Broadway Across America News

The show that revolutionized musical theater is returning to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, for six nights only.

Just in is word that A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE's Santino Fontana (pictured), who suffered a minor concussion during a performance this past weekend has been temporarily replaced in the show by his understudy Morgan Spector. Fontana is out of the show on doctor's orders and is expected back as soon as possible. Spector, a graduate of Reed College and the American Conservatory Theatre MFA program is making his Broadway debut in the show. His previous theatre credits include Enemies: A Love Story at the Wilma Theater, Disney's The Lion King (national tour) and A Christmas Carol at ACT. His film and television credits include The Last Airbender, 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' and HBO's 'How to Make It in America.'

The Great White Way is bustling with construction, as shows of old are moving out and the newest crop for spring move in. Today, the PROMISES, PROMISES marquee is being erected and BroadwayWorld has the first shots of the completed project!

Tony Award-winner Liev Schreiber, who is currently starring in Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, will participate in the New York Times' Arts & Leisure Weekend panel discussion moderated by the Times' Lynn Hirschberg on Saturday, January 9 at 10AM at The Times Center (242 West 41st Street).

Entertainment Weekly's Pop Watch Blog now features the first exclusive photo from the new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE. Entertainment Weekly, on stands tomorrow, Friday, January 8, will feature a second exclusive image from the play.

Acclaimed British director and performer Andrew Dawson will bring his show, SPACE PANORAMA, to the Public Theater's 2010 Under the Radar Festival. SPACE PANORAMA will run January 7-17 at the Public Theater.

The Great White Way is bustling with construction, as shows of old are moving out and the newest crop for spring move in. Today, the PROMISES, PROMISES marquee is being erected and BroadwayWorld has the first sneak peak shots! Check back later for the finished product as construction is completed later today.

Justin Bartha, known from his big screen roles in The Hangover and National Treasure, will officially be joining the upcoming revival of LEND ME A TENOR in the role that was originally set to be played by T.R. Knight.

The Public Theater will begin performances on Wednesday, January 6 for UNDER THE RADAR 2010, running through January 17 at The Public Theater as well as partner venues.

Nick Blaemire, Kristine Nielsen and Lucy Walters join Lois Smith and David Margulies in Long Wharf Theatre's world premiere production of Lil's 90th, by Darci Picoult, directed by Jo Bonney.

The producers of WEST SIDE STORY are proud to announce that 2009 Tony Award winner Karen Olivo and 2009 Tony Award nominee Josefina Scaglione have both renewed their contracts with the show to continue with WEST SIDE STORY into 2010.

From the creators of CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY, the groundbreaking hit and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway, comes the all-new CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION!

The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Hobby Center in Houston for a limited two-week engagement January 5-17.

Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

The smash hit Broadway production of WEST SIDE STORY broke the box office record at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) two weeks in a row.

The Public Theater will begin performances on Wednesday, January 6 for UNDER THE RADAR 2010, running through January 17 at The Public Theater as well as partner venues.

Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America bring Storytime Live! to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center March 6-7, 2010.

Ordinary Days, Adam Gwon's charming musical ode to New York, will kick off the new year at South Coast Repertory. Fresh from a successful run at the Roundabout Theatre Company, Ordinary Days will make its West Coast debut Jan. 3-24 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Producer John Breglio and PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh are proud to present the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS at Heinz Hall, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, through Sunday, January 3, 2010, for eight dynamic performances. PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

The Rockettes annual RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR will play the Paramount Theatre in Seattle from December 12th through January 3rd, 2010. Dinner will be held at Il Fornaio restaurant located in Pacific Place and RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE ROCKETTES at The Paramount Theatre. Select performances with dinner either pre show or post show depending on performance time.