Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed London production of Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger will open on Broadway this fall at the St. James Theatre, producers announced today.
Previews begin September 28 ahead of an October 20 opening night. Producers had previously confirmed the casting and Broadway plans, but the venue and dates were named today.
To coincide with the Broadway opening, a London cast album will be released this October.
The production, which features book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, based on the classic Billy Wilder Paramount Pictures film, recently received 11 Olivier Award nominations including Best Musical Revival.
Sunset Boulevard is produced by The Jamie Lloyd Company, Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, and Gavin Kalin Productions by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd and based on the Paramount Pictures film directed by Billy Wilder.
Prior to Sunset Boulevard moving in, the St. James...
Previews begin September 28 ahead of an October 20 opening night. Producers had previously confirmed the casting and Broadway plans, but the venue and dates were named today.
To coincide with the Broadway opening, a London cast album will be released this October.
The production, which features book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, based on the classic Billy Wilder Paramount Pictures film, recently received 11 Olivier Award nominations including Best Musical Revival.
Sunset Boulevard is produced by The Jamie Lloyd Company, Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, and Gavin Kalin Productions by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd and based on the Paramount Pictures film directed by Billy Wilder.
Prior to Sunset Boulevard moving in, the St. James...
- 3/25/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Complex Networks has ordered eight half-hour episodes of scripted workplace comedy series Liberty Crossing, executive produced by Oscar-nominated Mason Novick (Juno, 500 Days of Summer) for premiere later this year on Verizon’s go90. Production begins in May. Created by Daniel Radosh (The Daily Show) and Michael Harrison, Liberty Crossing is the story of a hapless young intelligence analyst at the National Counterterrorism Center who must untangle a terror plot while…...
- 3/29/2017
- Deadline TV
A pickup truck driven by an intoxicated man plowed into a crowd of spectators at the Endymion Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans on Saturday, injuring at least 28 people, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
Authorities said the incident occurred at 6:42 p.m. when the Chevrolet truck struck another vehicle, which pushed into a third vehicle.
“ then lost control driving over the neutral ground, striking a city dump truck and hitting multiple pedestrians,” police said.
“He took out rows of people,” witness Greg McNeely told Nola.com.
Officers on the scene quickly responded by apprehending the driver, who has not been identified.
Authorities said the incident occurred at 6:42 p.m. when the Chevrolet truck struck another vehicle, which pushed into a third vehicle.
“ then lost control driving over the neutral ground, striking a city dump truck and hitting multiple pedestrians,” police said.
“He took out rows of people,” witness Greg McNeely told Nola.com.
Officers on the scene quickly responded by apprehending the driver, who has not been identified.
- 2/26/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Dr. Joy Browne, the radio and TV psychologist who lent her expert advice on air for nearly 40 years, has died. She was 71. Browne died on Saturday in New York City, The New York Times reports, noting that Browne's brother, David Oppenheim, confirmed the death but did not give a cause. "She was the longest-running psychologist on Am/FM radio at the time of her death, Michael Harrison, publisher of Talkers magazine, told the Times. "More importantly, she kept the presence of the radio psychologist/relationships show alive on terrestrial news/talk radio at a time when the genre had all...
- 9/1/2016
- by Char Adams, @CiCiAdams_
- PEOPLE.com
Dr. Joy Browne, the radio and TV psychologist who lent her expert advice on air for nearly 40 years, has died. She was 71.
Browne died on Saturday in New York City, The New York Times reports, noting that Browne's brother, David Oppenheim, confirmed the death but did not give a cause.
"She was the longest-running psychologist on Am/FM radio at the time of her death, Michael Harrison, publisher of Talkers magazine, told the Times.
"More importantly, she kept the presence of the radio psychologist/relationships show alive on terrestrial news/talk radio at a time when the genre had all...
Browne died on Saturday in New York City, The New York Times reports, noting that Browne's brother, David Oppenheim, confirmed the death but did not give a cause.
"She was the longest-running psychologist on Am/FM radio at the time of her death, Michael Harrison, publisher of Talkers magazine, told the Times.
"More importantly, she kept the presence of the radio psychologist/relationships show alive on terrestrial news/talk radio at a time when the genre had all...
- 9/1/2016
- by Char Adams, @CiCiAdams_
- People.com - TV Watch
Exclusive: Galen Christy and Faisal Toor’s Los Angeles-based sales company has secured world sales rights on the sci-fi pair.
Taking Earth centres on aliens that commandeer the planet in order to find the one person that can destroy their race.
Grant Humphreys shot the film in South Africa. Ronan Quarmby stars and Grant Knight and Michael Harrison produced.
Ian Truitner directed Teleios starring Sunny Mabrey, Lance Broadway and Christian Pitre.
The story follows five genetically engineered humans on a rescue mission to the Jovian moon Titan, where only one person is believed to have survived an ill-fated previous mission.
Taking Earth centres on aliens that commandeer the planet in order to find the one person that can destroy their race.
Grant Humphreys shot the film in South Africa. Ronan Quarmby stars and Grant Knight and Michael Harrison produced.
Ian Truitner directed Teleios starring Sunny Mabrey, Lance Broadway and Christian Pitre.
The story follows five genetically engineered humans on a rescue mission to the Jovian moon Titan, where only one person is believed to have survived an ill-fated previous mission.
- 2/3/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
More good news, Baz Bamingboye reports in the UK Daily Mail that Broadway could indeed be next, writing 'We are actively pursuing and trying to work out the right way to go to New York with Imelda in Gypsy,' said Michael Harrison, who produced the show with David Ian. The Jonathan Kent production recouped its costs and made a profit for investors which as we know doesn't happen with every musical production.' He also notes '...
- 11/27/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Michael Harrison and David Ian's brand new production of the musical Annie is touring the UK and stars Craig Revel Horwood and Lesley Joseph as 'Miss Hannigan'. The tour launched earlier this summer at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. Tour schedule with full details of 'Miss Hannigan' casting below.www.anniethemusicaltour.uk. Check out photos of the cast in action below...
- 8/21/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
In the run-up to Back to the Future's 30th anniversary on July 3, Digital Spy presents a week of special features celebrating the time-travel classic.
Has it really been 30 years since Back to the Future first arrived in cinemas? The '80s classic is one of those films that stands firm under repeat viewings, retaining its humour, heart and on-point performances from Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd and co. Simply put, there isn't a frame out of place in Back to the Future.
Though Robert Zemeckis's film still feels as fresh as ever, the world has changed dramatically across the three main periods the Back to the Future series spans. Digital Spy digs deep into the history books to find out how the world looked in 1955, 1984, and where we are now.
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Marty sweeps to victory at the Oscars, winning for Best Picture, Director and Actor
James Dean...
Has it really been 30 years since Back to the Future first arrived in cinemas? The '80s classic is one of those films that stands firm under repeat viewings, retaining its humour, heart and on-point performances from Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd and co. Simply put, there isn't a frame out of place in Back to the Future.
Though Robert Zemeckis's film still feels as fresh as ever, the world has changed dramatically across the three main periods the Back to the Future series spans. Digital Spy digs deep into the history books to find out how the world looked in 1955, 1984, and where we are now.
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Movies
Marty sweeps to victory at the Oscars, winning for Best Picture, Director and Actor
James Dean...
- 7/1/2015
- Digital Spy
Michael Harrison, David Ian and Nederlander Presentations, Inc. have announced today the North American tour of the hit musical "The Bodyguard," that will star recording artist and actress Deborah Cox as Rachel Marron, with Thea Sharrock directing. The tour will launch in the fall of 2016. Based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar-nominated Warner Bros. film of the same name, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, and adapted for the stage by Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris ("Birdman"), "The Bodyguard" had its world premiere on December 5, 2012 at London’s Adelphi Theatre, and was nominated for 4 Laurence Olivier Awards,...
- 5/14/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The first production to be seen in London for forty years in a strictly limited season, Gypsy opens at the Savoy Theatre on 15 April 2015 with previews from 28 March 2015 and is produced in the West End by Michael Harrison and David Ian. Joining Imelda Staunton, who stars as the indomitable Momma Rose in the West End transfer of Jonathan Kent's production of Gypsy, are Lara Pulver who will reprise the role of Louise and Peter Davison who joins the cast to play Herbie. Check out highlights of Staunton in action below...
- 3/2/2015
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Update (7/30): Cumulus Media Inc. declines comment on Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity status on its radio network during an investor conference call.
Original Post: The second-biggest radio broadcaster in the country is threatening to dump Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, but before you celebrate the demise of conservative-talk’s most polarizing voices or curse the development as some liberal-media conspiracy — depending on your political view — take a deep breath and relax. Nothing is really going to change. For once, Limbaugh and Hannity aren’t engrossed in a political imbroglio. Reports that Cumulus Media is planning to drop the pair...
Original Post: The second-biggest radio broadcaster in the country is threatening to dump Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, but before you celebrate the demise of conservative-talk’s most polarizing voices or curse the development as some liberal-media conspiracy — depending on your political view — take a deep breath and relax. Nothing is really going to change. For once, Limbaugh and Hannity aren’t engrossed in a political imbroglio. Reports that Cumulus Media is planning to drop the pair...
- 7/29/2013
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW.com - PopWatch
New York (AP) — Michael Smerconish is jumping from traditional talk radio to satellite, saying the media form he has loved essentially left him.
The Philadelphia-based radio talk show host is syndicated in more than 80 markets nationally. Smerconish said Wednesday he will move his three-hour program to SiriusXM on April 15, airing weekdays at 9 a.m. Et with a repeat at 6 p.m. Et.
Smerconish changed his voter registration from Republican to independent three years ago, and believes the rigid ideology of many hosts is a dead end for radio. He's been gaining in popularity, moving to No. 9 on Talkers magazine's list of the "Heavy Hundred" political talk hosts from No. 19 last year.
"It gives me the opportunity to move away from an environment that, quite frankly, is not conducive to the type of program I'm offering," he said. "I don't do ideologically-driven talk, I do content-driven talk. I'm not on the...
The Philadelphia-based radio talk show host is syndicated in more than 80 markets nationally. Smerconish said Wednesday he will move his three-hour program to SiriusXM on April 15, airing weekdays at 9 a.m. Et with a repeat at 6 p.m. Et.
Smerconish changed his voter registration from Republican to independent three years ago, and believes the rigid ideology of many hosts is a dead end for radio. He's been gaining in popularity, moving to No. 9 on Talkers magazine's list of the "Heavy Hundred" political talk hosts from No. 19 last year.
"It gives me the opportunity to move away from an environment that, quite frankly, is not conducive to the type of program I'm offering," he said. "I don't do ideologically-driven talk, I do content-driven talk. I'm not on the...
- 3/6/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Tony and Grammy award-winner Heather Headley will star in a musical version of Whitney Houston's 1992 film, which opens at London's Adelphi theatre in November
A musical version of The Bodyguard, the 1992 film that starred Whitney Houston, will open in the West End later this year, its producers have confirmed.
Tony and Grammy award-winner Heather Headley will play singer Rachel Marron – the role originated by Houston – in the production, which will play at the Adelphi Theatre from November. The plot centres of the burgeoning relationship between Marron and her bodyguard, a former secret service agent, played in the film by Kevin Costner.
The project has been in the works since last year, but its commercial prospects will no doubt be strengthened by news of the singer's death. Thriller Live, a Michael Jackson tribute show, has been a mainstay on Shaftesbury Avenue since January 2009. It was originally scheduled to close in May of the same year,...
A musical version of The Bodyguard, the 1992 film that starred Whitney Houston, will open in the West End later this year, its producers have confirmed.
Tony and Grammy award-winner Heather Headley will play singer Rachel Marron – the role originated by Houston – in the production, which will play at the Adelphi Theatre from November. The plot centres of the burgeoning relationship between Marron and her bodyguard, a former secret service agent, played in the film by Kevin Costner.
The project has been in the works since last year, but its commercial prospects will no doubt be strengthened by news of the singer's death. Thriller Live, a Michael Jackson tribute show, has been a mainstay on Shaftesbury Avenue since January 2009. It was originally scheduled to close in May of the same year,...
- 2/20/2012
- by Matt Trueman
- The Guardian - Film News
Downton Abbey became a worldwide television hit before I even had some basic grasp on the thing, so, of course, you know how these things work: the show gets big, a lead in said show does a few movies, and they eventually break away from their launching point to pursue a career in the better medium. It’s probably too early to say if that will happen with Hugh Bonneville, but a film is in his future.
As ScreenDaily (via ThePlaylist) reports, the actor will take to the big screen to lead Dead Simple, an adaptation of Peter James‘ crime novel that Daniel Eckhart will script. The story, as described by ScreenDaily, is a “race-against-time thriller about a bridegroom buried alive after a stag night prank goes wrong[;] Roy Grace must find this living coffin while coping with the mysterious disappearance of his wife.”
The material’s been a hot item for some time,...
As ScreenDaily (via ThePlaylist) reports, the actor will take to the big screen to lead Dead Simple, an adaptation of Peter James‘ crime novel that Daniel Eckhart will script. The story, as described by ScreenDaily, is a “race-against-time thriller about a bridegroom buried alive after a stag night prank goes wrong[;] Roy Grace must find this living coffin while coping with the mysterious disappearance of his wife.”
The material’s been a hot item for some time,...
- 1/27/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Michael Harrison, producer of I Dreamed A Dream, the musical biography of Susan Boyle that starts its out-of-town UK tour in March 2012, tells me he is in talks with U.S. impresarios about bringing the show to America. “Obviously there is huge potential for the show in America, so that is very much part of the plan,” he says. I Dreamed A Dream is the musical life story of Boyle, 50, who was a dumpy Scottish misfit before Simon Cowell sprinkled his stardust over her and she became the Britain’s Got Talent and YouTube singing sensation. Boyle will step out onstage at the show’s finale and sing the show tune that made her famous. The clip of her singing I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables has had 300 million YouTube hits to date. And her Grammy-nominated debut album has sold just over 10 million copies, while follow-up The Gift racked up another 4 million.
- 10/11/2011
- by TIM ADLER in London
- Deadline London
Susan Boyle will make a guest appearance in a musical based on her life. The singer will join the cast of I Dreamed A Dream when it embarks on an 11-week tour of the UK next March. Boyle will not be playing herself as that role will be performed by Elaine C Smith, who was announced to be playing Boyle earlier this year. "I am thrilled to be a part of the musical about my life story and very much looking forward to stepping on stage and performing with the cast," Boyle said. "It is an honest portrayal of my life and has been a cathartic process to be involved in." The musical's producer Michael Harrison explained: "Having Susan join the cast to perform the finale of her musical is amazing for both ourselves and audiences across the UK and Ireland." Smith, who is (more)...
- 10/11/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
San Diego is calling all geeks! Comic-Con 2011 is so close yet so far away, But the amount of fun we are planning on having is going to be epic. Comic-Con International has unleashed the full schedule for Saturday July 23rd, and of course it's going to be another great day at the con, and since it's Saturday it will also be the most crowded. Here's a an example of what you will be going down... Immortals, Snow White and the Hunstman, Alcatraz, Terra Nova, Family Guy, Marvel TV, Community, Knights of Badassdom, Grimm, Kevin Smith and more!
I've gone through the list and put stars next to all of the events and panels that we want to cover. Let us know what panels and events you would like to know about and we will try and get them covered for you! If you are actually going to be at the con,...
I've gone through the list and put stars next to all of the events and panels that we want to cover. Let us know what panels and events you would like to know about and we will try and get them covered for you! If you are actually going to be at the con,...
- 7/9/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
So inspiring is Susan Boyle's life story that she would be the subject of a musical play. The Scottish singer's meteoric rise is brought to life in "I Dreamed a Dream" with actress Elaine C Smith portraying Boyle. Smith is best known as Mary in long-running Scottish sitcom "Rab C Nesbitt".
"I never thought my life story would end up on the stage but a lot has happened in two years and it is a very exciting prospect. I hope everyone enjoys the show and I promise there will be a few surprises along the way," said Boyle who came second on 2009 "Britain's Got Talent".
The play would open at Newcastle's Theater Royal in March next year and tour for about half a year in U.K., U.S. and Australia. Tickets would be sold next month.
"She is an inspiring woman and her story is an excellent one...
"I never thought my life story would end up on the stage but a lot has happened in two years and it is a very exciting prospect. I hope everyone enjoys the show and I promise there will be a few surprises along the way," said Boyle who came second on 2009 "Britain's Got Talent".
The play would open at Newcastle's Theater Royal in March next year and tour for about half a year in U.K., U.S. and Australia. Tickets would be sold next month.
"She is an inspiring woman and her story is an excellent one...
- 6/17/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The 50-year-old singing sensation – who shot to fame on Simon Cowell's talent search show 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009 before going on to sell more than 14 million albums worldwide – will see her inspirational tale take to the stage in 2012 in the international stage production 'I Dreamed A Dream.' Susan, who will be portrayed by 'Rab C. Nesbitt' actress Elaine C Smith, is thrilled at the prospect of seeing her life turned into a worldwide musical. She said: "I am happy that the musical is being produced, I never thought my life story would end up on the stage but a lot has happened in two years and it is a very exciting prospect. I hope everyone enjoys the show and I promise there will be a few surprises along the way." -------------------- Read More: Visit Susan Boyle's profile page Susan Boyle has been immortalized...
- 6/17/2011
- IrishCentral
Susan Boyle will soon see her life story made into a stage show.
The former Britain’s Got Talent winner – who went on to break international sales records and sell more than 14 million albums worldwide – will see her childhood and teenage years become the focus of new international stage production ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ in 2012.
‘Rab C. Nesbitt’ actress Elaine C Smith will take on the role of Subo and the Scottish singer has confessed that she is thrilled at the prospect of seeing her life turned into a worldwide musical.
She said: “I am happy that the musical is being produced, I never thought my life story would end up on the stage but a lot has happened in two years and it is a very exciting prospect. I hope everyone enjoys the show and I promise there will be a few surprises along the way.”
Meanwhile, producer Michael Harrison...
The former Britain’s Got Talent winner – who went on to break international sales records and sell more than 14 million albums worldwide – will see her childhood and teenage years become the focus of new international stage production ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ in 2012.
‘Rab C. Nesbitt’ actress Elaine C Smith will take on the role of Subo and the Scottish singer has confessed that she is thrilled at the prospect of seeing her life turned into a worldwide musical.
She said: “I am happy that the musical is being produced, I never thought my life story would end up on the stage but a lot has happened in two years and it is a very exciting prospect. I hope everyone enjoys the show and I promise there will be a few surprises along the way.”
Meanwhile, producer Michael Harrison...
- 6/17/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Susan Boyle's life story will be told in a new musical, it has been announced. The Scottish singer rose to fame after auditioning for Britain's Got Talent. Despite failing to win the ITV1 show, Boyle has gone on to sell over 14 million albums around the world. Taking its title from Boyle's best-known performance, I Dreamed a Dream will see actress Elaine C Smith - best known for her part in Rab C Nesbitt - play the lead role. The show, produced by Michael Harrison, will premiere in Newcastle next spring, running from March 23 before beginning a 22-week UK tour. Productions will then launch similar tours in the Us and Australia the following year. Boyle commented: (more)...
- 6/17/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, and Rush Limbaugh are losing fans in a key market. John Avlon on why listeners and station managers are sick of anti-Obama tirades-and who bucks the trend.
Here's another sign that the tide might be turning against the Wingnuts-Glenn Beck's TV ratings are down 50 percent and major market radio stations are dropping him.
Related story on The Daily Beast: This Week's Must-Read Journalism
That's not all-a look at radio ratings shows that hyper-partisan talk has been declining or flat-lining between ‘09 and ‘10, despite the intensity of the election year. There's a demand for something different-smart, un-predictable, non-partisan news is gaining market share because it stands out from the pack. And leading industry analysts say there is a market for more independent voices.
"There are a lot of program directors whose radio ‘spider-sense' is tingling," says Randall Bloomquist, a long-time radio executive and president of Talk Frontier Media.
Here's another sign that the tide might be turning against the Wingnuts-Glenn Beck's TV ratings are down 50 percent and major market radio stations are dropping him.
Related story on The Daily Beast: This Week's Must-Read Journalism
That's not all-a look at radio ratings shows that hyper-partisan talk has been declining or flat-lining between ‘09 and ‘10, despite the intensity of the election year. There's a demand for something different-smart, un-predictable, non-partisan news is gaining market share because it stands out from the pack. And leading industry analysts say there is a market for more independent voices.
"There are a lot of program directors whose radio ‘spider-sense' is tingling," says Randall Bloomquist, a long-time radio executive and president of Talk Frontier Media.
- 2/9/2011
- by John Avlon
- The Daily Beast
Craig Revel Horwood will make his pantomime debut in a production of Snow White And The Seven Dwarves later this year. The Strictly Come Dancing judge will play the Wicked Queen at the Venue Cymru in Llandudno, North Wales. Qdos Pantomimes managing director Michael Harrison said the company is "thrilled" that Revel Horwood will be able to perform alongside his TV commitments. He (more)...
- 1/28/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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