Odds & Ends: The Honeymooners May Premiere on B'way, Airline Highway Completes Casting & More
Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.
Will The Honeymooners Premiere on Broadway?
It seems that the much-buzzed about The Honeymooners is heading straight to the Great White Way. As we previously reported, the John Rando-helmed show was set to premiere at Goodspeed Musicals this fall. However, the tuner has been replaced by A Wonderful Life because “Goodspeed has been told that the show is ready for Broadway.” No word on dates, theater or casting, but a November 2014 reading of the stage adaptation of the classic 1950s sitcom starred Megan Hilty, Michael McGrath, Hank Azaria and Leslie Kritzer. The production features music by Stephen Weiner, lyrics by Peter Mills and a book by Dusty Kay and Bill Nuss.
Casting Complete for MTC's Airline Highway
Todd d'Amour has been tapped for his sister Lisa D’Amour's Airline Highway on Broadway! Shannon Eagen, Venida Evans, Joe Forbrich, Leslie Hendrix, Sekou Laidlow and Toni Martin also join the cast, which will star Tony winner Julie White and more. Directed by Joe Mantello, Manhattan Theatre Club’s presentation of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s ensemble production will begin previews on April 1. Opening night is set for April 23 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Aaron Tveit Returns to the Theater District
Stage faves Aaron Tveit, Holly Hunter, Neverland’s Matthew Morrison, Betty Buckley and more will join host John Waters for Vineyard Theatre’s 2015 Gala. Directed by Michael Mayer (Hedwig, Brooklynite), the event will take place on March 30 and honor Tony-winning producer Margo Lion at the Edison Ballroom. Wonderful to have you back on this side of the Pond, Mr. Tveit—now how about returning for a proper run on Broadway?!
LIVE Side Show Album Sets Release Date
Brand new album Side Show: Added Attractions—LIVE at 54 BELOW will be released on Broadway records on May 19. Recorded at the Times Square hotspot, the LIVE performance included never-before-heard material such as cut songs, extended versions of familiar hits and additional surprises. Daisy and Violet Hilton will never leave us!
Julie Andrews on Her 'New Friend' Lady Gaga
Julie Andrews stopped by GMA on March 10 to talk the 50th anniversary of The Sound of Music and that tribute performance by Lady Gaga. "I've always been a fan," said the Oscar winner about Gaga, "but when she finished what she was doing on stage I think I found a new friend." Andrews also revealed that a documentary she has been working on with Diane Sawyer, The Untold Story of The Sound of Music, will air on March 18 on ABC. Check out the interview below!
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