Michael Reid News

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this year, NBA star-turned-entrepreneur Earvin 'Magic' Johnson has plans to bring SOUL TRAIN to Broadway as a musical.

Michael Reidel reports in the New York Post this morning that Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson star Benjamin Walker will be back in the New York theater loop when he leads a reading of Bus Stop next month as cowboy Bo Decker. Amanda Seyfried will co-star alongside Walker as Cherie. Shuler Hensley will also participate. Hollywood's Paula Wagner, who owns the rights to the project will produce. Scott Ellis directs. A revival of Bus Stop is reportedly bound for Broadway.

Broadway Bares XXI: Masterpiece, the modern-day burlesque spectacular featuring 192 Broadway dancers, made history Sunday by raising a record-breaking $1,103,072 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Wayside Theatre will open it 5th show of the 2010-2011 Season, with the world premiere of the musical, Southern Crossroads: The New Orleans Adventure.

Michael Reidel reports in the NY Post today that the Shubert Organization is considering renaming one of its theaters after legendary producer/director Hal Prince in the near future. As Riedel quotes, Prince collaborator Stephen Sondheim has said of the honor: 'I find it astonishing, especially now that directors play so central a role in the success -- or failure of -- Broadway shows. Harold Prince is very much alive and well, and seeing as how he has won more Tony Awards than any other individual, I'd say . . . he deserves the nod.'

Noted critic John Simon has expressed his opinion on the debate that seems to be taking place among newspapers, websites, and readers alike: should reviewers wait out SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark's lengthy preview period, or review the show while still in previews?

Wayside Theatre will open it 5th show of the 2010-2011 Season, with the world premiere of the musical, Southern Crossroads: The New Orleans Adventure.

Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced the cast and schedule for this year's holiday musical of A Christmas Carol Wayside Theatre's Shenandoah Valley holiday tradition continues with the familiar tale Adapted by Warner Crocker and Steve Przybylski and Lyrics and Music by Steve Przybylski.

Michael Cumpsty (one of the recent stars of the hit film 'Eat, Pray, Love') joins the cast of Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw presentation of HEARTBREAK HOUSE, a light comedy about the residents and guests of an English country house crammed full of revelations, romance, and shocking discoveries, just before WWI changes everything -- on Monday, December 20 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

Michael Cumpsty (one of the recent stars of the hit film 'Eat, Pray, Love') joins the cast of Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw presentation of HEARTBREAK HOUSE, a light comedy about the residents and guests of an English country house crammed full of revelations, romance, and shocking discoveries, just before WWI changes everything -- on Monday, December 20 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

This year's holiday musical of A Christmas Carol, Wayside Theatre's Shenandoah Valley holiday tradition, continues with the familiar tale adapted by Warner Crocker and Steve Przybylski and lyrics and music by Steve Przybylski. The production of 'A Christmas Carol' is sponsored by McDonalds and Country Inn and Suites and Alamo Cinema Drafthouse. The holiday extravaganza will run through December 24. This year's cast will be highlighted by Wayside audience favorite Eddie Staver III, as everyone's favorite Christmas curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge. Mr. Staver will share the role with another audience favorite actor and Winchester local, James Laster, most recently seen in The Gin Game and Miracle on 34th Street.

Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced the cast and schedule for this year's holiday musical of A Christmas Carol Wayside Theatre's Shenandoah Valley holiday tradition continues with the familiar tale Adapted by Warner Crocker and Steve Przybylski and Lyrics and Music by Steve Przybylski.

Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced the cast and schedule for this year's holiday musical of A Christmas Carol Wayside Theatre's Shenandoah Valley holiday tradition continues with the familiar tale Adapted by Warner Crocker and Steve Przybylski and Lyrics and Music by Steve Przybylski.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presented George Bernard Shaw's comedy about wild pirate tales, the high seas and one intrepid woman: CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND'S CONVERSION this Monday, October 25. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents George Bernard Shaw's comedy about wild pirate tales, the high seas and one intrepid woman CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND'S CONVERSION

A.J. Shively joins Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW reading of George Bernard Shaw's comedy about wild pirate tales, the high seas and one intrepid woman CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND'S CONVERSION.

Michael Reidel reports in the New York Post today that Liev Schreiber and director Gregory Mosher, who collaborated on this past season's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, may be teaming up again on a revival of Jason Miller's THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. According to Reidel, Mosher also has his eye on Brian Cox to co-star in the all-male production. The show could come to Broadway as early as next season.

In a special profile on Kevin Kline this morning, Michael Reidel reveals that the thespian has bowed out of the POOR BEHAVIOR Broadway-bound revival production, co-starring Sigourney Weaver, after participating in private industry reading in April.

van Straaten Entertainment, inc. presents the East Coast debut of What's My Line? - Live On Stage, a live, non-broadcast stage presentation of the popular game show that ran on American television for over 25 years. J. Keith van Straaten (Comedy Central's 'Beat The Geeks' and VH1's 'Best Week Ever') hosts a panel of noted personalities along with weekly surprise celebrity 'Mystery Guest.' Past Mystery Guests have included Larry King, Drew Carey, and Shirley Jones. Departing from the 30-minute format of the original television series, the 75-minute stage version will also feature live music and performances. What's My Line? - Live On Stage, which had an initial run of six shows in November and December of 2004 in Los Angeles and ran over three years, will open Monday, March 24th with its 75th installment and play Monday evenings at 8:00 pm through April 28th.

van Straaten Entertainment, inc. is pleased to announce the East Coast debut of What's My Line? - Live On Stage, a live, non-broadcast stage presentation of the popular game show that ran on American television for over 25 years. J. Keith van Straaten (Comedy Central's 'Beat The Geeks' and VH1's 'Best Week Ever') hosts a panel of noted personalities along with weekly surprise celebrity 'Mystery Guest.' Past Mystery Guests have included Larry King, Drew Carey, and Shirley Jones. Departing from the 30-minute format of the original television series, the 75-minute stage version will also feature live music and performances. 'What's My Line? - Live On Stage,' which had an initial run of six shows in November and December of 2004 in Los Angeles and ran over three years, will open Monday, March 24th with its 75th installment and play Monday evenings at 8:00 pm through April 28th. All tickets are $25.00. For tickets and information call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.Telecharge.com. The Barrow Street Theatre is located at 27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue, South of Christopher Street. The show website is www.whatsmyline.org.