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Seth Rudetsky's 'Disaster' with Roger Bart, Adam Pascal & Faith Prince Previews in Feb

SiriusXM On Broadway host and living Broadway encyclopedia, Seth Rudetsky is gearing to bring his new musical, 'Disaster,' to the Great White Way. The new jukebox musical, a parody of 70’s disaster films, was written by Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, stars some of Broadway’s finest, including Roger Bart, Kevin Chamberlin, Faith Prince, Adam Pascal and many, many more. Disaster goes into previews early Feb before a March opening.
By James Knight

  • Hofesh Shechter Talks ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Adaptation

    Not everyone has loved what Hofesh Shechter has done with the Jerome Robbins' chorography in Bartlett Sher's 50th anniversary revival of 'Fiddler on the Roof,' but the Israel born dance director seems to be taking the criticism in stride. The 41-year-old London based dancer and choreographer has commented that while some reviews have been harsh, his coming to Broadway has been a mostly positive affair.
    By Shane Jordan

  • Tim Curry Cast As Narrator in Fox ‘Rocky Horror’ Live TV Reboot After 2015 Lifetime Tony Award

    Tim Curry is going home, back to the place that made him a cult icon. The former Frank N Furter actor who originated the role in London, on Broadway and in the film, is returning to the 'Rocky Horror Show; as The Narrator in Fox’s upcoming live production. 'Orange is the New Black' star, and real life transgender actress Laverne Cox will be stepping into Frank’s famous high heels.
    By James Knight