Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.
Ben Rappaport Boards Younger
Ben Rappaport, who is currently on the Main Stem in Fiddler on the Roof, is the latest stage fave tapped for TV Land’s Younger. According to Deadline, the former Broadway.com Fresh Face and Take Two star, will play the recurring role of medical intern Max Horowitz, who is a new love interest for Lauren Heller (Molly Bernard). He’ll make his debut in the show in the third episode of the new season on October 12, which will also mark the first appearance of Krysta Rodriguez. Headlined by two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster, the comedy is scheduled to premiere on September 28.
Will Chase's Rotten! Departure Date
Broadway's Bard is bidding farewell to the Renaissance. The in demand Will Chase is set to hang up the Something Rotten! codpiece on October 9. As previously announced earlier this week, the new musical is scheduled to close on January 1, 2017. No word yet from the production on who will replace him.
Third Season of Bloodline Will be its Last
Bloodline, the Nextflix drama starring Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz, Kyle Chandler and more will end after the show’s third season, which is due to stream next year. According to The Hollywood Reporter, one of the reasons more episodes have been uncertain is owing to Florida reducing its entertainment tax incentives program.
Michael C. Hall Sings Bowie at Mercury Prize
After leading a sold-out run off-Broadway in David Bowie’s Lazarus, Michael C. Hall is now in the U.K., where he will be headlining the London transfer of the production. Check out the Broadway alum's recent performance of the title number at the prestigious Mercury Prize; Lazarus will officially open on November 8 at the King Cross Theatre. The cast album, featuring the legend’s last three studio recordings, will drop on October 21.