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Friday, November 3, 2017

They Said Yes! Celebrating the Art of the Broadway Marriage Proposal by Alexa Criscitiello

Broadway is a place that has house some of the greatest love stories of ever told. Whether it is joining two young star-crossed lovers of the Shakespearean era or two queer East Village radi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

There's a New Headmistress in Town! Meet SCHOOL OF ROCK's New Principal, Analisa Learning by Alexa Criscitiello

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit musical School of Rock - The Musical will welcome four new adult cast members to the show this November.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

Peeking Behind the Curtain of M. BUTTERFLY's Star-Studded History by Alexa Criscitiello

David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed by Julie Taymor, opened this week at the Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM
Thursday, November 2, 2017

METEOR SHOWER'S Amy Schumer Shares a Theatrical Memory by Alexa Criscitiello

Before tonight's preview of Steve Martin's new comedy, Meteor Shower, one of the show's stars, Amy Schumer, posted a quick theatrical memory of her first appearance in The Sound of Music at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24PM

From Shakespeare to JUNK: A History of Drama and Finance by Alexa Criscitiello

Ayad Akhtar's new play, JUNK, explodes onto Broadway this season, bringing with it an important conversation about the history of our current corporate economic dilemma and how we got here.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Beyonce and More Additional Casting Revealed in New Preview Poster for THE LION KING by Alexa Criscitiello

Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming film remake of The Lion King.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

Stumbling Into Another Year: Happy Birthday, Beth Leavel! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we wish a very Happy Birthday to Broadway favorite and Tony Award-winner, Beth Leavel

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM

Happy November! Check Out All the New Shows Opening on Broadway This Month! by Alexa Criscitiello

It's a new month and that means a brand-new batch of shows opening up on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM
Tuesday, October 31, 2017

'When There Are High Stakes, We Hit High Notes': Laura Bell Bundy Gears Up for DOUBLE STANDARDS Concert for Women by Alexa Criscitiello

Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg got up close and personal with Bundy about her current gig starring in The Honeymooners at Paper Mill Playhouse and her important upcoming …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Halloween Horror Show: 10 of the Theatre's Most Spine-Tingling Plays by Alexa Criscitiello

Halloween is here This afternoon, we gave you a fabulously freaky playlist to jam along to for the haunted holiday, but why should musicals have all the fun

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM
Monday, October 30, 2017

VIDEO: Broadway Responds to 2017 #WaitressPieChallenge to Spread Breast Cancer Awareness by Alexa Criscitiello

The Broadway hit Waitress is supporting the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October with the return of the 'Waitress Pie Challenge.' The WaitressPieChall…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33PM

Pop Star Princess: Christy Altomare's (Not So) Secret Life As A Singer/Songwriter by Alexa Criscitiello

We all know Christy Altomare as the fierce and lovable heroine Anya in the big Broadway hit musical. Anastasia. However, a quick scan of YouTuve has let us know in no uncertain terms that Ms…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM

Putting His Talent to Good Use: Meet A BRONX TALE's New Calogero, Adam Kaplan by Alexa Criscitiello

A Bronx Tale welcomes Adam Kaplan Newsies, Show Boat at the New York Philharmonic, Kinky Boots National Tour to the cast beginning Thursday, November 9, in the role of 'Calogero.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM
Saturday, October 28, 2017

Singular Sensations: 9 One-Person Shows That Need to Happen by Alexa Criscitiello

Broadway has always had a thing for one-person shows. This season is no different as solo-show mainstay, John Leguizamo, and rock legend Bruce Springsteen have taken to the boards to hand-de…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PM
Thursday, October 26, 2017

KINKY BOOTS Set to Raise Up the UK with a National Tour! by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical, Kinky Boots, is set to embark on a national tour of the United Kingdom beginning September …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM

CHESS Set for a Spring 2018 Run at the English National Opera by Alexa Criscitiello

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has reported that the musical, Chess, by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson amp Bjorn Ulvaeus is prepping for a stint at the English National Opera this spring.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM
Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Tony Award Winner Billy Porter Joins Cast of FX Series POSE by Alexa Criscitiello

Tony Award winner Billy Porter has joined the cast of the upcoming Ryan Murphy series, Pose.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

It's Gonna Be A Happy New Year- Happy Birthday, Adam Pascal! by Alexa Criscitiello

Adam Pascal received Obie and Theatre World awards and a Tony nomination for best actor for his performance as Roger in the original cast of Rent.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:53PM

Actress Natassia Malthe Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Rape During NINE Film Casting by Alexa Criscitiello

This week, new allegations surrounding Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, were unearthed as actressmodel Natassia Malthe alleges that Weinstein forcibly engaged in nonconsensual sex with …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Remembering New Jersey Musical Theatre Student, Nick Pratico by Alexa Criscitiello

In some heartbreaking news out of New Jersey this week, the body of eighteen year old musical theatre student, Nick Pratico, was discovered near his home on Monday morning. The discovery of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33PM
Monday, October 23, 2017

John Leguizamo Cancels 10/24 Performance of LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Due to Illness by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been announced that tomorrow evening's performance of Latin History for Morons has been canceled due to illness of the show's star, John Leguizamo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33PM

Social Spotlight: CHICAGO's Beth Johnson Nicely Taps Into Instagram Success by Alexa Criscitiello

Can we just talk about Beth Johnson Nicely for a second Thanks to the miracle of algorithms, this master tapper has made her way into my Discover feed recently, brightening my days with her …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Will Hall and Oates Make Their Broadway Dreams Come True? by Alexa Criscitiello

A cast of Broadway faves are currently taking part in a developmental presentation of a brand new musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM

Coconut Grove Playhouse Unveils New Architectural Design by Alexa Criscitiello

The Miami Herald has reported that new designs for the refurbishment of the historic Coconut Grove Playhouse were unveiled Monday afternoon. The design was developed for Miami-Dade County by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Blythe Danner and Martha Plimpton Criticize Responses to the Weinstein Scandal by Alexa Criscitiello

Two accomplished ladies of the stage. Blythe Danner and Martha Plimpton, have issued letters to the editor of the New York Times this afternoon expressing their dismay at some pieces that ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Video Flashback! Natalie Weiss Takes On An Early Pasek and Paul Tune by Alexa Criscitiello

In 2008, future Tony Award winners, Pasek and Paul, held a concert of their latest songs. Current Dear Evan Hansen cast member, Natalie Weiss, was on hand to deliver a lesser known rock tune…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33PM
Monday, October 16, 2017

Casting Revealed for OCTOBER SKY New York Developmental Lab by Alexa Criscitiello

The new musical October Sky, inspired by the Universal Pictures film and 'Rocket Boys' by Homer H. Hickam Jr. will receive a developmental lab from November 9-November 10, 2017 in New York C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06PM

VIDEO: Strike the Band Up! It's Today- Happy Birthday, Angela Lansbury! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we celebrate the birth of one of the stage's greatest legends, Angela Lansbury

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM

Show Tunes with Cher: The Queen of Reinvention Does Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been reported that music legend Cher is currently in the UK lending her vocal talents to the upcoming MAMMA MIA film sequel HERE WE GO AGAIN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM
Sunday, October 15, 2017

Time and the Broadways: A Look at the Theatre's Extensive Exploration of Time by Alexa Criscitiello

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the new Broadway production of J. B. Priestley's Time and the Conways, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman. Time and the Conways returns to Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Saturday, October 7, 2017

Getting Real About Real Estate: The State of Broadway's Plans for Expansion by Alexa Criscitiello

There may be a broken heart for every light on Broadway, but there certainly isn't a house for every show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM