Theater news for the week of January 24-28
Each week, we’re going to keep you up-to-speed with the latest Broadway news and stories. Check back every Friday to see what you missed this week and to catch a glimpse of what’s going on at PlayhouseSquare this weekend. Enjoy!
Happening on Broadway …
Cast of Lombardi breaks down fourth wall
Last weekend, the cast of the Broadway play Lombardi embraced the current Green Bay Packers team’s success as they took on the Chicago Bears in the NFC title game. The show is about legendary Packers coach Vince Lombardi, so during the curtain call, Dan Lauria, who plays the title character, announced that the Packers were up 14-0. The cast is rooting for their “team” to win the Superbowl against the Steelers next weekend.
Another touch of Broadway on TV?
Another network is trying to reach FOX’s Glee fanbase. NBC has announced plans to air a pilot episode of Smash, a new series about the process of putting together a Broadway musical. Steven Spielberg will be the executive producer.
PlayhouseSquare in the News …
Ryan Thompson, who is currently playing Mark in Altar Boyz at the Hanna Theatre, was just named the Medina Sun’s person of the week. Read more about how Thompson, a Medina High School graduate, gave up theater for awhile, only to be cast as an understudy – and then promoted – in this production of Altar Boyz.
A Broadway original is coming to PlayhouseSquare for one night only. Read about how Saturday’s performance of Golda’s Balcony features the original Broadway star, director and designs, and buy tickets on our website.
This weekend at Playhouse Square
Altar Boyz
Flanagan’s Wake
Joshua Seth’s Beyond Belief
Last Call Cleveland
Slam U Writing Workshop (for teens)
Golda’s Balcony
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Miranda Cosgrove
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