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Thursday, October 26, 2017

SpongeBob SquarePants Star Lilli Cooper Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Get ready to visit a pineapple under the sea with SpongeBob SquarePants' Sandy Cheeks herself, Lilli Cooper! The talented stage star will lead Broadway.com's new vlog, Gett…

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M. Butterfly, Starring Clive Owen & Directed by Julie Taymor, Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning 1988 play M. Butterfly makes its official Broadway return at the Cort Theatre where it opens on October 26. Tony winner Julie Taymor directs the pro…

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Ana Gasteyer Joins Cast of A Christmas Story Live! on Fox by Andy Lefkowitz

Ana Gasteyer has joined the starry cast of the upcoming live TV presentation of A Christmas Story! Gasteyer will play the role of Mrs. Schwartz, the mother of one of Ralphie’s friends,…

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Latin History for Morons Cancels October 25 Performance; John Leguizamo Recovering from Illness by Andy Lefkowitz

The October 25 performance of Latin History for Morons has been canceled due to an illness of the show's author and star, John Leguizamo. The show's October 24 performance had also b…

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Harry Clarke, Starring Billy Crudup, Extended at Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

David Cale's new off-Broadway play Harry Clarke has received a one-week extension at the Vineyard Theatre. The solo show starring Tony winner Billy Crudup and directed by Tony nominee Le…

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's 'Queen of Pop' Sings Out on The Wendy Williams Show by Andy Lefkowitz

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been delighting Broadway audiences since kicking off performances in March. Surrounding the musical's beloved title character is an array of te…

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Signature's Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train Revival Extended by Two Weeks by Andy Lefkowitz

The new off-Broadway revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train has been extended by two weeks at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Originally slated to run …

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Lin-Manuel Miranda's Son Gave the Official Thumbs-Up on 'Almost Like Praying' by Andy Lefkowitz

When Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda heard of the damage inflicted by Hurricane Maria, he hit the ground running in the best way he knew he could. The celebrated composer wrote "Alm…

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Robert Guillaume, First African American Actor to Play The Phantom of the Opera, Dies at 89 by Andy Lefkowitz

Robert Guillaume, the Emmy-winning and Tony-nominated star who is distinguished as the first African-American actor to take on the title role in The Phantom of the Opera, died on October 24 …

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Starry Seagull Film from Stephen Karam & Michael Mayer Set for 2018 Release by Sony by Andy Lefkowitz

The upcoming film adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull has landed in the hands of Sony Pictures Classics for a 2018 release, according to Deadline. The previously announced&nbs…

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Lauren Ann Brickman Replaces Nikki Blonsky in Lisa Lampanelli's Stuffed by Andy Lefkowitz

Lauren Ann Brickman will permanently take over the role of Marty in Lisa Lampanelli's new play Stuffed. Brickman, originally the show's understudy, replaces Nikki Blon…

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Monday, October 23, 2017

Latin History for Morons Cancels October 24 Performance; John Leguizamo Out Sick by Andy Lefkowitz

The October 24 performance of Latin History for Morons has been canceled due to an illness of the show's author and star, John Leguizamo. A representative for the production stated that …

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Torch Song, Starring Michael Urie & Mercedes Ruehl, Receives Final Extension by Andy Lefkowitz

The new off-Broadway production of Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song has been extended again at Second Stage Theater. The production, which had received an initial extension to December 3,…

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Rebecca Taichman, Alex Lubischer & More Named Roundabout Artists-in-Residence by Andy Lefkowitz

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a new slate of talented artists-in-residence! The nonprofit theater company currently represented by Time and the Conways, The Last Match and Too Hea…

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Friday, October 20, 2017

Too Heavy for Your Pocket Extends Roundabout Underground Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Jiréh Breon Holder's new play Too Heavy for Your Pocket, currently debuting with the Roundabout Underground program, has been extended by one week. Originally slated for an engagemen…

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Kander & Ebb's The Rink Will Skate Back to London in 2018 by Andy Lefkowitz

The short-lived (but much loved) 1984 musical The Rink will make a London return in 2018. The show, which features a book by Terrence McNally and a Tony-nominated score by John Kander a…

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Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn to Workshop To Wong Foo Musical Adaptation by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee Douglas Carter Beane and Lewis Flinn are at work on a musical adaptation of the 1995 film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. The stage show, featuring a book…

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The Prom Will Suit Up & Sing Out on Broadway in 2018 by Andy Lefkowitz

Who's going to be your date? That's what theatergoers will be asking when the highly anticipated musical comedy The Prom debuts on Broadway! The new show from the creators …

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Thursday, October 19, 2017

The Lion King & M. Butterfly Director Julie Taymor to Receive 2018 'Mr. Abbott' Award by Andy Lefkowitz

Julie Taymor, the celebrated Lion King director and designer who is currently helming the new revival of M. Butterfly, will be honored by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundati…

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Lee Pace Joins Broadway Revival of Angels in America by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage alum Lee Pace will return to the Great White Way in the upcoming revival of Tony Kushner's epic two-parter Angels in America. Pace will play the role of Joe Pitt. Broadway performa…

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John Leguizamo Schools Broadway Audiences as Latin History for Morons Begins at Studio 54 by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee John Leguizamo returns to Broadway on October 19 in his new solo comedy Latin History for Morons. Tony Taccone directs the show will officially open on November 15 at Studi…

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Exclusive First Listen! Hamilton's Mandy Gonzalez Sings Tom Kitt's Stirring New Song by Andy Lefkowitz

Mandy Gonzalez, the super talent currently playing Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, is releasing the original album Fearless on October 20, and you don't have to wait to hear just wha…

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Beth Leavel & Christopher Sieber to Lead Annie at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

Beloved Tony winner Beth Leavel will play the irascible Miss Hannigan in Paper Mill Playhouse's holiday-season production of Annie! Tony nominee Christopher Sieber will play Oliver Warbu…

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Erik Gratton & Veronica J. Kuehn to Join George Wendt in Elf at Madison Square Garden by Andy Lefkowitz

Erik Gratton will lead the company of the new production of Elf at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, taking on the central role of Buddy. He will be joined by Broadway alum Veronica…

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Jane Krakowski & Chris Diamantopoulos Join A Christmas Story Live! on Fox by Andy Lefkowitz

Christmas has come early! Tony winner Jane Krakowski will play Miss Shields, the teacher of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker, in the upcoming live TV presentation of A Christmas Story. Broadway …

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Moya Angela, Marisha Wallace & Karen Mav to Share the Role of Effie in London's Dreamgirls by Andy Lefkowitz

This much talent has got to be a dream! Broadway veterans Marisha Wallace and Moya Angela will share the role of Effie White with Karen Mav in the hit London production of Dreamgirls beginni…

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Hunter Foster-Directed A Connecticut Christmas Carol to Star Lenny Wolpe & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway veteran Lenny Wolpe (The Drowsy Chaperone) will lead the cast of A Connecticut Christmas Carol, the new musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens' holiday classic that will make…

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The Twilight Zone World Premiere Stage Adaptation Announces Full Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is set for Anne Washburn's previously announced world premiere play The Twilight Zone, adapted from the 1960s TV series. Richard Jones will direct the production set to run from …

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Adrienne Warren to Lead World Premiere of Tina Turner Bio-Musical in London by Andy Lefkowitz

As previously speculated, Tony nominee Adrienne Warren will star as music icon Tina Turner in the world premiere of Tina: The Musical in London's West End. Featuring a book by Kator…

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Stomp Will End 15-Year London Run; Creators at Work on Potential Remount by Andy Lefkowitz

The long-running performance-art piece Stomp will conclude its long-running London run on January 7, 2018. The global phenomenon began performances in January 1994 at the Sadler’s…

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Anthony Edwards Joins Broadway Revival of Children of a Lesser God by Andy Lefkowitz

Emmy nominee Anthony Edwards has been announced to play the role of Mr. Franklin in the upcoming Broadway revival of Children of a Lesser God. The new production of Mark Medoff’s …

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