Michael Ball Extends Run in 'Hairspray' Until April 2009
by Faetra Petillo
- Sep 4, 2008
Michael Ball has extended his run playing the role of 'Edna Turnblad' in the smash hit award-winning musical 'HAIRSPRAY' by another six months. He will now be starring in the role until Saturday 25 April 2009, marking the longest continuing contract that Michael, one of the UK's leading stage stars, has ever performed.
Crossley, Loprest and Rousouli Join 'Hairspray' Cast
by Faetra Petillo
- Aug 29, 2008
The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Charlotte Crossley will take over the role of Motormouth Maybelle beginning Tuesday, September 2 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.
Ashley Parker Angel to Play Final 'Hairspray' Performance 9/14
by Faetra Petillo
- Aug 29, 2008
The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that teen idol Ashley Parker Angel will play his final performance as dreamy Link Larkin on Sunday, September 14 at the Neil Simon Theatre after more than a year and half with the musical. Angel played his first performance, and made his Broadway debut, Friday, January 19, 2007.
Haley Joel Osment to Make Broadway Debut in 'American Buffalo'
by Eddie Varley
- Aug 26, 2008
David Mamet's 'American Buffalo,' brings in Oscar nominee Haley Joel Osment as the third member of the show's junk shop trio which already includes John Lequizamo and Cedric the Entertainer. Osment will be making his Broadway debut in the production which opens November 17th at the Belasco Theatre.
HAIRSPRAY Film Sequel Coming; Waters Writing Treatment
by Robert Diamond
- Jul 24, 2008
Variety reports that New Line Cinema has just made a deal with John Waters, Hairspray's creator to pen a treatment for a sequel to the hit film. Also set to return are director/choreographer Adam Shankman, the song-writing team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
Aubrey O'Day Joins Hairspray Cast As Amber 7/18
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 18, 2008
The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane will make her Broadway debut as Tracy Turnblad's stuck-up arch-nemesis Amber Von Tussle on Friday, July 18, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street.
Aubrey O'Day Joins Hairspray Cast As Amber 7/18
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 27, 2008
The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane will make her Broadway debut as Tracy Turnblad's stuck-up arch-nemesis Amber Von Tussle on Friday, July 18, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street.
UK 'Hairspray' Recoups Investment in 29 Weeks
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 17, 2008
The smash hit award-winning musical HAIRSPRAY at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London has recouped its entire £3.5 million capitalization in a record-breaking 29 weeks.
Marissa Perry Takes Over For Durig As Tracy in 'Hairspray'
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 11, 2008
The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Marissa Perry will take over the role of Tracy Turnblad on Tuesday, April 15, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street. (Shannon Durig plays Tracy through Sunday, April 13.)
Photo Coverage: Point Foundation Honors the Arts
by Linda Lenzi
- Apr 9, 2008
On April 7, 2008 The Point Foundation presented Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Cynthia Nixon with the 2008 Point Courage Award at Capitale in New York City.The Point Courage Award is awarded to an individual who has advocated for the future of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and lives with the vision that investing in today's potential will produce a brighter tomorrow.
Kathleen Chaflant To Star In 'Red Dog Howls' at El Portal
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 31, 2008
Kathleen Chalfant, one of the theater's most celebrated actors, will star in the World Premiere of Alexander Dinelaris' searing new play, 'Red Dog Howls' at the El Portal Theatre for a strictly limited five week engagement from May 14 to June 13.
Karen Mason Joins Cast of 'Hairspray' 4/8
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 31, 2008
The producers of Hairspray have announced that Karen Mason will join the Broadway company on Tuesday, April 8 in the role of Velma Von Tussle at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street. (Mary Birdsong plays Velma through Sunday, April 6.)
Jenifer Lewis Joins 'Hairspray' Cast 4/22
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 27, 2008
The producers of Hairspray have announced that Jenifer Lewis will join the Broadway company on Tuesday, April 22, in the role of Motormouth Maybelle at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street.
TV Movie Trailer: Harold & Kumar Sequel Featuring Neil Patrick Harris
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 28, 2008
Broadway performers Neil Patrick Harris and Roger Bart take on roles in 'Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay' opening in the USA on April 25th. BroadwayWorld brings you the trailer for the film which features Neil Patrick Harris playing... well... Neil Patrick Harris.
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