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‘Peter Pan’ Sandy Duncan Joins ‘Finding Neverland’ Cast

More than 30-years after being nominated for a Tony Award for playing the titular role in 'Peter Pan,' Sandy Duncan will be returning to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre to replace Carolee Carmello in the Broadway production of 'Finding Neverland.' The 69-year-old triple threat recently explained that returning to a Pan oriented show in the same theater that she once played the boy that would not grow up has brought back memories so vivid they borderline on déjà vu. In addition to Duncan, Tony Yazbeck has also joined the cast as a replacement for lead Matthew Morrison, who is going on to take a recurring role in CBS' 'The Good Wife.'
By Shane Jordan

  • Kentucky Arts Council Budget Elimination Rumors Unfounded

    Earlier this month, many a member of the Kentucky art community was up in arms after hearing the rumors that newly elected governor Matt Bevin planned to completely eliminate the budge for the state's Kentucky Art Council. As it turns out, however, when the budget was finally revealed last Tuesday, the majority of the Art Coucil's $2,796,200 budget was left intact.
    By Shane Jordan

  • ‘Grease: Live’ to Air Despite Death of Vanessa Hudgens’ Father

    Although her father, Greg, died only hours ago, a brave Vanessa Hudgens has announced that she still plans to participate in the FOX' 'Grease: Live' tonight. While it no one would blame the former Disney diva for taking some personal time in the wake of such a private tragedy, the 27-year-old 'High School Musical' star let her fans know through Twitter that she endeavors to persevere. L.A.'s inclement weather also threatens to sideline the live TV musical, but director Thomas Kail has assured the media that they plan to make do -- regardless of the rain.
    By Shane Jordan