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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

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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Monday, April 3, 2017

Odds & Ends: Brady Bunch's Eve Plumb to Lead Family Ties Musical; Younger Announces Return Date & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Brady Bunch’s Jan to Play Elyse in Family Ties Musical In the cool casting of the day, stage veteran Eve Plumb, who created the role of Jan in TV classic The Brady Bunch, will ste…

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Broadway Grosses: Bette Midler-Led Hello, Dolly! Revival Excels at Broadway Box Office by Andy Lefkowitz

The new Broadway revival of Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman’s musical classic Hello, Dolly! proved a strong performer at the Shubert Theatre box office in the week ending April 2. The…

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Bette Midler to Be Honored With Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award by Andy Lefkowitz

The Drama League will honor Bette Midler with the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award at the 2017 Drama League Awards, set for May 19 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. Cu…

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London Dreamgirls, Starring Amber Riley, Sets May Release Date for Double-Disc Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

The U.K. premiere of Dreamgirls, directed by Tony winner Casey Nicholaw, has set a release date for its two-CD original cast recording from Sony Music Masterworks. It will be available …

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Christopher Jackson & Jane Krakowski to Announce 2017 Tony Award Nominations by Andy Lefkowitz

The 2017 Tony Awards nominations announcement will be co-hosted by Hamilton Tony nominee Christopher Jackson and Tony winner Jane Krakowski. The announcement is set to take place May 2 at 8:…

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Billy Elliot Tony Winner Lee Hall's Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour Announces West End Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is set for the West End transfer of Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, adapted by Lee Hall from Alan Warner’s novel The Sopranos. As previously announced, previews begin May 9 wi…

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Dreamers Abound! Amelie, Starring Phillipa Soo & Adam Chanler-Berat, Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Amélie, the new musical based on the beloved Oscar-nominated film, opens tonight at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. With a book by Tony nominee Craig Lucas, music by Daniel Mess&e…

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

New Broadway Comedy The Play That Goes Wrong Aims to Go Right on Opening Night by Andy Lefkowitz

The Olivier-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong officially opens on Broadway tonight. Written by Mischief Theatre members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shielf, who also star in t…

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Saturday, April 1, 2017

Watch Sara Bareilles Take to the Streets of NY to Sing "What Baking Can Do" from Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony Award-nominated Waitress composer/lyricist Sara Bareilles joined the cast of her Broadway musical in the lead role of Jenna on March 31. Before officially taking the stage in her Broadw…

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Friday, March 31, 2017

Odds & Ends: Marisa Tomei Explains 'Polyamory,' Mark Ballas to Reprise Jersey Boys & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Marisa Tomei Schools Stephen Colbert on “Throuples”  Marisa Tomei is back onstage in Sarah Ruhl’s new play How to Transcend a Happy Marriage at the Mitzi E. Newhouse T…

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Odds & Ends: Marisa Tomei Explains 'Polyamory' to Stephen Colbert, Mark Ballas to Reprise Jersey Boys & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Marisa Tomei Schools Stephen Colbert on “Throuples”  Marisa Tomei is back onstage in Sarah Ruhl’s new play How to Transcend a Happy Marriage at the Mitzi E. Newhouse T…

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Stop Everything and Watch Kathy Griffin, Colton Haynes & Lisa Rinna Present a Geriatric Orphan "Grannie" by Andy Lefkowitz

Leapin’ lizards! Kathy Griffin has made our day with the ultimate parody of a musical classic. The comedy genius who popped onto Broadway briefly in 2011 with Kathy Griffin Wants a Ton…

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Hugh Jackman-Led Movie Musical The Greatest Showman Is 'About Taking Risks' by Andy Lefkowitz

Hugh Jackman offered a sneak peek at the new movie musical The Greatest Showman at CinemaCon on March 30, according to Variety. In addition to showing footage to the crowd of film industry i…

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Broadway's First A Cappella Musical, In Transit, to Receive Original Cast Album with Hollywood Records by Andy Lefkowitz

In Transit, Broadway’s new a cappella musical playing the Circle in the Square Theatre, will receive an original cast recording on Hollywood Records. The original cast album is now ava…

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Bandstand Swings onto Broadway with Laura Osnes & Corey Cott by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical Bandstand, directed and choreographed by Hamilton Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler, begins performances today at Broadway’s Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Tony nominee Laura…

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Sara Bareilles Begins Performances in Her Own Broadway Musical Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

Six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, who made her Broadway songwriting debut with Waitress, steps into that musical’s lead role of Jenna today at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Bareil…

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

A Doll's House, Part 2, Starring Laurie Metcalf and Oscar Winner Chris Cooper, Begins on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2 begin previews today at Broadway’s John Golden Theatre. Tony winner Sam Gold directs the production with an opening night set for …

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Odds & Ends: Will Chase Lands HBO Gig, Andrew Rannells on Slam-Dunking in Lysistrata Jones & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Will Chase & Matthew Morrison Land New TV Gigs Smash veteran Will Chase has booked a new TV job, according to Deadline. The Tony nominee will take on a recurring role in HBO’s…

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Fred & Adele Astaire Awards Renamed to Honor Broadway Legend Chita Rivera by Andy Lefkowitz

The formerly named Fred & Adele Astaire Awards will be re-established as the Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography, the nonprofit American Dance Machine announced today. The awa…

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Harvey Fierstein Updating Jennifer Lopez Role in Bye Bye Birdie Live! to Be Less 'Sexist' by Andy Lefkowitz

NBC’s upcoming Bye Bye Birdie Live!, set to air in December, is receiving some forward-thinking tweaks to the book and lyrics, says Harvey Fierstein in an interview with The Hollywood …

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Todd Almond & Matthew Sweet's New Musical Girlfriend to Make DC Premiere at Signature Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

A series of world premieres and DC-area premieres fill out the new season at Arlington, Virginia’s Signature Theatre. The new musicals Girlfriend from Todd Almond and Matthew Sweet and…

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Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty & Jane Krakowski to Voice Roles on Disney's Sofia the First by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway veterans will head into the recording studio to lend their voices to roles in season four of Disney Junior’s series Sofia the First. Among the stars taking on guest roles…

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London's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Announces New Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

A new group of stars is set to take over for the original cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre when original cast members exit the production May 21. Beginning May…

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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Jay Armstrong Johnson to Lead Newsies, Emily Skinner in Little Mermaid & More Star-Packed Muny Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway stars galore are set to headline the Muny’s 99th season. Jay Armstrong Johnson, Constantine Maroulis, Emily Skinner, Bianca Marroquin and Ali Ewoldt are among the New Yor…

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Odds & Ends: Pippin Tony Winner Patina Miller to Honor Stephen Schwartz, Broadway Bets Returns & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Patina Miller & More to Pay Tribute to Stephen Schwartz A slew of Broadway stars will honor the composer of Wicked and Pippin, Stephen Schwartz, at a gala benefit for Classic Stage Compa…

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John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons Extends Run at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

John Leguizamo’a new solo play Latin History for Morons has added three additional performances to its run on April 25, April 26 and April 28 at 8:00pm. Directed by Tony Taccone, the …

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See Laura Linney & Cynthia Nixon Rotate Roles as The Little Foxes Begins on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A new revival of Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes, starring Tony nominee Laura Linney and Tony winner Cynthia Nixon, begins performances tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on …

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Odds & Ends: Norm Lewis & Carolee Carmello Sing from Sweeney Todd, Ben Platt to Host Jimmy Awards & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Norm Lewis & Carolee Carmello Rehearse Sweeney Todd Tony nominees Norm Lewis and Carolee Carmello are getting ready to t…

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Andrew Scott-Led Hamlet Will Transfer to the West End by Andy Lefkowitz

The Almeida Theatre’s acclaimed production of Hamlet, directed by Robert Icke, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre for a run from June 9 through September 2. The Almeida mountin…

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Disney's Aladdin to Welcome Matthew Croke as Star of London Production by Andy Lefkowitz

It’s a whole new world for London’s Aladdin as the production will welcome Matthew Croke in the musical’s title role beginning June 5 at the Prince Edward Theatre…

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