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according to Deadline.The project is helmed by Broadway veteran Christian Borle, who was previously cast in New York City Center’s production of “Into the Woods,” but was replaced by Neil Patrick Harris.Borle will play Joe/Josephine, a role originated by Tony Curtis in the film, and will be joined by J. Harrison Ghee as Jerry/Daphne, which Jack Lemmon played in the movie.Adrianna Hicks has been cast as Sugar, a role made famous by Marilyn Monroe.

tested positive for COVID and sadly couldn’t attend), has a lot going for it. The drama is about a little-known, fascinating piece of World War II history that will have audiences racing to Google at intermission. Manilow’s score, with lyrics by Bruce Sussman, is pretty and occasionally touching.

passed away yesterday a long term battle with a rare illness. The comedian was know for several film and TV roles — but none more so than the scarlet macaw Iago in the classic animated film version of “Aladdin,” which was released in 1992.

according to Variety.The musical, titled “For you, Paige,” will be helmed by Daniel Mertzlufft — the creative force behind the viral “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical,” which debuted on Jan. 1, 2021.“For you, Paige” was inspired by real-life content creators and features all original music written by Mertzlufft and several others, and orchestrations by Macy Schmidt.

reported Deadline. “KPOP” will feature Korean superstar Luna, 28, who has been in the Korean productions of “Mamma Mia” and “In the Heights,” as well as several movies and TV shows.

Two very different musicals are wrapped up into one bewildering package with the New Group’s “Black No More,” which opened Tuesday night off-Broadway.  Part of the show is an occasionally on-the-money satire about a fictitious device from the 1930s that can turn black people white. The poetic opening narration brings to mind “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” But what follows is an unnecessarily bombastic melodrama that makes “Les Misérables” look like “Blue’s Clues.”2 hours, 30 minutes, with one intermission.

amassed nearly a million views on TikTok. “I think stories are so important for kids,” Julia Riew, 22, told CNN of the fanfare surrounding her Disney-inspired creation “Shimcheong: A Folktale” which she’d reportedly made to introduce some diversity into film, and complete her senior thesisThe St.

star as Shug Avery in a new film adaption of the Broadway musical “The Color Purple,” based in Alice Walker’s 1982 novel, according to Variety. The Warner Bros.

breakout “West Side Story” star, 20, discussed her casting as a Latina Snow White in the upcoming Disney live-action film and the immense backlash she received.Zegler got candid with actor Andrew Garfield for Variety’s Actors on Actors roundtable where she blasted the hate.“When it was announced, it was a huge thing that was trending on Twitter for days, because all of the people were angry,” she told the “Eyes of Tammy Faye” star, 38.Garfield then quipped, “Ah, those people. The people that we need to educate.

created “Rent” — was born of sadness, anger and frustration.In the late 1980s, Larson learned that Matt O’Grady, his best friend from childhood, had contracted HIV. Working in the theater, Larson knew several people who had AIDS.

spoiled us in June when director Jon M. Chu managed to improve upon Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway show.

“The Karate Kid” musical is crane-kicking off its world premiere in St.

Tituss Burgess as Rooster. The last high-profile African-American actress to be cast as “Annie” was Oscar-nominated Quvenzhané Wallis for a 2014 film that also starred Cameron Diaz as Miss Hannigan and Jamie Foxx as Daddy Warbucks. Unfortunately — and all too predictably — there was a racist backlash among some “Annie” fans over the fact that the famous orphan was no longer a freckled redhead, as portrayed by Andrea McArdle in the 1977 Broadway musical. “So this #Annie movie is all wrong.

Lady Bird” and “Booksmart.” She also plays Monica Lewinsky in the upcoming “Impeachment: American Crime Story.”But Fanny is, without a doubt, the actress’ biggest casting so far. The role made a star out of Barbra Streisand in 1964, when the show played the Winter Garden Theatre, and she won the Oscar for Best Actress for the film version in 1968.

There’s so much talent in Apple TV+’s musical comedy “Schmigadoon!” that it’s somewhat disappointing to report that the show is merely a modest diversion instead of a must-watch musical extravaganza. You’ll almost certainly laugh a little.

Harry Connick Jr. will join NBC’s upcoming holiday production of “Annie Live!” as one of Broadway’s favorite fathers, Sir Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks.

hottest movie. Robles, of ArdelysBeauty (Ardelys is her middle name), did the glorious nail art in “In the Heights,” now screening in theaters and streaming on HBO Max.

In the Heights,” the movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical, now in theaters. So, they were a bit giddy when they reunited last week to pose for photos at the East Village salon Treehouse Social Club.“I gave her a lot of piggyback rides,” Polanco told The Post of their time shooting on location in Manhattan two years ago.

in the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical, in theaters and on HBO Max Friday. In the movie, about the tightknit Washington Heights neighborhood of upper Manhattan, he plays Sonny, the scrappy cousin of Anthony Ramos’ character, Usnavi, who owns the bodega where Sonny works.Diaz is a New Yorker through and through.

Playbill.com reported on Monday that Level Forward, the production company behind Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” musical, had purchased the rights to Walter Tevis’s 1983 novel, from which the Netflix series was adapted.

a mixed review from the New York Times’ Frank Rich, and running just 73 performances. “Assassins” later won the Best Revival Tony Award in 2004, and for its 30th anniversary, the original cast is reuniting virtually Monday night at 8 p.m.

According to Deadline, Paramount sees this as an opportunity to bring “a tremendous opportunity to reimagine this classic story with a contemporary perspective that explores diversity and the contrasting world views of the characters by drawing from real history and the musical.”As of now, there is no word on the cast, production team, or even a production timeline.

reports Variety. She was 71.“The world and our family have lost a vibrant, amazing talent and beautiful soul.

plays the titular role in NBC’s telecast, airing Dec. 9 from 8 to 10 p.m.

her love ballad for the protagonist of Disney’s 2007 film “Ratatouille.” Now she’s inspired a niche of the social-media platform to propose various elements for a DIY musical version of the film, which is about a rat with dreams of becoming a chef.“I give credit for the blow up to so many various creators,” Jaccs, 26, told Broadway World last month.

told “Today” on Tuesday.The Grinch has previously been played on the big screen by Jim Carrey (in 2000) and Benedict Cumberbatch (in 2018). This will be the latest of NBC’s holiday season musicals — past entries included “Jesus Christ Superstar” starring John Legend and “Peter Pan” starring Alison Williams.“Dr.

the king of cult hits after the Waverly Theater (now the IFC Center) in Greenwich Village began showing it at midnight in 1976. But these were no normal screenings.

Broadway shows are on hiatus until at least Jan. 3.

Bernie Mac Show.” In 2009, Rivera landed the role that would make her famous, playing the mean-girl cheerleader Santana Lopez on “Glee.” She became a series regular in the second season, with solo performances and opportunities for her character to grow, including her coming out story as a lesbian.