Shoshana Bean has joined the cast of Billy Crystal’s upcoming Broadway musical Mr. Saturday Night, producers announced today.
Also announced were new preview and opening dates: The musical will now begin performances on March 29 at the Nederlander Theatre, with an official opening night of April 27. With the arrival of Bean, the show’s casting is complete.
The Wicked and Waitress actress joins an ensemble that includes the previously announced Crystal, Randy Graff, David Paymer (recreating his Oscar-nominated performance as Buddy’s brother Stan Yankelman from the 1992 film), and Chasten Harmon.
Bean will play the role of Susan Young. The Broadway company also will include Jordan Gelber, Brian Gonzales, and Mylinda Hull.
Mr. Saturday Night, based on Crystal’s ’92 film, tells the story of Buddy Young Jr., “an outrageous and outspoken comedian who found fame, if not fortune, in the early days of television. Now, some 40 years after his TV career flamed out,...
Also announced were new preview and opening dates: The musical will now begin performances on March 29 at the Nederlander Theatre, with an official opening night of April 27. With the arrival of Bean, the show’s casting is complete.
The Wicked and Waitress actress joins an ensemble that includes the previously announced Crystal, Randy Graff, David Paymer (recreating his Oscar-nominated performance as Buddy’s brother Stan Yankelman from the 1992 film), and Chasten Harmon.
Bean will play the role of Susan Young. The Broadway company also will include Jordan Gelber, Brian Gonzales, and Mylinda Hull.
Mr. Saturday Night, based on Crystal’s ’92 film, tells the story of Buddy Young Jr., “an outrageous and outspoken comedian who found fame, if not fortune, in the early days of television. Now, some 40 years after his TV career flamed out,...
- 1/12/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: HBO is turning up the volume of its music documentary slate. The network has renewed Music Box, its Bill Simmons-led collection of feature docs, for a second season.
It comes as the last of its initial six film collection – Juice Wrld: Into The Abyss – is set to air on December 16.
Simmons and HBO will now search for a new selection of films for the sophomore run with each film helmed by a different direction. Each will continue to explore essential moments in music for an artist or band, an iconic album, or the music industry as a whole.
The six films in the first slate were Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage, directed by Garret Price, which premiered in July, Alanis Morissette documentary Jagged, directed by Alison Klayman, Dmx: Don’t Try to Understand, directed by Christopher Frierson, Listening to Kenny G, directed by Penny Lane, Mr. Saturday Night,...
It comes as the last of its initial six film collection – Juice Wrld: Into The Abyss – is set to air on December 16.
Simmons and HBO will now search for a new selection of films for the sophomore run with each film helmed by a different direction. Each will continue to explore essential moments in music for an artist or band, an iconic album, or the music industry as a whole.
The six films in the first slate were Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage, directed by Garret Price, which premiered in July, Alanis Morissette documentary Jagged, directed by Alison Klayman, Dmx: Don’t Try to Understand, directed by Christopher Frierson, Listening to Kenny G, directed by Penny Lane, Mr. Saturday Night,...
- 12/15/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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