WAKE UP with BWW 10/9/14 - IT'S ONLY A PLAY, AMAZING GRACE, Arnaz in PIPPIN, Elaine Paige and More!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: IT'S ONLY A PLAY opens tonight and we'll be bringing you the real-life verdict, AMAZING GRACE begins in Chicago, Lucie Arnaz returns to PIPPIN, Elaine Paige says 'farewell' and more!
Next up in our series of Broadway stars introducing BWW's morning feature is Joely Richardson (portrait by Walter McBride), currently starring in THE BELLE OF AMHERST. Take Richardon's serenity into your busy Thursday, and now on to the news!
Photo by Walter McBride.
TODAY'S TOP ITEMS:
- The star-packed IT'S ONLY A PLAY opens tonight on Broadway, so be sure to check back for our live Review Roundup!
- Sarah Ruhl's THE OLDEST BOY begins performances at Lincoln Center.
- SOMETHING ROTTEN! holds a starry NYC lab today...
- Lucie Arnaz returns to PIPPIN as 'Berthe' tonight!
- The new, Broadway-bound musical AMAZING GRACE begins performances in Chicago!
- And Elaine Paige launches her 'farewell' tour in Wales today.
NEWS YOU MISSED YESTERDAY:
- A TITANIC revival is coming to Toronto this spring starring Ben Heppner!
- The Drama League will honor James Earl Jones at its 2015 gala.
- We got a first look (right) at the West End transfer of URINETOWN!
- Tony winner Shuler Hensley is set to star in 'THE GRINCH' in NYC and Chicago this holiday season!
- Jane Alexander and Erika Henningsen have joined the NY Phil's SHOW BOAT.
- Speaking of Arnaz (back in PIPPIN today!), she will direct Klea Blackhurst in a 'HAZEL' reading this month...
- ONCE has set a spring closing date in London.
- MTI now has the rights to Jason Robert Brown's THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY.
- And finally, Broadway will dim its lights tomorrow for Geoffrey Holder...
Broadway Weather Forecast: High of 70 and mostly sunny with a low of 52 this evening.
Quote of the Day: We'll see if Lane's observation holds true when the reviews roll in tonight for IT'S ONLY A PLAY...
I seem to always inspire a strong reaction one way or the other.
-- Nathan Lane (via BrainyQuote)
What we're looking forward to: Broadway's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. The musical just unveiled its official poster - check it out below!
And finally, a Happy Birthday shout-out to Tony Shalhoub, who hits the big 6-0 today!
Three-time Tony nominee Shalhoub last starred on Broadway in Lincoln Center Theater's Act One. Among his other credits are Golden Boy, Lend Me a Tenor, Conversations With My Father, The Heidi Chronicles and The Odd Couple. He is known for his portrayal of 'Adrian Monk; on the TV series Monk; the role has earned Shalhoub three Emmys and a Golden Globe. The actor recently lent his voice to the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and will next appear on the big screen in The Adventures of Beatle.
Photo by Joan Marcus.
See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!
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