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Friday, May 17, 2019

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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Chita Rivera Awards to Include Performances by THE PROM, AIN'T TOO PROUD, and More by BroadwayWorld

TheChita Rivera Awards, taking place atThe NYU Skirball Center for the Performing ArtsthisSunday, May 19,announces presenters for the evening. Presenters include Chita Rivera, Andy Blankenbu…

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VIDEO: Watch Live THEatre ACCELERATOR Pitch Sessions by BroadwayWorld

The first phase of THEatreACCELERATOR program culminates in a live Shark-Tank-style pitch session where participants present their shows to theatre and tech industry veterans including Broad…

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Photo Flash: Menzel, Hilty, and More Honor Stephen Schwartz at Wallis Spring by BroadwayWorld

Last night, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts hosted An Evening of Wicked Fun Honoring Stephen Schwartz, a Spring Celebration fundraising event presented by the legendary H…

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BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical Will Open in the UK in 2020 by BroadwayWorld

Producer Colin Ingram Ghost - The Musical and the creators of the film Back To The Future, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, are delighted to announce that BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical will op…

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Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in On David Cromer Helmed NEXT TO NORMAL by BroadwayWorld

Writers Theatre concludes its 201819 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, directed by Tony Award winner Dav…

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It's Time to Watch! A Guide to 2019 Tony Awards Viewing Parties! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards are almost here, it's time to start planning Like many people watching, you might not be able to make it to Radio City on June 9, but that's not the only place to have some T…

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2019 Drama League Awards Winners- Updating Live! by BroadwayWorld

The Drama League Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play…

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Christine Allado, Fra Fee, and Wendi Peters Join the Cast of THE CLOCKMAKER'S DAUGHTER - IN CONCERT by BroadwayWorld

Christine Allado, Fra Fee and Wendi Peters head up the all-star cast of the concert performance of Webborn and Finn's new British musical The Clockmaker's Daughter.

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Broadway Composer Harold Arlen's Estate Files Lawsuit Against Apple, Amazon, Google, and More For Selling Unauthorized Copies of His Music by BroadwayWorld

According to Forbes, the son and estate of Broadway composer Harold Arlen has filed a lawsuit against Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Pandora, for selling over 6,000 unauthorized recor…

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Vote For BWW's Theatre Fans' Choice Awards: HADESTOWN Leads Best Musical! 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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KINKY BOOTS Will Screen in US Cinemas Next Month by BroadwayWorld

Filmed at the Adelphi Theatre in London, Kinky Boots arrives in movie theaters nationwide June 25 and 29 only. In addition to the full production, audiences will enjoy an exclusive behind-th…

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Breaking: David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA Will Come to Broadway This Fall! by BroadwayWorld

After a sold-out, year-long critically acclaimed international tour, David Byrne's American Utopia will play a strictly limited engagement on Broadway at the intimate Hudson Theatre from Oct…

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VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Shows Off Their Cakes For World Baking Day by BroadwayWorld

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has a pretty 'sweet' tradition, for all of its productions around the world. The company celebrates each special event with an extravagant cake.

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Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Elton John Musical Biopic, ROCKETMAN? by BroadwayWorld

Rocketman is an epic musical fantasy that tells the story of Sir Elton John's breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.

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ENO's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE and THE MIKADO Will Be Re-Broadcast In Cinemas Across The UK This Summer by BroadwayWorld

Originally broadcast live from the world famous London Coliseum in 2015, cinema audiences will have a rare opportunity to see these classic Gilbert and Sullivan operas again in stunning mult…

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2018 FOLLIES Cast Recording is Now Available At The NT Bookshop by BroadwayWorld

Following the final performance of Follies in the Olivier on 11 May, the National Theatre announces the CD release of Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical Follies - 2018 National Theatre Cas…

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IN THE NIGHT GARDEN Announces First London Dates At The Hackney Empire by BroadwayWorld

This Spring 2019, the smash-hit In the Night Garden Live begins a first ever tour of UK theatres with a brand-new show and will play at the Hackney Empire on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 201…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Ute Lemper's RENDEZVOUS WITH MARLENE by BroadwayWorld

Olivier Award-winning Ute Lemper will bring her one woman show Rendezvous with Marlene, celebrating the life of Marlene Dietrich, to Arcola Theatre. The show runs 14-19 May, and marks Ute Le…

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OI FROG & FRIENDS! Comes to the West End This Winter by BroadwayWorld

Kenny Wax Family Entertainment presents the premiere of Oi Frog amp Friends the highly anticipated stage show which brings together Kes Gray and Jim Field's bestselling and award-winning pic…

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Cameron Mackintosh Gifts Mountview One Million Pounds to Complete Fundraising Campaign by BroadwayWorld

Theatre producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh has today 17 May 2019 announced a gift of 1 million to Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Opens February 2020 by BroadwayWorld

Producer Colin Ingram Ghost - The Musical and the creators of the film Back To The Future, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, are delighted to announce that BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical will op…

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Thursday, May 16, 2019

Celia Keenan-Bolger and Andrew Rannells To Host NYC FLEET WEEK FOLLIES by BroadwayWorld

Waterwell is proud to announce performers and celebrity volunteers for the inaugural year of Fleet Week Follies, an annual festival of entertainment for the military community during Fleet W…

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Stephen Schwartz Speaks Up About How the Story of PIPPIN Was Told on FOSSE/VERDON by BroadwayWorld

In a recent episode of FX's FosseVerdon, Bob brings Pippin to Broadway, and composer Stephen Schwartz, who was also represented in the episode, is speaking up about his thoughts on how the s…

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TOOTSIE to Launch National Tour in 2020; West End, Australia, and Japan Productions Announced! by BroadwayWorld

The 11-Time Tony Award-nominated musical, TOOTSIE, will launch a North American Tour at Shea's Buffalo Theater in Buffalo, New York, in Fall 2020, announced producers Scott Sanders and Carol…

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VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge Send Call Out to Fans of SEA WALL/A LIFE by BroadwayWorld

As previously announced, Sea Wall A Life, which recently played to sold-out audiences at The Public Theater, will open on Broadway this summer. Now, stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridgear…

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Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Celebrate the Rodgers Family at Birdland by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present another More About The Melody concert, which celebrated three generations of a brilliant musical family Richard Rodgers, Mary Rod…

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Photo Flash: Laura Osnes, Lilli Cooper and Javier Muñoz Honor Irving Berlin Statue of Liberty Museum by BroadwayWorld

The Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island opened to the public today following a dedication ceremony presented by The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. The ceremony featur…

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Full and Part Time Jobs in the Theatre in this Week's BroadwayWorld Classifieds, 5/16 by BroadwayWorld

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5162019 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

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BROADWAY BARES FIRE ISLAND Announces Cast of Dancers by BroadwayWorld

Twenty-seven of NYC's hottest dancers will bring the heat from Broadway to the heart of the Fire Island Pines on Saturday, June 1, 2019, for this year's sizzling edition of Broadway Bares Fi…

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Helen Hunt, Christopher Jackson, Javier Muñoz and More Lead Encores! WORKING: A MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Encores Off-Centertoday announced casting for the Production ofNina Fssoand Stephen Schwartz'sWorking A Musical. The production will starAndrea Burns,Mateo Ferro,David Garrison,Helen Hunt,Ch…

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