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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Let It Snow! FROZEN West End To Play Theatre Royal Drury Lane In 2020! by Alexa Criscitiello

According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, the Broadway-bound stage adaptation of Disney's Frozen has negotiated its transfer to London's West End.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM

Award-Winning Actor and Director Donald Moffat Passes Away At Age 87 by Alexa Criscitiello

It was reported this evening that Donald Moffat, a veteran actor of stage and scren, passed away this week at age 87, due to complications from a recent stroke.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, December 19 - Sarah Jessica Parker Returns to Broadway in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1996, film and television star, Sarah Jessica Parkermade her big Broadway return as Princess Winnifed in a revival of the fractured fairytale Once Upon A Mattress

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Listen Now: Lin-Manuel Miranda Drops Unreleased HAMILTON Interlude by Alexa Criscitiello

Lin-Manuel Miranda is all about the surprise drops these days and here is another one. Tonight Lin added another to the collection of unheard Hamilton material he's been doling out for fans.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36PM
Friday, December 7, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, December 7: Happy Birthday, Sara Bareilles! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day we're wishing a very happy birthday to the one and only, Sara Bareilles

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM
Thursday, December 6, 2018

MY FAIR LADY Star Laura Benanti to Make London Concert Debut In 2019 by Alexa Criscitiello

Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti will make her London concert debut this summer

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM

NETWORK's Foodwork And the Rise of Immersive Theatre on Broadway and Beyond by Alexa Criscitiello

The Broadway media drama Network, starring Tony and Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston is currently in previews at Broadway's Belasco Theatre,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:35PM
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Video: Marissa Jaret Winokur Duets With Kermit the Frog on 'The Rainbow Connection' by Alexa Criscitiello

Tony Award-winner Marissa Jaret Winokur had a dream come true this week as the star cozied up to Kermit the Frog for a performance of his classic song, 'The Rainbow Connection' See their vid…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM

VIDEO: On This Day, December 4- SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Brings Bikini Bottom to Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2017, Bikini Bottom came to Broadway with the musical adaptation of the beloved cartoon Spongebob Squarepants

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM
Monday, December 3, 2018

Video: Cher and Stephanie J. Block Turn Back Time With A Post-Show Performance On Opening Night of THE CHER SHOW! by Alexa Criscitiello

The Cher Show, a new musical based on the music icon Cher officially opens on Broadway tonight The icon herself was in attendance for the show's opening night and made a surprise appearance …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04PM

Jarrod Spector Calls Out Kanye West For Phone Use During Opening Night Performance of THE CHER SHOW by Alexa Criscitiello

The Cher Show, a new musical based on the music icon Cher officially opens on Broadway tonight and the stars have turned out to celebrate the icon's big Broadway debut.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54PM

VIDEO: Cher Side Story- One Icon Takes On All the Roles In An American Classic! by Alexa Criscitiello

It is acommon knowledgeamong musical theatre types that Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's West Side Story is among the most enduring and beloved musicals of all-time. Most folks might…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM
Thursday, November 29, 2018

Rialto Chatter: Is GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Headed For Broadway? by Alexa Criscitiello

According to the New York Post, the new musical The Girl From the North Country, is eyeing a limited Broadway run this winter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:05PM

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 50th Anniversary Production to Play London Palladium by Alexa Criscitiello

The Daily Mail is reporting that a 50th Anniversary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be heading to the London Palladium next…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Tom Hanks In Talks to Play 'Geppetto' in Live-Action PINOCCHIO by Alexa Criscitiello

Variety is reporting that Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks is currently in talks to portray Gepetto in an upcoming live-action remake of the animated classic Pinocchio.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Ballet Star Robert Fairchild Joins CATS Film by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been announced that ballet star Robert Fairchild has been added to the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Rialto Chatter: Will MEAN GIRLS Bow On the West End in 2020? by Alexa Criscitiello

Get in loser, we're consideringgoing to London. According to Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail. the West End could be getting a whole lot more fetch in 2020.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:52PM
Monday, November 26, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, November 26- Happy Birthday, Christopher Fitzgerald! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we're wishing a happy birthday to Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM
Friday, November 23, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, November 23: Snow Falls On Broadway With Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2008, the Broadway stage adaptation of the classic holiday film White Christmas opened on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018

Thanksgiving On Broadway: A Holiday Dinner Party For All Of Your Faves! by Alexa Criscitiello

Thanksgiving is finally upon us, and as we gather around the table to give thanks and make memories with our families, the Broadway family will still be hard at work, entertaining holiday au…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM
Friday, November 16, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, November 16- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Rolls Onto Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1981, Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim's Merrily WeRoll Along opened on Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018

Kelsey Grammer to Play Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA Concert with English National Opera by Alexa Criscitiello

According to Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail, television star Kelsey Grammer Broadway's La Cage Aux Folles, Finding Neverland and opera star Bryn Terfel Lincoln Center Sweeney Todd are curre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36PM

VIDEO: On This Day, November 15- John Leguizamo Schools Broadway On LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2017, John Leguizamo returned to the Broadway stage with his latest one-man show, Latin History for Morons

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM
Friday, November 9, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, November 8- THE BAND'S VISIT Begins Its Broadway Stay! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2017, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Band's Visit, opened on Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM
Thursday, November 8, 2018

L'Chaim! Joel Grey's Yiddish FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Heads Off-Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

According to the New York Post, Joel Grey's hit Yiddish production of the classic musical is headed off-Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM

Renee Fleming and Dove Cameron To Star In A LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA At London's Southbank Centre by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has just reported that world famous soprano, Renee Fleming, will make her London debut portraying Margaret Johnson in Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas' A Light In…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

VIDEO: On This Day, November 8 - A New Tomorrow Begins With the Broadway Revival of ANNIE by Alexa Criscitiello

A new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, Annie opened on this day in 2012at the Palace Theatre

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

Photo: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt Make EW Cover Magic for MARY POPPINS RETURNS by Alexa Criscitiello

Entertainment Weekly has dropped its latest cover featuring the stars of the upcoming Disney film Mary Poppins Returns. Check out Lin-Manuel Miranda andEmily Blunt in full character below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM
Tuesday, November 6, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, November 6- JERSEY BOYS Takes the Tunnel to Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, Jersey Boys walked like a man onto the Broadway stage on its opening night at the August Wilson Theatre

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM
Monday, November 5, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, November 5- Broadway Heads INTO THE WOODS by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1987, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairytale, Into The Woods opened on Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM
Friday, November 2, 2018

Carrying the Torch: How TORCH SONG Set Broadway on Fire and Ushered In A New Era of LGBTQ Representation on the Great White Way by Alexa Criscitiello

This season, Harvey Fierstein's seminal Broadway classic, Torch Song has made its way back to Broadway 36 years after its original run, in a brand-new production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

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