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Friday, April 1, 2016

RADIOCAST: 1940, The Year Gracie Allen Won The Wisconsin Presidential Primary by Michael Dale

One of America's most beloved entertainers made a comedy bit about running for president and started getting votes

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: AN ACT OF GOD's Author David Javerbaum Talks About The Play's Inspiration And A Future Casting Possibility by Michael Dale

The Twitter-grown comedy that opened this season with Jim Parsons returns in May with Sean Hayes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM[SHARE]

Arts Council Norway Unveils Plans For Ibsen-Inspired Theme Park by Michael Dale

Norway's newest cultural attraction will be a 25-acre theme park celebrating the playwright considered by many to be the father of modern drama.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:02PM[SHARE]

At This Performance... AVENUE Q's Puppet Cast Takes Over Broadway's Starring Roles by Michael Dale

Is a bad bug spreading among Broadway's stars Or is it just a prank pulled by AVENUE Q's puppets

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM[SHARE]

FLASH FRIDAY: When William Daniels Was TV Superhero CAPTAIN NICE by Michael Dale

His iconic performance as the 'obnoxious and disliked' John Adams may never have been if this 1967 TV series was a hit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Ivo van Hove Takes Possession of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE by Michael Dale

The esoteric director stages the Arthur Miller classic with a relatively restrained hand.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM[SHARE]

New Forensic Study Indicates Alexander Hamilton's Fatal Wound Accidentally Self-Inflicted by Michael Dale

The discovery of a letter sent to Hamilton's second from Burr's second prompted an investigation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08AM[SHARE]

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Who Was Lucille Lortel and Why Is There An Award Named For Her? by Michael Dale

With a career spanning seventy years in the theatre, Lucille Lortel's life mission was to help nurture emerging innovative playwrights.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54PM[SHARE]

SPOOF: Hamptons Parents Object to Kids Playing Poor People in High School LES MISERABLES by Michael Dale

Dan's Paper of the Hamptons offers an unusual complaint from parents regarding the school musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:38PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: Batman, Joker Testify at City Council's Hearing on Times Square Costumed Characters by Michael Dale

Read tweeted testimony from two men who earn a living mingling with tourists for tips.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: How Many Broadway Hits Can You Spot In SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s 'A Musical'? by Michael Dale

A new video of the Broadway showstopper highlights the musical theatre classics referenced.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:08PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Encores! Modern Dress, Diversely Cast 1776 Strikes Contemporary Chords by Michael Dale

Santino Fontana's smart and empathetic performance highlights the production of one of Broadway's best-written musicals.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Reasons To Get Excited: Broadway's April Openings by Michael Dale

With the April 28th Tony Award eligibility deadline looming, there are seven big new shows to get excited about.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:49PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: HAMILTON Defends 'Non-White' Casting Notice Against Charge of Discrimination by Michael Dale

A civil rights attorney claims specifying non-whites goes against discrimination laws.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Ephraim Sykes Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens by Michael Dale

The talented ensemble member is the latest subject in photographer Josh Lehrer's series of vintage photographs.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Bid On Lunch With Andrew Rannells and Casting Director Bernard Telsey, Support MCC by Michael Dale

The winner of Charitybuzz's new auction will benefit MCC Theater and enjoy lunch with the Broadway star and the famed casting director.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:03PM[SHARE]

New Jersey Community Members Petition Against 'Sexual Innuendo' and 'Offensive' Language in H.S. PIPPIN by Michael Dale

After seeing Middle Township High School's production, community members petition for more restrictions on material performed.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM[SHARE]

UPDATE: Restroom Signs Just Part Of Public Theater's Gender Diversity Program by Michael Dale

The Public Theater is taking steps to insure comfort and respect for audience members and employees of all gender identities.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM[SHARE]

PHOTOS: Nude With Fish? Mark Rylance, Emma Thompson Among Stars Posing For Fishlove by Michael Dale

British stars go bare to help raise awareness of the unsustainable fishing practices.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg To Preside Over Mock Trial As Part of Venice's The Shylock Project by Michael Dale

The United States Supreme Court Justice will preside over arguments by an international cast of lawyers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: HEAD OF PASSES; When It Pours, Phylicia Rashad Reigns by Michael Dale

Tarell Alvin McCraney's drama inspired by the Book of Job ends with a thrilling acting performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM[SHARE]

Monday, March 28, 2016

Bid To Conduct THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Exit Music and Support Broadway Cares/Equity Fight AIDS by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new online auction offers a chance to sit in the orchestra pit for a performance and them conduct the majestic exit music.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: Stage and Screen Legend Meryl Streep Basks In The Royal Glow of THE KING AND I by Michael Dale

In her new film she plays a woman famous for singing badly, but this weekend she enjoyed some wondrous voices.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:20PM[SHARE]

FACEBOOK WATCH: Producer Jordan Roth Posts Public Theater's Restroom Signs Welcoming Gender Diversity by Michael Dale

The historic Off-Broadway theater clearly displays its stance on gender identity issues.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM[SHARE]

Inappropriate Tickling! Elmo Dominates Times Square Alliance's Top Ten Tweets Complaining of Costumed Characters by Michael Dale

Twitter documents instances of Times Square's costumed characters harassing pedestrians.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM[SHARE]

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Writes An Impassioned 'Plea For Relief For Puerto Rico' by Michael Dale

The actorauthor quotes Alexander Hamilton's words about St. Croix in a plea for financial relief for the U.S. territory.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:52PM[SHARE]

Times Square's Naked Cowboy Joins News Conference Addressing Costumed Characters & Hustlers by Michael Dale

The city council has introduced legislation to regulate aggressive solicitation on pedestrian plazas.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: William Daniels and Lin-Manuel Miranda Make History at HAMILTON by Michael Dale

They've both made musical theatre history playing men who made American history

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM[SHARE]

Saturday, March 26, 2016

BWW Interview: Charles Busch Recaptures 'That Raffish, Anything Goes Feeling' With CLEOPATRA by Michael Dale

The great playwright and drag artist recalls his early days at Alphabet City's Limbo Lounge.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:16PM[SHARE]

Friday, March 25, 2016

FLASH FRIDAY: When Robin Williams and BRIGHT STAR's Steve Martin Were Left WAITING FOR GODOT by Michael Dale

If you think HAMILTON tickets are hard to come by, you should have been there in 1988, when Martin and Williams played a limited Off-Broadway run.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:46PM[SHARE]

VIDEO UPDATE: Chicago Area's Marriott Theatre Defends EVITA Casting, Diversity Outreach by Michael Dale

The controversy over the lack of diversity in the production's casting began with a facebook post from actor Bear Bellinger.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM[SHARE]

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