Key Takeaways:
– Hallmark actor Corey Cott will co-star with theater professional McKenzie Kurtz in the Broadway production “The Heart of Rock and Roll.”
– The production includes songs by the famous 80’s band Huey Lewis & the News.
– Corey Cott returns to Broadway after gaining fame in multiple TV series and Hallmark movies.
– Jonathan Bennett, another Hallmark star, is also set to appear on Broadway in “Spamalot.”
Confirmed by Broadway World, Corey Cott, renowned for his role in the romantic comedy “Making Waves” under Hallmark’s banner, is all set to star in a Broadway production. He will share the stage with McKenzie Kurtz, an experienced theater actor. The duo will lead the Broadway musical “The Heart of Rock and Roll”. The production has a flavor of the 80s manifested by the inclusion of iconic songs from the famous rock band, Huey Lewis & the News.
The Heart of Rock and Roll: A Triumphant Return for Corey Cott
When the production lifts its curtains on March 29, it will mark Cott’s triumphant return to the Broadway stage. Turning back pages, we learn from Playbill that Cott began his Broadway journey in 2012 with “Newsies,” a Disney production. In 2015, he played Gaston Lachailles in the revival of “Gigi”. He then bagged a lead role as Donny Novitski in the musical “Bandstand” in 2017.
Moving from Broadway to the small screen, Cott received guest roles in many popular series like “Law & Order”. His significant contributions include his appearance in the 2020 FOX series “Filthy Rich” and the Hallmark movie “Butlers in Love”, aired in 2022.
Recently, on January 16, Cott announced his Broadway return on Instagram in ecstatic words. His co-star, Kurtz, also has Broadway origins, making her debut in Disney’s production, “Frozen”. Currently, she is playing Glinda in the Broadway version of “Wicked”.
Huey Lewis’ Heartwarming Endorsement
Huey Lewis, the eminent musician whom the Broadway production pays homage to, conveyed his excitement and gratification regarding the cast. Lewis has not performed since he lost the hearing in his left ear in 2017. Although he confessed that his hearing loss led him into a deep depression, watching the new Broadway show with Cott and Kurtz has been a delight for the rock star.
Hallmark’s Jonathan Bennett’s Broadway Debut
Interestingly, when “The Heart of Rock and Roll” premieres at the James Earl Jones Theatre in March, Cott will be in the vicinity of St. James Theater. This theater will be hosting Jonathan Bennett, another Hallmark star making his Broadway debut in “Spamalot” on January 23.
Early this month, Bennett announced his news ecstatically, declaring that being on Broadway was his lifelong dream. He will play Sir Robin in the Monty Python comedy until April 21.
Bennett took to Instagram on January 13 to share an update from the rehearsals. Full of praise for the production team, he expressed profound gratitude for the warm welcome he received.
Conclusion
The upcoming Broadway crossovers featuring Hallmark’s stars, Corey Cott in “The Heart of Rock and Roll” and Jonathan Bennett in “Spamalot”, are exciting news for fans. Their moves from the small screen to the big stage will undoubtedly bring excitement to theater-goers and provide fresh challenges for the actors.