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Monday, February 5, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, February 5- Happy Birthday, Darren Criss! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we wish a very Happy Birthday to singer, songwriter, and actor, Darren Criss.

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Friday, February 2, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, February 2- Here's to Elaine Stritch! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we celebrate the life and career of the late legendElaine Stritch, who would have been 93 year-old today.

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Video Flashback: Broadway Dims Its Lights in Memory of Philip Seymour Hoffman by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we celebrate the life and career of actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman, who passed away on this day in 2014. Beloved by audiences, and colleagues, Hoffman's death shook the artistic communi…

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Sir Ian McKellen to Head to the West End in KING LEAR This Summer; Is Broadway Next? by Alexa Criscitiello

According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Jonathan Munby's successful production of King Lear, starring Sir Ian McKellen and Sinead Cusack, will head to the Duke of York Theater this summ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM
Thursday, February 1, 2018

Sir Ian McKellen to Head to the West End in KING LEAR This Summer by Alexa Criscitiello

According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Jonathan Munby's successful production of King Lear, starring Sir Ian McKellen and Sinead Cusack, will head to the Duke of York Theater this summ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

VIDEO: On This Day, February 1- Happy Birthday, Michael C. Hall! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we celebrate the birthday of television star and regular visitor to the stage, actor Michael C. Hall

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Taylor Trensch Takes An Early Bow in Tonight's DEAR EVAN HANSEN by Alexa Criscitiello

Some exciting news out of the Music Box Theateras audience and cast members of Broadway's hit show, Dear Evan Hansen. have reported that the show's next title player, Taylor Trensch took an …

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Video: On This Day, January 30: Happy Birthday, Hal Prince! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we celebrate Broadway legend, Hal Prince, who is celebrating his 90th birthday

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Monday, January 29, 2018

Video Flashback: Patti LuPone Brings EVITA to the 1981 Grammy Awards by Alexa Criscitiello

Patti LuPonestole the Grammy's last night as she reprised her powerful 1981 performance of EVITA's 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina.' While you're hitting replay on last night's masterful perform…

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VIDEO: On This Day, January 29- SWEET CHARITY Dreams Her Dream on Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we remember the groundbreaking original production of Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity, which opened on Broadway on this day in 1966.

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Friday, January 26, 2018

Breaking: FROZEN Fridays! Four New Songs to Drop Every Friday Beginning 2/23! by Alexa Criscitiello

Just this evening at BroadwayCon in midtown Manhattan, the Oscar-winning songwriting team behindFrozen and newly-Oscar-nominated for Best Original Song for Remember Me fromCocoKristen Anders…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:38PM

The Cold Never Bothers Her! Tony Winner Idina Menzel Talks Outdoor Performances and FROZEN 2 in New Interview by Alexa Criscitiello

in a new interview, Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel discussed her upcoming performance at this year's Super Bowl and gave an update on the creative process of the highly anticipated Frozen 2.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM
Thursday, January 25, 2018

Goodspeed Musicals Cancels BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Amidst #MeToo Movement; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Will Replace by Alexa Criscitiello

A new title has been added to Goodspeed Musicals 2018 season. The multi-Tony Award-winningThe Drowsy Chaperone-an entertaining and uplifting show-within-a-show that's perfect for musical the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM
Monday, January 22, 2018

Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Alexa Criscitiello

The New York Times is reporting that Gordon Edelstein, artistic director of the Long Wharf Theater, has been placed on administrative leave after several former employees and collaborators o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM
Tuesday, January 16, 2018

PRETTY WOMAN to Undergo Feminist Transformation for Musical Adaptation by Alexa Criscitiello

Julia Roberts may have won the hearts of 1990's audiences playing a hooker with a heart of gold rescued by a dashing millionaire, but the creators of the upcoming Pretty Woman musical know t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13PM
Thursday, January 11, 2018

Helen Mirren Developing 'Catherine the Great' Miniseries for HBO by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that Tony, Olivier, and Academy Award-winner, Helen Mirren is currently at work developing a four-part television miniseries based on on Catherin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:34PM

All He Cares About is Love! Cuba Gooding Jr. to Play Billy Flynn in CHICAGO's West End Return by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail has reported that the murderous musical hit, Chicago, will return to London's West End

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:16PM

This Is Me! Keala Settle Drops New Solo EP, 'Chapter One' by Alexa Criscitiello

It's a big day for The Greatest Showman's breakout star, Keala Settle, as she releases her solo EP, Chapter One.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

It Only Takes A Taste! Jason Mraz Extends Run in WAITRESS on Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

The producers of Broadway's smash Waitress announced today that Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz will extend his engagement as Dr. Pomatter in the show until February 11, sharing two more week…

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Monday, January 8, 2018

Video Flashback: Sutton Foster Greets the World in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE by Alexa Criscitiello

The Actors Fund announced today a 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

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Friday, January 5, 2018

Video: Meet the Newly Announced Cast of First National Tour of HAMILTON by Alexa Criscitiello

Producer Jeffrey Seller is proud to announce that AUSTIN SCOTT and NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER will join the First National Tour of HAMILTON as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, respectively. Mr. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM
Thursday, January 4, 2018

Andrew Lloyd Webber Pens New Tune for CATS Film Adaptation by Alexa Criscitiello

Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical CATS, based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot, is one tiptoe closer to the big screen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48PM

There's No Business Like Snow Business! A Broadway Playlist for Your Snow Day by Alexa Criscitiello

Bundle up, New York Winter Storm Grayson is here, and we're likely to be left with lots of snow, ice, and chaos in his wake.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Video: Proud of Our Boy! Happy Birthday, Telly Leung! by Alexa Criscitiello

Recently on Broadway, Leung has starred in the musicals Allegiance and In Transit. He also appeared on Broadway in Flower Drum Song and Pacific Overtures and was part of the final Broadway c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM
Friday, December 29, 2017

John Tiffany and More Selected for 2017 Queen's New Year's Honors by Alexa Criscitiello

The Queen's list of 2017 New Year honorees has been announced. Among those being honored are director John Tiffany, actor Hugh Laurie, and Rosemary Squire, co-owner and joint chief executive…

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

The Skivvies to Make Feinstein's/54 Below Return with HERE, THERE, AND UNDERWEAR by Alexa Criscitiello

Stripped down duo, The Skivvies have announced that they will return to Feinstein's 54 Below with their new show, Here, There, and Underwear. Performances are set to take place January 14 am…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18PM

Joshua and Cathryn Henry Are Expecting Their First Child! by Alexa Criscitiello

This evening, Broadway favorite Joshua Henry announced on social media that he and his wife Cathryn Henry are expecting their first child. The baby is due in March of 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:45PM
Tuesday, December 26, 2017

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Film Family Responds to Actress Heather Menzies-Urich's Death by Alexa Criscitiello

Variety reports that actress Heather Menzies-Urich, known for portraying Louisa von Trapp in the 1965 film The Sound of Music, died at age 68 following a recent diagnosis with cancer. Her so…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:45PM
Monday, December 25, 2017

Anatomy of A Showtune: Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine's 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' by Alexa Criscitiello

In 1944, MGM debuted a new family classic for the ages. Centering on the Smith family of St. Louis, Missouri, the musical Meet Me in St. Louis follows a year in the life of the large, tight-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Sunday, December 24, 2017

We Need A Little Christmas Now! The Perfect Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Broadway Characters by Alexa Criscitiello

It's Christmas on Broadway and to celebrate we've decided to do some metaphorical gifting to all of our favorite Broadway characters.

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Friday, December 22, 2017

Ben Platt Selected for Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year by Alexa Criscitiello

Entertainment Weekly has made its picks for Entertainers of the Year 2017 and Tony Award-winner, Ben Platt, has made the list.

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