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Theater news for the week of February 21-25
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 …
Lady Gaga shares Broadway dreams with American Idiot cast
Lady Gaga may be one of the hottest stars on the popular music scene, but she grew up with dreams of a Broadway career. She shared those dreams with the American Idiot cast this week as she took in a performance, calling them “rock stars.”
Off Broadway raking in success of Broadway hits
Producers are finding that much like in television, there’s plenty of money in Broadway re-runs. The trend began with Avenue Q, where after a run on Broadway, a scaled-down production ran Off-Broadway; the same is set to happen with Rent this summer. Producers say it gives visibility to Off Broadway, while allowing shows to continue to make money after they’ve exhausted their initial run.
James Earl Jones signs on for Broadway revival
A revival of Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, a play chronicling a contentious presidential election, will premiere on Broadway in Spring 2012, just in time for that year’s presidential election. Tony Award winner (and movie and TV star) James Earl Jones has signed on to play an ex-president whose endorsement plays a part in the show’s drama.
PlayhouseSquare in the News …
The Plain Dealer’s Best of Cleveland listed our Broadway Summer Camp in its list of the best summer camps to sign up for. We can’t wait to see all the young talent this year!
Shrek the Musical is coming soon as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series; get excited by reading the Lorain Morning Journal’s story about the show, which includes interviews with Eric Petersen, who plays Shrek himself.
This weekend at Playhouse Square
Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra – Plugged In
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra – Lift Every Voice
Jump Back Ball
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