Julie Taymor News

As reported earlier this week, actor/singer-songwriter Reeve Carney (Broadway's Spiderman: Turn off the Dark) has been cast as Jeff Buckley in the forthcoming 'Untitled Jeff Buckley' film, it was announced by the filmmakers. Carney told Bilboard about the project: 'I think we're all on the same page in wanting to make something that honors Jeff's life and his legacy. There's something about Jeff -- there's so much mystery surrounding his existence. He just had this... mystic quality, that's similar to what James Dean had.'

Mac Wellman will present 3 2's; or AFAR on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, October 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 pm at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street New York, NY 10002). Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at door. For more information, visit online at www.dixonplace.org or call 212 219-0736.

There could scarcely be a more provocative start to the season-or a more vivid way to experience Shakespeare's beloved final play.

Ayer dieron comienzo los ensayos de 'El Rey León' en los Teatros del Canal para su próximo estreno el 21 de Octubre en el Teatro Lope de Vega de Madrid. Producido por Stage Entertainment España, el musical de Disney más exitoso de todos los tiempos estará protagonizado por Carlos Rivera como Simba, David Comrie como Mufasa, Sergi Albert como Scar y Daniel Pobega como Nala. ¡Echa un vistazo a este completo reportaje que te trae BroadwayWorld TV!

En el primer día de ensayos de la producción de 'El Rey León' en Madrid, la compañía al completo interpretó 'El Ciclo Vital', la versión adaptada al castellano por Jordi Galcerán del clásico tema de Elton John y Tim Rice. Carlos Rivera, David Comrie, Sergi Albert, Brenda Mhlongo y Daniela Pobega lideran este elenco multirracial.

Today it's been announced that director Julie Taymor will fly to Madrid, Spain to work on the new production of Disney's The Lion King which started rehearsals today. John Stefaniuk will be assistant director of the show.

El actor mexicano Carlos Rivera protagonizará la producción española de 'El Rey León' en el Teatro Lope de Vega de Madrid a partir del 21 de Octubre de 2011. Hoy ha sido el primer día de ensayos de la compañía y se ha presentado a todos los actores que formarán parte de este montaje.

Hoy han dado comienzo los ensayos de 'El Rey León' en los Teatros del Canal, para su estreno en el Teatro Lope de Vega de Madrid el próximo 21 de Octubre de 2011. Se ha presentado toda la compañía que contará además con la dirección de Julie Taymor para esta primera producción en castellano del clásico musical de Disney.

Esta mañana han empezado los ensayos del musical El Rey Leon, donde además se ha presentado a la compañía que estará durante esta producción en Madrid, que se estrenará el próximo 21 de octubre en el Teatro Lope de Vega. El reparto está encabezado por Carlos Rivera en el papel de Simba, David Comrie en el papel de Mufasa, Sergi Albert en el de Scar, Brenda Mhlongo en el papel de Rafiki, Daniela Pobega será Nala, Yerena Lafargue será Sarabi, Esteban Oliver estará en el papel de Zazú, David Avila en el papel de Timón, Albert Gracia en el de Pumba, Damaris Martinez será Shenzi, Jorge Ahijado será Banzai y Alejandro de los Santos será la hiena Ed.

There could scarcely be a more provocative start to the season-or a more vivid way to experience Shakespeare's beloved final play.

Actor/singer-songwriter Reeve Carney (Broadway's Spiderman: Turn off the Dark) has been cast as Jeff Buckley in the forthcoming 'Untitled Jeff Buckley' film, it was announced today by the filmmakers.

Actor/singer-songwriter Reeve Carney (Broadway's Spiderman: Turn off the Dark) has been cast as Jeff Buckley in the forthcoming 'Untitled Jeff Buckley' film, it was announced today by the filmmakers. To be directed by Jake Scott (Welcome to the Rileys), and written by Ryan Jaffe (story by, The Rocker), the filmmakers hold a robust rights package that includes the exclusive rights to Jeff's music and personal archives, and is fully supported by Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert, who serves as executive producer. Michelle Sy (Finding Neverland) and Orian Williams (Control) are producing, with Alison Raykovich (Jeff Buckley Music) serving as associate producer. Producers are currently out to additional cast for the project.

Original Avenue Q cast member Jennifer Barnhart will play the title role in THE LEGEND OF JULIE TAYMOR, or The Musical That Killed Everybody! which will get its world premiere this August at FringeNYC, playing the Bleecker Theatre. The musical by Travis Ferguson (book & lyrics) and Dave Ogrin (music & lyrics) tells the story of the rise and fall of Director Julie Taymor and the behind-the-scenes scandals of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark which has since become a modern Broadway legend.

Disney's THE LION KING has been confirmed for an exclusive four-week limited premiere engagement at Place des Arts in Montreal beginning Tuesday, August 9, with performances playing through Sunday, September 4, 2011. Opening night is set for Thursday, August 11.

Theatre for a New Audience's 32nd season features boldly diverse plays by William Shakespeare, Samuel Beckett, John Ford and a joyful klezmer musical adapted by Robert Brustein from the stories of Nobel-winning Isaac Bashevis Singer.

Another wonderful evening of song from Kritzerland, Bruce Kimmel's production label, at the Gardenia on Wednesday August 3, this time saluting the music of Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, and congrats are in as this show marks Kritzerland's 12th consecutive show in its series at the Gardenia! Schmidt and Jones penned The Fantasticks, I Do! I Do!, among the most famous, and less so: 110 In the Shade, Collette Collage, Celebration and even a musical entitled The Bone Room. On hand to perform were musical director John Boswell and special guest Rex Smith, Lauren Rubin, Michaelia Leigh, Will Collyer, Camille Saviola, Michael Hawkins, 13 year-old Melody Hollis and even Guy Haines - I mean, Bruce Kimmel himself - singing. And I'm here to tell you, he didn't sound half bad! Kimmel as always introduced the evening with interesting composer trivia and anecdotes. The music showcased included well known tunes and lesser known or unfamiliar ones. Schmidt and Jones may not have had the popularity of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe, or Kander and Ebb, but one thing is certain they sure did pen some eclectically beautiful songs!

The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts festival in North America, will present the 15th Annual Festival from August 12 - 28, 2011.

Original Avenue Q cast member Jennifer Barnhart will play the title role in THE LEGEND OF JULIE TAYMOR, or The Musical That Killed Everybody! which will get its world premiere this August at FringeNYC, playing the Bleecker Theatre. The musical by Travis Ferguson (book & lyrics) and Dave Ogrin (music & lyrics) tells the story of the rise and fall of Director Julie Taymor and the behind-the-scenes scandals of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark which has since become a modern Broadway legend.

Carney, the band that plays onstage for SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark and whose lead singer, Reeve Carney, is the show's star, will open for U2 this summer. As per the band's website, 'Carney will be joining U2 for the last date of their epic 360° Tour alongside Arcade Fire at Magnetic Hill in Moncton, New Brunswick on July 30th 2011'. Tickets, updates, and more information are forthcoming.