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Jodie Comer is spending some quality time with her younger brother Charlie!

according to The Hollywood Reporter.Revill was born on April 18, 1930, in Wellington, New Zealand, and started working as an accountant before he “abruptly” decided to exchange financial documents for stage scripts.He transitioned into a theatrical actor in his early 30s and made his Broadway debut in the show “Mr. Pickwick” at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (formerly the Plymouth Theater).The versatile performer scored two Tony Award nominations in back-to-back projects in the early 60s.He was first nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his character of Bob-Le-Hotu in “Irma La Douce,” but he lost to Dick Van Dyke in “Bye, Bye Birdie.”Two years later, he was nominated for “Best Actor” for his performance as Fagin in the musical “Oliver!”As the star was building a reputation for himself on stage, including appearing in the BBC’s “Sunday-Night Theatre” episodes, he rounded out his resume by acting in the 1957 television show “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and movies like “Kaleidoscope” and “Fathom” alongside Raquel Welch.Revill returned to the major awards circuit in 1972, when he was nominated for a Golden Globe award for his role as Carlo Carlucci in the film “Avanti!”One of the veteran character actor’s most renowned roles hit the big screen in 1980 when he voiced the Emperor in George Lucas’ widely popular franchise film “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.”Revill delivered the classic line, “There is a great disturbance in the Force.”According to the Dallas Observer, Revill was given three takes to record the film’s iconic line.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” a musical remake from director Bill Condon and star Jennifer Lopez, is finally close to finding a buyer after its buzzy Sundance Film Festival premiere in January. Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate and independent studio LD Entertainment are circling domestic rights, though a deal has yet to close. It’s unclear how the trio will work together to roll out the film.

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The musical adaptation of the film version of The Producers is one of Mel Brooks’ greatest successes, but the veteran comedian has revealed it nearly didn’t happen. He wasn’t sure his 1967 movie needed any tunes, and had to be persuaded by a persistent producer.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the box office success of “Wicked,” will command center stage on Broadway’s biggest night as host of the 78th Tony Awards. She takes over as emcee from Ariana DeBose, who hosted the past three shows. Erivo is a former Tony winner herself, having captured the best actress in a musical prize in 2016 for her turn in the Broadway revival of “The Color Purple.” She is currently nominated for an Oscar for her work as Elphaba in “Wicked.” Previously, she earned nods for her performance in 2019’s “Harriet,” as well as for co-writing “Stand Up,” a song that was featured in that film.

No stranger to Broadway‘s Tony Awards, Cynthia Erivo has been announced as the host of this year’s 78th Annual Tony Awards, broadcasting live on CBS from Radio City Music Hall Sunday, June 8.

Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated theater performer at home in both plays and musicals and who appeared in several Woody Allen movies — often as Allen’s best friend — has died.He was 85.Roberts’ death was announced to The New York Times by his daughter, Nicole Burley.Roberts had a genial stage personality perfect for musical comedy and he originated roles in such diverse Broadway musicals as “How Now, Dow Jones” (1967); “Sugar” (1972), an adaptation of the movie “Some Like It Hot,” and “Victor/Victoria” (1995), in which he co-starred with Julie Andrews when she returned to Broadway in the stage version of her popular film.He also was in the campy, roller-disco “Xanadu” in 2007 and “The Royal Family” in 2009.“I’ve never been particularly lucky at card games. I’ve never hit a jackpot.

EXCLUSIVE: Bill Condon brings Kiss of the Spider Woman to Sundance for the Sunday night Eccles Theater premiere of the festival’s most eagerly anticipated acquisition title, starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna and newcomer Tonatiuh. It has been 27 years since Condon redefined himself after premiering Gods and Monsters, Sundance, 32 years since Kiss of the Spider Woman opened on Broadway and won seven Tony Awards, and 40 years since the original Hector Babenco-directed film drew four Oscar nominations with the late William Hurt winning Best Actor. Condon has written and directed a compelling new version of a tale that is one part vibrant movie musical, and one part prison drama.

Ellise Shafer Claire van Kampen, a theater composer, director, playwright and the wife of actor Mark Rylance, has died. She was 71. According to an announcement from her family, van Kampen died on Saturday morning — also Rylance’s 65th birthday — in Kassel, Germany.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Orville Peck is headed to the Kit Kat Club in New York City to make his Broadway debut as Emcee in “Cabaret.” It was announced Wednesday that the county singer will replace Adam Lambert in the role, while two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada will play Sally Bowles, currently being played by “Moana” star Auli’i Cravalho. Peck and Noblezada’s 16-week run at the August Wilson Theatre begins March 31. Rumors of their casting began popping up on social media in late December.

Deadline, which first reported her death.Lavin grew up in Portland, Maine, and moved to New York City after graduating from the College of William and Mary. She sang in nightclubs and in ensembles of shows.Iconic producer and director Hal Prince gave Lavin her first big break while directing the Broadway musical “It’s a Bird … It’s a Plane … It’s Superman.” She went on to earn a Tony nomination in Simon’s “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” in 1969 before winning 18 years later for another Simon play, “Broadway Bound.”In the mid-1970s, Lavin moved to Los Angeles.

Naman Ramachandran Theater play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child“ is expanding its global footprint with two new international productions slated for Brazil in 2025 and the Netherlands in 2026. The Brazilian production, marking the play’s Latin American debut, will be performed in Portuguese under VME‘s banner. Stage Entertainment will mount the Dutch-language version in the Netherlands.

James Corden has candidly opened up about his two decades in television leading up to the much-anticipated return of Gavin and Stacey, sharing that he found his climb to stardom "intoxicating".The 46-year-old talent is back on BBC One this holiday season for Gavin and Stacey's ultimate finale, with familiar faces including Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, and Mathew Horne returning for the festive treat. In light of the upcoming episode, James spoke about the monumental impact the cherished BBC show has had on his life, reports The Mirror.

Helen Gallagher, a soap legend famed for her role in the 70s drama series Ryan's Hope, has passed away at the age of 98.The acclaimed stage and TV actress died on Sunday, 24 November, it was confirmed by New York’s Herbert Berghof Studio, where she taught musical theatre singing classes.Throughout her remarkable career, US star Helen bagged three Daytime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, a Donaldson Award, and a Drama Desk Award. She was best known for her role as Maeve Ryan on the ABC soap opera Ryan's Hope, where she starred for over 13 years - the entire duration of the show.

Cynthia Erivo won a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Tony all for her work as Celie in the Broadway musical The Color Purple. She did not reprise the role in the recent film adaptation though and now she’s hinting at tension with the movie team.

Viola Davis is receiving a huge honor.

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline hears that cameras are rolling on the set of the Amazon MGM Orion Pictures’ feature take of the 3x Obie winning play, Is God Is with I’m a Virgo‘s Kara Young and Kindred‘s Mallori Johnson playing outcast twin sisters. Also starring are Oscar nominee and 3x Primetime Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown, Kill Bill‘s Vivica A. Fox and Moonlight actress and multi-Grammy nominee Janelle Monáe.

“The Outsiders” technically starts before the show actually starts.When shuffling into the cozy 1,041-seat Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, it’s impossible to miss star Ponyboy Curtis (Brody Grant; at my Oct.

EXCLUSIVE: Barbara Broccoli, with her theater hat on, is transferring the Sing Street musical to London. The play is based on John Carney’s charming 2016 coming-of-age movie about a group of skint school kids in 1982 Dublin who form a rock band to help them find love and forget their troubles to London next summer.

TV costume drama ended its run in 2015 after five seasons, Smith said in an interview with Graham Norton that she heaved a sigh of relief.“By the time we were finished, she must’ve been 110,” Smith joked of her aging character. “She couldn’t go on and on and on.

The beloved musical Urinetown is heading back to New York City for the first time in two decades and the cast was just announced!