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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Glee Alum Jane Lynch Cast in TV Pilot by Andy Lefkowitz

Jane Lynch has booked a new TV gig, according to Variety. The Glee Emmy winner, who appeared as Miss Hannigan in Broadway's most recent Annie revival, will lead NBC's Relatively Happ…

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Bette Midler Is Back Where She Belongs as Hello, Dolly! Returns to Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Dolly's back at last! The highly anticipated new Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler, begins performances tonight at the Shubert Theatre. Opening is scheduled for Ap…

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Stephen Colbert Gives Finn Wittrock a Kiss for Sally Field by Andy Lefkowitz

American Horror Story Emmy nominee Finn Wittrock is back on Broadway in The Glass Menagerie. The Juilliard grad who made his Broadway debut alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, Linda Emond and …

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Odds & Ends: Glenn Close Gives Seth Meyers a Donald Trump-Themed Treat, Beauty and the Beast Remake Shelved in Malaysia & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Glenn Close Offers Seth Meyers a Donald Trump-Themed Treat Three-time Tony winner Glenn Close stopped by Late Night with Set…

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Odds & Ends: Stephen Colbert Gives Finn Wittrock a Kiss for Sally Field, Glenn Close Offers Seth Meyers a Donald Trump-Themed Treat & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Stephen Colbert Gives Finn Wittrock a Kiss for Sally Field American Horror Story Emmy nominee Finn Wittrock is back on Broad…

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Eve Ensler's In the Body of the World to Make New York Premiere, Directed by Diane Paulus by Andy Lefkowitz

Eve Ensler, whose Vagina Monologues has become a staple of theater across the world, will present the New York premiere of her play In the Body of the World with Manhattan Theatre Club. Fres…

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The Show Must Go On! Broadway Shows Play On Despite Snow by Andy Lefkowitz

Winter Storm Stella might be covering New York City and beyond, but all Broadway and off-Broadway shows will play as scheduled on March 14. Some shows will offer no-cost exchanges to an alt…

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Monday, March 13, 2017

Odds & Ends: Miss Saigon Wins Our Hearts on Today, Obamas Visit Broadway's Jitney & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and this weekend. Miss Saigon’s Eva Noblezada and Alistair Brammer Sing on Today Broadway’s first revival of the …

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Perfectly Marvelous! Caissie Levy & Tony Yazbeck Look Gorgeous Backstage at Carnegie Hall by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway mainstays Caissie Levy and Tony Yazbeck offered a night of jazz on March 10 at Carnegie Hall. The pair teamed up with the New York Pops to sing the music of legendary composers John…

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Neil Patrick Harris-Led Series of Unfortunate Events Picked Up for Second Season by Andy Lefkowitz

The Netflix show Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, led by Broadway vet Neil Patrick Harris, has been picked up for a second season. The network broke the news today via …

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Tony Yazbeck Is Back! The Broadway Favorite Will Return to Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

All we care about is love! Okay, okay...we also care a whole bunch about Broadway hoofer Tony Yazbeck. The On the Town Tony nominee, who recently knocked our socks off in Manhattan Concert P…

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Miss Saigon Star Eva Noblezada Is Broadway.com's Next Video Blogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Want to get close to the action of the iconic musical Miss Saigon? The new revival's very own Kim, Eva Noblezada, is Broadway.com’s latest video blogger! Get re…

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Sunday, March 12, 2017

Give This a Gander! Come From Away Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The whole gang from Broadway's newest musical, Come From Away, is celebrating their unique mark on the Great White Way! With a book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein…

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Saturday, March 11, 2017

Odds & Ends: Emma Watson on Her 'Modern' Belle, London's Olivier Awards Find Host & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Emma Watson Dishes on Her Belle in Beauty and the Beast Just in case we couldn’t be more excited for the live-act…

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Friday, March 10, 2017

Emma Watson on Her "Modern" Belle, London's Olivier Awards Find Host & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Emma Watson Dishes on Her Belle in Beauty and the Beast Just in case we couldn’t be more excited for the live-act…

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Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Radnor Set for TV Pilots by Andy Lefkowitz

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Radnor are headed back to the small screen, according to Deadline.  Chenoweth will appear alongside Noah Wyle and Adrienne Warren in CBS' legal drama pil…

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Phillipa Soo Wins Us Over With This Tune From the Amélie Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway's new musical Amélie just began performances yesterday and we can hardly wait to see the film favorite take the stage. Featuring Phillipa Soo — Hamilton&#…

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Kevin Kline Returns to Broadway in Present Laughter by Andy Lefkowitz

Kevin Kline makes his official return to Broadway tonight in Noël Coward’s Present Laughter. The production at the St. James Theatre plays its opening night on April 5. The limite…

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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Brian d'Arcy James Will Return to Hamilton on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

It's official: he'll be back! Brian d'Arcy James is headed back to Hamilton as King George — this time on Broadway, producer Jeffrey Seller has confirmed. The three-t…

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Live-Action Aladdin to Hold Open Casting Call by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's your chance to star in Disney's next live-action film! An open call is being held for the upcoming Aladdin remake, according to The Hollywood Reporter. British director …

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Broadway's A Doll's House, Part 2 Will Begin Previews Early by Andy Lefkowitz

Producer Scott Rudin today announced that Lucas Hnath’s new play, A Doll’s House, Part 2, will now begin previews at Broadway’s John Golden Theatre on Thursday, March 30, t…

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Odds & Ends: Dear Evan Hansen Moms Show Public School Love, Mark Ruffalo on His Broadway Return & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Dear Evan Hansen Moms Tip Their Hats to NY Public Schools Rachel Bay Jones and Jennifer Laura Thompson play moms in Broadway…

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Michael Greif and Bill Berloni to Be Honored by the Drama League by Andy Lefkowitz

The Drama League will honor two stage greats at this year’s 83rd annual Drama League Awards, set for Friday afternoon, May 19 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. The 2017 recipients…

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Tim Minchin Animated Musical Project with Hugh Jackman Is Shut Down by Andy Lefkowitz

Dreamworks has canceled the four-years-in-the-making animated musical project Larrikins, featuring a score by Groundhog Day's Tim Minchin, according to Deadline. The script was being wr…

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Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt Will Bring Heisenberg to L.A. by Andy Lefkowitz

Manhattan Theatre Club’s recent Broadway play Heisenberg is headed to Los Angeles. The new work by Simon Stephens, who won a Tony for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,…

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Off-Broadway Whodunit Shear Madness Will End Run by Andy Lefkowitz

Say it isn't so! The off-Broadway show Shear Madness will end its run at the Davenport Theatre on April 23. A staple of Boston theater (currently at the Charles Playhouse), Shear Madness…

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A Star Is Born Stage Musical Back in Development with Director Bill Condon by Andy Lefkowitz

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, the company blessing us this season with Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is reviving another musical property: the first-ever stage adaptat…

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Brian d'Arcy James May Return to Hamilton on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

He'll be back! Brian d'Arcy James could be headed back to Hamilton as King George III — this time on Broadway — according to Deadline. The three-time Tony nominee, rece…

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A Star Is Born Stage Musical in Development with Director Bill Condon by Andy Lefkowitz

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, the company blessing us this season with Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has another musical property up its sleeve: the first-ever stage a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:32AM[SHARE]

Broadway's Amélie Musical Will Record a Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

The score for the new Broadway musical Amélie will be preserved as a cast album, producers announced today. The show begins performances today at the Walter Kerr Theatre and opens Mon…

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Amélie, the New Musical Starring Phillipa Soo and Adam Chanler-Berat, Lands on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Amelie, the new musical based on the beloved Oscar-nominated film, plays its first preview tonight at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. Opening night is set for Monday, April 3. Tony-nomi…

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