West End/Elsewhere
‘Wiz Live’ Amber Riley Leads ‘Dreamgirls’ West End Production with Director Casey Nicholaw
Gwendoline Christie and Kit Harington: The ‘Dr Faustus’ & ‘Game of Thrones’ Connection
There are a lot of fans of 'Game of Thrones'' Jon Snow that would likely sell there soul to save the bastard of the North. But whether or not it Jon Snow is really dead, Kit Harrington is moving on. It was recently revealed that the former War Horse star will be returning to the West End to lead in Duke of York's production of Doctor Faustus. Meanwhile, Harington’s 'Game of Thrones' co-star and former 'Dr Faustus' Lucifer actress ( Manchester, Royal Exchange 2010) Gwendoline Christie is also moving onward upward. Recently, Christie confirmed that she return as Captain Phasma in Disney’s 'Star Wars Episode 8.' ‘American Psycho the Musical’ Opening on Broadway in April with Benjamin Walker
Put on some Huey Lewis, wrap your floors in plastic and make sure you have returned any overdue video tapes, because 'American Psycho the Musical' is getting ready to open on Broadway. The musical's book was written by Marvel Comics and 'Glee' writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, with music and lyrics by 'Spring Awakening's' Duncan Sheik. The show originally opened in London and stared 'Doctor Who' vet Matt Smith as Patrick Bateman, but it is Benjamin Walker whose name is on the business card for Broadway. The Broadway production will also reunite 'Next to Normal' mother and daughter pair Alice Ripley and Jennifer Damiano respectively.
