Monday, June 17, 2013

Photo Flash: Naomi Watts & Bernadette Peters Visit NEWSIES! by BroadwayWorld

Naomi Watts took her two sons to see the Tony Award-winning 'critics' pick,' Newsies on Friday night, while legendary Broadway actress Bernadette Peters visited her Gypsy co-star, John Dosse…

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 15 - NICE WORK's Last SIP, Toronto's WIZARD OF OZ Hits 200 Shows and More! by BroadwayWorld

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature a last SIP from the cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, which close…

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UPDATE: Mr. and Ms. Broadway: Where are they now? by JK

Since I began this blog almost 4 years ago, together we - you and I - have celebrated some of the best, brightest, newest and established theatre guys and gals by naming, so far 53 Mr. Broad…

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

NEWSIES' Jeff Calhoun Set for ARTS IN THE CITY, 6/13 by BroadwayWorld

Jeff Calhoun, Tony Award-nominated director of the Broadway musical 'Newsies,' is interviewed by LaGuerre-Wilkinson about his discovery of theatre, being mentored by directorchoreographer To…

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STAGE TUBE: Watch Understudies from NEWSIES, PIPPIN & More in HALF HOUR 3 by Stage Tube

BroadwayUnderstudies.com once again invited some of Broadway's most talented understudies to the stage of the Laurie Beechman Theatre to share their rare talent-the ability to perform at a s…

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Top Five! Fan Faves Laura Osnes, Stephanie J. Block & Billy Porter Headline the Week's Most-Watched Videos by Broadway.com

Four of Broadway’s most popular stars take center-stage in this week’s top five videos: Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Stephanie J. Block and Billy Porter. Rounding out the list o…

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Been on Broadway to Play West End, Featuring Songs From Newsies, Bring It On & More by Lindsay Champion

The hits of Broadway are heading to the West End! The new musical revue Been on Broadway will perform a one-night-only engagement on October 13 at the Duchess Theatre. Directed by Joe Louis …

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Photo Flash: First Look - Key Art for LaGravanese's THE LAST FIVE YEARS Film by Movies News Desk

'Newsies' Jeremy Jordan will star opposite Anna Kendrick in Richard LaGravanese's upcoming film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's, THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Below, get a first look at key art fo…

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Tracy Letts Is a Teddy Bear, Megan Hilty Ain't Too Proud to Beg & More Lessons of the Tony Awards! by Lindsay Champion

Every Friday, we look forward to bringing you Broadway.com’s 10 lessons of the week—but we learned so much at the 2013 Tony Awards, we think they deserve their own lessons! June …

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

LIVE BLOG! The 2013 Tony Awards by JK

THIS BLOG WILL REFRESH REGULARLY!  NEWEST STUFF ON TOP!DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE WINNER'S LIST FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL JKTS AWARDS BY CLICKING HERE.RED CARPET THOUGHTS****6:37: Char…

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Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 8, Part 2 - NEWSIES Celebrates 500 Performances, and the Tony Prepping Continues! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our June 8th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured the NEWSIE…

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 8 - KINKY BOOTS, BOOK OF MORMON and More Prep for the Tonys! by BroadwayWorld

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature a Broadway illustrator and the casts of KINKY BOOTS, THE BOOK OF MOR…

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Friday, June 7, 2013

STAGE TUBE: Kara Lindsay Talks 'Fansies' on THE GRAHAM SHOW, Part 3 by Stage Tube

In the third part of THE GRAHAM SHOW's 11th episode,'Advice, Fansies amp Rapid Fire Questions,' NEWSIES' Kara Lindsay answers fan mail, offers advice to actors and cracks up during Rapid Fi…

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‘Newsies’ Celebrates 500 Performances June 8 by Broadway's Best Shows

Newsies, the hit Tony® Award-winning “critics’ pick,” will celebrate 500 performances on Broadway at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at the Nederlander Theatre (208 W 41st St.). Since bu…

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

StageGrade Tony Poll 2013 by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Cross-posted at StageGrade. We're sensing a trend with our StageGrade Tony Poll: Critical dissatisfaction with shows themselves, coupled with huge love for the performers and directors of…

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Top 10! Hot Stories Include Les Miz's Return, Lindsay Mendez's Wicked Debut & Aaron Tveit's TV Dish by Broadway.com

This week's most-read features are all over the map, from news items and polls to video clips and exclusive interviews and roundups Miss anything? Click below to get up to date on the mo…

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Matilda, Newsies, Pippin, Phantom & More Broadway Musicals to Perform at the 2013 Tony Awards by Lindsay Champion

Set your DVRs, because the 2013 Tony Awards will be packed with star-studded performances! The June 9 ceremony will feature appearances by the casts of Tony-nominated musicals Matilda, Pippi…

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NEWSIES to Celebrate 500th Performance on Broadway this Saturday by BroadwayWorld

Newsies, the hit Tony Award-winning 'critics' pick,' will celebrate 500 performances on Broadway at 800p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at the Nederlander Theatre 208 W 41st St..

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Laurie Veldheer Takes Over as Sophie in Broadway’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ by David Rogers

Laurie Veldheer took over the role of Sophie in the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” on Broadway earlier this week. She succeeds Christy Altomare in the role in the production, which currently i…

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Newsies Leading Lady Kara Lindsay Weds Memphis Vet Kevin Massey by Josh Ferri

Newsies leading lady Kara Lindsay and Memphis alum Kevin Massey celebrated their wedding on June 2 at the Lake Valhalla Club in Montville, New Jersey. The couple met in 2008 during Little Ho…

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‘Newsies’ Bound for the West End in Spring 2014 by David Rogers

“Newsies” has been a hit on Broadway since it opened just over a year ago, and now the musical reportedly will make the jump to West End for its first London run. Though no official deta…

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MOTOWN, NEWSIES & More to Give Actors Fund Performances This Summer by BroadwayWorld

The Actors Fund has just announced a series of upcoming Broadway benefits for Summer 2013. Included in the line-up are benefit performances from The Book of Mormon June 16, Newsies July 16, …

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News: Disney explores bringing musical Newsies to the UK by Nicola Merrifield

Disney is considering transferring its musical Newsies to the UK. The Disney Theatrical Group will hold exploratory open auditions for the show in London later this month on June 17. Jill Gr…

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News: Disney announces open auditions for West End transfer of Newsies

Open auditions will be held later this month for the West End transfer of Disney musical Newsies, it has been announced. Producers are seeing males aged 16-to-22 with "excellent ballet tech…

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Newsies musical: Broadway newsboys make leap to West End by Matt Trueman

Harvey Fierstein's hit show scouting for UK dance talent ahead of London transfer next springThe hit Broadway musical Newsies is coming to the West End as producers announce they will hold o…

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Saturday, June 1, 2013

The 2012 - 2013 Broadway Box Office Final Analysis by JK

Earlier this week, the Broadway League released the box office figures for the 2012 - 2013 season.  As you probably know, the total gross was a tidy $1.14B, and attendance at 11.6M. &nb…

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Friday, May 31, 2013

STAGE TUBE: Kara Lindsay Opens Up About NEWSIES Audition on THE GRAHAM SHOW, Part 2 by Stage Tube

On the second part of THE GRAHAM SHOW's 11th episode, 'Mia Hamm, Tap Dancing amp Mom,' NEWSIES' Kara Lindsay remembers her audition for Newsies and reflects on how she discovered theater and…

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Will Newsies Hawk Papes at London's Piccadilly Theatre? by Ryan Gilbert

The producers of Disney's Newsies are getting closer to carrying their banner to a prestige venue in London's West End. According to the U.K.'s Daily Mail, Disney is trying to se…

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STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Visits Broadway Bakes at Schmackary's! by Stage Tube

Schmackary's Cookies, aka The Official Cookie of Broadway, hosts 'Broadway Bakes' a special benefit for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS, this week May 27-31. Schmackary's will donate half…

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NEWSIES to Play the Piccadilly or Savoy in Spring 2014? by BroadwayWorld

According to rumors and other reports by whatsonstage.com, producers of Disney's NEWSIES may be getting closer to finding a home in the West End late 2013 or early 2014. According to repors…

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Gossip: Newsies eyeing up Piccadilly & Savoy for Spring 2014?

The long-rumoured::E8831346758468 West End transfer of Newsies is inching closer to confirmation. According to the Daily Mail, producers Disney are "trying to secure either the Piccadilly or…

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