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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Support Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene: Bid On HAMILTON Tickets and a Voicemail Message From Lin-Manuel Miranda by Michael Dale

Support the New York StatePsychiatric Institute's Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene at Columbia University with a winning bid.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:39PM[SHARE]

VIDEO FLASHBACK: It's Groundhog Day! Celebrate With Robert Morse and Rudy Vallee by Michael Dale

It wasn't mere coincidence that Rudy Vallee was singing a college fight song in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:52PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: THE GLORY OF THE WORLD; It's Not You, It's Mee by Michael Dale

Charles Mee's latest abstract piece was inspired by Trappist monk author, Thomas Merton.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:20AM[SHARE]
Monday, February 1, 2016

Dolly Parton's Lumberjack Adventure Dinner & Show Set To Open in May 2016 by Michael Dale

The new dinner theatre will be the 4th Parton-owned entertainment venue in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Broadway Legend John Cullum Considers Autobiographical One-Man Show by Michael Dale

Celebrating his 60th year on the New York stage in 2016, Cullum certainly has many tales to tell.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54PM[SHARE]

NYC Cultural Affairs Study Reveals Lack of Staff Diversity In City's Cultural Nonprofits by Michael Dale

Over 75 of staff positions in New York's nonprofit theatres are held by white employees.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:45PM[SHARE]

You Won't Believe What Matthew Morrison Did Throughout The Run Of FINDING NEVERLAND by Michael Dale

Some people collect stamps. Some collect coins. But Matthew Morrison isn't just some people.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:32PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR'S Linda Lavin Talks Of What Children Don't Suspect by Michael Dale

The celebrated actor was attracted to Richard Greenberg's new play because it addresses women who are not identified as anything but mothers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Viola Davis at SAG Awards: 'Diversity Is Not A Trending Topic' by Michael Dale

The acclaimed actor speaks out about not accepting casting limitations and on always finding ways to be excellent.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05PM[SHARE]
Friday, January 29, 2016

VIDEO: Sutton Foster Teaches New Zealand Students That Broadway Is 'Very Attainable' by Michael Dale

While performing a concert in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Broadway star takes time to tutor young talent.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22PM[SHARE]

VIDEOS: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Annoys His MODERN FAMILY Cast-Mates Prepping 40 Characters For FULLY COMMITTED by Michael Dale

A fun series of videos has the stage and television star getting on his co-workers' nerves.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Zachary Quinto Is A Footnote And A Fetus In Noah Haidle's SMOKEFALL by Michael Dale

Magical realism collides with manic vaudeville in MCC's newest offering

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:15PM[SHARE]

FLASH FRIDAY: GREASE Broadway Originals Barry Bostwick and Carole Demas Rock Out To 'Summer Nights' by Michael Dale

Broadway's original Sandy and Danny were brought back together thirteen years after their 1972 opening.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:14PM[SHARE]

National Theatre Of Greece Cancels NASH'S BALANCE After Threats of Violence by Michael Dale

The play's text was partially taken from a book by November 17 terrorist Savvas Xiros.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:27PM[SHARE]

Creative Team Changes For Children's Theatre Company's DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Musical by Michael Dale

Originally announced to be written by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz, the musical's creative team is now Michael Mahler, Alan Schmuckler and Kevin Del Aquila.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:51PM[SHARE]

Lights Fade To Black On Manhattan's Iconic Ziegfeld Theatre by Michael Dale

Manhattan's last remaining single-screen movie house will be converted into the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:34PM[SHARE]

Prepare For GREASE: LIVE By Tracking Those Magic Changes On A Handy GREASE Flow Chart by Michael Dale

Trace the evolution of Grease's score from Chicago to Broadway to Hollywood and back to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Canadian Stage's Upcoming Season Criticized For Lack Of Diversity by Michael Dale

Artistic director Matthew Jocelyn defends the company's history of inclusion.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

As Decreased New York Carriage Trade Looms, Are The Shuberts Betting Against The Ponies? by Michael Dale

With the future of New York's stables uncertain, is the Shubert Organization looking for expand westward

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55PM[SHARE]

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Motel, Adam Kantor, Travels To The Land of Traditions by Michael Dale

Before taking on the role of Anatevka's poor tailor, the actor explored the land of Sholem Aleichem.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:44PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Music: 10, Lyric: 10: HAMILTON Parody Tells of A CHORUS LINE's Mitzi Hamilton by Michael Dale

The dancer whose story of body-enhancement became one of A CHORUS LINE's most memorable songs, gets a number of her own.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM[SHARE]

AMERICAN IDIOT Update: Conflicting Statements Indicate H.S. Edits Were Not Yet Approved by Licensor by Michael Dale

Drama teacher's statement to Hartford Courant regarding the status of his proposed edits conflict with his previous email to community.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM[SHARE]
Monday, January 25, 2016

VIDEO: MISERY's Laurie Metcalf Talks Of Finding The Humanity In Stephen King's Infamous Number One Fan by Michael Dale

Metcalf is joined by MISERY cast-mate Leon Addison Brown, director Will Frears, MusicSound Designer Michael Friedman and producer Mark Kaufman.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:56PM[SHARE]

Billie Joe Armstrong Urges High School Not To Cancel Edited AMERICAN IDIOT by Michael Dale

The Connecticut school's drama directed work with MTI to create a HS version of the script, but there still were complaints.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM[SHARE]

VIDEOS: Elusive Street Artist Banksy Uses LES MISERABLES Logo To Protest French Tear-Gassing of Refugees by Michael Dale

The unknown artist's work scans to a video claiming to be an attack on Calais' The Jungle.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Carleigh Bettiol Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens by Michael Dale

Ensemble member Carleigh Bettiol is the latest subject of Josh Lehrer's series of vintage HAMILTON photos.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM[SHARE]

Do Broadway Box Offices Love A Good Tweet? Comparing Twitter Traffic With Ticket Sales by Michael Dale

The shows that top Broadway's Twitter talk aren't necessarily the highest grossers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:52PM[SHARE]
Friday, January 22, 2016

Ladies of Theatre: Artist Kendyll Romine Drawing 366 Female Musical Theatre Characters in 2016 by Michael Dale

The Savannah College of Art and Design student posts one portrait every day.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Classic Vaudevillians Bill Irwin and David Shiner Mix With Rising Songstress Shaina Taub in OLD HATS by Michael Dale

It's a classic mix of old and new as the 2013 hit returns to the Signature.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:56PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: New York City's Youth Pride Chorus Records FUN HOME's 'Ring Of Keys' by Michael Dale

FUN HOME's anthem of self-discovery is a fitting selection for the ensemble that combats all forms of hate.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:53PM[SHARE]

FLASH FRIDAY: Jack Benny and George Burns in HELLO, DOLLY!?; It Might Have Happened by Michael Dale

Producer David Merrick brought in a parade of stars to follow Carol Channing, but there was one that got away.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:26PM[SHARE]

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