Sparkle movie remake eyes Broadway run.

Theater news for the week of February 11-February 17

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 …

The Book of Mormon wins Grammy

The original cast recording of The Book of Mormon won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album, beating out Anything Goes and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The Book of Mormon opened at Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre on March 24, 2011 and earned nine Tony Awards including Best Musical.

The 57^th Annual Drama Desk Awards sets date

The 57^th Annual Drama Desk Awards will be held on June 3, 2012. The ceremony, which recognizes the best Broadway and off-Broadway talent of the 2011 – 2012 theater season will take place at Town Hall in New York City. The Drama Desk, founded in 1949, brings together writers and critics to support the ongoing development of theater in New York.

Sparkle eyes Broadway run

Whitney Houston’s final film, Sparkle, is in the works to be adapted into a stage version for Broadway. The film’s producer, Howard Rosenman (who was also the producer of the original 1976 Sparkle) expressed an interest into turning the yet-to-be-released remake into a musical. Sparkle is the story of three sisters who form a singing group and must grapple with drugs and the rise and fall of fame as the trio becomes successful. The film is set to hit theatres in August.

Upcoming Events at PlayhouseSquare

Flanagan’s Wake –presented by the Frankie Kong Players
Radio Golf –presented by Cleveland Play House
why i had to dance –presented by PlayhouseSquare’s Community Engagement and Education Department
The Ugly Duckling & Tortoise and The Hare –presented by PlayhouseSquare’s Community Engagement and Education Department
Dick Fox’s Golden Boys
The Peking Acrobats
AT&T 28 Days Speaker Series
Lexus Style Show
Marisol – Presented by the CSU Department of Theatre & Dance
Slam U Performance Workshop
Classic Albums Live
21^st Annual Jump Back Ball – presented by PlayhouseSquare Partners
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Tags: Broadway, Cleveland, Drama Desk Awards, PlayhouseSquare, Sparkle, The Book of Mormon, Theater News, Whitney Houston

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