Look Out for This New Musical Starring Chewing Gum's Michaela Coel
In August, Michaela Coel confirmed that, nope, she was not currently writing a third season of her hit comedy Chewing Gum, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t been busy.
Guy Ritchie's Live-Action Aladdin Can't Find Its Aladdin
Guy Ritchie’s live-action Aladdin musical is reportedly having trouble finding actors for key roles. Have they considered just not doing the movie?
Theater Jobs Mostly Go to White Men, According to New Study
When it comes to diversity in theater, women and minorities are unsurprisingly underrepresented in the industry.
Theater Aficionados! Here Is Your Open Thread for the 71st Tony Awards
Attention, lovers of the stage! The 71st Tony Awards are being held tonight, and this open thread is your place to discuss everything from Cate Blanchett’s performance in The Present to Kevin Spacey’s monologue to why Andrew Rannells is perfect.
How Will You Swallow This News About a Jagged Little Pill Musical Written By Diablo Cody?
Some people look at a water glass and call it half-full, and others look at the same glass and call it half-empty. Similarly, some of you will read the news about a musical based on Alanis Morissette’s classic album Jagged Little Pill with a book written by Diablo Cody premiering next year at the American Repertory…
Guy?? Ritchie’s??? Aladdin???? Might Star Will Smith????? As the Genie????????
Will Smith is reportedly being considered for the role of the Genie in Guy Ritchie’s live-action Aladdin musical. Come with me, Will. Let us pray.
Pharrell Williams' Childhood Inspires 'Romeo And Juliet Style' Musical
The variously talented Pharrell Williams—singer, songwriter, producer—has become a creative muse in his own right. Fox Studios is at work on Atlantis, a “Romeo and Juliet style” musical based on Williams’ childhood in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Rihanna Won't Be Starring in That Annette Musical With Adam Driver After All
Rihanna was reportedly supposed to act and perhaps sing alongside Adam Driver in the musical Annette, but she’s no longer associated with the film. According to Pitchfork, “a representative for Rihanna tells Pitchfork that the pop star will not appear in this film at all. They say Variety’s report is incorrect.”
The Devil Wears Prada Musical Snags Elton John
It will take a lot of singing to redeem a version of The Devil Wears Prada that doesn’t feature Meryl Streep, but these guys can probably cram the necessary numbers in there.
Check Out NYC Mayor de Blasio's New Not-Campaign Ad—It's a Postmodern Political Musical, Just Like Hamilton
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is fine. He’s fine. He seems like a perfectly nice guy, as an individual human, and all things considered he’s a fine mayor. He does some good things and also some bad things. One of the worst things he has done, however, is produce this video that was posted to Twitter on Tuesday:
Would You Watch Will Ferrell and Kristin Wiig Sing About Household Appliances?
I’d say that Hollywood is running out of ideas, but this seems like it could be either very good or very bad. Kristin Wiig and Will Ferrell have signed on to develop a musical based that might see them performing songs about household appliances.
The Case Against La La Land
“That’s L.A.—they worship everything and they value nothing,” sighs Ryan Gosling’s La La Land character Sebastian. I’m not sure if this is a critique or a mission statement. Perhaps it’s both. Certainly, a movie that forces you to endure Gosling and Emma Stone sing multiple songs is trading in the crass depths of…
Here is Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Musical about Millennials
Have you been wondering why there are no good musicals about millennials? Have you wondered if Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Lin-Manuel Miranda were going to do anything other than collaborate on Moana? If these questions and more have been keeping you up at night, there’s a 14 minute long musical just for you.
Jennifer Lopez To Star In NBC's Bye Bye Birdie Live!
In an industry event held last night in Los Angeles, the chairman of NBC revealed their next live musical (after this year’s Hairspray Live!) will be everyone’s favorite Broadway show about Ed Sullivan, telephones, and putting on happy faces: Bye Bye Birdie. But the most exciting part of this news (god, I love this…
Ice Cube Will Star, Produce and Co-Write New Oliver Twist Musical
Some delightful news: Ice Cube is teaming up with Disney and Tommy Kail, the Tony-award winning director of Hamilton for a “modern and musical” take on that old chestnut, Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.
Tituss Burgess Is Working on a Broadway Adaptation of The Preacher's Wife
Tituss Burgess, beloved Titus Andromedon of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, is doing his utmost to bring a version of the 1996 Whitney Houston/Denzel Washington seasonal classic The Preacher’s Wife to Broadway.
The Rocky Horror Remake's 'Time Warp' Is Here and It's Totally Lackluster
It’s just a jump to the left, but somehow the newly released rendition of “Time Warp” from Fox’s remake of the Rocky Horror Picture Show has taken the song from DIY freak carnival to Disney Channel nightmare. Brad, let’s go back, I’m cold and I’m frightened!
Leslie Odom Jr. to Deliver Last Hamilton Performance On July 9
If you’re still reeling from the news that both Lin-Manuel Miranda and Phillipa Soo will depart Hamilton after July 9, then please sit down before reading further. I regret to inform you that on that same day, Leslie Odom Jr. will deliver his final performance as Aaron Burr (sir).
Hamilton's Phillipa Soo Will Return in Amélie on Broadway
Phillipa Soo will play the lead in the upcoming Broadway production of Amélie after she’s done with Hamilton. I’m sorry to have to relay the news that Hamilton continues to completely fall apart.
