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Andrew Samonsky to Replace Andy Karl as 'Neville Landless' in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, 2/12
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2013


Beginning February 12, Andrew Samonsky will join the company and assume the role of "Neville Landless". Original cast member Andy Karl will play his final performance on February 10.

BWW Photo Exclusive: Ye Old MZ Uncovers Scandal at THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Music Hall Royale!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 23, 2013


'Ye Olde MZ' found plenty of scandal at the Music Hall Royale. The actors' behavior, complete with scandals, meltdowns, and showmances practically cried out for a league of light chemists (some took to calling them 'paparazzi'). Ye Olde MZ captured a series of these shocking acts on Mr. Eastman's then-recent invention giving you a behind-the-scenes look at The Mystery of Edwin Drood that must be seen (by only the most intrepid of souls) to be believed.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jenifer Foote of 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jan 17, 2013


The former Rockette has done everything from Berlin to Sondheim to Wildhorn on Bway, as well as 'Rock of Ages' and 'Chorus Line'.

Erin Davie to Replace Betsy Wolfe as 'Rosa Bud' in Roundabout's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
by Robert Diamond - Jan 10, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced that Erin Davie will join the critically acclaimed new Broadway production of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award winning musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Betsy Wolfe continues as "Rosa Bud" through February 10th and Erin Davie will assume the role beginning February 12th, 2013.

DROOD's Will Chase and Stephanie J. Block Set for NY1's On Stage This Weekend
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 28, 2012


Stars Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase of Roundabout Theatre Company's The Mystery of Edwin Drood will be interviewed on NY1's "On Stage" this weekend. Air times on channel 1 include Saturday, December 29 at 9:30am and 7:30pm; Sunday, December 30 at 9:30am and 7:30pm; and Monday, December 31 (Tuesday AM) at 12:30am.

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Will Chase and Rupert Holmes Set for Theater Talk Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 28, 2012


Creator Rupert Holmes and star Will Chase of Roundabout Theatre Company's The Mystery of Edwin Drood will be interviewed on "Theater Talk" beginning tonight, December 28 at 1am (early Saturday morning) on Thirteen/PBS (channel 13). Additional air times are December 29 at 8:30PM, December 30 at 12:30PM, and December 31 at 7:30AM, 1:30PM and 7:30PM. Starting January 3, the interview can also be viewed online at www.cuny.tv/show/theatertalk.

Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD!
by Walter McBride - Dec 11, 2012


The Mystery of Edwin Drood is playing a limited engagement at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street) through March 10th, 2013. The original end date was February 10th, 2013. Yesterday the cast gatherd at DRG Records to record the cast album of the new 2012 Broadway production. The cast album will be a two-disc set that will also include a new Act Two opening number, additional ballet music from Puffer's opium den, an additional Act One track not previously recorded and eight tracks featuring the confession of each murderer. BroadwayWorld was there for the recording session and you can check out full coverage below!

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Stephanie J. Block Set for ONE-ON-ONE WITH STEVE ADUBATO, 12/9
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 7, 2012


Stephanie J. Block, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's The Mystery of Edwin Drood, will be interviewed on PBS's "One-On-One with Steve Adubato" this Sunday, December 9. Air times are Sunday night, December 9 (early Monday morning) at 12am on NJTV (channel 165) and 12:30am on WNET (channel 13).

DROOD's Rupert Holmes, Jim Norton and Jessie Mueller Set for THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 6, 2012


Creator Rupert Holmes and stars Jim Norton & Jessie Mueller of Roundabout Theatre Company's The Mystery of Edwin Drood, will be interview live on WNYC's "The Leonard Lopate Show" tomorrow, December 7 from 12:35PM - 1:00PM. The show airs on 93.9 FM and AM 820.

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Extends Through March 10, 2013 on Broadway - Plus Cast Album Details!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 5, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced a four week extension of the critically acclaimed new Broadway production of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award® winning musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

DROOD Stars Chita Rivera and Jim Norton Set for THE JOAN HAMBURG SHOW Today
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 4, 2012


Jim Norton and Chita Rivera, stars of Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) new Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, will be guests on WOR's "The Joan Hamburg Show" today, December 5 from 1:30PM - 2PM. WOR broadcasts throughout the tri-state area on 710 AM from 12:00PM - 2:00PM.

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Cast Recording Gets 1/29 Release
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2012


DRG Records will release the new 2012 Broadway cast recording of Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) critically acclaimed Broadway production of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award® winning musical comedy THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD.

Photo Coverage: In The Spotlight Series - THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD!
by Walter McBride - Nov 23, 2012


The Mystery of Edwin Drood has made its first-ever return to Broadway since winning the Tony "Triple Crown" (Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score)! Who killed Edwin Drood? It's a question that has stumped audiences for years-now it's your turn to answer one of Broadway's most baffling mysteries. Take a trip back in time to a Victorian music hall where a rowdy ensemble of actors mounts a staging of Charles Dickens's unfinished novel, and view photos of the show's stars in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride below!

TV: Chatting with the Cast of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD on Opening Night- Block, Chase, Rivera & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Droodopened last night, Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at Studio 54 on Broadway. BroadwayWorld's Richie Ridge was there to bring you all the excitement of opening night and you can check out his interviews with the cast below!

Complete Photo Coverage: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Nov 14, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood opened last night, Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at Studio 54 on Broadway. BroadwayWorld.com was there to bring you all the excitement of opening night! Check out complete photos from the show's opening night curtain call below!

Photo Coverage: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - Nov 14, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Droodopened last night, Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at Studio 54 on Broadway. BroadwayWorld.com was there to bring you all the excitement of opening night! Check out photos from the opening night arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Cast Celebrates Opening Night- The After Party!
by Walter McBride - Nov 14, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood opened last night, Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at Studio 54 on Broadway. BroadwayWorld.com was there to bring you all the excitement of opening night! Check out photos from the opening night after party below!

FREEZE FRAME: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Nov 14, 2012


BroadwayWorld.com was there to bring you all the excitement of opening night! Check out the first photos from the show's opening night curtain call below!

Review Roundup: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Nov 13, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production ofThe Mystery of Edwin Drood began previews on October 19th. The show opens officially tonight, November 13th, 2012 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th St.) and plays a limited engagement through February 10th, 2013. Let's see what the critics had to say...

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