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Mary Badham, Hollywood’s original Scout Finch in the 1962 film of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, has been cast in the touring stage production of Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation. This time around, Badham, who has acted infrequently in the decades since her indelible performance in the classic movie, will portray Scout’s mean-as-a-snake drug-addicted racist neighbor Mrs. Dubose.

Badham’s surprise casting was announced today by producers, who unveiled the complete cast of the play’s first national tour. The tour, which stars the previously announced Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch, launches March 27 in Buffalo, before moving on to Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati and other cities.

The Broadway production of Sorkin’s adaptation is currently on hiatus and is scheduled to reopen with Greg Kinnear as Atticus on June 1. Jeff Daniels originated the role when Mockingbird opened in 2018 and returned when the production re-opened (at the Shubert Theatre) following the pandemic shutdown.

Next up in the Encores season isDo I Hear a Waltz, the romantic, rarely-seen 1965 musical that marked the only collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim. Do I Hear a Waltz will star Claybourne Elder, Melissa Errico, Sarah Hunt, Zachary Infante, Cass Morgan, Richard Poe, Michael Rosen, Sarah Stiles, and Richard Troxell. The ensemble includes Kristine Bendul, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Jenny Laroche, Jennifer Locke, Nathan Madden, Skye Mattox, Devin Roberts, Manny Stark, and Alex Wong.

Encores Artistic Director Jack Viertel today announced casting for the Encores production of Do I Hear a Waltz, the romantic, rarely-seen 1965 musical that marked the only collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim. Do I Hear a Waltz will star Claybourne Elder, Melissa Errico, Sarah Hunt, Zachary Infante, Cass Morgan, Richard Poe, Michael Rosen, Sarah Stiles, and Richard Troxell. The ensemble includes Kristine Bendul, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Jenny Laroche, Jennifer Locke, Nathan Madden, Skye Mattox, Devin Roberts, Manny Stark, and Alex Wong.

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company presentedthe 50th Anniversary Season Benefit Reading of The Man Who Came To Dinner byGeorge S. KaufmanandMoss Hart, starringNathan Lane. Joining him wereAustin Durant'Expressman, Technician, Police Officer',Peter Kim'Sandy',Mark Linn-Baker'Dr. Bradley',Ned Noyes'MichaelsonWestcottExpressman', Harrison Unger 'Stage Directions',Richard Poe'Mr. Stanley',Lee Wilkof'Banjo' and MaryLouise Wilson'Harriet Stanley'. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos below...

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the 50th Anniversary Season Benefit Reading of The Man Who Came To Dinner by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart,starring Nathan Lane. Joining the celebrated cast are Austin Durant 'Expressman, Technician, Police Officer', Peter Kim 'Sandy', Mark Linn-Baker 'Dr. Bradley', Ned Noyes 'MichaelsonWestcottExpressman', Harrison Unger 'Stage Directions', Richard Poe 'Mr. Stanley', Lee Wilkof 'Banjo' and Mary Louise Wilson 'Harriet Stanley'. Roundabout's Associate Artistic Director Scott Ellisdirects this one-night only reading tonight, December 7, 2015 at 7 Pm at Studio 54.

Roundabout Theatre Company has confirmed complete casting for the 50th Anniversary Season Benefit Reading of The Man Who Came To Dinner by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart starring Nathan Lane. Joining the celebrated cast are Austin Durant 'Expressman, Technician, Police Officer', Peter Kim 'Sandy', Mark Linn-Baker 'Dr. Bradley', Ned Noyes 'MichaelsonWestcottExpressman', Harrison Unger 'Stage Directions', Richard Poe'Mr. Stanley',Lee Wilkof 'Banjo' and Mary Louise Wilson 'Harriet Stanley'. Roundabout's Associate Artistic Director Scott Ellis will direct this one-night only reading.

OnSeptember 17th, most of the original cast of the Broadway musicalCry-Babywill reunite in concert at 54 Below. Set to reprise their Broadway roles areJames Snyder, Elizabeth Stanley, Chester Gregory, Christopher J. Hanke, Harriet Harris, Alli Mauzey, Cameron Adams, Michael Buchanan, Colin Cunliffe, Lisa Gajda, Laura Jordan, Lacey Kohl, Marty Lawson, Spencer Liff, Mayumi Miguel, Richard Poe, Eric Sciotto, Peter Matthew Smith, and Charlie Sutton.

Recently, Fox delivered the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Gotham" episode 21 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "The Anvil or the Hammer," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting and intense stuff take place as Penguin starts up a massive war while Ogre breaks down Barbara's emotions, and more! In the new, 21st episode press release: Truth Surfaces In The City. Press release number 2: The Ogre is going to break down Barbara's emotions, while Gordon and Bullock go to great lengths to track him down. In the meantime, Penguin will lead a massacre, beginning an epic war, while Bruce learns the truth about Wayne Enterprises. Nygma is going to deal with his recent actions. Guest stars feature: Morena Baccarin as Dr. Leslie Thompkins, Milo Ventimiglia as Jason Lennon, Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean, David Zayas as Don Maroni, Chelsea Spack as Kristin Kringle,...

Douglas Sills has joined the cast of George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, joining previously announced cast members Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Richard Poe, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt. The opening production of New York City Center's 2015Encores season, directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner, will run for seven performances, February 4 - 8, 2015. Founding Encores Music Director Rob Fisher will return as Guest Music Director and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.

Recently, Fox served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Gotham" episode 12 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "What The Little Bird Told Him, " and it turns out that we're going to see Gordon go after a deranged electrical genius in an effort to get his old job back, and more. In the new, 12th episode press release: An escapee from Arkham is going to spark peril. Press release number 2: In an attempt to get his job back, Gordon will seek to capture Jack Gruber (guest star Christopher Heyerdahl), who is a deranged electrical genius that escapes Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Falcone is going to struggle to hold onto his empire after Fish Mooney makes her next move. Guest stars feature: Morena Baccarin as Dr. Leslie Thompkins, Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean, David Zayas as Maroni, Christopher Heyerdahl as Jack Gruber, Anthony Carrigan as Victor Zsasz, Kevin McCormick as Danzig,...

Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Richard Poe, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt will star in George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, the opening production of New York City Center's 2015 Encores season, running for seven performances, February 4 - 8, 2015. Lady, BeGood will be directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner. Founding Encores Music Director Rob Fisher will return as Guest Music Director, and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.

A host of favorite Huntington Theatre Company artists return for a new stagging of A.R. Gurney's American comedy of manners The Cocktail Hour. Maria Aitken Betrayal, Private Lives, and Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps at the Huntington directs the company that features James Waterston Private Lives and Ah, Wilderness as John, the young playwright that reveals to his familuy members that they are the subject of his newest play. Richard Poe The Taming of the Shrew plays his father Bradley, Tony Award nominee and renowned Gurney interpreter Maureen Anderman Becky Shaw and Third plays John's mother, Ann and Pamela J. Gray Present Laughter and Butley plays Nina, John's sister. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below...

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for Christopher Durang's Why Torture Is Wrong, And The People Who Love Them. Laura Benanti, Audrie Neenan, and Richard Poe will join the previously announced Amir Arison, David Aaron Baker, Kristine Nielsen, and John Pankow in this world premiere comedy, directed by Nicholas Martin. Why Torture Is Wrong, And The People Who Love Them begins previews on March 24 and runs through April 26 with an official press opening on Monday, April 6 at 7 Pm.