Closings, castings, previews and the chance to become a producer

There's been lots of news this last week. Here are the big items: Closing Soon West Side Story and Promises, Promises have just announced that they will close on Broadway on January 2, after playing 748 and 291 performances, respectively. West Side Story has had quite the run - an admirable revival that played to…

Video performances from Broadway on Broadway 2009

If you missed the fabulous performances at yesterday's Broadway on Broadway concert, check out these video clips (NOTE: Some of the fan footage is better than others): Next to Normal Rock of Ages Hair Bye Bye Birdie In the Heights Burn the Floor Chicago Finian's Rainbow Shrek Wicked The Lion King Jersey Boys Mamma Mia

Major Cast Replacements for Broadway’s Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia and Wicked

Starting July 14, Sebastian Arcelus (Wicked, Rent, Full Monty) will return to Broadway's Jersey Boys to play the role of Bob Gaudio, which he originally played from Dec 07-Jan 09.   He's not the only actor returning to a role he played on Broadway years ago - John Dossett (Gypsy, Ragtime) will be returning to the…