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Friday, April 27, 2018

Disney's ALADDIN Launches New Video Library To Accompany Its Education Programme by BroadwayWorld

Disney's hit West End musical Aladdin has launched a brand new video library to accompany its education programme. Nine short films have been made in consultation with teachers in order to h…

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Seamus Finnegan Examines Ireland's Divisions in I AM OF IRELAND at the Old Red Lion by BroadwayWorld

'A hundred thousand welcomes' But is the myth of open-hearted Ireland which her sons, daughters and visitors love, gone Humour remains, sectarianism declines but racist violence is on the u…

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Dawn French, Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot, Vincent And Flavia To Star In SNOW WHITE At The London Palladium by BroadwayWorld

Qdos Entertainment today 27 April 2018 announces that they will return to the West End for a third year with Snow White at the London Palladium for a strictly limited 5 week run. Performanc…

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HELLO AGAIN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Be Released this Weekend! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Records today announced that Hello Again Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be released digitally and in stores on today, April 27, 2018. The album is currently available for p…

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Creatives Announced For LOCAL HERO at The Lyceum And The Old Vic by BroadwayWorld

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and The Old Vic, London are delighted to announce that John Crowley will direct the World Premiere of Local Hero, a stage adaptation of the 1983 film, co-w…

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This Week's BroadwayWorld Classifieds Include Musical Co-Writers, Head of Musical Theatre, Programming Officer, More 4/26 by BroadwayWorld

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4262018 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

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CBS Announces First Season of UNDERCOVER BOSS: CELEBRITY EDITION, Featuring Idina Menzel and More by BroadwayWorld

CBS announced today that the first season of UNDERCOVER BOSS CELEBRITY EDITION, from the team behind the two-time Emmy Award-winning series UNDERCOVER BOSS, will premiere Friday, May 11 800-…

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Wendy Wasserstein and Christopher Durang's PAMELA'S FIRST MUSICAL Will Premiere at Two River Theater by BroadwayWorld

Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, announces the lineup of productions for its 25th Anniversary Season in 201819, whi…

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Jeremy Shamos Steps in as Replacement Co-Host of Lortel Awards by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that previously announced host of the Lortel Awards Jason Jones has withdrawn due to scheduling conflicts. Now slated to co-host alongside Laura Benanti is her…

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Laura Benanti Will Host the Tenth Annual Jimmy Awards by BroadwayWorld

The Jimmy Awards has found its host Tony winner Laura Benanti just announced via Instagram that she will take part in the tenth annual ceremony, set forMonday, June 25th at 730pm at Broadway…

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Casey Cott, Chris Weaver, Darius DeHaas And More Headline Broadway Unlocked's 6th Annual #giveback Concert by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Unlocked founder Jessica Ryan announced today that the sixth annual giveback concert is slated for Sunday, May 13 at 7.30pm at WNYC's The Greene Space 44 Charlton Street. Doors ope…

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Guest Blog: Matthew Greenhough On BISMILLAH! AN ISIS TRAGICOMEDY by BroadwayWorld

An ISIS holding cell in Northern Iraq doesn't immediately strike most people as the most obvious setting for a critically acclaimed, sell-out, award-winning not-so-humblebrag stage comedy, b…

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Breaking: CAROUSEL, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Lead the Pack with Drama Desk Awards Nominations; The Full List! by BroadwayWorld

In the past few weeks, we've watched the nominations roll in. Today the final crop of nominees have been revealed, all leading to next week's ultimate announcement- the 2018 Tony nominations.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Charity Network 'Rise Up' Campaign Wins Webby People's Voice Award by BroadwayWorld

Charity Network announced today that its digital fundraising campaign Lin-Manuel Miranda and Charity Network Rise Up for Good has won The Webby People's Voice Award in Social - Public Servic…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Ball and Alexandra Burke in CHESS at the London Coliseum by BroadwayWorld

The epic musical love story CHESS starring Michael Ball as Anatoly, Alexandra Burke as Svetlana, Cedric Neal as The Arbiter, Tim Howar as Freddie, Cassidy Janson as Florence and Phillip Brow…

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Full Cast Announced For MACHINAL At Almeida Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The Almeida Theatre today announces the full cast for its revival of Sophie Treadwell's Machinal, directed by Natalie Abrahami.

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Photo Flash: First Look at NINE NIGHT at the National Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Roy Alexander Weise directs Natasha Gordon's debut play Nine Night is a touching and very funny exploration of the rituals of family.

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NOTRE DAME DE PARIS To Perform At London Coliseum by BroadwayWorld

Twenty years after its Parisian debut, the French musical Notre Dame de Paris is to perform in London, after receiving international acclaim in 23 countries worldwide. Based upon the 1831 no…

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Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announce Casting For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS by BroadwayWorld

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced casting for Little Shop of Horrors. Directed by Maria Aberg, the production plays 03 August - 15 September.

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Kim Petras Announces Show At The Courtyard Theatre London by BroadwayWorld

Hailed a future pop icon by Music Week, rising star Kim Petras announces her first UK show at The Courtyard Theatre London on 25 May 2018. Her sensational voice and imaginative pop artistry …

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Find Out What Happens On An All New MOM, Guest Starring Broadway Legend Patti LuPone by BroadwayWorld

As previously announced, Patti LuPone will guest star in upcoming episode of MOM on CBS. LuPone will play Rita, the new owner of the building that is managed by Bonnie Allison Janney. Rita i…

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Video: Go Inside Rehearsals of David Henry Hwang & Jeanine Tesori's SOFT POWER! by BroadwayWorld

The upcoming world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang play and lyrics and Jeanine Tesorimusic and additional lyrics will be produced by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatr…

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

DVR Alert: Laura Benanti and Carol Burnett to Visit THE CHEW This Week! by BroadwayWorld

All week long, 'The Chew' is celebrating co-hosts Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall's favorite things from Broadway to fried chicken and bacon with 'Hosts Choice Week.' Our viewers…

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Photo Flash: The Earl of Wessex Visits National Youth Theatre of Great Britain in Rehearsal by BroadwayWorld

On Tuesday 24 May, the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain NYT welcomed NYT Royal Patron HRH The Earl of Wessex to their rehearsal rooms in Holloway Road for a special showing of their u…

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Tourists Will Soon Be Able to Escape to Margaritaville Hotel in NYC by BroadwayWorld

First it took over Broadway, now Margaritaville is expanding.

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Photo Flash: COME FROM AWAY Cast Celebrates NY1 Emmy Win by BroadwayWorld

NY1 On Stage recently won the 2018 NY Emmy Award for 'Magazine Program'for Frank DiLella's profile piece aboutCome From Away, which aired last year, and this afternoon the Emmy Award Kissed …

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Sara Krulwich, Bessie Nelson and Ernest Winzer Cleaners to Receive The 2018 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that they will present the 2018 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to three outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - …

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Shoshana Bean, Annaleigh Ashford and More Join Heels on Wheels, A Homecoming Celebration to Benefit Jerad Bortz & Steven Skeels by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway community will come together on Monday, May 14 at NYC's Stage 48 for Heels on Wheels, A Homecoming Celebration to Benefit Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels, tosupport Wicked's Bortz…

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Photo Flash: Mama Has Arrived! Cady Huffman Takes Her First Bow in CHICAGO by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary,welcomeD Tony Winner Cady Huffman as 'Matron 'Mama' Morton…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Amanda Abbington in A LITTLE PRINCESS by BroadwayWorld

SherlockstarAmanda AbbingtonandSunset Boulevardleading manDanny Macare starring in the UK premiere of the musical A Little Princess by Tony-nominated composerlyricist Andrew Lippa Big Fish,T…

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Breaking: TORCH SONG, KPOP & More Earn Off Broadway Alliance Awards Nominations! by BroadwayWorld

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 8th Annual Off…

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