William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet surprised Hollywood the wedkend of Nov. 1-3 by grossing $11.1 million, making it the number one movie at the U.S. box office, Daily Variety reported. Director Baz Luhrman set the 1596 story in the mileu of 1996 drug wars in south Florida.
The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes Paul Sorvino and John Leguizamo.
-- By Robert Viagas
Playbill’s complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies.
The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.
What shows are about to close in New York City?
In a record-setting year for applications, 19 artists have been chosen for the director training program.
Plus, it took two alumni to get this big, blonde, and beautiful Nebraska high school musical on its feet.
The production blends the worlds of tabletop roleplay games and theatre to create an interactive experience.
Christopher Gattelli directs the world premiere of the new musical based on the 1992 film.
The Off-Broadway premiere opened April 28.
The younger brother of Angela Lansbury, Mr. Lansbury Broadway credits included Godspell, Gypsy, and The Subject Was Roses.
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