Earlier this year, Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig co-starred in A Steady Rain on Broadway. Now, news is circulating about a screen adaptation by Steven Spielberg, with Hugh Jackman possibly reprising his role.
Theater news for the week of July 25 – July 29
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 …
Steven Spielberg taking A Steady Rain from stage to screen
Steven Spielberg would reportedly like to turn A Steady Rain, which starred Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig as Chicago policemen on Broadway, into a film. Broadway.com wrote that this would not be the first Broadway-to-screen work for Spielberg—his adaptation of War Horse will hit theaters December 28 and he is also behind the highly anticipated NBC program Smash.
Darren Criss may replace Daniel Radciff
Several news organizations reported this week that Glee star Darren Criss may take over Daniel Radcliff’s role in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying for a three-week run in January.
Discussions on the location for Tony Awards in 2012
Due to the possible return of Cirque du Soleil’s Zarkana to Radio City Music Hall for several upcoming summers, speculations are beginning on the location for the 2012 Tony Awards. The awards had been held at Radio City Music Hall for 13 consecutive years, but Zarkana’s run in 2011 meant a transition to the Beacon Theatre.
PlayhouseSquare in the News …
Did you see Fat Camp? The inaugural Page to Stage show wrapped up its Cleveland run this Sunday—check out this story from Q104 with video interviews to get an awesome look back on Fat Camp.
Some area individuals are working towards getting Superman license plates approved to celebrate the fact that the creators of Superman are actually from Ohio—you can get involved at any Superhero Sunday film during Cinema at the Square, where they will be stationed with their petition!
Cinema at the Square begins next Thursday with King Kong. What films are you excited to see on the Palace Theatre screen?
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