Harada Headed Back to Avenue Q
Broadway veteran Ann Harada, who was part of the original cast of Avenue Q when it debuted on Broadway, is headed back to the show this summer
Harada, who is currently appearing in 9 to 5: The Musical, has also performed on Broadway in Les Miserables, M. Butterfly and Seussical. This summer she will take over the role of Christmas Eve, which she has played in both the London and Broadway Avenue Q productions. Look for Harada at the John Golden Theatre beginning on July 6th.
Neil Simon Revivals
Look for Broadway revivals of two popular Neil Simon plays this Fall as both Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound are headed for The Great White Way. While the theatre has yet to be announced, watch for Brighton Beach Memoirs to begin previews on October 2nd with opening night scheduled for October 25th. Broadway Bound begins previews at the same theatre on November 18th with opening night set for December 10th. The two shows will be performed in rep on a varied schedule.
Memphis Headed for Broadway
The new musical, Memphis, a tale of the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950s is headed for Broadway’s Shubert Theatre this Fall. Featuring a score that mixes gospel, R & B and early rock ‘n’ roll, Memphis chronicles the life story of fictional character Huey Calhoun, a young, white radio jock growing up in Memphis in the 1950s.
Previews at the Shubert are set for September 23rd with opening night planned for October 18th.
Harris Set to Join Chicago
If you’re a fan of ABC-TV’s popular Dancing With The Stars, you’ll be pleased to know that the show’s co-host, Samantha Harris, is Broadway-bound this summer. Set for a limited, six-week engagement, Harris will assume the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago from July 7th through August 16th at the Ambassador Theatre.
If you’d like to catch Harris in Chicago this summer, you can reserve your tickets now by clicking here.
That’s today’s ShowBus Buzz. Join us again soon for more news from The Great White Way.
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