Neil Patrick Harris to host Tonys for fourth timeThe Tony Awards knows not to fix something that isn't broken. The ceremony will once again have Neil Patrick Harris as host - which makes sense, since Neil Patrick Harris should probably host everything, always. Spice Girls 'Forever'? More like six monthsThe Spice Girls musical, "Viva Forever!" isn't going to be as long-lasting as its title suggests. After opening in the West End to negative reviews in December, the musical is going to end in June, producer Judy Craymer has announced. 'Rocky' musical headed for BroadwayRocky and Adrian are set to give their regards to Broadway. A stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning movie is scheduled to open on the Great White Way in February. Julie Taymor to direct 'Midsummer Night's Dream'We haven't heard a lot about Julie Taymor since the off-stage drama that was "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," but the director is back to lead a new production. According to the Los Angeles Times, Taymor will direct "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Theatre for a New Audience in Brooklyn. It's her first directing job since she departed her "Spider-Man" post in the spring of 2011. The rehabbed musical went on to become a top-seller on Broadway. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" will begin preview performances on October 19 ahead of its scheduled opening of November 2. As the Times notes, Taymor has helmed her fair share of Shakespeare, including the films "The Tempest" (2010) and "Titus" (1999). Shia LaBeouf set for Broadway debutNewly defined indie actor Shia LaBeouf has set his sights on the stage. The 26-year-old actor, who renounced the studio system earlier this year, is ready to make his debut on Broadway in the spring. He'll star alongside Alec Baldwin in "Orphans," according to The New York Times. 'Trapped in the Closet' might give regards to BroadwayWhen you think about it, R. Kelly's epic "Trapped in the Closet" series was destined for this all along. Multiple chapters, plenty of drama and it's in song - a hip-hopera, in fact - so what better place to see it all unfold than the Great White Way? |
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