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre to RAVE reviews. Here's a look at the famed pre-show Gypsy Robe ceremony!

Rannells, Gad on THE BOOK OF MORMON's Pro-Faith Message
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2011


The cast and creative team of Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON chatted with Broadway Beat at the opening night after party on March 24. There, they caught up with Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells who star as the quirky leading duo Elder Cunningham and Elder Price.

BOOK OF MORMON's Parker and Stone on the Family That is Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2011


The cast and cretive team of Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON chatted with Broadway Beat at the opening night after party on March 24. There, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone went on the record about experiancing their first Broadway premiere.

Photo Flash: National Theatre's COLOR PURPLE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2011


The National Theatre is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will return to D.C. for an Easter engagement April 12 to 24, and will feature special guest star Lil' Mo as the Church Soloist.

TV: Broadway Beat at Opening Night of THE BOOK OF MORMON!
by Broadway Beat - Mar 25, 2011


THE BOOK OF MORMON opened last night, Thursday, March 24 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre to RAVE reviews. Here's a look at the cast and creative team at the opening night after party at Gotham Hall in New York City!

Photo Coverage: THE BOOK OF MORMON Opening Night - After Party
by Walter McBride - Mar 25, 2011


THE BOOK OF MORMON opened last night, Thursday, March 24 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre to RAVE reviews. Here's a look at the cast and creative team at the opening night after party at Gotham Hall in New York City!

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