Odds & Ends: Victoria Clark Marries eHarmony Match, Ne-Yo's Broadway Flirtation & More

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the weekend.

Victoria Clark Marries eHarmony Match
Congratulations to Tony winner Victoria Clark, who recently wed Thomas Reidy, a theater actor turned businessman. According to The New York Times, the pair had two celebrations. The first was on August 1 where the bride wore a creation by Tony-winning costume designer Catherine Zuber (who recently did all those gorgeous dresses for Clark in Gigi). This was followed by a party with lots of Broadway peeps on August 10 including Clark's Gigi co-star Corey Cott and Sister Act co-star Tony winner Patina Miller. Fun fact: both Clark and Miller met their spouses through eHarmony, so if you want to get hitched to a Tony winner, instead of loitering around Bar Centrale, sign up there!

McQueen Cancels First Previews
McQueen, starring Stephen Wight, is fashionably late. The previously reported West End transfer of the show about the iconic designer has had to cancel multiple preview performances. Written by James Phillips and directed by John Caird, the production, which had been set to begin on August 13, will now start on August 22. Opening night remains scheduled for August 27 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Cilla Black Musical Aiming for the West End
Staying in London for a moment, it looks like a Cilla Black musical is in the works. According to BBC News, the iconic British singer and TV star gave her blessing to the West End show before she died earlier this month. Olivier winner Sheridan Smith, who will soon headline Funny Girl on the London stage, starred as Black in a three-part TV series in 2014 and is already being linked with the new tuner.

Steven Sater & Burt Bacharach Tapped for Off-B'way
New York Animals, a new play by two-time Tony winner Steven Sater (Spring Awakening) is set to make its world premiere as part of Bedlam’s 2015-16 season. With music by six-time Grammy winner and three-time Oscar winner Burt Bacharach, the off-Broadway production will be directed by Eric Tucker and begin previews on November 14 at the New Ohio Theatre. There will also be a return engagement of Bedlam’s production of Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility, adapted for the stage by Kate Hamill. Starring Andrus Nichols and also helmed by Tucker, the show will begin previews on January 24, and play a six-week engagement at the Gym at Judson.

Is Ne-Yo Eyeing Broadway?
Is Grammy winner Ne-Yo circling the Great White Way? First piece of evidence: he’ll be easing down the road as Tinman in the upcoming NBC The Wiz Live! telecast. Second signal of Broadway interest: Ne-Yo’s recent rendition of Aladdin’s "Friend Like Me," below, for the compilation album We Love Disney (which also includes tracks from theater alums Ariana Grande and Jessie J). We think you’re flirting with us, Ne-Yo!