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Thursday, April 12, 2018

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for MOORMAID at Arcola Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Moe Bar-El Le Bureau Des Legendes, Canal Tyrant, Fox Snatch, Sony and Ali Azhar Algerie en eclats, Alouettes Theatre in Paris Macbeth, Screen NorthantsBBC Digital Physics, Philadelphia Philm…

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Photo Flash: First Look at THE MODERATE SOPRANO at the Duke of York's Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Production images have today been released for David Hare's The Moderate Soprano, directed by Jeremy Herrin, which is currently previewing at the Duke of York's Theatre, with opening night f…

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THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY Extends To 7 April 2019 by BroadwayWorld

As the West End smash hit comedy celebrates its second birthday in the West End today, the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery extends its run un…

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Kazuo Ishiguro's THE REMAINS OF THE DAY Announced As Part Of Royal & Derngate's Made In Northampton Season by BroadwayWorld

Artistic Director of Northampton's Royal amp Derngate, James Dacre today announced that Royal amp Derngate's commission of Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day, adapted by Barney Norris, …

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Photo Flash: First Look at Jermyn Street Theatre's 9-Play Season by BroadwayWorld

Final casting is announced for the first complete London revival of Noel Coward's Tonight at 8.30 since 1936, being staged by Jermyn Street Theatre as part of its The Reaction Season - 15 pl…

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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Actor Donnie Yen Cast in Disney's Live Action MULAN by BroadwayWorld

It has been reported that Rogue One star Donnie Yen has been cast in Disney's upcoming live-action reboot of the hit animated film Mulan. Yen is set to portray a character named Commander Tu…

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MY FAIR LADY,?HAMILTON, and More?Featured in New Season of THE HISTORY OF THE?WORLD IN?100 PERFORMANCES by BroadwayWorld

A new season of The History of the World in 100 Performances with Adam Gopnik begins on Monday, April 30, with a look at the 1956 original Broadway premiere of My Fair Lady. The season conti…

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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with NOT TALKING at the Arcola Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Defibrillator and Arcola Theatre, today announces cast for world stage premiere of Mike Bartlett's, Not Talking. Artistic Director of Defibrillator James Hillier directs David Horovitch Jame…

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Etcetera Theatre Presents LADY KILLERS by BroadwayWorld

Lady Killers is an all-female touring production premiering at Etcetera Theatre all the way from San Francisco

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LIVE: Watch The Stars Walk The Red Carpet At CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD's Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

Directed by Tony Award winnerKenny Leon,Children of a Lesser Godstars film and television favoriteJoshua Jacksonand breakout starLauren Ridloff, alongside Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe …

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WATCH: Jerry Orbach & Angela Lansbury Record 'Be Our Guest', From Forthcoming Documentary on Howard Ashman by BroadwayWorld

The life of Oscar-winning lyricist Howard Ashman, the creative force behind the hit musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and such Disney classics as THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and AL…

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Entire Second Stage Cast to Return for Broadway Run of TORCH SONG by BroadwayWorld

Torch Song announced today complete casting for the upcoming Broadway production. Joining Mr. Urie and Tony Award and Academy Award winner Mercedes Ruehlwill be the entire cast from the crit…

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London Transfer Announced For FRANKIE VAH By Luke Wright by BroadwayWorld

Following the multi award-winning success What I Learned From Johnny Bevan, poet Luke Wright's second verse play deals with love, loss and belief, against a backdrop of grubby indie venues a…

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Brandon Victor Dixon, Colin Donnell & More Will Take Part in Night of A Thousand Genders Benefit by BroadwayWorld

The Ackerman Institute's Gender amp Family Project will present its fifth annual benefit, A Night of A Thousand Genders, an evening of dinner followed by a very special one-night-only cabare…

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Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees to Make Broadway Debut in KINKY BOOTS; Carrie St. Louis and J. Harrison Ghee to Join Cast by BroadwayWorld

Kinky Boots announced today that Tyler Glenn lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees will take over the role of Charlie Price in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots.

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Actors' Equity Launches Campaign For Tony Awards Categories To Recognize Broadway Ensembles by BroadwayWorld

Actors' Equity Association announced today the launch of a new national campaign to create two new Tony Award categories, Best Chorus in a Musical or Play and Best Ensemble in a Musical or P…

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Ali Ahn, B.D. Wong, and More Lead Atlantic Theater Co's THE GREAT LEAP by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company Neil Pepe, Artistic Director Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director is proud to announce casting for the New York premiere production of The Great Leap, written by Lauren…

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Ovalhouse Announce Innovative and Experimental Summer Season 2018 by BroadwayWorld

Ovalhouse's Summer Season 2018 celebrates innovation and experimentation with an incredible programme of six new shows plus seven FiRST BiTES. Exploring radical themes of social mobility and…

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Photo Flash: Just You Wait! First Look at Lauren Ambrose,?Harry Hadden-Paton & More in MY FAIR LADY on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Lincoln Center Theaterpresents its new production of Lerner amp Loewe'sMy Fair Lady, currently in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65 Street. Opening night forMy Fair Lady, c…

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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with DESCRIBE THE NIGHT by BroadwayWorld

Hampstead Theatre presents the UK premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Describe the Night.

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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with National Youth Theatre's THE FALL by BroadwayWorld

For the first time, the National Youth Theatre NYT will have a three-week engagement at Southwark Playhouse with Olivier Award nominee and NYT Alumni James Fritz's Parliament Square, Four Mi…

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Elaine May, Michael Cera, and Lucas Hedges Will Lead Kenneth Lonergran's THE WAVERLY GALLERY on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Producer Scott Rudin announced today that Kenneth Lonergan's acclaimed memory play and 2001 Pulitzer Prize Finalist, The Waverly Gallery, will have its Broadway premiere next season at the J…

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UK Tour Dates Announced For D'Arrietta's Celebration Of Leonard Cohen by BroadwayWorld

Delivering bold interpretations of music from one of the most influential artists of the age, composer and musical director Stewart D'Arrietta takes his acclaimed celebration of Leonard Cohe…

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The Actors Fund to Honor Chita Rivera, Uma Thurman, Warren Beatty, and Kenny Leon at Annual Gala by BroadwayWorld

The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, will hold its Annual Gala on Monday, May 14, 2018. The evening will celebrate Aca…

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DRESS OF FIRE Starring Austin Pendleton Begins 4/19 by BroadwayWorld

Performances will begin April 19th (previously April 13th) for the new play DRESS OF FIRE, starring acting & directing legend Austin Pendleton, due to an unforeseen cast health issue. Openin…

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Martin Figura's DOCTOR ZEEMAN'S CATASTROPHE MACHINE Shortlisted for Saboteur Award by BroadwayWorld

Martin Figura has been shortlisted for Best Spoken Word Show in the Saboteur Awards 2018. httpssabotagereviews.com20180409saboteur-awards-2018-shortlist

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New Musical BROKEN WINGS Gets West End Premiere by BroadwayWorld

A new musical, Broken Wings, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece, is to get its West End premiere.

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Full Casting Announced For SUMMER HOLIDAY 2018 UK Tour by BroadwayWorld

Brand new stage musical Summer Holiday is set to tour the UK from May 2018, with the famous red double-decker bus making its first stop at the Liverpool Empire on Tuesday 8th May.

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Kiln Theatre Announces First Season In The Newly Refurbished Theatre by BroadwayWorld

With Mapping Brent running at venues across the local community, Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham today announces the opening season at the company's newly refurbished theatre, which sees…

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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Photo Flash: Boyd Gaines and Sierra Boggess Star in THE AGE OF INNOCENCE at Hartford Stage by BroadwayWorld

Hartford Stage Artistic DirectorDarko Tresnjakand Managing DirectorMichael Stottspresentthe world premiere of The Age of Innocence.

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INTO THE WOODS With A 21st Century Twist Comes To Cockpit Theatre by BroadwayWorld

After a sold-out run in 2014, All Star Productions - Winner of the Best Producer in the Off-West End Awards 2018 - team up with Trilby Productions and The Cockpit to stage a fresh new adapta…

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