Advertisement

July 22, 2019 / 12:00 PM

Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard join 'Little Shop of Horrors' revival

Jonathan Groff has joined the cast of an Off-Broadway revival of "Little Shop of Horrors" alongside Christian Borle File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

1 of 2 | Jonathan Groff has joined the cast of an Off-Broadway revival of "Little Shop of Horrors" alongside Christian Borle File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

July 22 (UPI) -- Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blachard and Christian Borle have signed on to star in an Off-Broadway revival of musical Little Shop of Horrors.

Little Shop of Horrors will be featured at New York's Westside Theater with preview performances starting on Sept. 17 with the official opening taking place on Oct. 17.

Advertisement

Groff will portray Seymour with Blanchard as Audrey and Borle as Orin. Michael Mayer (Burn This) is directing the production.

Alan Menken wrote the score for the musical adaptation of the 1960 horror film and the late Howard Ashman penned the book and lyrics.

The show premiered Off-Broadway in 1982 with a movie musical released in 1986. Little Shop of Horrors then premiered on Broadway in 2003.

Groff will next be seen in Season 2 of Netflix's Mindhunter which arrives on Aug. 16.

Read More

Michaela Clavell: 'Shogun' themes of honor, sacrifice resonate in 2024

TV // 1 hour ago

Michaela Clavell: 'Shogun' themes of honor, sacrifice resonate in 2024

NEW YORK, April 23 (UPI) -- "Shogun" executive producer Michaela Clavell told UPI she thinks the themes of honor and purpose in FX's adaptation of her late father James' historical epic is resonating with audiences in 2024.

Famous birthdays for April 23: Valerie Bertinelli, John Oliver

Entertainment News // 3 hours ago

Famous birthdays for April 23: Valerie Bertinelli, John Oliver

April 23 (UPI) -- Actor Valerie Bertinelli turns 63 and comedian John Oliver turns 46, among the famous birthdays for April 23.

Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' on VOD Tuesday

Movies // 15 hours ago

Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' on VOD Tuesday

April 22 (UPI) -- Univeral Pictures Home Entertainment announced Monday that "Monkey Man" is coming to VOD Tuesday.

Russell Crowe 'The Exorcism' to open June 7

Movies // 16 hours ago

Russell Crowe 'The Exorcism' to open June 7

April 22 (UPI) -- Vertical announced the opening date for "The Exorcism," starring Russell Crowe, on Monday. The film comes to theaters June 7.

Seventeen shares '17 is Right Here' highlight medley

Music // 17 hours ago

Seventeen shares '17 is Right Here' highlight medley

April 22 (UPI) -- K-pop group Seventeen released a preview of its greatest hits album "17 is Right Here."

'The Watchers' trailer: Dakota Fanning stars in Ishana Night Shyamalan's debut film

Movies // 17 hours ago

'The Watchers' trailer: Dakota Fanning stars in Ishana Night Shyamalan's debut film

April 22 (UPI) -- "The Watchers," a new horror film directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, opens in June.

Pentatonix singer Kirstin Maldonado marries at Texas wedding

Music // 17 hours ago

Pentatonix singer Kirstin Maldonado marries at Texas wedding

April 22 (UPI) -- Pentatonix singer Kirstin Maldonado married Ben Hausdorff at a wedding in Texas.

Cody Johnson adds fall dates to 'Leather' tour

Music // 18 hours ago

Cody Johnson adds fall dates to 'Leather' tour

April 22 (UPI) -- Country music singer Cody Johnson announced new dates for his ongoing "Leather" tour.

'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' photos introduce Netflix adaptation

TV // 18 hours ago

'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' photos introduce Netflix adaptation

April 22 (UPI) -- "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder," a mystery series based on the Holly Jackson novel and starring "Wednesday" actress Emma Myers, is coming to Netflix.

Latin AMAs: Becky G to host, perform at awards show

Music // 18 hours ago

Latin AMAs: Becky G to host, perform at awards show

April 22 (UPI) -- Becky G will host and perform at the Latin American Music Awards on Thursday.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement