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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Last Chance To See Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES At The National Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Follies returns to the NT for its final eight performances at the National Theatre on 6 May. Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical includes such classic songs as 'Broadway Baby', 'I'm Still H…

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VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti Murin, Julia Murney, and Natalie Walker Sing 'Bless the Lord' From GODSPELL by BroadwayWorld

Following last night's episode of FosseVerdon, which included mentions of Godspell, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrapped up his live-tweeting session with an impromptu cover, alongside Patti Murin, Ju…

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PETER PAN GOES WRONG Returns For A UK Tour and Christmas Season At Alexandra Palace Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Mischief Theatre, the multi award-winning theatre company responsible for the worldwide smash hit The Play That Goes Wrong, today announces a new national tour of their other West End comedy…

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BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Will Embark on a UK Tour in 2020 by BroadwayWorld

Following a highly successful West End runa run of two and a half years in the West End and a sell-out tour in 201718, Paul Blake, SonyATV Music Publishing and Mike Bosner in association wit…

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Playwright Mark Medoff Dies at 79 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of playwright and educator Mark Medoff. He was 79.

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THE TWILIGHT ZONE Enters Final Weeks by BroadwayWorld

Audiences have less than 6 short weeks to catch the acclaimed West End production of The Twilight Zone. Following the Almeida's sell-out run in 2017-2018, the highly successful West End tran…

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Björn Ulvaeus's MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY Holds Open Auditions by BroadwayWorld

Executive producer Bjorn Ulvaeus and producer Ingrid Sutej are looking to find a young male performer to play 'Adam', one of the lead roles in MAMMA MIA THE PARTY at London's O2. Open Auditi…

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Alistair Brammer Will Join the Company of WICKED in London by BroadwayWorld

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical sensation that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Miss Saigon star Alistair Brammer will play Fiyer…

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54 Sings Alanis Morissette Returns to Feinstein's/54 Below Today by BroadwayWorld

Alanis Morissette, who will be represented on Broadway next season with Jagged Little Pill, will be celebrated in story and song at Feinstein's54 Below today, April 24th, 2019, at 930pm in a…

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Ovalhouse And All About You Present REJOICING AT HER WONDROUS VULVA THE YOUNG WOMAN APPLAUDED HERSELF by BroadwayWorld

We need more radical honesty and artistry of the kind Heesom offers - Edinburgh Spotlight on My World Has Exploded A Little Bit

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Annual Easter Bonnet Raises $6,594,778 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by BroadwayWorld

Watch the final ceremony of the Broadway Cares Easter Bonnet Competition below The overall top fundraiser of the season was Hamilton's 'And Peggy' tour raising 513,734

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THE PROM to Perform at WorldPride Closing Ceremony by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that The Prom will perform at the WorldPride Closing Ceremony on June 30th in Times Square. Melissa Etheridge will headline the Closing Ceremony, which will al…

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Ben Platt Announces One Night Only Concert in London by BroadwayWorld

Ben Platt is launching a tour to celebrate his new album and London has made the list of stops Platt will perform one night only at the Eventim Apollo featuring special guest James TW.

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BWW Exclusive: A Brand New Look at THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Just last month, the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon celebratedits 8th Anniversary at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre 230 West 49th Street, where it is the longest running show in the t…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper & More in TOOTSIE on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere comedy musical Tootsie, which opens tonight at the Marquis Theatre, tells the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping ac…

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HADESTOWN Original Broadway Cast Recording Sets Release Date of June 7 by BroadwayWorld

Hadestown, the new musical by Anais Mitchell, developed with Rachel Chavkin, will digitally release the show's Original Broadway Cast Recording on Friday, June 7. Additionally, the recording…

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Alex Brightman Set to Host STARS IN THE ALLEY by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway League announceS that Alex Brightman, currently starring inBeetlejuice, will host this year's STARS IN THE ALLEY free outdoor concert. Stars in the Alley will take place on Frid…

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Lynn Nottage Speaks Up About Michael Jackson Musical- 'I'm Very Committed to This Collaboration' by BroadwayWorld

Now Nottage and directorchoreographer Christopher Wheeldon are speaking up about their feelings in the New York Times.'You can't watch the documentary without being profoundly disturbed by i…

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Broadway Actor Quentin Maré Passes Away Age 49 by BroadwayWorld

Quentin Mare, a versatile and daring stage actor cast in such wide-ranging productions off and on Broadway as King Lear, Coram Boy, Tom Stoppard's Rock n Roll, Happy Now, and most recently, …

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George C. Wolfe Named Recipient of SDC Director Award at the Chita Rivera Awards by BroadwayWorld

Legendary Broadway director and four time Tony Award WinnerGeorge C. WolfeAngels In America, The Normal Heart, Bring in 'Da Noise..., Jelly's Last Jam will receive theSDC Director Awardfor e…

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INK Extends Broadway Run Through June 23 by BroadwayWorld

Due to popular demand, Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of INK, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham Labour of Love, Privacy, Finding Neverland and directed by two-time Oli…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Sally Field, Jenna Coleman, and the Cast of ALL MY SONS by BroadwayWorld

America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business.

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Breaking: HADESTOWN, TOOTSIE & More Earn 2019 Outer Critics Circle Nominations! by BroadwayWorld

The Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, welcomes 'Tootsie' starJuli…

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SURVIVOR: THE DESTINY'S CHILD MUSICAL Will Premiere in Houston, and Eyes Broadway and West End Runs by BroadwayWorld

Since its inception in 1990, Destiny's Child has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, won multiple Grammy Awards, served as an inspiration to many musical acts and garnered generati…

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Shoshana Bean And Jeremy Jordan Extend In WAITRESS Through June 2 by BroadwayWorld

Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan are staying at the diner longer than planned It was announced today that the pair will extend their runs as Jenna and Dr. Pomatter respectively through June 2.

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Blair Brown Departs THE FERRYMAN Due To Injury, Fionnula Flanagan Extends Engagement by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winner Blair Brown, who was announced to take over the role of Aunt Maggie Far Away in The Ferryman, has withdrawn from the production due to an injury unrelated to the show.

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VIDEO: Watch The Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations Exclusively On BroadwayWorld by BroadwayWorld

The Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, welcomes 'Tootsie' star Jul…

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Memorial For Andrew Zerman Will Be Held April 29 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre by BroadwayWorld

A memorial for Andrew Zerman, the Broadway casting director who passed away on January 6, 2019, will be held on April 29 at 4 PM at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

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Amber Davies, Bonnie Langford, Wayne Sleep & Tim Vincent Will Judge WEST END EUROVISION by BroadwayWorld

The celebrity judges for West End Eurovision 2019 are today revealed as Amber Davies 2017 winner of ITV's 'Love Island' and currently playing Judy Bernly in '9 to 5' at the Savoy Theatre Bon…

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Monday, April 22, 2019

VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of WEST SIDE STORY's Rachel Zegler in SHREK the Musical by BroadwayWorld

Before she takes off to Hollywood for her debut screen role in the Stephen Spielberg WEST SIDE STORY remake, New Jersey's Rachel Zegler has one last high school musical to perform, Shrek the…

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Jimmy Awards Announce Recipients of 2019 Inspiring Teacher Award by BroadwayWorld

THE JIMMY AWARDSannounces the 2019INSPIRING TEACHER AWARD will be giventoMatthew Hinson,Northwest School of the Arts, Charlotte, North Carolina andTasha Partee,Lawrence Woodmere Academy, Woo…

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