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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Exclusive! Beth Leavel to Star in Gypsy at the Muny by Andy Lefkowitz

Everything's coming up Beth Leavel! The beloved Tony winner most recently seen in Paper Mill Playhouse's Annie and Broadway's Bandstand will take on the role of ruthless sta…

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The Phantom of the Opera Star Ali Ewoldt Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Talented Broadway soprano Ali Ewoldt, who is currently appearing as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera, will lead Broadway.com's new vlog, Dear Daaé, beginning on J…

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Monday, December 25, 2017

Laird Mackintosh Steps into the Title Role in The Phantom of the Opera by Andy Lefkowitz

Longtime Mounsier André and Phantom cover Laird Mackintosh dons the mask of the title role in The Phantom of the Opera beginning on December 25. He is slated to play a …

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Saturday, December 23, 2017

Exclusive! Tracy Letts' The Minutes Postpones Broadway Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

Will Pulitzer and Tony winner Tracy Letts' highly anticipated new play The Minutes arrive on the Great White Way as planned? Right now that appears to be up in the air. Br…

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Friday, December 22, 2017

Exclusive! Tracy Letts' The Minutes Is Shifting Timeline for Broadway Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

Will Pulitzer and Tony winner Tracy Letts' highly anticipated new play The Minutes arrive on Great White Way? Right now that appears to be up in the air. Broadway.com has …

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

John Lithgow Returns to Broadway in Stories by Heart by Andy Lefkowitz

Two-time Tony winner John Lithgow returns to the Broadway stage on December 21 in his solo play John Lithgow: Stories by Heart. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, the show officially opens on Janu…

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Pascale Armand & More to Join Jayne Houdyshell in World Premiere Play Relevance by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the world premiere production of Relevance, a play written by JC Lee that will debut at off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre. The previously announced mount…

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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Norm Lewis & Tamyra Gray to Join Broadway's Once On This Island by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee Norm Lewis and Broadway alum Tamyra Gray will step into the roles of Agwe and Papa Ge, respectively, in the new revival of Once On This Island on January 8, 2018. Original cast …

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John Legend to Play Title Role in Jesus Christ Superstar Live! in Concert by Andy Lefkowitz

Music icon John Legend has signed on to play Jesus Christ in NBC's upcoming TV concert presentation Jesus Christ Superstar Live! in Concert. David Leveaux will direct the previously…

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Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Will Arrive on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway audiences are in for some “Hot Stuff” when the new bio-show Summer: The Donna Summer Musical sets up house at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in 2018. Featuring a book by…

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Monday, December 18, 2017

Taylor Trensch Sets Dear Evan Hansen Start Date; Final Performance Scheduled for Noah Galvin by Andy Lefkowitz

Current Hello, Dolly! star Taylor Trensch will begin "Waving Through a Window" as the title character in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen on February 6, 2018. Dear Evan Hansen's…

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Benny Elledge to Make Broadway Debut in Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Benny Elledge will make his Broadway debut on December 19 as Cal in the Broadway musical Waitress at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Elledge takes over for original cast member Eric Anderson, w…

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Sunday, December 17, 2017

Mark Rylance Returns to Broadway as Farinelli and the King Officially Opens by Andy Lefkowitz

Claire Van Kampen's new play Farinelli and the King opens at Broadway's Belasco Theatre on December 17. John Dove directs the work which began previews on December 5. …

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Friday, December 15, 2017

Bebe Neuwirth, Judy Kuhn, Carolee Carmello & Vanessa Williams to Lead Hey, Look Me Over! at Encores! by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway greats Bebe Neuwirth, Judy Kuhn, Carolee Carmello and Vanessa Williams will star in the City Center Encores! production of Hey, Look Me Over! in 2018. Created by Enco…

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Terrence Mann & Will Swenson to Star in Off-Broadway Debut of Jerry Springer " The Opera by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominees Terrence Mann and Will Swenson will star in the off-Broadway premiere of the gleefully profane Jerry Springer — The Opera. Mann will play the title role alongside Swenson…

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A Christmas Story Live! to Release Original Soundtrack by Andy Lefkowitz

It all comes down to Christmas! Warner Music Group has announced the release of an original soundtrack recording of Fox's upcoming A Christmas Story Live! The recording will be available…

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Eva Noblezada & More to Lead Private Industry Reading of Broadway-Bound King Kong by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway.com has learned that current Tony-nominated Miss Saigon star Eva Noblezada, Eric Morris, Tom Nelis and Harley Durst will appear in a private industry reading of the B…

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Charlie Carver to Join Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto & More in The Boys in the Band on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Screen star Charlie Carver will make his Broadway debut in the role of Cowboy in the 2018 production of The Boys in the Band. The show is set to begin previews at the Booth Theatre on April …

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Chicago to Make Jazzy Return to London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Chicago is headed back to the West End. The hit revival directed by Walter Bobbie will begin performances on March 26, 2018 at the Phoenix Theatre after a five-plus-year London absence.…

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Pretty Woman: The Musical Completes Broadway Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the Broadway-bound Pretty Woman: The Musical, the new stage show based on the smash 1990 film. The musical will begin performances at Broadway's Nederlander Theat…

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Thursday, December 14, 2017

Eisa Davis & More to Lead Sarah Burgess' Kings, Directed by Thomas Kail, at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Obie winner Eisa Davis (Passing Strange) and off-Broadway alum Gillian Jacobs (The Little Flower of East Orange) will lead the cast of the world premiere play Kings, written by Sarah Burgess…

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Dates Set for Old Vic Transfer of Alan Ayckbourn's The Divide by Andy Lefkowitz

Dates have been announced for the Old Vic run of Alan Ayckbourn's new play The Divide, coming off an acclaimed debut engagement at the Edinburgh International Festival. Previews will beg…

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Lenny Wolpe, Julia Duffy & Manoel Felciano to Lead The Outsider at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway veteran Lenny Wolpe (The Drowsy Chaperone) will take on the central role of Ned Newley in the East Coast premiere of the new play The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith, directed by David…

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Hugh Jackman & Greatest Showman Stars to Perform Live Theatrical Commercial During A Christmas Story Live! by Andy Lefkowitz

TV viewers are in for an extra-special treat during the 7:00pm broadcast of Fox's A Christmas Story Live! on December 17. Tony winner Hugh Jackman and co-stars from t…

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Complete Cast Set for Martyna Majok's Queens at Lincoln Center Theater's Claire Tow Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting has been announced for Martyna Majok's new work Queens, set to play Lincoln Center Theater's Claire Tow Theater as part of the LCT3 program. Danya Taymor will …

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Adam Driver to Star in First Broadway Revival of Lanford Wilson's Burn This by Andy Lefkowitz

Three-time Emmy nominee Adam Driver will return to Broadway in the first revival of Lanford Wilson's Burn This, directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer. The production will begin performan…

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Bebe Rexha Will Perform Original Song on TV's A Christmas Story Live! by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway.com has learned that singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha will open Fox's upcoming A Christmas Story Live! with a performance of the new song “Count on Christmas.” The song …

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Death Becomes Her Stage Musical Starring Kristin Chenoweth Is in the Works by Andy Lefkowitz

Universal Theatrical Group has announced the development of a stage musical adaptation of the 1992 film Death Becomes Her. Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth is attached to play Madeline Ashton, …

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Laurie Metcalf & More Theater Stars Earn Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony winner and upcoming Three Tall Women star Laurie Metcalf is among the theater vets who were hat-tipped with Screen Actors Guild Award nominations on December 13. The nominees were …

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Michael Luwoye Sets Start Date in Hamilton on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Hamilton alum Michael Luwoye has set a start date for his return to the show's Broadway production! The musical's previously announced new star will step into the titl…

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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Go-Go's Musical Head Over Heels, Co-Produced by Gwyneth Paltrow, to Play Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

We got the beat! As previously speculated, Head Over Heels, the new musical featuring the iconic songs of The Go-Go's, has solidified plans for a Broadway premiere. The mu…

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