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Jose Llana Returns to ‘King and I,’ Releasing New Album ‘Altitude’ Based on Broadway Career

Broadway star Jose Llana is getting ready to revive his role as Lun Tha in 'The King and I' at the Lincoln Center later this Spring. That isn’t all. Llana will also be releasing a new album, 'Altitude' based on his favorite numbers throughout his career.
By James Knight

  • Tony Nominee Jeff Daniels Returns to Broadway in ‘Blackbird’ Opening Tonight

    Jeff Daniels ('Newsroom') is making his return to Broadway. Daniel’s new play Blackbird officially opens on tonight. Daniels has previously earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in God of Carnage.
    By James Knight

  • Weekly Reprise: Alfie Boe Exits 'Les Miserables,' Jason Danieley Returns to 'Chicago’

    The old theater adage says the show must go on, but that doesn’t mean every actor can. In this issue of the Classicalite Weekly Reprise we are looking at some of the recent cast shake ups on Broadway. Jean Valjean actor Alfie Boe has left 'Les Miserables' to join the cast of 'Finding Neverland' as J.M. Barrie. Boe will be replaced by former Jean Valjean actor and UK 'Phantom' John Owen-Jones. Boe will be replacing Tony Yazbeck. Meanwhile the Kander and Ebb classic, 'Chicago' has a new/old Billy Flynn. Jason Danieley ('The Visit,' 'Next to Normal,' 'The Full Monty') returned to the role this past Monday, February 29. replacing Eddie George.
    By James Knight