Nicole Scherzinger News

Update: Despite reports yesterday that ABC's DIRTY DANCING remake may feature a handful of original songs when it premieres later this year, representatives from both the network and Lionsgate have now confirmed to BroadwayWorld that no new tunes will be inserted into the original material. ABC's update will instead remain in line with the original 1987 blockbuster film.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and John Doyle are both getting portraits at Sardi's today! We are also celebrating the Creative Arts Tony Award nominees and the opening night of INCOGNITO at MTC. Keep an eye out for photos from all of today's festivities!

Now rumors are circulating that British singer Leona Lewis might take on the role instead. A source told the Daily Star that Lewis is Lloyd Webber's first choice to replace Scherzinger.

This morning BroadwayWorld participated in a media conference call with ABC president Channing Dungey regarding the network's just-announced 2016-17 programming slate.

ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2016-17 slate of programming, including the addition of nine new series. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall, in New York City.

Today's big news: The 2016 Astaire Awards ceremony is tonight, and Broadway's best gather for Manhattan Theatre Club's spring gala!

As previously reported, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber spoke to The Economist Radio this week and revealed that Nicole Scherzinger, who starred as Grizabella in the recent West End revival of Cats, had initially signed on for the upcoming Broadway production but changed her mind just before rehearsals got underway. Now, Scherzinger has responded to Lloyd Webber's 'furious' reaction, bearing no ill will toward the theatre legend.

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber spoke to The Economist Radio this week and revealed that Nicole Scherzinger, who starred as Grizabella in the recent West End revival of CATS, had initially signed on for the upcoming Broadway production

Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical CATS, based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot, is one tiptoe closer to the big screen.

International superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli is set to release the special edition of his chart-topping album titled 'Cinema,' which features a full live concert filmed at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood plus brand new tracks on Friday, April 22. Presented by Music Management International, Mr. Bocelli will also star in 'Cinema World Tour Live in Manila' today, April 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena (Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City).

?Hit musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors is back, and bringing everyone's favourite carnivorous plant to the King's Theatre Glasgow from Monday 14 until Saturday 19 November 2016 as part of a major new UK Tour.

Hit musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors is back, and bringing everyone's favourite carnivorous plant to the King's Theatre Glasgow from Monday 14 until Saturday 19 November 2016 as part of a major new UK Tour. 

Hit musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors is back, and bringing everyone's favourite carnivorous plant to the Belgrade Theatre Coventry from Wednesday 26 - Saturday 29 October 2016 as part of a major new UK Tour.

International superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli is set to release the special edition of his chart-topping album titled 'Cinema,' which features a full live concert filmed at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood plus brand new tracks on Friday, April 22. Presented by Music Management International, Mr. Bocelli will also star in 'Cinema World Tour Live in Manila' on Tuesday, April 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena (Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City).

Hit musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors is back, and bringing everyone's favourite carnivorous plant to theatres across the UK in a brand new tour for 2016, opening at Bournemouth Pavilion on Thursday 4 August 2016. Full tour schedule attached. There will be a press night at New Wimbledon Theatre on Tuesday 23 August.

Katey Sagal is the latest actor to sign on to ABC's upcoming three-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING.

Sunday, April 10th, marks the return of Interval Productions' MADE IN LDN season, which launched at The Cockpit last month.

Katey Sagal is the latest actor to sign on to ABC's upcoming three-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING.

Trevor Einhorn is the latest actor to sign on to the cast of ABC's upcoming 3-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING. The actor will take on the role of Neil Kellerman, heir to the 1960's Catskills resort Kellermans

This December, legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli will be returning to the U.S. for seven special concert dates in select cities, starting at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday Dec. 3, with additional dates in, Dallas, Houston, New York City, New Jersey and Bocelli's first appearance in Boston in more than six years.