Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Santino Fontana and Josh Gad Join Disney’s Frozen, Starring Jonathan Groff & Idina Menzel by Marc Snetiker

Josh Gad, Santino Fontana (Cinderella) and Alan Tudyk (Spamalot) are the latest Broadway talents to be announced for the ensemble of Disney’s upcoming animated movie Frozen, which alre…

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Official: Josh Gad & Santino Fontana to Join Idina Menzel & Kristen Bell in Disney's FROZEN by BroadwayWorld

Walt Disney Animation Studios WDAS has tapped a trio of talented actors to join the voice cast in 'Frozen.' Josh Gad 'The Internship,' 'Love amp Other Drugs,' Broadway's 'The Book of Mormon'…

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Broadway Sizzles as 11 Shows Top $1 Million at the Box Office by Broadway.com

People always talk about a "Tony bump" at the box office when audiences snap up tickets to shows that caught their fancy during the awards telecast. Well, the bump this year is a b…

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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

STAGE TUBE: Promo Released for Second Stage's NOBODY LOVES YOU by Stage Tube

Second Stage Theatre will present the new musical comedy, NOBODY LOVES YOU, featuring Heath Calvert world premiere of Nobody Loves You at the Old Globe Theatre, Bryan Fenkart Memphis, Roe Ha…

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

THE BOOK OF MORMON stars Perform Cubbies 7th Inning Stretch Song by Michael J. Roberts

THE BOOK OF MORMON stars, Nic Rouleau and Ben Platt, performed the Chicago Cubs Seventh Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field yesterday evening, June 10, 2013. THE BOOK OF MORMON has announced tha…

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Photo Flash: BOOK OF MORMON's Nic Rouleau and Ben Platt Perform 7th Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field by BroadwayWorld

THE BOOK OF MORMON stars, Nic Rouleau and Ben Platt, performed the Chicago Cubs Seventh Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field yesterday evening, June 10, 2013. Check out the photos below

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Broadway Grosses: Tony-Winning Musical Kinky Boots Plays to Full Houses by Michael Mellini

During the week leading up to the Tony Awards audiences packed into many of the season's biggest new shows including eventual Best Musical winner Kinky Boots. Ticket sales for Cyndi Laup…

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Monday, June 10, 2013

"Book of Mormon" fans in Denver hit speedbumps in DCPA ticket system by Tucker Shawthe Denver Post

When tickets for the Denver Center stop on the 2013 tour of "The Book of Mormon" went on sale this morning, many would-be ticketbuyers experienced a case of déj… vu all over agai…

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

theaterinthenow's Tony Picks! by Michael Block

Best MusicalWill Win: Matilda Should Win: Kinky BootsIt’s an interesting year for the musicals. Unlike two years ago, there is no front runner (The Book of Mormon) but similar to last year…

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The 3rd Annual JKTS Awards: The Winners! by JK

What a season it has been, readers!  Here we are, at long last, on Tony Sunday, starting with the 3rd Annual JKTS Awards announcement of winners.  After three weeks of selecting ca…

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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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Thursday, June 6, 2013

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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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Matthew Morrison, Megan Hilty & More Complete List of 2013 Tony Presenters; Mayor Bloomberg to Receive Special Award by Lindsay Champion

Smash alum Megan Hilty, Glee star Matthew Morrison, five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald and more Broadway favorites have joined the roster of star-studded presenters at the 2013 Tony Awards…

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Danny Burstein, David Rossmer & More Join One-Night-Only Once Upon a Mattress Concert by Josh Ferri

The Transport Group Theatre Company is recruiting some theater royalty for their one-night-only concert presentation of the comical fairytale Once Upon a Mattress. Tony nominee Danny Burstei…

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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Benefit Concert Adds Danny Burstein and John Carian, 6/17 by BroadwayWorld

Transport Group, the Drama Desk, Outer Critics, and OBIE award-winning theatre company, has announced additional casting for the one-night-only, all-star concert of the acclaimed 1959 Broadw…

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Cody Jamison Strand Joins Broadway’s The Book of Mormon as Elder Cunningham by Marc Snetiker

Uganda’s got a new Elder Cunningham! Cody Jamison Strand has joined the cast of the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon as the bumbling missionary. Strand began performances on B…

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Lucky Guy, Starring Tom Hanks, Continues to Play to Sold Out Houses by Michael Mellini

New York theatergoes continue to pack in the Broadhurst Theater to catch Tom Hanks make his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy. The show played to a very healthy 101.64% capacity this week. New hit…

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BWW TV: Judy Kuhn, Nikki M. James & More Preview 54 Below Shows! by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway actorsinger and Epic Records recording artist Morgan JamesMotown The Musical, Godspell, The Addams Family, her recent debut CD release 'Morgan James Live, a celebration of Nina Simo…

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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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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 1 - First SIP from Paper Mill's THE LITTLE MERMAID, KINKY BOOTS Takes the Heat 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 first intermission pic from the stars of Paper Mill Playhouse's TH…

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Michael McElroy to Lead Broadway Inspirational Voices in EXPECT THE GREAT Spring Concert, 6/2 by BroadwayWorld

Creator Michael McElroy TONY nomination, BIG RIVER will lead The Broadway Inspirational Voices in their 3rd Annual Spring concert to create an evening of hope, joy, and inspiration. With mem…

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Broadway blames Hurricane Sandy for poor audience figures by Matt Trueman

Tickets sold in New York's theatre district fell by almost a million in 2012-13 to produce worst attendance in eight yearsBroadway audience numbers fell by almost a million in 2012-13, accor…

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Audiences Keep Dancing to the Hits of Motown Over Holiday Weekend by Michael Mellini

The Memorial Day holiday weekend helped many Broadway shows boost their ticket sales. Audiences looking for some great music history continue to head to Motown as the new tuner pulled in ove…

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The SMASH Reality Index: Season 2 Episode 16 by Linda

Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what’s keepin’ it real and what’s faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on…

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Monday, May 27, 2013

2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #14 - THE BOOK OF MORMON, Hello! by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on a recent Best Musical winner and the subject of last year's stupendous opening num…

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, May 25, Part 2 - THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Celebrate National Tap Dance Day, ANNIE, & More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our May 26th SIP round-up Check out part one HERE.

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Friday, May 24, 2013

JKTS CHAT: 5 Quick Questions with The Book of Mormon's Christopher Rice by JK

DON'T FORGET! YOU PICK THE CATEGORIES FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL JKTS AWARDS! NOW EXTENDED! POLL CLOSES SUNDAY AT NOONChristopher Rice and Clay ThomsonIt all started when I posted the pict…

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Broadway Box Office: Weeks 49 and 50: 04.29 - 05.12.13 by JK

Broadway Box OfficeWeeks 49 and 5004.29 - 05.12.13Kinky BootsVanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike SHOW TITLE SHOW TYPE WEEK 47 WEEK 48 2 WEEKRANK Ann Solo Play 30 31 31Annie Musi…

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Podcast with The Book of Mormon’s JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with The Book of Mormon’s JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Steppenwolf ensemble member James Vincent Meredith discusses his role in the mega hit musical Th…

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