Exclusive: Calvin Leon Smith, who appeared in the Tony-nominated comedy Fat Ham, will return to Broadway this fall when he takes over the role of Cabaret‘s Clifford Bradshaw from Ato Blankson-Wood.
Smith will be part of a replacement cast that includes Adam Lambert as Emcee and Auli’i Cravalho as Sally Bowles. Original cast members Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Blankson-Wood end their limited engagements Sunday, September 14, with the new cast members beginning performances on Monday, September 16.
Smith’s casting was announced today by producers Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Underbelly, Gavin Kalin Productions, Hunter Arnold, Smith & Brant Theatricals, and Wessex Grove.
Smith most recently appeared in James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham in the role of Larry, a Marine with a secret. Smith’s other theater credits include roles in regional and Off Broadway productions, including The Animal Kingdom , Open Throat, and Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat.
Smith will be part of a replacement cast that includes Adam Lambert as Emcee and Auli’i Cravalho as Sally Bowles. Original cast members Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Blankson-Wood end their limited engagements Sunday, September 14, with the new cast members beginning performances on Monday, September 16.
Smith’s casting was announced today by producers Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Underbelly, Gavin Kalin Productions, Hunter Arnold, Smith & Brant Theatricals, and Wessex Grove.
Smith most recently appeared in James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham in the role of Larry, a Marine with a secret. Smith’s other theater credits include roles in regional and Off Broadway productions, including The Animal Kingdom , Open Throat, and Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat.
- 8/5/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
As Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin shift to pre-planned seven-performance weeks for Broadway’s Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, producers have announced the summer schedule for the alternate performers playing the Emcee and Sally Bowles.
The musical revival will continue playing the standard eight performances per week. The summer schedule and cast line-up for the show at the August Wilson Theatre through the end of August is as follows:
Marty Lauter (they/them; RuPaul’s Drag Race) will play the Emcee Monday, July 15; Monday, July 22; Monday, July 29; Monday, August 5; Monday, August 19; and Monday, August 26; David Merino (he/they/she; Moulin Rouge!) will play the Emcee on Sunday, July 7 and Monday, July 8; Gabi Campo (she/her; Some Like It Hot) will play Sally Bowles on Wednesday matinee, June 26; Monday evening, July 1; and Wednesday matinee, July 10; Ayla Ciccone-Burton (she/her; Six) will play Sally Bowles on Wednesday matinee, August 12; Wednesday matinee, August 21, and Wednesday matinee,...
The musical revival will continue playing the standard eight performances per week. The summer schedule and cast line-up for the show at the August Wilson Theatre through the end of August is as follows:
Marty Lauter (they/them; RuPaul’s Drag Race) will play the Emcee Monday, July 15; Monday, July 22; Monday, July 29; Monday, August 5; Monday, August 19; and Monday, August 26; David Merino (he/they/she; Moulin Rouge!) will play the Emcee on Sunday, July 7 and Monday, July 8; Gabi Campo (she/her; Some Like It Hot) will play Sally Bowles on Wednesday matinee, June 26; Monday evening, July 1; and Wednesday matinee, July 10; Ayla Ciccone-Burton (she/her; Six) will play Sally Bowles on Wednesday matinee, August 12; Wednesday matinee, August 21, and Wednesday matinee,...
- 6/27/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Cara Delevingne is taking on a big role for her West End debut. She will play Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
She will replace rapper and performer Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor), who is set to play her final performance on March 9.
“There are no words to explain the excitement I have to return home to make my stage debut in such an iconic role. I am so inspired by the brilliant actors who have played Sally in past productions around the world and in this one in the West End. I cannot wait to be a part of this brilliant cast and production.”
Joining her is Luke Treadaway, who will replace Scissor Sisters singer Jake Shears as the Emcee.
The pair will join Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, who plays Cliff Bradshaw in the production Beverley Klein (Fraulein Schneider) and Teddy Kempner (Herr Schultz). Nic Myers plays...
She will replace rapper and performer Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor), who is set to play her final performance on March 9.
“There are no words to explain the excitement I have to return home to make my stage debut in such an iconic role. I am so inspired by the brilliant actors who have played Sally in past productions around the world and in this one in the West End. I cannot wait to be a part of this brilliant cast and production.”
Joining her is Luke Treadaway, who will replace Scissor Sisters singer Jake Shears as the Emcee.
The pair will join Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, who plays Cliff Bradshaw in the production Beverley Klein (Fraulein Schneider) and Teddy Kempner (Herr Schultz). Nic Myers plays...
- 2/5/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
It's over and done, but aren't you glad it happened?
On Schmigadoon! Season 2 Episode 6, Josh and Melissa get their Finale Ultimo, which turns out to be a "Happy Beginning."
The singular sensation Ariana DeBose is back, opening up the episode with a fabulous tribute to 1981's R&b musical Dreamgirls.
DeBose hasn't been featured as prominently in Schmigadoon! Season 2 as she was in Schmigadoon! Season 1, likely due to her career taking off after her Oscar win -- but this is a beautiful way to showcase her doing what she does best.
DeBose delivers dramatic, dynamic vocals with elegance and glamor. The number sets the tone for the rest of the episode perfectly.
Once again, Cecily Strong proves what a marvelous actor she is. We know there will be a happy end, but her commitment to the proceedings is admirable. Patrick Page's Kratt somehow remains both dapper and dastardly. His evil knows no bounds!
On Schmigadoon! Season 2 Episode 6, Josh and Melissa get their Finale Ultimo, which turns out to be a "Happy Beginning."
The singular sensation Ariana DeBose is back, opening up the episode with a fabulous tribute to 1981's R&b musical Dreamgirls.
DeBose hasn't been featured as prominently in Schmigadoon! Season 2 as she was in Schmigadoon! Season 1, likely due to her career taking off after her Oscar win -- but this is a beautiful way to showcase her doing what she does best.
DeBose delivers dramatic, dynamic vocals with elegance and glamor. The number sets the tone for the rest of the episode perfectly.
Once again, Cecily Strong proves what a marvelous actor she is. We know there will be a happy end, but her commitment to the proceedings is admirable. Patrick Page's Kratt somehow remains both dapper and dastardly. His evil knows no bounds!
- 5/3/2023
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
"Schmigadoon," Apple TV+'s musical series that parodies iconic stage productions of the past, is back for season two - but don't expect the Golden Age musical numbers from season one. Season two - which the show renames "Schmicago" - turns its attention to the darker and sexier musicals of the 1960s and 1970s. Those productions - like the reference for the new title, "Chicago" - feature sex, murder, trauma, and war, and often don't end happily. In the series, Melissa (Cecily Strong) warns Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) that she's not as familiar with the shows of this era, so if that's you, too, we've got you covered. These are the biggest musical references for "Schmigadoon" season 2, aka "Schmicago."
"Pippin" in "Schmigadoon" Season 2
The very first song of the series, "Welcome to Schmicago," is a parody of "Magic to Do" from the 1972 musical "Pippin," and the choreography is very similar,...
"Pippin" in "Schmigadoon" Season 2
The very first song of the series, "Welcome to Schmicago," is a parody of "Magic to Do" from the 1972 musical "Pippin," and the choreography is very similar,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
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