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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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HAMILTON To Premiere In Sydney In 2021 by BroadwayWorld

HAMILTONwill make its Australian premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in a new production beginning March 2021. Producers Jeffrey Seller and Michael Cassel together with creator Lin-Manuel M…

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Cabaret Legend Baby Jane Dexter Passes Away by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of cabaret legend Baby Jane Dexter, who died last night at The Actors Home following a long illness.

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AIN'T TOO PROUD Releases Tickets Through May 2020 by BroadwayWorld

A new block of tickets for the hit new Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations are now on sale through May 17, 2020

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Laura Bell Bundy & Thom Hinkle Welcome Baby Boy by BroadwayWorld

Oh baby Laura Bell Bundyhas a new man in her life Bundy took to Instagram to announce that she and husband Thom Hinkle just welcomed a baby boy, Huck Hinkle.

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Adam Driver's Arts in the Armed Forces Will Welcome Vets to BURN THIS by BroadwayWorld

Arts in the Armed Forces,founded by actor and Marine Adam Driver, will treat an audience of 50 veterans and active duty military to the May 29 performance of Lanford Wilson'sBurn Thisat Broa…

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Ian Barford, Sally Murphy and More Lead Tracy Letts' LINDA VISTA by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theater has announced complete casting for the Broadway production of Tracy Letts's Linda Vista. Directed by Dexter Bullard, the production will feature Ian Barford Wheeler, Sal…

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VIDEO: Get A First Look At Goodspeed's HI, MY NAME IS BEN by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Goodspeed Musicals's Hi, My Name is Ben, the inspirational true story of one man who impacted the lives of all those around him without speaking a word. Che…

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Peter Dinklage in CYRANO, Duncan Sheik's BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE, & More Lead The New Group's Season by BroadwayWorld

The New Groupcelebrates its25thAnniversary, announcing four productions for the 2019-2020season.

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Greg Hildreth, Sas Goldberg, and More to Star in MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW by BroadwayWorld

MCC Theater announced today casting and creative team for the New York premiere of Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow

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Jason Gotay, Ashley Brown, and More Will Lead The Muny's CINDERELLA by BroadwayWorld

The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for Rodgers Hammerstein's Cinderella, the fourth show of its second century, July 8 - 16. Rodgers Hammerstein's Cindere…

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Rachel Chavkin, Shakina Nayfack, and Arvind Ethan David Will Speak At TEDxBroadway 2019 by BroadwayWorld

What's the BEST Broadway Can Be The best in the Broadway industry and beyond will tackle that very question when TEDxBroadway returns to New World Stages on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Toda…

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Matt Cusson, Celisse Henderson, and Erica Sweany Join Brian Gallagher and Megan Hilty in TodayTix Presents BROWNSTONE by BroadwayWorld

Acclaimed performers Matt Cusson, Celisse Henderson, and Erica Sweany will join the one-night only, TodayTix Presents celebration of Brownstone, a new musical written by singersongwriter Bri…

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Guest Blog: Playwright Yasmin Joseph On J'OUVERT at Theatre503 by BroadwayWorld

Carnival and Black womanhood have always been synonymous to me. Black women's roles as the innovators, entrepreneurs and performers is at the forefront of my cultural relationship with Carni…

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THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Announces Full List of Tour Stops by BroadwayWorld

The full list of cities has been announced for the upcoming North American Tour of Nickelodeon's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL. This explosively imaginative production will launch at PROCTORS in Sch…

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EQUUS Will Open At Trafalgar Studios This July by BroadwayWorld

Award winning director Ned Bennett's bold revival of Peter Shaffer's iconic psychological thriller Equus is transfering to the West End this summer. Following its hugely successful run, the …

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Finalists Announced For The 2019 WICKED Young Writer Awards by BroadwayWorld

The 2019 WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS www.wickedyoungwriterawards.com, created by the producers of the musical WICKED in partnership with the National Literacy Trust www.literacytrust.org.uk a…

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Photo Flash: First Look at the West End Transfer of VINCENT RIVER by BroadwayWorld

Ahead of press night on Tuesday 21 May, new production photos have been released of Louise Jameson and Thomas Mahy in VINCENT RIVER by Philip Ridley, directed by Robert Chevara, at Trafalgar…

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MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY Extends Booking Period by BroadwayWorld

MAMMA MIA THE PARTY, the new immersive theatrical and dining experience opening in a specially-adapted venue within The O2 London this summer, is extending its booking period from Monday 18 …

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Announces Rachel O'Riordan's First Season As Artistic Director by BroadwayWorld

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre today announces its 20192020 programme of work, Rachel O'Riordan's inaugural season as Artistic Director

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Lucie Jones and Ashley Roberts Announced As New Leads of London's WAITRESS! by BroadwayWorld

It is announced today that from Monday 17 June Ashley Roberts Strictly Come Dancing 2018 finalist, The Pussycat Dolls will be making her West End debut as Dawn in Sara Bareilles' hit musical…

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Monday, May 20, 2019

CHICAGO Star Desi Oakley To Make Feinstein's/54 Below Debut With ON REPEAT by BroadwayWorld

Broadway star Desi Oakley Chicago, Wicked, Waitress tourmakes her Feinstein's54 Below solo debut

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OKLAHOMA!, CONSTITUTION And More Take Home 2019 Obie Awards by BroadwayWorld

Winners of the 64th Annual Obie Awards were announced this evening in a ceremony held at New York City's Terminal 5.

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HAMILTON Tour, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, And More Win 2019 Elliot Norton Awards by BroadwayWorld

Awards were presented to more than two dozen outstanding actors, directors, designers, and ensembles tonight by The Boston Theater Critics Association BTCA at The 37th Annual Elliot Norton A…

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Photo Flash: Rita Moreno Receives 2019 Peabody Award by BroadwayWorld

On Saturday evening, the stars aligned to celebrate the78th Annual Peabody Awards,and present the legendaryRita Morenowith thePeabody Career Achievement Awardat Cipriani Wall Street in New Y…

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Rialto Chatter: Will THE INHERITANCE Land On Broadway? by BroadwayWorld

According to a recent casting notice, the acclaimed new workThe Inheritance is currently seeking actors in New York for a productionof the play.

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Vote For BWW's Theatre Fans' Choice Awards: BE MORE CHILL Leads Best Ensemble! by BroadwayWorld

Voting is open and continues for the BroadwayWorld Theater Fans' Choice Awards Now in our 17th year, the Theater Fans' Choice Awards are, by FAR, the largest fan based awards of their kind. …

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Photo Flash: See Neil Simon, Paddy Chayefsky in This Week's FOSSE/VERDON by BroadwayWorld

FX has released first look images from this week's episode of FosseVerdon, titled 'Nowadays.' In the episode, Norbert Leo Butz guest stars as Paddy Chayefsky, Nate Corddry plays Neil Simon,A…

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VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE FLAMINGO KID at Hartford Stage by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Flamingo Kid at Hartford Stage Check out video from the production below

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VIDEO: Get A First Look At the New AUGUST RUSH Musical by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new musical, AUGUST RUSH, on stage now in Chicago Check out the new video below

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Breaking: Marisa Tomei Will Lead THE ROSE TATTOO on Broadway This Fall; Trip Cullman Set to Direct by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO has just announceda new Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' Tony Award-winning play The Rose Tattoo starring Academy Award…

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