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DRIVING MISS DAISY, Starring James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury, Adds Adelaide Stop to Tour
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 18, 2012

The theatrical event of 2013 will tour Australia! Leading Australian theatre producer John Frost announced has announced that due to an unprecedented demand for tickets, following the Brisbane premiere season of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy, the production will tour to Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 17th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 17, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Jeff Award results, 'Smokey Joe's' impresses, three presidential musicals (at least!), old and new shows in Evanston, Ann Hampton Callaway in Lakeview and more!

Photo Flash: John Billingsly, Audrey Wasilewski and Vicki Lewis Attend SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2012

John Billingsly, Audrey Wasilewski and Vicki Lewis attended SILENCE! The Musical at the Hayworth Theatre this past Sunday, October 14, and stuck around to take photos with the cast after the show. Check them out below!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at James Earl Jones and Boyd Gaines in Australian's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2012

Five-time Tony Award® and three-time Academy Award® nominee Angela Lansbury, two-time Tony Award® winner and Academy Award® winner James Earl Jones, and just announced Four-time Tony Award® winner Boyd Gaines are coming together in Brisbane in Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the production photos below.

STAGE TUBE: James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury Talk Australia's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Stage Tube - Oct 15, 2012

Five-time Tony Award® and three-time Academy Award® nominee Angela Lansbury, two-time Tony Award® winner and Academy Award® winner James Earl Jones, and just announced Four-time Tony Award® winner Boyd Gaines are coming together in Brisbane in Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy. Check out the video below of James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury talking about the show.

Boyd Gaines Joins Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones in Australia's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2012

Four-time Tony Award® winner Boyd Gaines joins five-time Tony Award® and three-time Academy Award® nominee Angela Lansbury and two-time Tony Award® winner and Academy Award® winner James Earl Jones in the Australian production of Driving Miss Daisy.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - Oct 14, 2012

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, October 14, 2012 - Sunday, October 14, 2012.

Photo Coverage: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Opening Night Arrivals!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 14, 2012

Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? opened last night, Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street), exactly 50 years to the day of the play's original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the show's starry opening night arrivals, including director Pam MacKinnon, plus James Earl Jones, Andre De Shields, Jenna Fischer, Laura Osnes, Alan Alda, Tommy Tune, David Henry Hwang, T.R. Knight, John Leguizamo and more!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's James Moye Joins Cast of SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Today, 10/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2012

Today, October 13th, James Moye will assume the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter's nemesis, Dr. Chilton, in Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical at the new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. The beautiful Elektra Theatre has been specially constructed to be the new home of SILENCE! and is located at 669 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.)

DRIVING MISS DAISY Opens Bunbury Theatre's 2012-13 Season, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2012

Driving Miss Daisy, one of modern American Theatre's most touching and irresistible stories, will be presented by Bunbury Theatre Company. Directed by Jon Huffman, this Pulitzer-Prize and Academy Award-winning comedy-drama is sure to warm your heart with its message of friendship, understanding and hope.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Adds Two Performances to Weekly Schedule, Beg. 10/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2012

Due to overwhelming demand, the producers of SILENCE! The Musical today added two performances to the weekly playing schedule beginning October 23rd at the Elektra Theatre in Times Square: Tuesdays at 7 PM and Saturday matinees at 2 PM.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's James Moye Joins Cast of SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, 10/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2012

This Saturday, October 13th, James Moye will assume the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter's nemesis, Dr. Chilton, in Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical at the new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. The beautiful Elektra Theatre has been specially constructed to be the new home of SILENCE! and is located at 669 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.)

Angela Lansbury Departs THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL Film; Ralph Fiennes in Talks to Join Cast
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 10, 2012

As BroadwayWorld reported last month, stage and screen legend Angela Lansbury was in talks to join Wes Anderson's THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL. Today, IndieWire reports that Lansbury, who will be performing in Australia's DRIVING MISS DAISY opposite James Earl Jones, will no longer be a part of the film; Ralph Fiennes, Bill Murray and Jude Law are all reportedly close to deals.

James Pickens Jr., Nicole Ari Parker and More to Receive NAACP Theatre Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 4, 2012

The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch announced the complete list of honorees for the 22(nd) Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. The show will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood and will feature performances by Tichina Arnold (Everyone Hates Chris) and Shoshana Bean (Wicked).

Sarah Saltzberg Hosts THE WIZARD OF OZ Sing-A-Long for Halloween Festival at Bucks County Playhouse, 10/27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2012

Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) has announced a Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 27th beginning at 1:30 p.m. in front of the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street) followed immediately by a screening of the classic MGM movie: The Wizard of Oz, with an audience Sing-A-Long at 3:00 p.m.

FICTION IN PHOTOGRAPHS to Offer 3 Free Presentations at New World Stages
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 3, 2012

Janet Brenner and Michael Coco will present Fiction in Photographs, a new musical featuring the music and lyrics of Dan Mills, conceived and directed by Randy Redd, and featuring the photography of Sasha Israel. Three free presentations, open to the public, will be offered at the New World Stages/Stage 1 (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) on Wednesday October 10th (4pm), Thursday October 11th (7pm) and Friday October 12th (7pm).

Photo Coverage: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE - Opening Red Carpet!
by Walter McBride - Sep 28, 2012

BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the fun of opening night - scroll down to check out photos from the opening night red carpet!

Photo Flash: Nathan Lane, Marin Mazzie and More Honor Terrence McNally at Westport Country Playhouse
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 27, 2012

A packed house honored the theatrical achievements of award-winning playwright Terrence McNally at Westport Country Playhouse's annual fundraising gala, "The Full McNally: A Celebration of the Writing and Works of Terrence McNally," on Monday evening, September 24.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Opens Bunbury Theatre's 2012-13 Season, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2012

Driving Miss Daisy, one of modern American Theatre's most touching and irresistible stories, will be presented by Bunbury Theatre Company. Directed by Jon Huffman, this Pulitzer-Prize and Academy Award-winning comedy-drama is sure to warm your heart with its message of friendship, understanding and hope.

Hayworth Theatre's SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets thru Nov 18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2012

A new block of tickets through Sunday, November 18, is now on sale for SILENCE! The Musical at the Hayworth Theatre.

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