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Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks ‘School of Rock’ Success

Although his work in musicals like 'Cats,' 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' have made Andrew Lloyd Webber a household name for more the 4-decades, the famous Broadway composer had almost forgotten what it was like to have a hit. Since 'School of Rock: The Musical' made its Broadway debut, the show's success, has Webber every bit as shocked as finding diamond in the rough and breakout star, Alex Brightman, to play the lead. In fact, it would seem that Webber has had some difficulties finding a worthy Dewey Finn replacement for the West End run -- recently postponing the show's London debut until the spring of 2017.
By Shane Jordan

  • Steve Martin Talks ‘Bright Star’ Musical Inspiration

    Unlike most modern musicals, Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's Bright Star contains entirely original songs and book work not based on any persisting book, movie or short story whatsoever. Although the legendary comedian admits that he drew inspiration from one of the track of his 2013 album with Brickell, Love Has Come for You; while promoting the show's upcoming Broadway run Martin explained that the real impetus to write Bright Star came from their shared love of musicals as an art form. It would seem that both Martin and Brickell have also found a new inspiration in their lead, Carmen Cusack, who the "What I Am" singer recently referred to as "our bright star".
    By Shane Jordan

  • Matthew Morrison Leaves ‘Finding Neverland’ for TV?

    It looks like original 'Glee' star Matthew Morrison is leaving Broadway to return to TV once again. According to the latest gossip news updates, the' Finding Neverland' lead will be leaving the production, shortly after Kelsey Grammer returns, to head off to join 'The Good Wife.' Although the loss of Morrison's name from the production could be viewed as a setback, 'On the Town' Tony Award nominee Tony Yazbeck should have no problem handling his own when he takes over for Morrison January 26.
    By Shane Jordan
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