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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Breaking: Elizabeth Stanley, Derek Klena, Lauren Patten, and More Will Lead JAGGED LITTLE PILL on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The original Broadway cast has been announced for JAGGED LITTLE PILL, a new musical inspired by the groundbreaking Grammy-winning album by Alanis Morissette, beginning preview performances N…

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Photo Flash: First Look at RUTHERFORD AND SON by BroadwayWorld

In a Northern industrial town, John Rutherford rules both factory and family with an iron will. But even as the furnaces burn relentlessly at the Glassworks, at home his children begin to tu…

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SHACKLETON'S CARPENTER Comes To Jermyn Street Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Shackleton's Carpenter, Harry McNish, was the only man who challenged The Boss on the ice floes of Antarctica.

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Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY by BroadwayWorld

Following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and in New York at the Park Avenue Armory, the NT and Neal Street Productions' critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy arrives i…

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Full Cast Announced For DARK SUBLIME At Trafalgar Studios by BroadwayWorld

Joining Marina Sirtis Star Trek The Next Generation as she makes her West End debut are theatre titans Jacqueline King Doctor Who, BBC Spring Storm, National Theatre and Simon Thorp Hard Sun…

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Caroline Sheen Returns To Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Caroline Sheen will return to the role of 'Violet Newstead' in 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre, London from 4 July 2019.

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THE TALES OF PETER RABBIT AND JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK In Concert Comes to Wilton's Music Hall by BroadwayWorld

The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck is a children's concert like no other. This 'truly charming' Primary Times introduction to classical music will leave the little ones mesmeri…

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Cast Announced For SUMMER ROLLS at Park Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The casting for the first British-Vietnamese play to be staged in the UK has been announced. Summer Rolls, by acclaimed writer and actor Tuyen Do, will star Anna Nguyen, Linh-Dan Pham, Kwong…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Pam Tanowitz, Kaija Saariaho, and Brice Marden At Barbican Theatre by BroadwayWorld

First published in the UK 75 years ago, Four Quartets is considered the crowning achievement of TS Eliot's career as a poet. Now three visionaries, Pam Tanowitz, Kaija Saariaho and Brice Mar…

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Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by BroadwayWorld

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full cast for William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Sean Holmes. Sean joined the Globe as Associate Artistic Director after almos…

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Christopher Jackson, Amber Riley, Patti LaBelle and More Announced For PBS' National Memorial Day Concert by BroadwayWorld

The all-star line-up will includeGrammy Award-winning legend Patti LaBelle multi-platinum selling singer, performer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw Broadway and television star Christopher Jacks…

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Breaking: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, RENASCENCE & More Win Off Broadway Alliance Awards! by BroadwayWorld

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals has announced the winners of the 9th Annual Off Br…

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Breaking: Brennin Hunt and Jillian Mueller To Lead The Cast of PRETTY WOMAN On Broadway by BroadwayWorld

It has just been announced that Jillian Mueller will take over the coveted role of 'Vivian' in the hit Broadway musical, stepping into the iconic boots of both Julia Roberts and Samantha Bar…

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Ashley Park, Christopher Sieber, and More Announced as Special Guests For BROADWAY BARES: TAKE OFF by BroadwayWorld

A star-studded lineup is set to join the worldly travels of Broadway Bares Take Off, this year's wanderlust-inducing edition of spectacular striptease. The special evening on Sunday, June 16…

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Alice Ripley, Tony Yazbeck, Kate Shindle, and Betsy Wolfe Will Lead INTO THE WOODS At Town Hall by BroadwayWorld

For one night only on Monday, July 8th, Cleveland Musical Theatre in partnership with Rent The Runway, The Black Tux amp MAC Cosmetics will present Stephen Sondheim amp James Lapine's Into T…

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Photo: Original KISS ME, KATE Cast Member Visits Broadway Revival by BroadwayWorld

Last night at Roundabout's KISS ME, KATEthe company had a very special guest backstage before the show Grayce Spence - the only living member of the cast of the original Broadway production …

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Win a Year Subscription to BroadwayHD as Part of their #TonyTuesday Celebration by BroadwayWorld

To celebrate the Tony Awards, BroadwayHD is highlighting one of the incredible Tony-nominated performances that are available to stream from their collection, and to celebrate, they are givi…

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VIDEO: Get A First Look At Rehearsals of 5th Avenue Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look in rehearsals for The 5th Avenue Theatre'sWest Side Story, the sweeping musical version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in the turbulent streets of New Y…

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Beth Malone, Taylor Trensch and More Among Cast of PRIDE PLAYS by BroadwayWorld

Initial casting and remaining directors have been announcedfor Pride Plays, an upcoming festival of play readings to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Nick Mayo ser…

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Erich Bergen to Return to the Cast of WAITRESS by BroadwayWorld

Waitress announced today that Erich Bergen will return to the Broadway cast as Dr. Pomatter starting June 4, following Jeremy Jordan's final performance on June 2.

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Playwright Terrence McNally Receives Honorary Doctorate From NYU by BroadwayWorld

This morning at New York University's 187th Commencement Exercises at Yankee Stadium, playwright Terrence McNally was honored with a Doctor of Fine Arts degree, honoris causa.

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Glenda Jackson And More Honored At The 2019 Lilly Awards by BroadwayWorld

The 10th Annual Lilly Awards, honoring women in the American theatre, took place on Sunday, May 19th, 2019, at the Minetta Lane Theatre. The event was hosted by Obie and Drama Desk winner, M…

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Charles Busch Brings NATIVE NEW YORKER to London by BroadwayWorld

Celebrated actorplaywright and cabaret entertainer Charles Busch returns to Live At Zedel - Soho's unique live entertainment concept at Crazy Coqs - in Native New Yorker, a musical entertain…

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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE SWEET SCIENCE OF BRUISING by BroadwayWorld

1869. Deep in the heart of Victorian London is a theatre where only the strongest survive. Controlled by men and constrained by corsets, four very different women are drawn into the dark und…

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Photo Flash: See Will Smith, Alan Menken, Darren Criss, and More at the ALADDIN Premiere by BroadwayWorld

The cast and filmmakers of Disney's live-action adaptation Aladdin, completed their Magic Carpet World Tour in Los Angeles yesterday with the film's star-studded world premiere at the El Cap…

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Guest Blog: Scott Maidment On Lola's Underground Casino by BroadwayWorld

Having performed Blanc de Blanc in the Hippodrome Casino for several months a few years ago, I jumped at the chance of creating a new work within this amazing space at Lola's Underground Cas…

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Miles Jupp Will Star In West End Transfer Of THE LIFE I LEAD by BroadwayWorld

Following its critically acclaimed UK premiere, leading stand-up comedian, presenter and actor Miles Jupp is to bring his heart-warming show about the life of Walt Disney's consummate Englis…

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Justin Audibert Announces Season At The Unicorn by BroadwayWorld

Justin Audibert, the Unicorn Theatre's new Artistic Director, announces his first season at the London venue. An audacious opening season themed around thinking about our future - the world …

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2019 National Theatre Connections Festival Premieres Ten Brand New Plays Staged By Young People by BroadwayWorld

Ten UK school and youth theatre companies have been chosen to bring their productions of ten brand new plays to the 2019 National Theatre Connections Festival, which takes place in the Dorfm…

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Secret Cinema Will Bring STRANGER THINGS to Life by BroadwayWorld

Secret Cinema has announced that its second production of 2019 will bring to life the world of critically-acclaimed Netflix original drama series Stranger Things.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Video: Alan Menken Talks Live-Action LITTLE MERMAID; Rob Marshall To Direct by BroadwayWorld

Variety caught up with Disney legend and 'Little Mermaid' composer Alan Menken at the premiere of Disney's latest live-action remake, Aladdin.

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