Twenty years after the fan-favorite Disney Renaissance film debuted in 1997, legendary composer Alan Menken revealed that he was working on a stage adaptation of "Hercules," the tale of a young man on his road to becoming a hero and finding out where he belongs in the world. Reunited with lyricist David Zippel, the Disney Legend created a number of all-new songs to compliment a book by Kristoffer Diaz and Robert Horn for the latest musical from the House of Mouse.
A few years later in 2019, the production made its world premiere at the Delacorte Theater in New York City's Central Park with a stellar cast that featured Jelani Alladin, who originated the role of Kristoff on stage in "Frozen," as Hercules, Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart of "Aladdin" on Broadway as Phil, star of NBC's "Smash" Krysta Rodriguez as Meg, and, instead of revisiting the character that he...
A few years later in 2019, the production made its world premiere at the Delacorte Theater in New York City's Central Park with a stellar cast that featured Jelani Alladin, who originated the role of Kristoff on stage in "Frozen," as Hercules, Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart of "Aladdin" on Broadway as Phil, star of NBC's "Smash" Krysta Rodriguez as Meg, and, instead of revisiting the character that he...
- 2/24/2023
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Exclusive: The pre-Broadway engagement of the Elton John-Shaina Taub musical The Devil Wears Prada is showing its fashion sense for the first time in Prada-appropriate stylized photos provided exclusively to Deadline.
See the pictures below.
The musical, which begins a limited five-week Chicago engagement on July 19, stars Beth Leavel as Miranda Priestly and Taylor Iman Jones as Andy Sachs – the roles played by Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in the 2006 film version – and the new photos show the actors looking suitably chic as the iconic fashionistas.
In case you somehow missed Lauren Weisberger’s best-selling 2003 novel or the subsequent hit film, The Devil Wears Prada tells the story of young Andy Sachs (Jones) who has just landed a dream job at the fashion bible Runway Magazine. The dream, of course, turns nightmarish thanks to the tyrannical rule and rigidly high standards of Editor-in-Chief Miranda Priestly (Leavel), an Anna Wintour-ish diva who takes no prisoners.
See the pictures below.
The musical, which begins a limited five-week Chicago engagement on July 19, stars Beth Leavel as Miranda Priestly and Taylor Iman Jones as Andy Sachs – the roles played by Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in the 2006 film version – and the new photos show the actors looking suitably chic as the iconic fashionistas.
In case you somehow missed Lauren Weisberger’s best-selling 2003 novel or the subsequent hit film, The Devil Wears Prada tells the story of young Andy Sachs (Jones) who has just landed a dream job at the fashion bible Runway Magazine. The dream, of course, turns nightmarish thanks to the tyrannical rule and rigidly high standards of Editor-in-Chief Miranda Priestly (Leavel), an Anna Wintour-ish diva who takes no prisoners.
- 6/16/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
In keeping with an ongoing theme of addressing many issues and disparities of the healthcare system, the hour focused on maternal health.
Each of the doctors had a maternal/pregnancy case on New Amsterdam Season 3 Episode 8, and the installment produced some powerful content yet again.
It also was directed by none other than Shiri Appleby.
How often can we discuss how Iggy continues to shine this season in all aspects of his life? It's getting redundant at this point, yes?
Part of devoting time to maternal health meant showcasing the sexism, racism, and ageism that coincides with it.
In the case of Ydalis, we saw a young woman suffering from cryptic pregnancy. She refused to believe that she was not only pregnant but in labor, and most of the doctors didn't know what to do with that.
The frustrating part about the Obgyn's involvement was how she dismissed Ydalis without a second thought.
Each of the doctors had a maternal/pregnancy case on New Amsterdam Season 3 Episode 8, and the installment produced some powerful content yet again.
It also was directed by none other than Shiri Appleby.
How often can we discuss how Iggy continues to shine this season in all aspects of his life? It's getting redundant at this point, yes?
Part of devoting time to maternal health meant showcasing the sexism, racism, and ageism that coincides with it.
In the case of Ydalis, we saw a young woman suffering from cryptic pregnancy. She refused to believe that she was not only pregnant but in labor, and most of the doctors didn't know what to do with that.
The frustrating part about the Obgyn's involvement was how she dismissed Ydalis without a second thought.
- 4/21/2021
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
An all-Broadway cast will present new musical The Valley in concert starring Desi Oakley Waitress, Chicago, Les Misrables, Wicked, Kara Lindsay Wicked, Newsies, Beautiful, Tiffany Mann Be More Chill, Waitress, Kevin Massey Tarzan, Memphis, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Brittney Johnson Wicked, Les Misrables, Jelani Remy Ain't Too Proud, The Lion King, and Devin Ilaw Miss Saigon, Les Misrables.
- 3/9/2020
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
As we’re now about halfway through the Broadway season, there are currently seven productions of musicals set to open this spring. Could we be seeing any of them contend at this year’s Tony Awards? Below, we recap the plot of each musical as well as the awards history of its author, cast, creative types, the opening, and (where applicable) closing dates.
“Be More Chill” (previews begin February 13; opens March 10)
In this musical adaptation of Ned Vizzini’s 2004 novel of the same name, Jeremy Heere is your average, nothing-special teenager at Middleborough High School in nothing-special New Jersey. That is, until the day he finds out about ‘The Squip.’ Thus begins a journey that pits Jeremy’s desire to be popular against his struggle to remain true to his authentic self.
With a book by Drama Desk nominee Joe Tracz and a score by Joe Iconis, this production is...
“Be More Chill” (previews begin February 13; opens March 10)
In this musical adaptation of Ned Vizzini’s 2004 novel of the same name, Jeremy Heere is your average, nothing-special teenager at Middleborough High School in nothing-special New Jersey. That is, until the day he finds out about ‘The Squip.’ Thus begins a journey that pits Jeremy’s desire to be popular against his struggle to remain true to his authentic self.
With a book by Drama Desk nominee Joe Tracz and a score by Joe Iconis, this production is...
- 2/1/2019
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Will Roland, George Salazar and the rest of the popular Be More Chill Off Broadway cast will take the Broadway stage when the Joe Iconis musical hits the Lyceum Theatre in February.
Producers announced today that the entire Off Broadway company will make the previously announced transition to Broadway.
“We are absolutely thrilled that the entire New York premiere company will be making the journey with us to Broadway,” said lead producer Gerald Goehring. “This company has collaborated to bring Joe Iconis’ and Joe Tracz’s beautiful and universal musical to life Off Broadway this summer and we could not have been more thrilled with the outpouring of love we received from our fans around the world. The entire company cannot wait to bring the production to an even greater audience at The Lyceum in the new year.”
Be More Chill will begin previews at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre on Wednesday,...
Producers announced today that the entire Off Broadway company will make the previously announced transition to Broadway.
“We are absolutely thrilled that the entire New York premiere company will be making the journey with us to Broadway,” said lead producer Gerald Goehring. “This company has collaborated to bring Joe Iconis’ and Joe Tracz’s beautiful and universal musical to life Off Broadway this summer and we could not have been more thrilled with the outpouring of love we received from our fans around the world. The entire company cannot wait to bring the production to an even greater audience at The Lyceum in the new year.”
Be More Chill will begin previews at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre on Wednesday,...
- 12/18/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Joe Iconis’ Be More Chill – the musical that sold-out its 10-week Off Broadway run after a 2015 cast album went viral – will get its anticipated Broadway run. Performances begin Wednesday Feb. 13, 2019, with an official opening on Sunday, March 10, at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre.
“The fact that I get to make my Broadway debut as a writer surrounded by so many long-time collaborators and beloved friends both on stage and behind the scenes is a literal dream come true,” says Joe Iconis (NBC’s Smash). “Be More Chill has surprised me and Joe Tracz every step of the way and we can’t believe that our celebration of misfits, losers, and underdogs gets to take up residence on 45th Street.”
Be More Chill, features music and lyrics by Iconis and a book by Tracz (Netflix’s Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events) based on the cult novel by Ned Vizzini.
“The fact that I get to make my Broadway debut as a writer surrounded by so many long-time collaborators and beloved friends both on stage and behind the scenes is a literal dream come true,” says Joe Iconis (NBC’s Smash). “Be More Chill has surprised me and Joe Tracz every step of the way and we can’t believe that our celebration of misfits, losers, and underdogs gets to take up residence on 45th Street.”
Be More Chill, features music and lyrics by Iconis and a book by Tracz (Netflix’s Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events) based on the cult novel by Ned Vizzini.
- 9/6/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Cost of Living and School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play tied for Best Play and Kpop captured Best Musical at the 33rd annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway.
Mary Jane also captured three awards, including Best Director.
The honors were handed out Sunday night at NYU Skirball Center, in a ceremony hosted by Meteor Shower co-stars Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos. As in past years, the event was a benefit for The Actors Fund.
Many Lortel winners go on to Broadway runs — last year’s top prize-winners, Oslo and The Band’s Visit, went on to wider runs and the latter is considered a Tony front-runner for Best Musical.
The voting committee for the awards includes reps from the Off-Broadway League, Actors’ Equity Association, the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society and the Lucille Lortel Foundation, plus theater journalists, academics and others working in the Off-Broadway sector.
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Mary Jane also captured three awards, including Best Director.
The honors were handed out Sunday night at NYU Skirball Center, in a ceremony hosted by Meteor Shower co-stars Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos. As in past years, the event was a benefit for The Actors Fund.
Many Lortel winners go on to Broadway runs — last year’s top prize-winners, Oslo and The Band’s Visit, went on to wider runs and the latter is considered a Tony front-runner for Best Musical.
The voting committee for the awards includes reps from the Off-Broadway League, Actors’ Equity Association, the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society and the Lucille Lortel Foundation, plus theater journalists, academics and others working in the Off-Broadway sector.
Here...
- 5/7/2018
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Off Broadway Korean-pop musical “Kpop” topped the nominations for the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards, snagging nine nominations for the annual awards for Off Broadway fare.
“Kpop,” which Ars Nova (“Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”) produced in association with Ma-Yi Theater Company and Woodshed Collective, led a list of musical nominees that also included “Bella: An American Tall Tale” (six nominations) and “The Lucky Ones” (five.) The top-nominated play was “Mary Jane” (six nominations), the Amy Herzog play that premiered at New York Theatre Workshop in a staging that starred Carrie Coon (who’s nominated for an acting award).
Special awards will be given to Eve Ensler, for the lifetime achievement award; Michael Friedman, the late composer who will be inducted into the Lortel’s Playwrights’ Sidewalk; and Wp Theater, for body of work.
The full list of the 33rd annual Lucille Lortel Awards nominations follows. Winners will be announced...
“Kpop,” which Ars Nova (“Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”) produced in association with Ma-Yi Theater Company and Woodshed Collective, led a list of musical nominees that also included “Bella: An American Tall Tale” (six nominations) and “The Lucky Ones” (five.) The top-nominated play was “Mary Jane” (six nominations), the Amy Herzog play that premiered at New York Theatre Workshop in a staging that starred Carrie Coon (who’s nominated for an acting award).
Special awards will be given to Eve Ensler, for the lifetime achievement award; Michael Friedman, the late composer who will be inducted into the Lortel’s Playwrights’ Sidewalk; and Wp Theater, for body of work.
The full list of the 33rd annual Lucille Lortel Awards nominations follows. Winners will be announced...
- 4/4/2018
- by Gordon Cox
- Variety Film + TV
TheNew Groupis presenting the Off-Broadway premiereJerry Springer- The Opera withJennifer Allen,Florrie Bagel,Brandon Contreras,SeanPatrick Doyle,Bradley Greer,Luke Grooms,Nathaniel Hackmann,Billy Hepfinger,Justin Keyes,Beth Kirkpatrick,Elizabeth Loyacano,Tiffany Mann,Jill Paice,Kim Steele,Nichole Turner,Terrence MannandWill Swenson.Jerry Springer- The Opera features Music byRichard Thomasand Book amp Additional Lyrics byStewart LeeandRichard Thomas, with Choreography byChris Bailey.John Randodirects.
- 2/20/2018
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
TheNew Groupis presenting the Off-Broadway premiereJerry Springer- The Opera withJennifer Allen,Florrie Bagel,Brandon Contreras,SeanPatrick Doyle,Bradley Greer,Luke Grooms,Nathaniel Hackmann,Billy Hepfinger,Justin Keyes,Beth Kirkpatrick,Elizabeth Loyacano,Tiffany Mann,Jill Paice, Kim Steele,Nichole Turner,Terrence MannandWill Swenson.Jerry Springer- The Opera features Music byRichard Thomasand Book amp Additional Lyrics byStewart LeeandRichard Thomas, with Choreography byChris Bailey.John Randodirects.
- 1/30/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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