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Saturday, April 15, 2017

April 15 Saturday Matinee of Groundhog Day Canceled Due to Injury of Andy Karl by Andy Lefkowitz

The April 15 2:00pm matinee of the Broadway musical Groundhog Day has been canceled following the injury of star Andy Karl that occurred during the April 14 evening perfo…

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Andy Karl Injured During Performance of Groundhog Day on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Andy Karl, who plays Phil Connors in the new Broadway musical Groundhog Day, was injured during the second act of the show on April 14. The production’s press representative made the f…

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Tony-Winning Broadway Musical Fun Home to Play London's Old Vic in 2018 by Andy Lefkowitz

Fun Home, the musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel, is heading across the pond to London, according to the U.K.’s Daily Mail. The winner of the 2015 Tony Award fo…

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Duncan Sheik Aims to Return Recent Broadway Musical American Psycho to London Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel American Psycho, which played a short run on Broadway in 2016, may be headed home to its debut city of London, says songwriter Duncan S…

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Odds & Ends: Cynthia Nixon on Playing 'Polar Opposites' in Little Foxes, Steven Pasquale's TV Return & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Cynthia Nixon on Playing Dual Roles in The Little Foxes Cynthia Nixon stopped by Live with Kelly

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Josh Groban, Denée Benton & Stars of Broadway's Great Comet Sing Out on Good Morning America by Andy Lefkowitz

The stars of Broadway’s epic musical Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 stopped by Good Morning America on April 14 to show off their new show. The cast, led by Josh Groban …

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The Story of Tonight! Broadway's Hamilton Welcomes Brian d'Arcy James & James Monroe Iglehart by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway hit Hamilton officially adds James Monroe Iglehart to the cast as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson and Brian d’Arcy James as King George on April 14. As previously a…

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Exclusive! Alex Brightman Will Return to Hit Musical School of Rock on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

He's back in the band! Alex Brightman, who originated the role of Dewey Finn in Broadway’s School of Rock, will play a return engagement in the musical beginning April 14. He will …

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J.T. Rogers Makes His Broadway Debut as Political Epic Oslo Opens at the Vivian Beaumont Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway transfer of J.T. Rogers' Oslo opens April 13 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Helmed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and headlined by Tony winners Jennifer Ehle and Jeffers…

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Sara Bareilles Is at Home Onstage in Her Broadway Musical Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, who made her Broadway songwriting debut with Waitress, stepped into that musical’s lead role of Jenna on March 31 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre…

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Friday, April 7, 2017

Odds & Ends: Lea DeLaria to Host Obie Awards, John Gallagher Jr. Lands Film Gig & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Lea Delaria Will Host the Obie Awards Stage vet Lea DeLaria will return to host the 62nd Annual Obie Awards on May 22 at Webster Hall. The actress and comedian has been seen off-Broadway in&…

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David Byrne & Fatboy Slim's Hit Off-Broadway Musical Here Lies Love Begins Seattle Run; Is Broadway Next? by Andy Lefkowitz

Is Here Lies Love, David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s immersive Imelda Marcos bio-musical, eyeing a return to the New York stage? The show begins performances on April 7 at Seattle Rep…

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Tim Pigott-Smith, 2016 Tony Award Nominee for Mike Bartlett's King Charles III, Dies at 70 by Andy Lefkowitz

Tim Pigott-Smith, the British actor who earned a Tony Award nomination for playing an imagined version of Prince Charles in Mike Bartlett’s King Charles III, has died at age 70, accord…

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Gently Down the Stream, Starring Harvey Fierstein & Gabriel Ebert, Extends at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Martin Sherman's new play Gently Down the Stream, starring Tony winners Harvey Fierstein and Gabriel Ebert, has extended its run to May 21 at the Public Theater. The production was origi…

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Bandstand Star Laura Osnes Is Broadway.com's Next Video Blogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Want to go behind the scenes at Broadway’s swinging new musical Bandstand? The show’s leading lady, Laura Osnes, is Broadway.com’s latest video blogger! Get ready to go bac…

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Georgia Engel, Michael Mulheren & More Join Broadway-Bound Cole Porter Musical Roman Holiday by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway veterans Georgia Engel and Michael Mulheren are among the new cast members announced for Roman Holiday — The Cole Porter Musical. Directed by Marc Bruni, the new musical will …

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All That Jazz & More! Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Will Play Return Engagement at Cafe Carlyle by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway legend Chita Rivera will return to Café Carlyle for a cabaret engagement from May 9-20, performing Tuesday through Saturday at 8:45pm. Rivera will be accompanied by her music…

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Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole Play Cosmetics Titans as New Musical War Paint Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical War Paint, starring two-time Tony winners Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone, opens tonight at the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway. Directed by Michael Greif, the show about…

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Odds & Ends: Julie's Greenroom Gets Starry Album, Tim Minchin's Matilda Picture Book & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Julie Andrews & More Featured on Julie’s Greenroom Album Broadway stars can be heard on the soundtrack to Netflix’s all-new arts educational show Julie’s Greenroom. The…

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Exclusive! A Stirring First Listen from Duncan Sheik's New Musical Whisper House as It Takes London by Andy Lefkowitz

Spring Awakening Tony winner and '90s hit maker Duncan Sheik debuts a new musical called Whisper House at London’s Other Palace on April 6. Conceived with Keith Powell and featurin…

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Lincoln Center's Claire Tow Theater to Be Transformed for Immersive Work Ghost Light by Andy Lefkowitz

The Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center will be restructured for a new immersive work called Ghost Light, beginning previews at the venue on June 3 with an opening night set for June 19. Th…

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Lincoln Center Theater's Claire Tow Theater to Be Transformed for Immersive Work Ghost Light by Andy Lefkowitz

The Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center will be restructured for a new immersive work called Ghost Light, beginning previews at the venue on June 3 with an opening night set for June 19. Th…

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Keri Russell, Raul Esparza, Jonathan Groff to Lead Reading of Wendy Wasserstein's An American Daughter by Andy Lefkowitz

Keri Russell will lead an A-list cast for a one-night reading of Wendy Wasserstein’s 1997 play An American Daughter. Christine Lahti will direct the evening benefiting the nonprofit Sh…

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New Musical War Paint, Starring Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole, to Receive Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

The new Broadway musical War Paint, with music by Scott Frankel and lyrics by Michael Korie and starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, will receive an original cast album wi…

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Noel Coward's Present Laughter, Starring Kevin Kline, Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The new Broadway revival of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter, starring two-time Tony winner Kevin Kline, opens tonight. The production at the St. James Theatre plays began previews …

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Allison Janney and John Benjamin Hickey Return to Broadway as Six Degrees of Separation Begins by Andy Lefkowitz

John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation returns to Broadway tonight in a new revival directed by Trip Cullman. The production starring Tony nominee Allison Janney, Tony winner John Benj…

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Odds & Ends: Sally Field Raves About Menagerie Co-Star, Lynn Nottage at Work on New Play & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Sally Field Chats About Her Broadway Return with Kelly Ripa & Scott Wolf Oscar winner Sally Field, back on Broadway as Amanda Wingfield in Sam Gold’s new revival of Tennessee Willi…

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Annaleigh Ashford & Danny Burstein in Midsummer Night's Dream & More Shakespeare in the Park Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

Current Sunday in the Park with George star Annaleigh Ashford, Danny Burstein, John Douglas Thompson and more Broadway stars lead the initial casting for the 2017 Free Shakespeare in the Par…

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New Musical War Paint, Starring Patti LuPone & Christine Eberole, to Receive Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

The new Broadway musical War Paint, with music by Scott Frankel and lyrics by Michael Korie and starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, will receive an original cast album wi…

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Signature Theatre Company Tips Hat to Edward Albee with Revivals in 2017-2018 Season by Andy Lefkowitz

Plays by Pulitzer Prize winners—including a special production of works by the late Edward Albee—and a New York premiere will fill out the 2017-18 season at off-Broadway’s …

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Pulitzer Prize Winner Paula Vogel Takes Broadway for the First Time as Indecent Begins by Andy Lefkowitz

The new play Indecent begins performances today at Broadway’s Cort Theatre. Co-created by Paula Vogel and director Rebecca Taichman, the play transfers from its 2016 off-Broadway debut…

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