Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.
Aaron Tveit's Lost His 'Way'
We reported with much excitement last year that it was Aaron Tveit’s way or the highway, with the Broadway and Graceland hottie having a street renamed after him in his hometown of Middletown, New York. However, there has now been a shocking occurrence. According to the Times Herald-Record, James Harris, 22, of Warwick, has been charged with the misdemeanors of fourth-degree criminal mischief and petty larceny, after police said he tore down the “Aaron Tveit Way” sign and removed it. Maybe Harris was a U2 fan, because we can’t see well-behaved Tveitortots committing such an offense. Oh no.
Frozen-Inspired Musical to Hit the Boards in 2016
A Frozen musical is heading to the stage next summer! However it’s not the big Broadway production we've all been waiting for—that’s still in the works. This is “inspired” by the hit movie and will play the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure park. Apparently the new immersive show will have elaborate costumes and sets, stunning special effects and surprising scenic transformations. As long as frozen fractals are all around, we're all for it.
Serino/Coyne Switches It Up
Interesting nugget of Broadway business news. The legendary founder and CEO of marketing agency Serino/Coyne, Nancy Coyne (she was the one behind Cats' infamous "Now and Forever" slogan), is set to move on to the role of chairman. Angelo Desimini, currently chief operating officer, will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately. Greg Corradetti continues as president of the firm in the planned transition.
Hang Out With Josh Grisetti
Josh Grisetti, who recently made his Broadway debut in the starry It Shoulda Been You, will headline at 54 Below on September 23 and 24. Along with his adorable appearances for Broadway.com with Sierra “Vlog”ess, Grisetti's other notable credits include Sheryl Crow’s Diner, Peter and the Starcatcher, Rent and Enter Laughing. You can book tickets to Josh Grisetti: Don’t Bother, I’m Here, here!
Amanda Seyfried Thinks She Was Overpaid for Les Miz
Recent off-Broadway success story and Mamma Mia! movie fave Amanda Seyfried recently had some surprising comments about her role of Cosette in the Les Miz movie. "They paid me too much," she told the New York Post. "I bought a house with that money! But making movies, two solid months of 14-hour days, can ruin a girl’s relationship.” We love her honesty! And at least she wasn't grossly underpaid this time...