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PRODUCTION LISTINGS
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Broadway: Upcoming
Betrayal, a revival of the Harold Pinter play about adultery, starring Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz. Mike Nichols directs. Previews begin Oct. 1 at the Booth Theatre. Casting: Cindy Tolan & Adam Caldwell, 27 W. 20th St., 6th floor, NYC 10011. Last EPA: May 29.
Big Fish, a musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 film version, about a storytelling father and his skeptical son. Norbert Leo Butz stars. Susan Stroman directs and choreographs. Andrew Lippa (“The Addams Family”) writes the music and lyrics, and John August, who wrote the screenplay for the film, authors the book. Previews begin Sept. 5 at the Neil Simon Theatre. Opens Oct. 6. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last EPAs: Sept. 28 and Oct. 2, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Oct. 3, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Oct. 4, 2012.
First Date is a new musical comedy about tightly-wound Aaron who is set up on a blind date with cool girl Casey. Originally premiered at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. Austin Winsberg authors the book; music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Bill Berry directs and Josh Rhodes choreographs. Previews begin July 9 at the Longacre Theatre. Opens Aug. 4. Casting: Rachel Hoffman, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs: March 25–27.
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, a musical comedy based on the novel by Roy Horniman, comes to Broadway after runs at the Hartford Stage in Connecticut and the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Jefferson Mays will reprise his multiple roles and Lisa O’Hare will return as well. Directed by Darko Tresnjak. Previews will begin Oct. 22 prior to a Nov. 17 opening at the Walter Kerr Theater. Casting: Jay Binder Casting, 321 W. 44th St., Ste. 606, NYC 10036.
The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams’ famed memory play, returns to Broadway in a production that previously debuted at A.R.T earlier this year. Cherry Jones, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Zachary Quinto reprise their roles under John Tiffany’s direction. Previews begin Sept. 5 for a Sept. 26 opening. Casting: Jim Carnahan & Stephen Kopel, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Last EPA: June 7.
If/Then, David Stone’s new musical about a woman on the verge of turning 40 who moves to New York City for a fresh start. Starring Tony Award winner Idina Menzel. Written by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Michael Greif directs. A Washington, D.C., pre-Broadway run is scheduled for Nov. 24–Dec. 8, prior to a Broadway run scheduled to open March 27, 2014. Casting: Craig Burns, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPA: May 15. Last ECC for singers: May 21. Last ECC for dancers: May 13.
*NEW Kander and Ebb's Sing Happy explores the five-decade songwriting partnership between Kander and Ebb which produced classics like “Cabaret,” “Chicago,” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” Music by John Kander. Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Directed by Eric Schaeffer. Previews begin Sept. 20 for an Oct. 5 opening. Casting: Laura Stanczyk Casting, 1674 Broadway, Ste. 703, NYC, 10019.
Les Misérables, Cameron Mackintosh’s Tony Award-winning hit returns to Broadway, inspired no doubt by the recent, Oscar-winning film adaptation starring Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel. Written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Laurence Connor and James Powell direct. Scheduled to open March 2014. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last ECC for singers: May 9 and May 10.
Machinal, a revival of journalist and playwright Sophie Treadwell’s groundbreaking play about a 1920s stenographer who, bored with her marriage and motherhood, starts an illicit love affair. With Rebecca Hall. Directed by Lyndsey Turner. Previews begin Dec. 20 prior to a Jan. 16, 2014, opening at the American Airlines Theatre. Casting: Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018.
Rocky, a musical version of the famous 1976 film starring Sylvester Stallone, follows the rise of amateur boxer Rocky Balboa. Premiered in Hamburg in November. Stephen Flaherty writes the music and Lynn Ahrens writes the lyrics. Previews begin in February 2014 at the Winter Garden Theatre. Opens March 2014. Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Last EPA: May 13–15.
The Snow Geese, a new play by Sharr White, follows the story of an upstate New York family during WWI on the eve of the eldest son’s deployment. With Mary Louise Parker. Directed by Daniel Sullivan. Previews will begin Oct. 1 prior to an Oct. 24 opening for an 11-week limited engagement at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Last EPA: May 29. Casting: Melcap Casting, 260 W. 44th St., #3R, New York, NY, 10036.
Soul Doctor is a Broadway-bound musical about the godfather of popular Jewish music, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, and his unlikely friendship with singer Nina Simone. Had a regional premiere at New Orleans’ Le Petit Theatre and an Off-Broadway run at the New York Theater Workshop. Daniel Wise authors the book and directs. Previews begin July 17 prior to an Aug. 15 opening at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Casting: Joy Dewing. Last EPA: May 13–15.
Twelfth Night & Richard III, Mark Rylance and Stephen Fry reprise their critically acclaimed performances in the Shakespearean event of the season, two of the Bard’s most beloved works in rep. Tim Carroll directs. Previews begin Oct. 15 for a Nov. 10 opening at the Belasco theater.
The Winslow Boy, Terrence Rattigan’s play about familial devotion, tells the story of a father who attempts to prove his son’s innocence after he is accused of a theft. With Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Roger Rees. Directed by Lindsay Posner. Previews begin Sept. 20 for a Broadway opening TBA at the American Airlines Theatre. Last EPA: May 30. Casting: Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018.
Broadway: Open Runs Currently Playing
Annie, a revival of the 1977 musical based on the comic-strip character Little Orphan Annie. James Lapine (“Into the Woods”) directs. Opened Nov. 8 at the Palace Theatre. Casting: Pat Goodwin, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs for adult roles: Feb. 6 and 7, 2012. Last EPA for kids: Jan. 14, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Jan. 20, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Jan. 23, 2012.
Kinky Boots, a musical version of the 2005 film comedy about a British drag queen. Jerry Mitchell (“Legally Blonde”) directs. Harvey Fierstein (“La Cage aux Folles”) wrote the book and pop star and actor Cyndi Lauper is responsible for the score. Opened April 4 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Casting: Justin Huff, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs: April 20, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: April 18, 2012. Last ECC for singers: April 19, 2012.
Matilda the Musical, a new musical based on Roald Dahl’s 1988 novel about a girl with extraordinary powers. Matthew Warchus (“God of Carnage”) directs. Opened April 11 at the Shubert Theatre. Adult casting (and title role): Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Child casting (and title role): Nora Brennan Casting, 752 West End Ave., Ste. MC, NYC 10025. Last EPAs for child roles: Sept. 13, 2012.
Motown, a musical based on the life of Motown mogul Berry Gordy. Charles Randolph-Wright directs, and the score will be composed of Motown hits. Opened April 14 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Casting: Bethany Knox, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs: Aug. 7, 8, and 13, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Aug. 9, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Aug. 10, 2012.
Pippin, a revival of the 1972 musical by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson about a medieval prince seeking fulfillment. Diane Paulus directs. Previews began March 23 for an April 25 opening at the Music Box Theatre. Casting: Duncan Stewart and Company, 213 W. 35th St., Ste. 804, NYC 10001.
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a new production of the duo’s 1957 TV musical based on the classic fairy tale, with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane (“Lysistrata Jones”) and additional songs from the R&H canon. Opened Feb. 24 at the Broadway Theater. Casting: Cindy Tolan & Adam Caldwell, 27 W. 20th St., 6th floor, NYC 10011. Last EPAs: Aug. 30, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Aug. 29, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Aug. 31, 2012.
Broadway: Long Running Shows Currently Playing
Broadway shows under the Equity Production Contract are required to conduct EPAs (Equity principal auditions) once a year and ECCs (Equity chorus calls) every six months.
The Book of Mormon, a musical about the Mormon faith, by Robert Lopez (“Avenue Q”) and “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Directed by Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker. Eugene O’Neill Theatre. Opened March 24, 2011. Casting: Carrie Gardner, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. ECC for singers: Jan. 17.
Chicago, a revival of the 1975 musical. Casting: Duncan Stewart, Benton Whitley, Duncan Stewart and Company, 213 W. 35th St., Ste. 804, NYC 10001. Ambassador Theatre. Opened Nov. 14, 1996. Last EPA for SETA tour: March 16, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for SETA tour: March 19, 2012.
Jersey Boys, a musical featuring the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. August Wilson Theatre. Opened Nov. 6, 2005. Last ECC for Broadway and the national tour for dancers: Dec. 12, 2012. Last ECC for Broadway and the national tour for singers: Dec. 13, 2012.
The Lion King, a musical based on the 1994 animated film. Minskoff Theatre. Opened Nov. 13, 1997. Casting: Mark Brandon, Jay Binder Casting, 321 W. 44th St., Ste. 606, NYC 10036. Last EPA for national tour: April 27, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for the national tour: Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, 2012.
Mamma Mia!, a musical featuring the songs of ABBA. Winter Garden Theatre. Opened Oct. 18, 2001. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Upcoming EPA for Broadway: Aug. 21. Upcoming ECC for Broadway: July 1. Last ECC for singers for the SETA tour: March 19, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for the SETA tour: March 16, 2012.
Newsies, a musical version of the 1992 film about a real-life newsboy strike. Nederlander Theatre. Opened March 29, 2012. Casting: Justin Huff, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Upcoming EPAs: July 2. Upcoming ECC for singers: July 1. Upcoming ECC for dancers: July 8. Last open call for male dancers: Dec. 5, 2012.
Once, a musical stage version of the 2006 film about a busker and an immigrant spending a week together in Dublin, Ireland. Bernard Jacobs Theatre. Opened March 18, 2012. Casting: Jim Carnahan, Stephen Kobel, Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018.
The Phantom of the Opera, a musical based on the Gaston Leroux novel. The longest-running show in Broadway history. Majestic Theatre. Opened Jan. 26, 1988. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last ECC for singers for the national tour: July 6, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for the national tour: Jan. 10, 2012. Upcoming EPA: July 12. Last ECC for singers for Broadway: June 10. Last ECC for dancers for Broadway: June 20.
Rock of Ages, a new musical employing rock hits from the 1980s. Helen hayes Theater. Opened April 7, 2009. Casting: Tiffany Little Canfield, Rachel Hoffman, and Justin Huff, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, a musical about the comic-book superhero. Foxwoods Theatre. Opened June 14, 2011. Casting: Justin Huff, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs: Dec. 11, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Dec. 17, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Jan. 16.
Wicked, a musical based on the novel by Gregory Maguire. Gershwin Theatre. Opened Oct. 30, 2003. Casting: Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last ECC for singers for the national tour: July 24, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for the national tour: July 31, 2012. Last EPA for second national tour: March 2, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for second national tour: Feb. 13, 2012. Last ECC for singers for second national tour: Feb. 23, 2012.
National Tour: Currently Playing and Upcoming
The Addams Family, a musical based on the cartoons of Charles Addams. Casting: Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs for tour: July 6, 2012. Last ECC for singers for tour: June 29, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for tour: July 9, 2012.
American Idiot, a musical based on Green Day’s 2004 album. Casting: Jim Carnahan and Carrie Gardner, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Last EPAs for the national tour: Feb. 24, 25, and 28, 2011. Last open call in L.A.: March 5, 2012.
Anything Goes, a revival of the 1934 Cole Porter musical, employing the book written by Timothy Crouse and Jerome Weidman for the 1987 staging. Casting: Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Last EPA for national tour: Dec. 29, 2011. Last ECC for singers for national tour: Jan. 5, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for national tour: Jan. 9, 2012.
Billy Elliot, a musical version of the 2000 film about an English boy who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. Adult casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Child casting: Nora Brennan Casting, 752 West End Ave., Ste. MC, NYC 10025. Last EPA for the SETA tour for adult roles: Feb. 21, 2012. Last Equity principal dancer call for boys for the role of Billy for the SETA tour: March 20, 2012. Last ECC for adult dancers for the SETA tour: Feb. 23, 2012. Last ECC for adult singers for the SETA tour: Feb. 24, 2012.
Flashdance, a musical version of the 1983 film about a female welder who has dreams of becoming a dancer. Robbie Roth is composing the music, Robert Cary authors the book, and they collaborate on the lyrics. Sergio Trujillo directs and choreographs. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last EPAs: Aug. 6, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Aug. 7, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Aug. 3, 2012.
Million Dollar Quartet, a musical inspired by a famous 1956 recording session that brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Casting: Telsey + Company, 315 W. 43rd St., NYC 10036. Last EPA for national tour: Oct. 19, 2012.
We Will Rock You, the musical based on the hits of the band Queen, with book by Ben Elton. National tour begins Oct. 15 at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore. Casting: Duncan Stewart and Company, 213 W. 35th St., Ste. 804, NYC 10001.
Broadway: Workshops, In Development, Etc.
Aladdin, a musical based on the Disney animated film of the same name, follows the story of street urchin whose fortune changes with one rub of a magical lamp. Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs. Alan Menken writes the music. Pre-Broadway engagement at Toronto’s Mirvish Theatre premieres Nov. 13. Begins Broadway production in 2014, dates TBA. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last EPA: Feb. 13–15. Last ECC for singers: Feb. 8. Last ECC for dancers: Feb. 11.
All That Glitters, a new musical based on the life of flamboyant entertainer Liberace, with score, direction, and choreography by Alexander DeJong and book by DeJong and James A. Walsh. Workshop presentation in NYC was held May 8–11, 2012. Casting: Stephanie Klapper, 39 W. 19th St., 12th floor, NYC 10011. Last EPAs: Feb. 29, 2012, and March 2, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: March 5, 2012. Last ECC for singers: March 5, 2012. Last open call for dancers: March 12, 2012.
Allegiance, a new musical by Jay Kuo (book, music, lyrics) and Lorenzo Thione (book) about a Japanese-American family held in an internment camp during World War II. A production at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego ran Sept. 19–Oct. 28, 2012. Target Broadway opening: 2013–14. Casting: Craig Burns, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPA for Old Globe production: May 9, 2012. Last ECC for singers for Old Globe production: May 11, 2012.
Holler If Ya Hear Me, a musical inspired by the work of hip-hop artist-rapper Tupac Shakur. Directed by Kenny Leon. A laboratory production was held April 23–May 11, 2012. Casting: Cap Casting, 260 W. 44th St., 3rd floor, NYC 10036. Last ECC for singer-rappers: March 14, 2012.
Honeymoon in Vegas, a musical version of the 1992 film comedy about a couple whose wedding plans are ruined by a gambler. Jason Robert wrote the music and lyrics; Andrew Bergman, director and screenwriter of the original film, wrote the book. The musical will premiere at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse Sept. 26, starring Rob McClure and Tony Danza. Target Broadway opening: Spring 2014. Casting: Jim Carnahan and Stephen Kobel, Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Last EPAs: Feb. 23 and 24, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: March 13, 2012.
The Last Ship, a new musical with music and lyrics by singer-songwriter Sting, is about a group of ship workers who build a ship and sail it around the world. Joe Mantello directs. Book by John Logan and Brian Yorkey. Casting: Craig Burns, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPA: April 2.
Little Dancer, a new musical about a young ballerina and the painter Edgar Degas. The team of composer Stephen Flaherty and book writer–lyricist Lynn Ahrens (“Once on This Island,” “Ragtime”) will collaborate with director-choreographer Susan Stroman. A developmental lab production ran June 13–29, 2012. The show will premiere at Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center in October 2014. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last EPAs: May 15, 2012. Last ECC for teenage ballerinas: May 4, 2012.
*NEW A Time to Kill, based on the John Grisham novel, tells the story of a father who takes the law into his own hands after a crime is committed against his daughter. The play was previously produced at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., in May 2011. Written by Rupert Holmes. Ethan McSweeny directs. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018.
