Archive for July, 2012
Kyle Dean Massey Makes Return to ‘Wicked’ July 31
Starting on July 31, Kyle Dean Massey will be returning to play Fiyero at Gershwin Theatre in the Broadway production of “Wicked.” Massey will be taking over for Richard H. Blake. Blake’s last performance will be on July 29. “Wicked,” a brilliant reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, highlights the untold stories of Glinda the […]
Patti Murin, Kim Zimmer & Cliffton Hall Take Over ‘Wicked’ Tour Cast
Kim Zimmer, Patti Murin and Cliffton Hall are scheduled to join “Wicked’s” touring cast starting in August from Salt Lake City. Zimmer on August 14 will be taking over the role of Madame Morrible, while Hall will start to play Fiyero. On August 21 the role of Glinda will be taken on by Murin. The […]
‘Wicked’ Eyes ‘Billy Elliot’ Director Stephen Daldry for Upcoming Film
According to Deadline.com Stephen Daldry, the Tony award-winning Billy Elliot director, is currently the leading candidate to direct the big screen adaptation by Universal of Wicked, the blockbuster musical. Other directors that have been rumored previously to head the project include James Mangold, J.J. Abrams, Rob Marshall and Ryan Murphy. No start date or casting […]
Kristin Chenoweth Recovers from Injuries on ‘The Good Wife’ Set
Actress Kristin Chenoweth has been released from the hospital and is recovering following the injury she sustained while on “The Good Wife” set. Her publicist stated that the hospital had released Chenoweth and that she was at home recovering. Kristin would like to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers, the publicist added. On […]
Salt Lake City to Hold Wicked Ticket Lottery
Drawings will be held on the day-of performance for a limited amount of Wicked orchestra seats. The musical returns to Capital Theatre for performances July 18 through August 26. Two and a half hours before each performance, individuals who appear at the box office of Capitol Theatre will get their names put into a drawing […]
Idina Menzel Heads Out on UK Orchestral Tours in October
The Daily Mail has reported that Idina Menzel, the Tony award winning actress, has added some concert dates for the UK to her North American tour that is currently running. The Wicked and Rent veteran will be appearing in London at Apollo Theatre October 8-14. Then she will be performing at Usher Hall in Edinburgh […]
Idina Menzel Eying a Broadway Return
According to a Windy City Times interview, Indina Menzel has a few new Broadway projects under consideration. The actress told the Chicago newspaper that she missed the theater community. My toe is dipped in the water of a few different projects. They are still in the early stage. These are original pieces. To respect the […]