WAKE UP with BWW 3/10/2015 - JOSEPHINE AND I at the Public and More!
By: Jessica Showers Mar. 10, 2015
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: JOSEPHINE AND I opens off-Broadway, Sarah Brightman details her space travels, SOON begins in D.C. and more!
Next up in our series of stars introducing BWW's morning feature is Kerry Butler (portrait by Walter McBride), current star of off-Broadway's CLINTON THE MUSICAL, who has appeared on Broadway in GORE VIDAL'S THE BEST MAN, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, ROCK OF AGES, XANADU, HAIRSPRAY, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, LES MISERABLES and more!
Photo by Walter McBride
TODAY'S TOP ITEMS:
- JOSEPHINE AND I, starring Cush Jumbo, opens tonight at the Public!
- Sarah Brightman is holding a press conference today to discuss her fall space journey...
- SOON begins its world premiere run at D.C.'s Signature Theatre.
- And the stars of Broadway's SKYLIGHT meet the press, so stay tuned for photos!
NEWS YOU MISSED YESTERDAY:
- The 2015 Olivier nominations were announced, including MISS SAIGON, CATS, BEAUTIFUL and more!
- LuPone & Cannavale will lead THE ROSE TATTOO to support The Acting Company.
- Julie Halston is stepping in for Jackie Hoffman in Broadway's ON THE TOWN this week...
- Fox is marking the 40th Anniversary of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with a Halloween release!
- MCC announced another extension for THE NETHER, starring Merritt Wever...
- We met the cast (right) of Encores! PAINT YOUR WAGON!
- THE SOUND OF MUSIC, TITANTIC and more will highlight the Ahmanson's 2015-16 season.
- Plus, Fran Drescher will reprise her role in CINDERELLA in Los Angeles this month...
- Ben Platt is set to star in the new musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Arena Stage!
- And Craig Zadan & Neil Meron are likely not returning as producers for the 2016 OSCARS...
Broadway Weather Forecast: Cloudy this morning, rain this afternoon with a high of 52 degrees. Yay spring!
Quote of the Day: A word from birthday girl Jasmine Guy...
"Life is way better than TV. I recommend it to anyone who has forgotten they have one."
-- Jasmine Guy (via BrainyQuote)
What we're watching: THE SOUND OF MUSIC's 50th Anniversary DVD box set, out today!
Video of the Day: Get a peek inside rehearsal for Broadway's FUN HOME!
And a Happy Birthday shout-out to Jasmine Guy, who turns 53 today!
Guy last starred on Broadway in The Violet Hour. Before that, she appeared in Chicago both in New York and on tour, Grease, Leader of the Pack and The Wiz. She joined Atlanta's True Colors Theatre Company as producing director in 2010; she continues to contribute both on and off-stage. The actress kicked off her TV career as a dancer in the series Fame and went on to appear in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, A Different World, Touched by an Angel, Dead Like Me, The Vampire Diaries and more.
See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!