Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Rafiki at the Sydney Opera House - THE LION KING by Disney on Broadway

Rafiki at the Sydney Opera House - THE LION KING Rafiki (Buyisile Zama) sends out The Circle of Life call from the top of the Opera House sails to celebrate THE LION KING coming to Sydney. …

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Britain’s Ambassador Theatre Group Acquires Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre, Home of Spider-Man by Lindsay Champion

The Ambassador Theatre Group, a British theater owner and producer that owns nearly 40 theaters in the U.K, has acquired Broadway’s Foxwoods Theatre from entertainment company Live Nat…

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Broadway Grosses: Kinky Boots Enjoys a Killer Week at the Box Office by Josh Ferri

Broadway enjoyed a bump at the box office this week with grosses and capacities rising across the board. The Audience Choice Award, Outer Critics and Drama League-winning musical Kinky Boots…

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Buyi Zama Joins the Broadway Production of ‘The Lion King’ by Broadway's Best Shows

Broadway’s landmark musical event The Lion King, the fifth longest-running show in Broadway history, is pleased to welcome Buyi Zama as Rafiki, beginning performances with tomorrow’s mat…

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Britain’s Ambassador Theatre Group in Talks to Purchase Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre, Home of Spider-Man by Lindsay Champion

The Ambassador Theatre Group, a British theater owner and producer that owns nearly 40 theaters in the U.K, is setting its sights on Broadway’s Foxwoods Theatre, according to The Teleg…

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Pippin Breaks Box Office Record by Michael Mellini

The Tony-nominated revival of Pippin is definitely doing magic on Broadway. The musical broke the house record at the Music Box Theatre this week earning $861,233. Bette Midler's solo sh…

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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Broadway Box Office: Weeks 47 and 48: 04.15 - 04.28.13 by JK

BROADWAY BOX OFFICEWEEKS 47 and 482012 - 2013 SEASONJekyll and HydeWEEK 47: APRIL 15 - 21:I'll Eat You Last played 7 preview performancesJekyll and Hyde played 2 preview and 6 regu…

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Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, May 11 - Mother's Day Edition with KINKY BOOTS, CHICAGO, NEWSIES 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 Mother's Day SIPs from Kinky Boots, CHICAGO, NEWSIES and more, plus …

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Friday, May 10, 2013

Broadway Box Office: Weeks 45 and 46: 04.01 - 04.14.13 by JK

BROADWAY BOX OFFICEWEEKS 45 and 462012 - 2013 SEASONThe NanceWEEK 45: APRIL 1 - 7:I'll Eat You Last played 3 preview performancesJekyll and Hyde played 5 preview performancesKinky Boots…

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Road to Pride Rock: Episode 12 - THE LION KING AUSTRALIA by Disney on Broadway

Road to Pride Rock: Episode 12 - THE LION KING AUSTRALIA Casting directors continue casting for the upcoming production of THE LION KING, opening in Sydney, December 2013. More than 65 mi…

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Broadway in South Africa Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary with Shoshana Bean, Lilli Cooper & More by Lindsay Champion

Stars from the Great White Way and beyond united at Avenues: The World School in New York City to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Broadway in South Africa. The organization teams up youth…

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Broadway in South Africa's Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary with Shoshana Bean, Lilli Cooper & More by Lindsay Champion

Stars from the Great White Way and beyond united at Avenues: The World School in New York City to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Broadway in South Africa. The organization teams up youth…

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Bette Midler Breaks Box Office Record with I'll Eat You Last by Michael Mellini

Audiences are having a grand time as Bette Midler dishes Hollywood gossip from her couch at the Booth Theater where John Logan's new comedy I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers…

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Tickets Now On Sale for Manhattan Theatre Club's Gospel-Infused Play Choir Boy by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming gospel-infused play Choir Boy. The show, directed by Trip Cullman and written by Tarell Alvin McCraney, begins previews…

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Road to Pride Rock: Episode 11 - THE LION KING AUSTRALIA by Disney on Broadway

Road to Pride Rock: Episode 11 - THE LION KING AUSTRALIA Casting directors search for actors to play the Simba and Nala in the upcoming production of THE LION KING, opening in Sydney, Decem…

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Broadway Grosses: The Rascals Reunion Rocks Broadway by Michael Mellini

The 2012-13 Broadway season is officially over, and several new shows are proving to be box office hits as Kinky Boots, Lucky Guy, Matilda and Motown continue to gross over $1 million. Audie…

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, April 27, Part 2 - PETER PAN Tour's Last SIP and More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 27th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured SIPs fro…

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Former Phantom Kevin Gray Will Get a Public Memorial at the Majestic Theatre by Josh Ferri

The Phantom of the Opera alum Kevin Gray, who passed away at age 55 on February 11 will receive a memorial service at Phantom’s Broadway home, the Majestic Theatre. A Celebration …

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Road to Pride Rock: Episode 10 - THE LION KING AUSTRALIA by Disney on Broadway

Road to Pride Rock: Episode 10 - THE LION KING AUSTRALIA Casting directors search for actors to play the Scar and Zazu in the upcoming production of THE LION KING, opening in Sydney, Decemb…

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

27th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition Bonnet Parade by Broadway Cares

27th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition Bonnet Parade The 27th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition raised a staggering $4,250,542 -- eclipsing the previous high of $3,734,129 set in 2007. The gr…

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Tom Hanks and More Help Broadway Cares’ 2013 Easter Bonnet Competition Raise a Record-Breaking $4.25 Million by Marc Snetiker

The 27th annual Easter Bonnet Competition, which this year featured a host of stars from Tom Hanks to Cyndi Lauper, raised a record-breaking $4,250,542 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.…

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They Live in You - Disney's THE LION KING (Official Lyric Video) by Disney on Broadway

They Live in You - Disney's THE LION KING (Official Lyric Video) Official lyric video of "They Live in You" from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Disney's THE LION …

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Monday, April 22, 2013

Special Report: Broadway Grosses: The Lion of Broadway by Zachary Stewart

After weeks in the number-two spot, The Lion King has finally overtaken Wicked as the top-grossing show on Broadway, a position it hasn't held since the week ending February 24 of this year.…

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Broadway Grosses: Matilda Hits the $1 Million Mark by Michael Mellini

Sorry Miss Trunchbull, looks like audiences don't find those Matilda children revolting at all. After opening to glowing reviews, the new musical took in over $1 million for the first ti…

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The Wicked Stage: “It’s about time a little bit of society adapted to autism!” by Sarah Green

My title for this blog comes from a speech by George Asprey at the start of a performance of The Lion King on 14 April 2013 in London. Fans of the show will know that the actor portraying Sc…

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Sunday, April 21, 2013

The SMASH Reality Index Season 2 Episode 12 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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Saturday, April 20, 2013

REVIEW: Matilda by JK

Review of the Saturday, April 13 evening performance at the Shubert Theatre in New York City, New York.  Starring Milly Shapiro, Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert, Lesli Margherita and Laure…

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Emily Rosenfeld, Kelsey Fowler, Caleb McLaughlin & More Young Stars Will Appear on When I Grow Up: Broadway’s Next Generation Recording by Josh Ferri

Young stars from some of Broadway’s biggest musicals, including Annie’s Emily Rosenfeld, The Lion King’s Caleb McLaughlin and Kelsey Fowler (Grey Gardens, Sunday in the Par…

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Road to Pride Rock: Episode 9 - THE LION KING AUSTRALIA by Disney on Broadway

Road to Pride Rock: Episode 9 - THE LION KING AUSTRALIA Casting directors search for actors to play the hyenas in the upcoming production of THE LION KING, opening in Sydney, December 2013.…

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Cast Named For "The Fabulous Lipitones" Musical Workshop by Frank Rizzo

At Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre In ChestertDanny Rutigliano  (Broadway's "The Lion King," the national tour of "How to Succeed in Business...") will be featured in the cast of the new m…

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Kinky Boots Hits the $1 Million Mark by Michael Mellini

Everybody say yeah! Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's new musical Kinky Boots strutted into the Millionaires' Club this week as the glamorous show took in $1,026,793 during its fir…

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