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‘Hamilton’ Takes Top Spot From ‘The Lion King’ for Highest Gross Ticket Sales on Broadway

'Hamilton,' the hit musical by mastermind Lin Manuel Miranda, has seen tremendous growth since it opened in July, as well as rave reviews from nearly every corner of the media. Recently, 'Hamilton' earned a larger accolade when the production dethroned 'The Lion King' for the No. 1 spot.
By Rebecca Zedeck

  • James Corden Hosting Tony's: Replacing NPH, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming & Hugh Jackman

    The American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League have their new host for 2016 Tony Awards celebration. 'Into the Woods' film actor Late Late Show Host, and Tony Award Winner James Corden has been selected to emcee the evening. Corden is replacing last year’s paired host, Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming (Cabaret, Reefer Madness, film). The bar for Corden gets even higher when compared to host of Tony’s past, Hugh Jackman ('Boy From Oz') and Neil Patrick Harris ('Hedwig and the Angry Inch', 'Assassins'). Both men have won Emmy Awards for hosting the Tony’s. It should be noted that all five the aforementioned actors have won Tony Awards.
    By James Knight

  • Fox’s ‘Rocky Horror Show Live’ in Rehearsals & Recording Now As Cast List Nears Completion

    Fox’s 'Rocky Horror Show Live' event is starting to feel real. The casts is all coming together with the recent addition of Tony winning actress Annaleigh Leigh as Columbia and Tim Curry as the Narrator. Recently Victoria Justice (Janet Weiss) has been sharing with us looks at the show behind the scenes now that rehearsals and recording have begun.
    By James Knight