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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Emma Rice's BRIEF ENCOUNTER Extends, New Trailer Released by BroadwayWorld

Kneehigh's production of Noel Coward's BRIEF ENCOUNTER, adapted and directed by Emma Rice, has been extended due to overwhelming public demand and will now run at the Empire Cinema Haymarket…

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Soap Star Comes to The Thames For SOAP! by BroadwayWorld

Water, water everywhere as the slick, wet, headliner German Circus SOAP, splashes into The Spiegeltent at Underbelly Festival Southbank from Thursday 3 May - Saturday 16 June 2018 Press Nigh…

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Southwark Playhouse Announces Plans For 2019 And Beyond by BroadwayWorld

Since it was established 25 years ago Southwark Playhouse has occupied a series of temporary venues and has been campaigning extensively for a secure home. Today the theatre announces plans …

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Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for the West End Transfer of CONSENT by BroadwayWorld

The West End production of Nina Raine's Consent will begin previews next week at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 18 May with its opening night on 29 May 2018. Directed by Roger Michell and ori…

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KING THE MUSICAL in Concert Comes to London by BroadwayWorld

This year marks 50 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr and 30 years since the first performance of the late Martin Smith's acclaimed musical KING. Hackney Empire, in co-pr…

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Book Tickets Now For Pinter's One-Act Plays In The West End by BroadwayWorld

The Jamie Lloyd Company presents a complete season of Harold Pinter's one-act plays to celebrate the legacy of the Nobel Prize-winning British writer on the 10th anniversary of his death.

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The Menier Chocolate Factory UK?Premiere Of Jordi Galceran's THE GRONHOLM METHOD Begins Previews Today by BroadwayWorld

The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the UK premiere of Jordi Galceran's The Gronholm Method, directed by BT McNicholl making his UK directorial debut. The production opens on 22 May…

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Jonathan Groff Named Maid of Honor at Best Friend Lea Michele's Wedding by BroadwayWorld

People reported earlier today that Glee alum, Lea Michele is now engaged to boyfriend Zandy Reich.

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West End Actors Join Forces At London's Prestigeous Live At Zedel For MUSICALS, MEAT LOAF & MORE by BroadwayWorld

'Musicals, Meat Loaf amp More' features five star awarded actor Harry Kit Lee Hair. Fame. Little Shop of Horrors Pippa Winslow whose previous credits include 'The Phantom of the Opera' US Na…

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VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Celebrates 100 Performances in Toronto by BroadwayWorld

COME FROM AWAY celebrated its 100th performance in Toronto today. Creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein were on hand to present the cast with a cake commemorating the milestone.

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TFANA Announces 2018-19 Season; World Premiere Starring Jessica Hecht and More by BroadwayWorld

Theatre for a New Audience TFANA Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director, an award-winning company presenting Shakespeare alongside other classic and contemporary drama at Polonsky Shak…

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York Theatre Co to Present Aki Babatunde In World Premiere Musical LONESOME BLUES by BroadwayWorld

The York Theatre Companyin association with Documentary Artspresents the world premiere of the new musical Lonesome Blues, based on the true story of legendary bluesman Blind Lemon Jefferson…

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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with PASS OVER at LCT3 by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals began yesterday, May 8, for the LCT3 production of PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu, directed by Danya Taymor. The show features Gabriel Ebert, Jon Michael Hill and Namir Smallwood.…

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Drew Gehling, Sierra Boggess, Adam Chanler-Berat, Matt Doyle & More Lead Lab for Broadway-Bound THE SECRET GARDEN by BroadwayWorld

Producers Gerald Goehring and Michael F. Mitri announced today the cast for the lab of the highly-anticipated Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning musical, The Secret Garden. With book…

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Photo Flash: Do the Lambeth Walk to a First Look at Encores! ME AND MY GIRL by BroadwayWorld

Encores presents Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores at 25 season at New York City Center, beginning tonight Check out photos of the cast in action below

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Tickets On Sale Today for Jesse Tyler Ferguson Led LOG CABIN by BroadwayWorld

Tickets go on sale to the general public starting today, Wednesday, May 9, for the Playwrights Horizons Tim Sanford, Artistic Director Leslie Marcus, Managing Director world premiere product…

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Breaking: Kate Baldwin & Bryce Pinkham Will Lead Tom Kitt's SUPERHERO at Second Stage; 40th Anniversary Season Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theater Carole Rothman, Artistic Director Casey Reitz, Executive Director will celebrate its 40th Anniversary season with a slate of productions throughout the 2018-19 season, i…

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Clifton Duncan Joins Cast Of CARMEN JONES At CSC by BroadwayWorld

Classic Stage Company announced today that Clifton Duncan, most recently seen on Broadway in The Play That Goes Wrong, will play the role of Joe in the company's new production of the musica…

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DC's National Announces World Premiere of BEETLEJUICE, BAT OUT OF HELL, and More by BroadwayWorld

The National Theatre's 2018-2019 Broadway at the National season continues its long history as the home for world premieres of landmark American musicals and pre-Broadway attractions with th…

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Photo Flash: D H Lawrence's DAUGHTER IN LAW Returns to the Stage by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsal photos have been released for a rare production of D H Lawrence's The Daughter-in-Law, a searing and unforgettable drama about heartache, inequality and the ties that bind, set in …

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Josh Widdicombe, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi Primed For Ealing Comedy Festival by BroadwayWorld

Ealing Comedy Festival is back for its 25th consecutive year with a stellar line up of internationally renowned comedians and homegrown talent to keep you entertained throughout July.

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Full Casting Announced For MTC's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS by BroadwayWorld

Lynne Meadow Artistic Director and Barry Grove Executive Producer are pleased to announce full casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Sugar in Our Wounds, a new play by Donja…

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Universal Pictures Celebrates Moms Everywhere With Free Mother's Day Sing-Along Screenings of MAMMA MIA! by BroadwayWorld

In anticipation of its upcoming Mamma Mia Here We Go Again, Universal Pictures today announced that free sing-along screenings of the blockbuster musical comedy Mamma Mia will be available o…

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MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Tour to End Run This June by BroadwayWorld

After playing over 120 cities across the nation in four years, the record breaking smash hit production, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, will conclude its national tour in the nation's Capital, playing …

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Lisa Hammond, Rachael Spence, Improbable And Royal Court Theatre Announce New Production, STILL NO IDEA, To Tour UK by BroadwayWorld

World premiere amp UK tour, Autumn 2018. Presented by Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence with Improbable and Royal Court Theatre. Supported by Arts Council England.

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Fred Johanson and Julian Capolei Join the Cast of Disney's ALADDIN by BroadwayWorld

As it prepares to celebrate its second birthday in the West End, Disney's Aladdin announces today that fourteen new cast members will be joining the company. Matthew Croke will continue to s…

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Photo Flash: Final Casting Announced For The World Premiere of TRIOPERAS: TURANDOT, BUTTERFLY & CARMEN by BroadwayWorld

Pamela Tan-Nicholson's explosive new production, TriOperas, opens at the Peacock Theatre in under three weeks, and the sensational cast have been taking every 'opera-tunity' to rehearse, for…

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Photo Flash: ParK Theatre Presents the UK Premiere of BUILDING THE WALL by BroadwayWorld

In the UK Premiere from Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning writer Robert Schenkkan Hacksaw Ridge, All the Way, the political thriller Building The Wall comes to Park Theatre. A harrowing …

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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD to Play Final Broadway Performance 5/27 by BroadwayWorld

ProducerHal Luftigannounced today that the acclaimed Broadway revival ofMark Medoff'sChildren of a Lesser Godwill play its final performance at Studio 54 254 West 54thStreet onSunday, May 27…

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Disco 'Til You Drop! SUMMER Announces Nightly After-Party At Bond 45 by BroadwayWorld

Now you won't have to stop dancing after the curtain comes down on SUMMER The Donna Summer Musical. Beginning tonight Bond 45 in its new location next door to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre 205 W…

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Photo Flash: Abingdon Stages THE GENTLEMAN CALLER Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Abingdon Theatre CompanyTony Speciale, Artistic Director Denise Dickens, Producing Director launches its 25th Anniversary main stage season withThe Gentleman Caller

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