‘Charlie’ musical to Broadway; ‘Shuffle Along’ discounts

THE SHOW “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

THE DEAL Producers of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” confirmed last week that the musical will finally come to Broadway next spring. However, unlike the London production, which was directed by Sam Mendes, the Broadway version will be given over to Jack O’Brien (“Hairspray”). “Since the first production was created for London it’s only fair we do an American version . . . ” O’Brien said in a statement. The score will combine songs from the 1971 film with Gene Wilder with new ones by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (“Hairspray”).

THE SHOW “A Funny Thing . . . ”

THE DEAL Beth Behrs, who plays Caroline on the CBS sitcom “2 Broke Girls,” will make her New York stage debut in MCC Theater’s Off-Broadway production of Halley Feiffer’s new comedy, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center of New York City.” The show begins previews in May.

THE SHOW “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

THE DEAL Professional productions of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” are almost always done with adult actors playing the Peanuts gang. However, following a recent concert of the popular musical at 54 Below with young performers, The York Theatre Company Off-Broadway has announced that it will revive “Charlie Brown” in May and June with a cast comprised entirely of children.

WHO Sydney Lucas

THE DEAL Twelve-year-old Sydney Lucas, who earned a Tony nomination for “Fun Home” and recently starred in a concert production of “The Secret Garden” at Lincoln Center, is apparently ready to give television a shot. She has joined the cast of the upcoming AMC family drama “The Son,” reports Deadline.com.

THE SHOW “Shuffle Along”

THE DEAL A non-premium orchestra seat to the new Broadway musical “Shuffle Along” with Audra McDonald, Billy Porter and Brian Stokes Mitchell goes for $159 to $169. However, the producers have announced that during previews (now through April 27), a limited number of rush tickets at $40 can be be obtained from the box office on the day of the performance.