Acclaimed ‘Into The Woods’ Encores! Production Will Move To Broadway In June, With Some Cast Changes
One of the spring’s hottest Off Broadway tickets will make the move to Broadway this summer: The acclaimed, sold-out Encores! production of the James Lapine-Stephen Sondheim classic Into The Wood will transfer to Broadway’s St. James Theatre on June 28 for a strictly limited eight-week engagement.
Making the move from New York City Center to the St. James will be Sara Bareilles (as the Baker’s Wife) and Gavin Creel (as the Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince). Not along for the ride: Neil Patrick Harris and Heather Headley.
Taking over the role of the Baker from Harris will be Brian D’Arcy James, while Patina Miller will play the Witch, taking over for Headley. Phillipa Soo will play Cinderella (Denée Benton at City Center) and Joshua Henry will take over for Jordan Donica as Rapunzel’s Prince.
Also making the move to Broadway will be City Center cast members Ta’Nika Gibson as Lucinda,...
Making the move from New York City Center to the St. James will be Sara Bareilles (as the Baker’s Wife) and Gavin Creel (as the Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince). Not along for the ride: Neil Patrick Harris and Heather Headley.
Taking over the role of the Baker from Harris will be Brian D’Arcy James, while Patina Miller will play the Witch, taking over for Headley. Phillipa Soo will play Cinderella (Denée Benton at City Center) and Joshua Henry will take over for Jordan Donica as Rapunzel’s Prince.
Also making the move to Broadway will be City Center cast members Ta’Nika Gibson as Lucinda,...
- 5/26/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Hugh Jackman is set to star as Harry Houdini in a Broadway musical based on the life of the legendary illusionist.
The Australia actor has already been practising magic tricks in anticipation of taking on the role of the world's most famous escapologist, according to Fox news.
Celebrated composer Danny Elfman has been signed up to write the music for the big budget show, while designer David Rockwell will create the sets and co-produce, alongside Scott Sanders, who brought The Color Purple to the New York stage.
Jackman is now expected to confirm his involvement in the production - which is due to debut on Broadway in 2010.
The Australia actor has already been practising magic tricks in anticipation of taking on the role of the world's most famous escapologist, according to Fox news.
Celebrated composer Danny Elfman has been signed up to write the music for the big budget show, while designer David Rockwell will create the sets and co-produce, alongside Scott Sanders, who brought The Color Purple to the New York stage.
Jackman is now expected to confirm his involvement in the production - which is due to debut on Broadway in 2010.
- 11/26/2008
- WENN
The world's sexiest man is reportedly heading back to Broadway. According to sources at Fox News, Hugh Jackman is going to be playing Harry Houdini in a new musical on Broadway. Fox News says that Jackman is already at work on the magic routines that will be part of the musical penned by Danny Elfman and two-time Tony nominee David Yazbek. There has been no official casting announced for the production. Scott Sanders and David Rockwell will produce Houdini, which features a book by best-selling author, journalist and editor Kurt Andersen. Three-time Tony Award winner Jack...
- 11/26/2008
- Hollyscoop.com
David Rockwell, the brains behind the Oscars' Kodak Theatre home in Hollywood, has been hired as stage designer for the 81st Academy Awards next year.
It will be Rockwell's first time masterminding the Oscars set.
The in-demand designer and his Rockwell Group have also created stages for the upcoming Broadway productions Catch Me If You Can and Houdini, as well as the sets for the stage productions Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and The Rocky Horror Show.
It will be Rockwell's first time masterminding the Oscars set.
The in-demand designer and his Rockwell Group have also created stages for the upcoming Broadway productions Catch Me If You Can and Houdini, as well as the sets for the stage productions Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and The Rocky Horror Show.
- 10/31/2008
- WENN
Celebrated composer Danny Elfman has landed the magical job of turning illusionist Harry Houdini's life into a stage musical.
Elfman, who has been moviemaker Tim Burton's longtime musical partner for films like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Charlie + The Chocolate Factory and the creator of both The Simpsons and Desperate Housewives themes, will create the music for the new Jack O'Brien production.
Architect and designer David Rockwell will create the sets and co-produce, alongside Scott Sanders, who brought hit show The Color Purple to the New York stage.
Houdini will debut on Broadway in 2010.
Elfman, who has been moviemaker Tim Burton's longtime musical partner for films like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Charlie + The Chocolate Factory and the creator of both The Simpsons and Desperate Housewives themes, will create the music for the new Jack O'Brien production.
Architect and designer David Rockwell will create the sets and co-produce, alongside Scott Sanders, who brought hit show The Color Purple to the New York stage.
Houdini will debut on Broadway in 2010.
- 4/18/2008
- WENN
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