UPCOMING BROADWAY MUSICALS

1.) Chaplin the Musical
Chaplin dramatizes the life and career of beloved film actor Charlie Chaplin. 
Cast includes: Rob McClure, Jim Borstelmann, Jenn Colella, Erin Mackey, Michael McCormick, Christiane Noll, Zachary Unger, Wayne Alan WilcoxOpened: September 10, 2012Location: Ethel Barrymore Theatre
2.) Annie
Everyone knows the story of Orphan Annie, who in taken in by billionaire Oliver Warbucks for the Christmas holiday, but only wants to find her real parents.  Annie’s search for her parents is complicated by Miss Hannigan, hater of little girls, and the sleazy Rooster and Lily, who pretend to be Annie’s parents. 
Cast includes: Lilla Crawford, Anthony Warlow, Katie Finneran, Brynn O’Malley, J. Elaine Marcos, Clarke ThorellPreview: 10/3/12Opens: 11/8/12Location: Palace Theatre
3.) Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson
With book and lyrics by Kathy Lee Gifford, Scandalous tells the story of 1920’s evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson as she saved souls in the midst of scandal and controversy. 
Cast includes: Carolee Carmello, George Hearn, Edward Watts, Roz Ryan, Andrew SamonskyPreview: 10/13/12Opens: 11/15/12Location: Neil Simon Theatre
4.) The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Based on the unfinished final novel by Charles Dickens, this musical attempts to answer the question, “Who killed Edwin Drood”? 
Cast includes: Chita Rivera, Jim Norton, Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Gregg Edelman, Jessie Mueller, Betsy WolfePreview: 10/19/12Opens: 11/13/12Location: Studio 54
5.) Rebecca
Based on the novel, Rebecca focuses on Maxim de Winter, his new wife referred to as “I”, their housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, and the memory of Maxim’s first wife, Rebecca, which is still present among them. 
Cast includes: Jill Paice, Ryan Silverman, Karen Mason, Howard McGillen, James Barbour, Donna English, Nick Wyman, Henry StramOpens: To Be Announced. Rehearsals have been delayed due to an investor’s death. Location: Broadhurst Theatre
6.) A Christmas Story, the Musical
A Christmas Story shares the Christmas adventures of Ralphie, who just wants a BB gun for Christmas. 
Cast includes: Dan LauriaPreview: 11/5/12Opens: 11/19/12Location: Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
7.) Elf the Musical
Returning to Broadway, this musical is based on the popular movie of the same name, which tells the story of Buddy the Elf.  
Cast: Beth Leavel, Mark Jacoby, Valerie Wright, Adam Heller, Michael MandellPreview: 11/9/12Location: Al Hirschfeld Theatre
8.) Cinderella
Based on the beloved fairy tale and re-imagined by Douglas Carter Beane.
Cast includes: Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Harriet Harris, Victoria Clark, Peter Bartlett, Ann Harada, Marla Mindelle, Greg HildrethPreview: 1/21/13Opens: 2/21/13Location: Broadway Theatre