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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Go Inside the First Rehearsal of Arena Stage's Newsies by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Disney musical will begin performances in Washington, D.C., at the Mead Center for American Theater November 1.

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Inside Rehearsal for the National Tour of Once On This Island by Marc J. Franklin

The touring production of Michael Arden's Tony-winning revival will launch in Kentucky October 12.

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Check Out Photos of Lin-Manuel Miranda in Broadway's Freestyle Love Supreme by Marc J. Franklin

The improvised hip-hop show from the Hamilton creator, Thomas Kail, and Anthony Veneziale will officially open at the Booth Theatre October 2.

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Monday, September 30, 2019

A First Look at the London Premiere of Our Lady of Kibeho by Marc J. Franklin

Olivier Award winner Katori Hall's play opens October 2 at Theatre Royal Stratford East.

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Friday, September 27, 2019

Celebrate Deaf West' Theatre's 2015 Spring Awakening Broadway Revival by Marc J. Franklin

The acclaimed production of the Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater musical opened at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre September 27, 2015.

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A Look at the World Premiere of Scotland, PA Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Adam Gwon and Michael Mitnick's new musical plays the Roundabout's Laura Pels Theatre.

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New Photos of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical on Broadway Released by Marc J. Franklin

The production, recently seen in a national tour, will open its Broadway engagement at the Longacre Theatre October 16.

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An Early Peek at New York Premiere of The Sleepy Hollow Experience by Marc J. Franklin

The interactive musical, held on original author Washington Irving's Hudson Valley estate, will begin October 4.

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Sneak Peek at the Kennedy Center's Footloose by Marc J. Franklin

The Washington, D.C., staging, starring J. Quinton Johnson, Isabelle McCalla, Michael Park, Rebecca Luker, and more, will begin performances at the Eisenhower Theater October 9.

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Go Inside the 2019 Idea Awards for Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation honored new voices in playwriting and musical theatre September 23.

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Rock of Ages Celebrates 100 Performances Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The 10th anniversary production celebrated the milestone September 25 at Kiehl's Since 1851- Hell's Kitchen.

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First Look at Freestyle Love Supreme on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The improvised hip-hop show from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Anthony Veneziale will open at the Booth Theatre October 2.

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Celebrating George Gershwin on Broadway in the 21st Century by Marc J. Franklin

In honor of the seminal composer's birthday, look back at the his work onstage in the 21st century.

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A Look at the World Premiere Stage Production of The Man in the White Suit by Marc J. Franklin

Sean Foley's adaption of the Ealing Studios comedy begins in London September 27.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

A First Look at Alice Ripley as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring the Tony Award winner, began performances at North Shore Music Theatre September 24.

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Inside Opening Night of runboyrun and In Old Age Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The two plays, part of the Mfoniso Udofia's epic nine-play cycle, opened at the New York Theatre Workshop September 23.

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First Look at Disney on Broadway Character Design Challenge Exhibition by Marc J. Franklin

The exhibition, created in partnership with the Fashion Institute of Technology, opened at FIT Art and Design Gallery September 24.

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

Look Back at Eden Espinosa, Karen Olivo, and More in Brooklyn on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

With the announcement of the 15th anniversary reunion concert, look back at the original Broadway production.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Inside the Ain't Too Proud Actors Fund Performance Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony-nominated musical, playing at the Imperial Theatre, offered a special benefit performance September 15.

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Off-Broadway's Is This a Room Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Vineyard Theatre production begins performances October 3.

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Inside Opening Night of Jaclyn Backhaus' Wives Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new comedy, directed by Margot Bordelon, opened at Playwrights Horizons September 16.

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Off-Broadway's Only Human, Starring Gary Busey, Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical comedy will begin performances October 8 at Theatre at St. Clements

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A Look at the World Premiere of Becoming Nancy at the Alliance Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Zachary Sayle, Jessica Vosk, and more, opens in Atlanta September 18.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

First Look at Mischief Theatre's Magic Goes Wrong in London by Marc J. Franklin

The comedy from the Olivier Award-winning creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and Penn & Teller will begin previews December 14.

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A First Look at The Height of the Storm on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Manhattan Theatre Club production starring Eileen Atkins and Jonathan Pryce will open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre September 24.

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Inside the American Theatre Wing's Say Yes to Artists Gala Honoring Jonathan Larson and Family by Marc J. Franklin

Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus, Nikki M. James, and more came out to celebrate September 16.

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Go Inside the Launch of Viva Broadway's Hispanic Heritage Month Concert Series by Marc J. Franklin

Ana Villafañe, Dyllόn Burnside, and more came out to celebrate El Conjunto at the W Living Room Times Square September 15.

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Off-Broadway's Fear Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of Matt Williams' new psychodrama begins performances at the Lucille Lortel October 15.

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Monday, September 16, 2019

Inside Jordin Spark's Return to Broadway in Waitress by Marc J. Franklin

The Grammy-nominated American Idol alum began her limited engagement as Jenna September 16.

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See The Ensemblist Celebrate Asian-American Performers on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The popular platform paid tribute to the Asian-American actors pushing the industry forward in Broadway ensembles while acknowledging the progress that needs to be made.

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A Look at Theatrical Outfit's Our Town and The Laramie Project in Repertory by Marc J. Franklin

The productions, featuring an ensemble of 10 actors performing both plays, will run through September 29 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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