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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Anthony Ramos Tapped to Star in Movie Adaptation of In the Heights by Andy Lefkowitz

Alabanza! We've just learned that talented Hamilton alum Anthony Ramos is in discussions to lead the company of the upcoming movie musical version of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara A…

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Nicolette Robinson & Al Roker Extend Broadway-Debut Runs in Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Good news! Nicolette Robinson and Al Roker have added more performances to their celebrated Broadway-premiere runs as Jenna and Old Joe in the hit musical Waitress. The pair will now co…

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Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in the Movie Adaptation of In the Heights by Andy Lefkowitz

Alabanza! We've just learned that Hamilton alum Anthony Ramos is in discussions to lead the company of the upcoming movie musical version of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegr&iacu…

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Memorial Service for Marin Mazzie to Be Held at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

It was announced today, by husband Jason Danieley, that a celebration of the life and Broadway legacy of the late Broadway star Marin Mazzie will take place at the Gershwin Theatre on Octobe…

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Rachel Tucker & More to Lead West End Premiere of Come From Away by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is set for the London debut of Come From Away. As previously announced, the hit Broadway musical will begin an open run at the West End's Phoenix Theatre on January 30, 2019…

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Corbin Bleu & More Join the Cast of Kiss Me, Kate; Amanda Green to Update the Script by Andy Lefkowitz

Fancy-footed star Corbin Bleu will return to Broadway in 2019 as Lucentio/Bill Calhoun in Roundabout Theatre Company's hotly anticipated revival of Kiss Me, Kate. Additional casting…

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Corbin Bleu & More Complete the Cast of Kiss Me, Kate; Amanda Green to Update the Script by Andy Lefkowitz

Fancy-footed star Corbin Bleu will return to Broadway in 2019 as Lucentio/Bill Calhoun in Roundabout Theatre Company's hotly anticipated revival of Kiss Me, Kate. Full casting has b…

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Thom Pain (based on nothing), Starring Michael C. Hall, Extends Run at Off-Broadway's Signature by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre has announced an extension to the upcoming revival of Will Eno's Thom Pain (based on nothing). Emmy nominee and stage alum Michael C. Hall will star …

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Meat Loaf Musical Bat Out of Hell Will Conclude Its West End Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The acclaimed West End staging of the Meat Loaf musical Bat Out of Hell has announced a final performance date of January 5, 2019. Performances of this return engagement began on April 2, 20…

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Long as I'm Here with You! Millie Originals Gavin Creel & Sutton Foster to Co-Star in My One and Only Benefit by Andy Lefkowitz

Original Thoroughly Modern Millie stars Gavin Creel and Sutton Foster will reunite this fall in the highly anticipated benefit performance of the 1983 Gershwin musical My One and Only. …

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Public Theater Announces Extensions for Eve's Song & Wild Goose Dreams by Andy Lefkowitz

Due to strong demand, off-Broadway's Public Theater has extended the runs of two highly anticipated new plays before the start of preview performances. Eve's Song, written by Patrici…

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Acclaimed Twilight Zone Stage Adaptation Will Transfer to the West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Direct from a sold-out run at London's Almeida Theatre, Anne Washburn's stirring stage version of The Twilight Zone will move to the West End in 2019. Richard Jones will repeat his w…

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Dove Cameron to Star in World Premiere Clueless Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

This news has got us totally buggin'! Emmy winner Dove Cameron has been cast in the central role of Cher in the upcoming musical adaptation of the hit film Clueless. The previously annou…

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Ain't We Proud! Broadway's Bandstand Will Return to Cinemas by Andy Lefkowitz

Right this way! The beloved Broadway musical Bandstand will soon reappear on the big screen in honor of Veterans Day. The filmed performance of Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor&…

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Brandon Uranowitz Joins Broadway's The Band's Visit by Andy Lefkowitz

Multi-talented two-time Tony nominee Brandon Uranowitz steps into the role of Itzik in the Tony-sweeping musical The Band's Visit on October 9. Uranowitz replaces Tony nominee John Caria…

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Alex Wyse & Lenne Klingaman Join the Company of Waitress on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A new pair of talented stars head to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on October 9 to appear in the Broadway musical Waitress. Alex Wyse and Lenne Klingaman join the cast as Ogie and Dawn, respec…

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Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song, Starring Michael Urie & Mercedes Ruehl, Returns to Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Harvey Fierstein's iconic Tony-winning play Torch Song makes a triumphant return to Broadway's Hayes Theater on October 9. The transfer from off-Broadway's Tony Kiser Theatre, di…

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Monday, October 8, 2018

Kate Reinders Will Join the Company of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Kate Reinders has booked her next Broadway gig. The multi-talented stage star will take on the role of Cynthia Weil in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical beginning on October 19, replac…

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Saturday, October 6, 2018

American Son, Starring Steven Pasquale, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Jordan & Eugene Lee, Begins on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The star-packed Broadway premiere of American Son, a new work written by Christopher Demos-Brown, begins previews at the Booth Theatre on October 6. Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the produc…

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Cuba Gooding Jr. Makes a Razzle-Dazzle Broadway Return in Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

All he cares about is love...and returning to Broadway! Oscar winner and main-stem alum Cuba Gooding Jr. reprises his recent London turn as smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn in the award-win…

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Friday, October 5, 2018

Anybody Have a Map? Dear Evan Hansen Will Arrive in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

British audiences will soon experience the tear-inducing Tony-winning hit musical Dear Evan Hansen when it transfers to the West End in 2019. The beloved show has announced a …

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King Kong Stomps onto Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The highly anticipated Broadway premiere of King Kong has arrived. The new musical based on the 1932 novel begins previews at the Broadway Theatre on October 5, in advance of an official ope…

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Thursday, October 4, 2018

Exclusive! Hear Ben Levi Ross & Mallory Bechtel Read & Sing on Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel Audiobook by Andy Lefkowitz

We're counting down the days till the release of Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel—the new book adaptation of the Tony-winning best musical—arriving on bookshelves on October 9. As…

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Laurie Metcalf Will Play Hillary Clinton on Broadway in Lucas Hnath's Hillary and Clinton; John Lithgow to Co-Star as Bill by Andy Lefkowitz

Two-time Tony winner Laurie Metcalf will join two-time Tony winner John Lithgow on Broadway in 2019 to star in Hillary and Clinton, a new play by Tony nominee Lucas Hnath (A Doll’s Hou…

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National Theatre's Innovative Closed-Caption Glasses Could Transform Access to the Arts by Andy Lefkowitz

London's National Theatre has announced the launch of a groundbreaking new technology: "smart caption" glasses, which will allow audience members to experience a production and…

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Laurie Metcalf Will Play Hillary Clinton on Broadway in Lucas Hnath's Hillary & Clinton; John Lithgow to Co-Star as Bill by Andy Lefkowitz

Two-time Tony winner Laurie Metcalf will join two-time Tony winner John Lithgow on Broadway in 2019 to star in Hillary and Clinton, a new play by Tony nominee Lucas Hnath (A Doll’s Hou…

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Wicked Star Amanda Jane Cooper Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Talented Broadway newcomer Amanda Jane Cooper, who is currently delighting audiences as Glinda in Wicked, will lead Broadway.com's new vlog, A Little Sparkle, beginning on October 9. The…

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Simply the Best! Tina Turner Bio-Musical Set for Broadway Transfer in Fall 2019 by Andy Lefkowitz

The hit Tina Turner bio-musical, currently thrilling audiences in London's West End, has announced a Broadway arrival. The musical will begin performances in the fall of 2019 w…

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Alex Wyse & Lenne Klingaman to Join the Company of Broadway's Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

A new pair of talented stars are headed to the Broadway musical Waitress. On October 9, Alex Wyse and Lenne Klingaman will join the cast as Ogie and Dawn, respectively, replacing current sta…

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Broadway Dates Set for Temptations Musical Ain't Too Proud by Andy Lefkowitz

Get ready! Ain't Too Proud, the acclaimed new tuner featuring the iconic music of The Temptations, has set start dates for its arrival on Broadway. Previews are scheduled to begin on Feb…

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Watch Erika Henningsen Sing Out with the Cast of Mean Girls on Late Night with Seth Meyers by Andy Lefkowitz

Mean Girls is one of Broadway's hottest tickets. The Tony-nominated and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award-winning musical adaptation of Tina Fey's hit film is delight…

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