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Thursday, March 8, 2018

Hamilton Original Anthony Ramos to Play Usnavi in Kennedy Center's In the Heights by Andy Lefkowitz

Anthony Ramos, the talented star who originated the dual roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in Broadway's Hamilton, will take on the central role of Usnavi in Lin-Manuel Miranda&#…

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Marilu Henner Will Return to Broadway in Gettin' the Band Back Together by Andy Lefkowitz

Golden Globe nominee Marilu Henner will return to Broadway this summer in the new musical Gettin' the Band Back Together. The beloved Taxi star will take on the role of Sharon Papadopolo…

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Lynn Nottage's Sweat Companion Play Floyd's to Make 2019 World Premiere at Guthrie Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater has announced the world premiere of Floyd's, a companion play to Lynn Nottage's recent Tony-nominated and Pulitzer-winning play Sweat. Nottage will a…

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Smokey Joe's Cafe to Receive Off-Broadway Revival at Stage 42 by Andy Lefkowitz

The 1995 Tony-nominated musical revue Smokey Joe's Cafe is returning to New York City. The hit compilation of songs written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller will begin performances …

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Tony & Oscar Nominee Stephen Rea to Reprise Acclaimed Turn in Cyprus Avenue at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Stephen Rea will return to the New York stage in a transfer of the Abbey Theatre and Royal Court Theatre's celebrated co-production of David Ireland's new play Cyprus Avenue. Directe…

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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Quentin Earl Darrington Will Dance Back into Broadway's Once On This Island by Andy Lefkowitz

Quentin Earl Darrington is returning to the cheered revival of Once On This Island at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The original cast member who was on a contractual leave from…

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Peaky Blinders Star Paul Anderson to Make West End Debut in Modern-Day Tartuffe by Andy Lefkowitz

Screen star Paul Anderson will take on the title role in a radical take on Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe, slated to play the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London's West End…

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Helene Yorke Will Check into Grand Hotel at Encores! by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway alum Heléne Yorke has signed on for the upcoming City Center Encores! presentation of the 1989 musical Grand Hotel. Yorke will take on the role of Flaemmchen in the productio…

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Canceled When Pigs Fly Revival Will Get Its Audience in One-Night Actors Fund Benefit by Andy Lefkowitz

The Actors Fund has announced a one-night concert of the recently canceled off-Broadway revival of When Pigs Fly. The benefit is scheduled to take place in the Gerald Lynch Theatre…

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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

You Oughta Know! Elizabeth Stanley & More to Lead Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill by Andy Lefkowitz

Initial cast members have been announced to lead the new musical Jagged Little Pill—based on the hit Alanis Morissette album—set to make its world premiere with American Repertor…

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Full Casting Set for John Kander & David Thompson's New Musical The Beast in the Jungle by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre has announced the complete cast for the upcoming new musical adaptation of Henry James' novella The Beast in the Jungle. Susan Stroman will direct the…

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Marin Ireland & More to Lead Summer and Smoke at Classic Stage Company by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee Marin Ireland (Three Sisters) will take on the central role of Alma Winemiller alongside Nathan Darrow (Richard III) as John Buchanan in a new production of Tennessee Williams&#…

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Frankie J. Grande to Join Off-Broadway's Cruel Intentions The Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Frankie J. Grande is returning to the stage. The Broadway veteran and Big Brother alum will take on the role of Blaine in Cruel Intentions: The Musical beginning on March 18 at dow…

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Vicki Lewis Will Return to Broadway in Anastasia; Zach Adkins to Assume Role of Dmitry by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen star Vicki Lewis is headed back to Broadway. The talented actress will take on the role of Countess Lily in Broadway's Anastasia beginning on March 27. Original Anastasi…

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Hamilton Breaks Olivier Nominations Record; Angels in America & The Ferryman Also Honored by Andy Lefkowitz

The London transfer of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton was honored with the 13 Olivier Award nominations on March 6, becoming the most nominated production in Oliviers history. The upcomin…

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Monday, March 5, 2018

Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman Sets Dates for Broadway Bow by Andy Lefkowitz

The Ferryman, the latest play by Tony nominee Jez Butterworth, has set dates for its upcoming Broadway premiere. Sam Mendes will direct the previously announced transfer from London'…

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David Ogden Stiers, Broadway Veteran & Emmy-Nominated M*A*S*H Star, Dies at 75 by Andy Lefkowitz

David Ogden Stiers, the Broadway alum who rose to fame as Major Charles Emerson Winchester III on TV's M*A*S*H, passed away on March 3, according to The New York Times. The cause of…

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Benny & Joon Musical and More Set for 2018-2019 Season at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

The East Coast premiere of the new tuner Benny & Joon and the world premiere musical My Very Own British Invasion have been announced as part of the newly announced complete 2018-2019 se…

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Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen to Welcome Phoenix Best to the Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony-winning Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen is adding stage alum Phoenix Best to the cast. The talented actress will take over the role of Alana Beck beginning on March 13, replacing ori…

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Wayne Brady Joins Jake Shears & Kirstin Maldonado in Broadway's Kinky Boots by Andy Lefkowitz

Everybody say yeah! Emmy winner and Grammy nominee Wayne Brady steps back into the heels of Lola in the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots beginning on March 5 for a strictly limited run throu…

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Sunday, March 4, 2018

Watch The Greatest Showman's Keala Settle Dominate the 2018 Oscars with 'This Is Me' by Andy Lefkowitz

Look out, 'cause here she comes! Waitress alum and The Greatest Showman star Keala Settle took the 2018 Academy Awards to the next level on March 4, showcasing her hit tune &qu…

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Friday, March 2, 2018

Bye Bye Birdie Live TV Musical, Starring Jennifer Lopez, Pushed Back to 2019 by Andy Lefkowitz

NBC's highly anticipated live TV presentation of the classic musical Bye Bye Birdie has been postponed yet again, according to Variety. The live musical, which had first been delaye…

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New Broadway Musical Gettin' the Band Back Together Announces Initial Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway audiences had better get ready to rock out! The first round of casting has been set for the new musical Gettin' the Band Back Together, slated to begin previews at the Belasco T…

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New Broadway Musical Gettin' the Band Back Together Announces Initial Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

The first round of casting has been set for the new musical Gettin' the Band Back Together, slated to begin previews at the Belasco Theatre on July 19 with an opening night schedule…

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Lin-Manuel Miranda & Weird Al Yankovic Team Up on Must-Listen Remix 'The Hamilton Polka' by Andy Lefkowitz

It's no secret that Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda has become recent buds with music star Weird Al Yankovic. Weird Al's hilarious '90s riffs "Amish Paradise" and "…

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Escape to Margaritaville Star Paul Alexander Nolan Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Talented Broadway veteran Paul Alexander Nolan, who currently appears as Tully in the new Jimmy Buffett musical Escape to Margaritaville, will lead Broadway.com's new vlog, Beach Bum, be…

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Thursday, March 1, 2018

Harvey Schmidt, Composer of The Fantasticks & 110 in the Shade, Dies at 88 by Andy Lefkowitz

Harvey Schmidt, the acclaimed composer who wrote the beloved music to the longest-running musical ever, The Fantasticks, died on February 28 at age 88. Daniel Demello, publicist for The…

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Happy Birthday, Bernadette! Watch the Cast of Hello, Dolly! Sing to Their 'Still Glowin'' Star by Andy Lefkowitz

Hello, Dolly! star Bernadette Peters celebrated her 70th birthday on February 28 from the stage of the Shubert Theatre. The Tony winner, who is currently delighting audiences in the mus…

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The Amateurs, Starring Quincy Tyler Bernstine & More, Extends at the Vineyard Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Jordan Harrison's world premiere play The Amateurs has received an extension through March 29 at off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre. Directed by Oliver Butler, The Amateurs began previe…

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Three Tall Women, Starring Glenda Jackson, Laurie Metcalf & Alison Pill, Arrives on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway-premiere production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer-winning work Three Tall Women begins previews on March 1. Tony winner Joe Mantello directs the production, slated to officiall…

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Lobby Hero, Starring Chris Evans & Michael Cera, Begins Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The first Broadway production of Kenneth Lonergan’s 2001 play Lobby Hero begins preview performances on March 1. Starring Chris Evans and Michael Cera, Lobby Hero is the first Bro…

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