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Monday, February 5, 2018

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 5th - Parisian Woman and SpongeBob Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Spongebob 4.04, School of Rock 3.84, Once On this Island 3.43, The Band's Visit 2.47 and Dear Evan Hansen 1.23. The top growing current Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM
Monday, January 29, 2018

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 29th - SongeBob and Latin History for Morons Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island 3.01, The Band's Visit 2.59, Spongebob 2.52, Hello, Dolly 2.48 and School of Rock 1.81. The top growing current Broadway pl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50AM
Thursday, January 25, 2018

Exclusive: Rob McClure Will Star in JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY At The Muny! by Alan Henry

Rob McClure will star as 'The Setter' in Jerome Robbins' Broadway, the opening production of The Muny's historic 100th season. 'The Setter' serves as the evening's narrator and performs thro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:59PM
Monday, January 22, 2018

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 22nd - The Band's Visit and Latin History Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island 3.01, The Band's Visit 2.59, Spongebob 2.52, Hello, Dolly 2.48 and School of Rock 1.81. The top growing current Broadway pl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35AM
Friday, January 19, 2018

Back Where She Belongs! Get A First Look at Bernadette Peters in HELLO, DOLLY! on Broadway! by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Bernadette Peters as Dolly Levi in HELLO, DOLLY on Broadway Check out the photos below As previously announced, Peters will begin performances as Dolly this…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM
Thursday, January 18, 2018

Industry Exclusive: How The Muny Snagged JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY For Their Centennial Season by Alan Henry

Programming a theatre season for a major regional theatre can be a major challenge, to put it mildly. Funding, casting, public interest, mandate, and licensing availability are just some of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:15AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Kevin Spacey Under Investigation for 3rd Alleged Sexual Assault in the UK by Alan Henry

Deadline reports that Scotland Yard is currently investigating a third sexual assault allegation against actor Kevin Spacey. The incidents is alleged to have occurred during his time as Arti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:08PM
Monday, January 15, 2018

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 15th - Once On This Island and Farinelli Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On This Island 4.41, Spongebob 3.37, The Band's Visit 2.56, Miss Saigon 2.42 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1.29. The top growing c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at the Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY by Alan Henry

Come From Away is now onstage in Winnipeg at the John Hirsch Mainstage - Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre until February 3. 2018. The Winnipeg engagement is completely sold out. The show then t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:23AM
Monday, January 8, 2018

BroadwayWorld's 100 People To Follow on Twitter in 2018 by Alan Henry

It's time for the 2018 edition of 100 Theatre Twitter Accounts You MUST Follow I chose accounts I find interesting for a number of reasons - be it news, comedy, backstage info, Twitter-savvy…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:29PM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 8th - SpongeBob and Farinelli Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit 7.59, Once On this Island 4.23, Spongebob 4.22, School of Rock 2.45 and Come From Away 1.48. The top growing current Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM
Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Laura Osnes Takes Part in Susan Stroman-Directed CRAZY FOR YOU Developmental Lab by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has learned that the Susan Stroman directed production of CRAZY FOR YOU will hold a developmental lab in New York City in January.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31PM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 2nd - My Fair Lady Tops Upcoming Production Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit 7.59, Once On this Island 4.23, Spongebob 4.22, School of Rock 2.45 and Come From Away 1.48. The top growing current Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM
Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Beth Leavel To Lead The Muny's Production of GYPSY by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has learned that Beth Leavel will lead The Muny's production of GYPSY as Mama Rose The production will feature direction by Rob Ruggiero, choreography by Ralph Perkins, and mu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 26th - The Band's Visit and Farinelli and the King Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit 7.59, Once On this Island 4.23, Spongebob 4.22, School of Rock 2.45 and Come From Away 1.48. The top growing current Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05AM
Monday, December 18, 2017

Noah Galvin's EVAN HANSEN Departure Date Announced; Taylor Trensch To Assume Role 2/6 by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has learned that currently HELLO, DOLLY star Taylor Trensch will assume the role of Evan Hansen in DEAR EVAN HANSEN beginning February 6th, 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Tony Winner Christopher Ashley Will Direct DIANA Musical at La Jolla Playhouse for 2018/19 Season by Alan Henry

La Jolla Playhouse announces Diana, a world-premiere musical from the Tony Award-winning Memphis team Joe DiPietro book and lyrics and David Bryan music and lyrics, directed by Playhouse Art…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:28PM

Up Your Holiday Season Twitter Game With These A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE Gifs by Alan Henry

A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE aired last night on FOX. Below, re-live show stopping numbers and step up your holiday social media game with these gifs of the show

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:59AM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 18th - The Band's Visit and Farinelli and the King Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island 6.58, The Band's Visit 6.17, Spongebob 4.43, Dear Evan Hansen 2.66 and School of Rock 2.17. The top growing current Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM
Friday, December 15, 2017

Tony Goldwyn Directed PAL JOEY May Be Returning To Broadway Next Year by Alan Henry

Larry King has announced on Twitter that a Tony Goldwyn-directed production of PAL JOEY will come to Broadway next year. Camille A. Brown Once On This Island is attached to the project as ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM
Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Alabama's New Senator Doug Jones Once Appeared in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD On Stage by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has learned that newly elected Alabama Senator Doug Jones has a theatrical past. Jones appeared as the Judge in a production of To Kill A Mockingbird in Birmingham, AL in 2013.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:51PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Susan Stroman To Lead CRAZY FOR YOU Developmental Lab by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has learned that the Susan Stroman directed production of CRAZY FOR YOU will hold a developmental lab in New York City in January.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM
Monday, December 11, 2017

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 11th - SpongeBob and Latin History Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island 6.58, The Band's Visit 6.17, Spongebob 4.43, Dear Evan Hansen 2.66 and School of Rock 2.17. The top growing current Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:23AM
Monday, December 4, 2017

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 4th - Once On This Island and Meteor Shower Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island 6.58, The Band's Visit 6.17, Spongebob 4.43, Dear Evan Hansen 2.66 and School of Rock 2.17. The top growing current Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35AM
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

VIDEO: Watch Rob McClure and Josh Grisetti Perform 'God I Hate Shakespeare' from SOMETHING ROTTEN by Alan Henry

The completely original new musical Something Rotten, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw The Book of Mormon, Aladdin, with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:49PM
Monday, November 27, 2017

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 27, 2017 - Once On This Island and The Parisian Woman Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island 6.58, The Band's Visit 6.17, Spongebob 4.43, Dear Evan Hansen 2.66 and School of Rock 2.17. The top growing current Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Photo Flash: Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber, Erin Mackey, Get A New Deal For Christmas in Paper Mill's ANNIE by Alan Henry

It's the hard-knock life Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the hit Broadway Tony Award-winning musical Annie, based on 'Little Orphan Annie,' …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM
Monday, November 20, 2017

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 20, 2017 - Once On This Island, The Band's Visit, and Meteor Shower Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island 6.58, The Band's Visit 6.17, Spongebob 4.43, Dear Evan Hansen 2.66 and School of Rock 2.17. The top growing current Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM
Thursday, November 16, 2017

Breaking: Todrick Hall Will Razzle Dazzle 'Em in CHICAGO on Broadway by Alan Henry

Todrick Hall will be returning to Broadway in CHICAGO as Billy Flynn beginning November 30th. Hall most recently appeared on Broadway as Lola in Kinky Boots.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:15PM
Monday, November 13, 2017

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 13, 2017 - Meteor Shower, The Band's Visit And More Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit 22.40, Spongebob 7.65, Dear Evan Hansen 1.70, Come From Away 1.34 and School of Rock 1.29. The top growing current Broadway pl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19AM
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

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