Odds & Ends: Wicked Star Derek Klena & Taylor Louderman Tapped for Magic Mike Workshop & More

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

Derek Klena, Taylor Louderman...& Magic Mike
Channing Tatum recently revealed about the Magic Mike musical adaptation that “we’re getting it going,” and now we have photographic evidence a workshop has taken place! Broadway alum and Peter Pan Live! star Taylor Louderman tweeted the below pic on April 17, proving that the previously reported creative team of Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa have been hard at work on the show. In the foreground, there’s a score with the song title “What’s Up With Mike?” and in the background it would appear that Kitt is on piano. Louderman also said that former Wicked star Derek Klena has been working with her on the new tuner this week. Looks like Broadway will soon get striptastic and we can’t wait!
 

Playing with this baseball cap wearing genius this week. Aaaand @DerekKlena pic.twitter.com/YST4Khgsez

— Taylor Louderman (@taylizlou) April 17, 2015

Rosie O'Donnell to Take the Stage With Kate Mulgrew
Broadway alum and Orange Is The New Black star Kate Mulgrew will discuss her new memoir Born With Teeth in a Q&A sit down with honorary Tony winner Rosie O’Donnell. The event will take place at the Vineyard Theatre on May 3. The book details Mulgrew's upbringing in a large, eccentric Irish family, of the daughter she gave up for adoption at 22 and went looking for 20 years later, and the behind-the-scenes details of her career.

The Road of Promise to Make U.S. Premiere
Kurt Weill’s The Road of Promise will receive its U.S. Premiere on May 6 and May 7 at Carnegie Hall as the conclusion of The Collegiate Chorale’s 2014-15 season. The new concert adaptation combines a story about a synagogue under threat of persecution with defining stories from the Old Testament, and will be led by conductor/director Ted Sperling.

Pitch Perfect 2's Aca-Amazing New Trailer
Almost time to get pitch slapped! The latest trailer for Pitch Perfect 2 has just been released and we cannot wait to see Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Skylar Astin, Ben Platt and more hit the big screen on May 15. Check out the new sneak peek below.