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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Breaking: Scissor Sisters and Pentatonix Members Jake Shears and Kirstin Maldonado Will Join KINKY BOOTS on Broadway by Alan Henry

EW reports that Jake Shears, the lead singer of Scissor Sisters, and Kirstin Maldonado, Grammy-award winner for her work in the a capella group Pentatonix, will join the cast of Kinky Boots …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

VIDEO: This Streisand Clip Inspired Jonathan Groff's King George in HAMILTON by Alan Henry

On last night's Late Night, guest Jonathan Groff shared how Barbra Streisand inspired his portrayal of King George III in HAMILTON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04PM
Saturday, November 4, 2017

Social: Corey Mach Goes Behind the Scenes at Great Lakes' HUNCHBACK on BWW's Instagram by Alan Henry

Today Corey Mach, who plays Quasimodo in Great Lakes Theatre's HUNCHBACK will take BroadwayWorld readers behind the scenes of his closing show on BroadwayWorld's Instagram story

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM
Friday, November 3, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: They're In The Band! Get A First Look At SCHOOL OF ROCK on Tour! by Alan Henry

A new band is taking America by storm on the road BroadwayWorld has a first look at the touring cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK - The Musical Check out photos of the cast in action below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

CHICAGO Celebrates iPhone X Launch with Cell Block Tango Tribute by Alan Henry

CHICAGO on Broadway took to social media to celebrate the launch of iPhone X and it's new animated emoji feature by creating an emoji tribute to the 'Cell Block Tango.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM
Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Social: BWW Readers Share Their #BroadwayHalloween Costumes by Alan Henry

Happy Halloween, BroadwayWorld We asked our readers to send in their Broadway-inspired Halloween costumes - we got everything from a candelabra to an ArdenRubenstein duo a la War Paint

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM
Monday, October 30, 2017

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 30, 2017 - The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, and M. Butterfly Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit 6.20, Dear Evan Hansen 1.48, Come From Away 1.41, Anastasia 1.30 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1.26. The top growing c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM
Monday, October 23, 2017

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 23, 2017 - The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, and Come From Away Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit 7.37, Dear Evan Hansen 1.62, Come From Away 1.49, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1.14 and Miss Saigon 0.84. The top growing…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Friday, October 20, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Get A First Look At WAITRESS on Tour - Opening Up in Cleveland Tonight! by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at WAITRESS on Tour Check out photos of the cast in action below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM
Thursday, October 19, 2017

VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Musical at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley by Alan Henry

The first stage production of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, based on the Dreamworks animated feature, is now on stage at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the producti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Mischief Managed! These Harry Potter Fans Got CURSED CHILD Tickets Today! by Alan Henry

Broadway and Harry Potter fans took to social media to celebrate being the 'chosen ones' who managed to snag somthing more coveted than the house cup... Ticket to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM
Monday, October 16, 2017

Many Harry Potter Fans Are Not The 'Chosen Ones' To Buy CURSED CHILD Tickets by Alan Henry

Broadway and Harry Potter fans took to social media to complain about not being the 'chosen ones' to have first access to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD tickets on Broadway via the Ticket…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Lea Michele Says She's Ready To Do FUNNY GIRL on Broadway; Ryan Murphy No Longer Holds Rights by Alan Henry

On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo, host Andy Cohen asked guest Lea Michele when she'd be returning to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 16, 2017 - The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, Come From Away Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit 20.88, M. Butterfly 12.31, Dear Evan Hansen 2.06, Come From Away 1.31 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1.24. The top grow…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM
Friday, October 13, 2017

Exclusive Interview: Director David Armstrong Talks Revising, New Songs, and Broadway Plans for TUTS' THE SECRET GARDEN by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld had a chance to speak to David Armstrong, the director of THE SECRET GARDEN, currently on stage at Theatre Under The Stars in Houston

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM
Thursday, October 12, 2017

Lea Michele Says She's Ready To Do FUNNY GIRL on Broadway by Alan Henry

On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo, host Andy Cohen asked guest Lea Michele when she'd be returning to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Exclusive: Get A First Look At THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Musical at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley by Alan Henry

The first stage production of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, based on the Dreamworks animated feature, is now on stage at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM
Monday, October 9, 2017

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 9, 2017 - The Band's Visit, M. Butterfly, Dear Evan Hansen Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit 20.88, M. Butterfly 12.31, Dear Evan Hansen 2.06, Come From Away 1.31 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1.24. The top grow…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Get In Losers! Tina Fey Delivers Food Truck Cheese Fries to MEAN GIRLS Fans in NYC by Alan Henry

Mrs. Norbury isn't pushing drugs... she's pushing... cheese fries This morning Tina Fey celebrated MeanGirlsDay by delivering cheese fries no carbs, of course to fans waiting to purchase tic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM
Monday, October 2, 2017

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 2, 2017: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MICHAEL MOORE, and More Top Broadway Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Dear Evan Hansen 1.73, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1.57, Waitress 1.48, Come From Away 1.47 and Anastasia 1.15. The top growing current B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM
Friday, September 29, 2017

Adaptation of Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES To Play The National Theatre in 2018 by Alan Henry

The Daily Mail reports that London will be getting a new Roald Dahl musical in 2018 just in time for the holidays Dahl's book, The Witches, is being adapted for the stage by Olivier Award-wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM
Monday, September 25, 2017

BWW Interview: Stephen Schwartz On Bringing PRINCE OF EGYPT to the Stage, Working With His Son Scott & More! by Alan Henry

The first stage production of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, based on the Dreamworks animated feature, will premiere next month at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - September 25, 2017: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MICHAEL MOORE, and More Top Broadway Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Dear Evan Hansen 1.93, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1.65, Miss Saigon 1.39, Come From Away 1.35 and War Paint 1.30. The top growing curren…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM
Monday, September 18, 2017

BroadwayWorld Launches 'Around The World' Hub Highlighting Global Theatre Coverage by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld.com is excited to announce the launch of 'Around The World' - our brand new hub that curates the top theatre news from all over the United States as well as our many internatio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

INDUSTRY: Miss Saigon, Terms of My Surrender, and Bandstand Top Broadway's Social Media Growth by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Miss Saigon 6.33, Bandstand 2.41, Dear Evan Hansen 2.16, Come From Away 2.06 and Groundhog Day 1.72. The top growing current Broadway plays wer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM
Monday, September 11, 2017

INDUSTRY: Miss Saigon, Dear Evan Hansen, and Terms of My Surrender Top Broadway's Social Media Growth by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals wereMiss Saigon10.95,Dear Evan Hansen2.38,Come From Away1.92,Hello, Dolly1.71 andCharlie and the Chocolate Factory1.52. The top growing current Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

INDUSTRY: Broadway Social Insight Report September 5, 2017 - COME FROM AWAY, BANDSTAND Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Come From Away 2.19, Bandstand 1.82, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1.69, Aladdin 1.68 and Dear Evan Hansen 1.61. The top growing current Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM
Monday, August 28, 2017

INDUSTRY: Broadway Social Insight Report August 28, 2017 - COME FROM AWAY Tops Broadway Growth Plus New West End Chart! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Come From Away 2.22, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1.70, Dear Evan Hansen 1.70, Miss Saigon 1.50 and Groundhog Day 1.43. The top growing cu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM
Friday, August 25, 2017

BWW Interview: Andy Mientus Talks BURN ALL NIGHT, Apocalyptic Themes, and More! by Alan Henry

Andy Mientus' BURN ALL NIGHT is heating up the dance floor at the American Reperatory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. BroadwayWorld sat down to talk with Mientus about the show, it's ap…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM
Monday, August 21, 2017

HAIR Author James Rado 'Thrilled' By Lin-Manuel Miranda and James Corden's Crosswalk Version by Alan Henry

HAIR co-authorlyricist James Rado was thrilled to watch Lin-Manuel Miranda sing 'Aquarius' from his internationally-acclaimed musical performed in James Corden's Crosswalk The Musical series…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

INDUSTRY: Broadway Social Insight Report August 21, 2017 - WAR PAINT, GROUNDHOG DAY, COME FROM AWAY Top Growth! by Alan Henry

This week's top growing musicals were Groundhog Day, Come From Away, The Great Comet, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The top growing plays were 1984, A Dolls House Part 2, and The Pl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

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