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Rock of Ages is ending its six-year run on Broadway on January 16 but it isn't for lack of success. The '80s-rock music based musical has gathered five Tony nominations and, perhaps importantly, $125 million in revenue over its run. No reason was given for the exit but the show will continue to live on thanks to performances at The Venetian in Las Vegas and aboard the The Breakaway, a Norwegian cruise ship. -
Taylor Swift to Perform at Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS
Taylor Swift is crashing your Thanksgiving. CBS has tapped her to be a performing artist for its Thanksgiving parade. In its 54th year, the CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade will run side by side with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. As reported by CBS, the broadcast will air footage from the NBC broadcast with additional performances from the casts of Broadway musicals "Matilda" and "Pippin."Thanksgiving parades have been an American tradition for decades. Running down the heart of New York City, they have greeted New Yorkers for decades now with their colorful and vibrant floats and balloons that run from Central Park West down to midtown, ending in front of the Macy's store at Herald Square.Now the parade has gotten the hottest artist in the world to perform live on the broadcast.According to NBC, another broadcast partner, additional performers and live guests on the NBC broadcast will include Kiss, Hilary Duff, Nick Jonas, Meghan Trainor, The Madden Brothers and many more. It should be a stacked lineup of artists and celebrities in addition to the musical performance from Swift on CBS.The broadcast will take place from 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. -
Neil Patrick Harris Hosting Oscars, Officially Takes Job Off Personal Bucket List
Neil Patrick Harris has been confirmed to be the official host of this year's Oscar's which will air on Feb. 22. Harris has had quite a bit of luck when it comes to hosting. He did a great job of making the Emmy's watchable this year and all four Tony Awards telecasts' that Harris have hosted have gone on to win Emmy awards. Variety was the first outlet to make the announcement about Harris hosting the next Academy Awards saying, -
82 Years After Jumping To Her Death From The 'Hollywood' Sign A Movie Is Being Made About Stage And Screen Starlet Peg Entwistle
In 1932 Peg Entwistle was already a star on Broadway and had enjoyed plum roles in such hit plays as The Uninvited Guest and The Wild Duck. She was working on launching a film career when her marriage to Robert Keith came to an end after only two years. The actress took her own life by jumping from the H of the Hollywood sign. Now Hollywood is ready to tell her story. -
In a Broadway First, 'On the Town' Producers Seek Investors Online
Howard and Janet Kagan are seeking equity investors for their 70th anniversary production of the Leonard Bernstein/Jerome Robbins/Betty Comden/Adolph Green musical via a custom-made website. -
'Finding Neverland,' New Musical about 'Peter Pan' Playwright J.M. Barrie, Arriving on Broadway in March
Remember that Jennifer Hudson number on the Tony Awards a few months back? This is that show. Finding Neverland, the new musical based on Marc Forster's 2004 film about Peter Pan playwright J. -
Keke Palmer Will Be Broadway's First Black 'Cinderella'
The singer, actress, talk show host and former child star will be the first African-American to play the 'Cinderella' title role in the Broadway musical. -
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' Broadway Tickets Now On Sale, Previews Begin September 10
Simons Stephens's adaptation of Tom Haddon's award-winning bestseller won seven Olivier Awards last year. -
Tony Award Nominee Josh Young Leads Cast in Pre-Broadway Chicago Engagement of New Musical 'Amazing Grace'
The new musical explores the life of English poet and clergyman John Newton, author of the words to the hymn 'Amazing Grace.' -
Stax Records Musical in Development, Aiming for Broadway
'Ray' producer Stuart Benjamin and Concord Music are developing a musical based on the legendary soul and R&B label. -
'Elephant Man' Broadway Revival Starring Bradley Cooper Delayed till November 7
Patricia Clarkson and Alessandro Nivola co-star in Bernard Pomerance's Tony-winning drama. Producers announced that a scheduling conflict has delayed the opening at Broadway's Booth Theatre of a revival of The Elephant Man, starring Bradley Cooper and directed by Tony nominee Scott Ellis (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). -
'The King and I' Around the World: Ken Watanabe and Kelli O'Hara Cast in Broadway Revival, Lou Diamond Phillips in Melbourne
Bartlett Sher will direct a new revival at Lincoln Center next year, while Australian audiences can see Phillips reprise the role he played on Broadway in 1996.
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