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Friday, May 3, 2019

Glenn Slater Teams Up With Chris Lennertz on Original Score For Musical Film UGLYDOLLS by BroadwayWorld

Composer Songwriter Chris Lennertz has written nine original songs along with Tony-Award winning Lyricist Glenn Slater for STX Entertainment's first animated musical film UGLYDOLLS

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Maria Friedman and Anita Dobson Join the Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF by BroadwayWorld

Maria Friedman and Anita Dobson join the company of Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof, which is currently running at the reconfigured Playhouse Theatre unt…

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The Spontaneity Shop Presents BREXIT by BroadwayWorld

The year is 2020, and the 18-month negotiating period for Brexit is now in its fourth year with new Tory Leader and Prime Minister Adam Masters at the helm. He was the only candidate every T…

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Patricia Routledge Joins CAROUSEL Concert by BroadwayWorld

Dame Patricia Routledge has been announced for the upcoming concert performance of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's iconic musical CAROUSEL for one night only at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 19th May. Sh…

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

Video: 8 Year-Old HAMILTON Fan Gets A Shout Out From Lin-Manuel Miranda by BroadwayWorld

An eight-year old Hamilton superfan from Maryland had a dream come true this week when she got a social media shout out from none other than the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Full and Part Time Theatre Positions in this Week's BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/2 by BroadwayWorld

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 522019 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

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Breaking: Original Creatives To Bring HAIRSPRAY Back To The West End In 2020; Michael Ball Returns To The Role Of Edna! by BroadwayWorld

It has just been reported that the hit musicalHairspray will return to the West End

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BWW Exclusive: Listen to 'The Smartphone Hour' from BE MORE CHILL Broadway Cast Recording! by BroadwayWorld

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Be More Chill Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released for digital download and streaming tomorrow, May 3. This new album completes a remarkabl…

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Photo Flash: Inside Dave Malloy's OCTET at Signature by BroadwayWorld

Get a first look below at the Signature Theatre world premiere production of Octet by Dave Malloy, directed by Annie Tippe.

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Tony Nominated WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME and More Will Play Center Theatre Group 2019/2020 Season! by BroadwayWorld

Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie has set the 2019 - 2020 seasons at both the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre. Together, the seasons offer a deep sampling of t…

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Roundabout Will Premiere Dave Harris' EXCEPTION TO THE RULE in 2020 by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO has just announced the world premiere of Exception to the Rule, by Dave Harris, directed by Miranda Haymon. This production was p…

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BroadwayHD Will Stream West End 42ND STREET by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayHD, the premier streaming platform for live theater, wants viewers to come and meet those dancing feet, when it debuts 42nd Street on the service on May 15th. A captivating filmed ed…

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Morrissey Will Recruit Fans During Broadway Residency to Help Pass NYC Fur Ban by BroadwayWorld

Morrissey has invited PETA to enlist fans at each of his upcoming Broadway shows to write to their council members in support of the New York City fur ban, which will be the subject of a cit…

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Breaking: Milligan, Styles, Pope & More Receive Theatre World Awards; Lane Awarded Lifetime Achievement by BroadwayWorld

The Theatre World Awards has announced, today, film, television, and theater iconNathan Lanewill receive the7th Annual John Willis Award, and the2019 Theatre World Award Honoreesfor Outstand…

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Photo Flash: Chasten Buttigieg Stops By THE PROM by BroadwayWorld

Last night, Chasten Buttigieg, Indiana theater teacher and husband of president hopeful Pete Buttigieg, made an appearance at The Prom After the show he took photos with the cast. Check them…

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Breaking News: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT to Open on West End February 2020; New Songs & Creative Team Announced by BroadwayWorld

DreamWorks Theatricals a division of Universal Theatrical Group, Michael McCabe and Neil Laidlaw have announced that THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the new stage musical based on the celebrated DreamW…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Aziza Barnes' BLKS at MCC by BroadwayWorld

Previews are underway for MCC Theater's New York Premiere production of BLKS, written by Aziza Barnes, and directed by Robert O'Hara. The cast features Marie Botha, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, …

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge's FLEABAG To Play The West End by BroadwayWorld

DryWrite, Soho Theatre and Annapurna Theatre have today announced that the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning FLEABAG is to play the West End for a strictly limited four week run this…

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BRAINIAC LIVE Will Play A West End Summer Season by BroadwayWorld

Brainiac Live has announced that the show that laughs in the face of science is coming to London's West End for a strictly limited season from 31 July to 1 September 2019. Tickets for Braini…

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HAIRSPRAY Will Tour Again in 2020-21 by BroadwayWorld

Producers, Mark Goucher and Matthew Gale confirmed today that his smash hit production of Hairspray will go out on tour again in 2020. The tour will visit Manchester, Bradford, Blackpool, No…

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Photo Flash: Inside 2019 ASTEP Color Ball Honoring Laura Benanti At Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

The 2019 ASTEP Artists Striving to End Poverty Color BallhonoredLaura Benanti and Lutheran Social Servicesfor their work with ASTEP in providing arts education for students who have arrived …

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Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON On Broadway Celebrates 3,389 Performances With A GREASE Tribute! by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, the Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical, The Book of Mormon celebrates its3,389th performance, surpassingthe run of the original Broadway production of Grease.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley To Star In Site Specific, One Woman Show THE PINK UNICORN by BroadwayWorld

Out of the Box Theatrics presents the Off-Broadway Premiere of THE PINK UNICORN by Elise Forier Edie. Directed by Amy Jones, this site-specific one-woman drama stars Tony Award-winner Alice …

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Photo Flash: Music And Dance Sensation INALA Makes West End Debut by BroadwayWorld

After two sell-out runs at Sadler's Wells, the smash hit international music and dance sensationINALAmeaning 'abundance of goodwill' in Zulu makes its West End debut at the Peacock Theatre.

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BC/EFA To TAKE OFF For 2019 Broadway Bares by BroadwayWorld

Travel the world and check out the sights - including NYC's hottest dancers - when you board this year's globetrotting edition of Broadway Bares. This year's show, Broadway Bares Take Off, w…

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Rick Lyon's AVENUE Q Puppets Join Permanent Collection At Smithsonian Institute by BroadwayWorld

Three of the puppet stars of the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q - Kate Monster, Nicky and Rod - have been chosen to be part of the permanent Popular Entertainment collection at the Nati…

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Rob Ashford To Direct PARADE at Point Park University Conservatory by BroadwayWorld

The Post Gazette reports that Rob Ashford will direct the student production of PARADE atPoint Park University Conservatory as part of their 2019-2020 season.

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Brian Clowdus Will Direct Immersive THE SOUND OF MUSIC in West Virginia by BroadwayWorld

The Sound of Music will come to life amongst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of Wintergreen Resort in a never before seen site-specific production of the iconic show this September 5th thr…

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FRANKIE AND JOHNNY... Announces Rush Policy by BroadwayWorld

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune announces a limited number of 40 general rush tickets will be available at the Broadhurst box office when it opens for that day's performance

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THE FERRYMAN to Launch National Tour in 2020-2021 Season by BroadwayWorld

Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes is planning a major U.S. National Tour in 2020-2021.

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Susan Egan Shares 1996 Fan Note From Matthew Morrison by BroadwayWorld

Susan Egan took to Instagram to share a note written by Matthew Morrison to her following a concert in 1996.Egan wrote 'In 1996 I did a little concert at my high school alma mater, the Orang…

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