Stage Rush TV: Episode 39

Talking points:

• Emotions run high at The Merchant of Venice opening
• Catch Me If You Can announces cast
• Next to Normal to close January 16
• 2011 Tony Awards will be held at the Beacon Theatre
• Broadway grosses

Have you seen Merchant of Venice yet, Rushers? Are you excited to see Aaron Tveit in Catch Me If You Can? What do you think of Next to Normal’s closing notice? Is sad, or a triumph? Do you like the Beacon Theatre as the new home of the Tony Awards (at least for 2011)? Leave your thoughts and ideas in the comments!

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