DIrector: 'Clueless' is headed to Broadway
THE SHOW "It Shoulda Been You"
THE DEAL The wedding day musical comedy "It Shoulda Been You," which received mostly negative reviews and failed to garner any Tony Award nominations, will close on Aug. 9. "At a moment in which the Supreme Court has made a historic decision to extend the right to marry to each and every citizen, the message of love and acceptance at the core of 'It Shoulda Been You' feels particularly resonant," producer Daryl Roth said in a statement.
THE SHOW "Clueless"
THE DEAL The 1990s film comedy "Clueless" is still on track to be made into a musical, director Amy Heckerling told Variety last week. But instead of using original songs, it will be a jukebox musical made up of familiar pop songs. If you recall, the movie had a memorable soundtrack including "Kids in America," "Supermodel" and "Rollin' with My Homies."
THE SHOW "Fiddler on the Roof"
THE DEAL Some additional "Fiddler on the Roof" casting has been announced. Jessica Hecht ("A View from the Bridge"), who is best known as a dramatic actress, will play Tevye's wife, Golde, and Adam Kantor, who is best known for rock musicals, will play Motel the tailor. The revival, to be led by Danny Burstein as Tevye, will begin previews on Nov. 12 at the Broadway Theatre.
THE SHOW "Gotta Dance"
THE DEAL A new musical based on a 2008 documentary about a hip-hop dance troupe made up of senior citizens will have its pre-Broadway tryout in Chicago in December. With direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell ("Kinky Boots), the cast of "Gotta Dance" will include Stefanie Powers, André de Shields, Lillias White and Georgia Engel. It will have music by Matthew Sklar ("Elf") and lyrics by Nell Benjamin ("Legally Blonde"), plus additional music by the late Marvin Hamlisch.
THE SHOW "Finding Neverland"
THE DEAL Australian actor Anthony Warlow, who played Daddy Warbucks in the recent Broadway revival of "Annie," will take over for Kelsey Grammer as Charles Frohman and Captain Hook in the musical "Finding Neverland" starting in mid-July. Grammer will return to the show in September.
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