Broadway's U2-Scored Spider-Man Is Confirmed...Again
For about a year and half now, we’ve been reporting about the supposedly-forthcoming Broadway adaptation of Spider-Man, with music written by U2’s Bono and The Edge. Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has been flirting with cancellation for the last few months, first due to financial troubles and then because of losing cast members, including Evan Rachel Wood—arguably the biggest name associated with the project and certainly for one of the biggest roles (Mary Jane Watson).... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSamuel L. Jackson Likely to Play MLK on Broadway
You can catch Samuel L. Jackson on the silver screen this summer with his cameo as Nick Fury in Iron Man 2, but it looks like the actor will take on a very different role this fall.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsFela! Cast May Perform in Nigeria
The cast of the Will Smith and Jay-Z-produced Broadway hit Fela!, based on the life and music of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, may have quite the itinerary ahead of them.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsSouth Park Creators Bring Book of Mormon to Broadway
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have used their comedic talents to branch out of television before, but never like this. According to Entertainment Weekly, Parker and Stone are working on transforming the popular “All About the Mormons” episode of South Park—in which we see an interesting take on the story Joseph Smith and the origins of Mormonism backed by a chorus of “dum dum dum dum”—into a Broadway musical.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsElf Heads to Broadway
“The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” So says Buddy the Elf.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsScarlett Johansson to Make Broadway Debut
Scarlett Johansson is confirmed to make her Broadway debut early next year, slating her name among this season’s all-star cast lists.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsRun-D.M.C. Headed to Broadway?
Run-D.M.C. may be following in the footsteps of U2 and Billy Joel. U.K.‘s The Guardian reported last week that producer Paula Wagner is in preliminary talks to create a rap opera featuring the iconic ’80s group’s back catalog.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaula Wagner to Adapt Miss Saigon with Precious Director
After leaving her post as chief of United Artists last year, (thus severing professional ties with long-time producing partner Tom Cruise) Paula Wagner is ready to start making films again.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsRegina Spektor to Score Broadway Musical
She may be used to depicting her own life's journey for music, but for now, Regina Spektor is set to tackle creating the soundtrack for another. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMusical Version of Little Miss Sunshine Announced
The Oscar winner and 2006 Sundance Film Festival darling Little Miss Sunshine has been picked for musical adaptation by Sundance.... read more
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