Odds & Ends: The Show Goes On for John Cameron Mitchell, Spamalot & Audra McDonald Set for Hollywood Bowl & More

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.

The Show Goes On for John Cameron Mitchell
We can stop wigging out with worry. Following a knee injury on Saturday night, which led to the cancelation of Hedwig and the Angry Inch’s 10PM show, John Cameron Mitchell will return for tonight's performance. The original star and co-creator of the musical recently extended his run through April 26, so get yourself over to the Belasco Theatre to witness his incredible star turn!

Spamalot & Audra McDonald Set for Hollywood Bowl
Broadway’s going west! The Hollywood Bowl’s 2015 summer season will feature a semi-staged production of the Tony-winning Spamalot July 31 through August 2. Creative team and casting for the Eric Idle and John Du Prez tuner will be announced later. There’ll also be a Sing-A-Long Sound of Music on June 26 in celebration of the movie’s 50th anniversary. Plus, on September 1 and September 3, six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald will team up with the American Ballet Theatre and the L.A. Philharmonic for some American Classics.

Joe Iconis’ New Musical Is By No Means Wimpy
Well, technically, it is. The 2015-16 season at Minneapolis’ Children’s Theatre Company will showcase seven kid-friendly premieres, including a musical adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The show features a score by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz. The Rachel Rockwell-helmed tuner will begin April 12, 2016 on the United Health Group Stage. The lineup also includes a stage adaptation of Akeelah and the Bee by Cheryl L. West, as well as new takes on The Jungle Book and The Wizard of Oz.

My Big Gay Italian Wedding's Special Guest
Comedian and relationship expert Robbyne Kaamil will officiate in My Big Gay Italian Wedding on February 28. The off-Broadway comedy is running at St. Luke’s Theatre.

B'way Alums Tapped for Nick Blaemire's Soon
Soon, a new musical by Nick Blaemire, will make its world premiere at Virginia’s Signature Theatre March 10 through April 26. The ensemble will feature Alex Brightman (Matilda), Natascia Diaz (Man of La Mancha), Jessica Hershberg (Cinderella) and Joshua Morgan. The show is set during the hottest summer in human history and in a few short months, all water on earth will evaporate. Charlie (Hershberg) is hibernating and her mother, roommate and sometimes-boyfriend all try to persuade her to leave her apartment and enjoy life. We’re keeping an eye on this one!

Showtime Drops Santino Fontana Musical Series 
Disappointing news for Broadway alums Santino Fontana (and Jessica Hersberg's fiance) and Donna Lynne Champlin, along with off-Broadway’s Vincent Rodriguez III—Showtime is not moving forward with their previously reported TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. According to Deadline, the pilot of Rachel Bloom’s half-hour musical comedy had some great moments but was deemed too risky to pick up. We're crossing all fingers and toes that we'll instead see the trio back treading the Big Apple's boards sometime soon.