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Monday, May 20, 2019

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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Photo Flash: Get A First Look At SIX the Musical in Chicago by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at theChicago Shakespeare TheaterNorth American premiere of SIX THE MUSCAL in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, now on stage through June 30, 2019. Get a look a…

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BroadwayWorld Seeks Cabaret Contributors in New York City by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is looking for new contributors to help us grow our local coverage of theatre and support local talent and venues with our international platform Find out more about joinin…

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VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Sings BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS's 'Gaston' by BroadwayWorld

Hugh Jackman is currently on an international tour, selling out Arenas across the globe As part of his tour, he performs a segment featuring 'Gaston' from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - a number he …

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Warner Chappell Music Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Tony-Nominated Eddie Perfect by BroadwayWorld

Warner Chappell Music WCM today announced that it has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Australian multi-hyphenate Eddie Perfect. The songwriter's work recently made its Broadway …

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Clay Aiken, Zach Adkins, Jackie Burns and More Join GREASE at Pittsburgh CLO by BroadwayWorld

Superstar of stage and silver screen, American Idol favorite and vocal virtuoso Clay Aiken joins the cast as Teen AngelFresh off Broadway as Dimitri in Anastasia, Zach Adkins is making his P…

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Tickets Now on Sale for the 2019 Tony Awards! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards are just weeks away, and if you are a Broadway super-fan, you can celebrate in person A limited number of additional tickets are now available online and by phone866-858-0008.

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/19/19 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5192019.

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Whitney Houston's Estate Plans Potential Broadway Musical, and More by BroadwayWorld

Whitney Houston's estate is currently in talks to create many projects, including a hologram tour, an album of unreleased tracks, and even a possible Broadway musical, according to The New Y…

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Full Cast Announced For David Mamet's BITTER WHEAT Starring John Malkovich by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals have begun for David Mamet's new play Bitter Wheat which opens at the Garrick Theatre in London on Friday 7 June 2019, with a press night on Wednesday 19 June 2019. The run, which…

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Guest Blog: Tom Ross-Williams On THIS ISLAND'S MINE by BroadwayWorld

This Island's Mine was originally written in 1988 for Gay Sweatshop in response to Section 28. Yet it doesn't feel like a museum piece, and in some ways it's still sadly resonant to a London…

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Acting For Others' Inaugural West End Flea Market Raised Over £26,000 by BroadwayWorld

Theatrical charity Acting for Others today announces that over 26,000 was raised at the inaugural West End Flea Market on Saturday 19 May held at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, with thou…

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Stephen Sondheim and Jason Robert Brown Will Perform in Concert at the Town Hall by BroadwayWorld

Next up for Jason Robert Brown's concert series is the legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, according to The New York Times.

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Photo Flash: Check Out All New Portraits of the New West End HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cast by BroadwayWorld

The producers of the West End company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have released the latest set of character portraits ahead of the fourth West End cast's first performance at London…

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AUSTENTATIOUS Announce Extension At The Fortune Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Due to popular demand multi-award-winning improvised comedy troupe Austentatious are delighted to announce an extension of their existing residency at the Fortune Theatre. The show will cont…

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THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Transfers To the West End This Summer by BroadwayWorld

The Girl on the Train starring Samantha Womack as Rachel Watson will transfer to London's Duke of York's Theatre, St Martin's Lane for a limited run from 23 July to 17 August 2019.

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Childrens Cast Announced For ADRIAN MOLE In The West End by BroadwayWorld

The producers of Sue Townsend's The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 - The Musical, are delighted to announce the childrens cast taking on the pivotal roles of Adrian, Pandora, Barry and …

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Sunday, May 19, 2019

2019 Chita Rivera Awards Winners- Updating Live! by BroadwayWorld

Nominations for the 2019 Chita Rivera Awards were announced today. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered shows and films that opened during the 2018-2…

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Cast Revealed For Workshop of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Modern CINDERELLA Re-Telling by BroadwayWorld

Casting has been revealed for the recent London workshop of Andrew Lloyd Webber's modern musical remake of Cinderella.

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Photo Flash: Rita Moreno Honored With Peabody Career Achievement Award by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday evening, Mercedes-Benz was on hand to celebrate the 78th Annual Peabody Awards and present the legendary Rita Moreno with the Peabody Career Achievement Award, presented by Mercede…

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VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For TO GILLIE, WITH LOVE by BroadwayWorld

An unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE will take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.30pm …

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Saturday, May 18, 2019

Photo Flash: Christy Altomare Sings National Anthem and Runs in 2019 Popular Brooklyn Half Marathon by BroadwayWorld

Christy Altomare appeared at the 2019 Popular Brooklyn Half Marathon today, May 18, 2019.

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Photos: Rachel Bloom Visits BEETLEJUICE and OKLAHOMA! by BroadwayWorld

Rachel Bloom is making her rounds on Broadway She most recently paid a visit to Beetlejuice and Oklahoma She expressed her love for Alex Brightman and Ali Stroker on Twitter

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Where Do You Belong? Stats from the Most Represented Schools on Broadway Part 3 by BroadwayWorld

Deciding where to go for college or university is nothing short of daunting. To help out, we're rounding up some of the top theatre schools to give students some stats to consider when getti…

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London Coliseum Evacuates Due to 'Device Activation' by BroadwayWorld

Last night, the London Coliseum was evacuated due to a 'device activation,' according to the English National Opera's Twitter account.

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Friday, May 17, 2019

Photo Flash: The New York Philharmonic Honors Patti LuPone At 2019 Spring Gala by BroadwayWorld

The New York Philharmonic's 2019 Spring Gala celebrated two leading ladies Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning singer and actressPatti LuPone, who performed songs from some of her landma…

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Video: Jake Gyllenhaal Joins Annaleigh Ashford For A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Duet On PBS by BroadwayWorld

Tony award-winnerAnnaleigh Ashfordgets her own Live From Lincoln Center solo show on PBS this weekendand it looks like some special friends will be joining her.

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Bobby Cannavale & Stockard Channing Join LAPHAM RISING Film Adaptation by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's Bobby Cannavale and Stockard Channing have been announced as part of the cast of an upcoming film version of the novel Lapham Rising starring Frank Langella.

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Video: Josh Groban Shares Short Film Spotlighting His Find Your Light Arts Education Foundation by BroadwayWorld

Tonight singer and actor Josh Groban shared a moving short film by his brother Chris Groban spotlighting the work and mission of Josh's Find Your Light Foundation, an organization that suppo…

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Santino Fontana, Rachel Bay Jones, Beth Malone, and More Lead Transport Group's SWEET CHARITY in Concert by BroadwayWorld

Transport Group has announced initial casting forSweet Charityits musical in this season's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series.

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Stephen Christopher Anthony to Lead DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Tour Beginning This September by BroadwayWorld

Dear Evan Hansen announces that Stephen Christopher Anthony will assume the title role of Evan Hansen beginning September 17, 2019, for the second year of the Tony Award-winning musical's No…

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