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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Award-Winning Musical Smash Hit KINKY BOOTS Strides Into Birmingham Hippodrome In 2019 by BroadwayWorld

Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, will be strutting its stuff across the UK as part of a major new tour this Autumn. The tour will open at Royal amp Derngate in Nort…

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Casting Announced For Sarah Daniels' MASTERPIECES by BroadwayWorld

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the long-overdue rediscovery of the seminal feminist play by Sarah Daniels, Masterpieces opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four-we…

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Tron Theatre Presents Dark, Absurdist New Play By Martin Mccormick As Centrepiece Of Mayfesto by BroadwayWorld

Tron Theatre Company in association with the National Theatre of Scotland will present the world premiere of Ma, Pa and the Little Mouths, a dark, absurdist piece of new writing by Martin Mc…

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Beatles Music Plays Eltham in New Concert Production 'A Trip Across The Universe' by BroadwayWorld

Celebrated music by the Beatles play Eltham this May in a new concert production A Trip Across The Universe- Music and Lyrics by The Beatles

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Guest Blog: Director Owen Kingston On FOR KING AND COUNTRY by BroadwayWorld

From the moment you set foot in our command bunker a backup facility for the cabinet war rooms - not unlike Paddock in the real world, it is December 1940 and a Nazi invasion force has lande…

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Monday, April 9, 2018

92Y LYRICS & LYRICISTS Series to Celebrate Lynn Ahrens by BroadwayWorld

92nd Street Y's 48th season of Lyrics amp Lyricists continues with a close-up and personal look at Lynn Ahrens' extraordinary body of work. Ahrens, who will serve as host at each performance…

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What Larks! GREAT EXPECTATIONS Comes To The Belgrade Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Tilted Wig Productions take on Charles Dickens' classic story of money, mystery and social mobility at the Belgrade Theatre

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Geoffrey Rush Reportedly Suffering Greatly Following Defamation Suit Against Sexual Allegations by BroadwayWorld

Tony winner Geoffrey Rush has filed defamation proceedings in Australia's federal court against The Daily Telegraph. The Oscar winner is seeking damages after the news publication reported a…

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Weinstein Company Loses Rights to PIPPIN Movie by BroadwayWorld

Back in 2014, reports began to circulate that the Weinstein Company would bring Pippin to the big screen, with the help of producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. Nowaccording to Deadline, TWC…

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Photo: Chita Rivera Passes THE RINK's Roller Skates on to Caroline O'Connor by BroadwayWorld

Renowned Broadway, West End and film actress Caroline O'Connor recently met up with legendary star of stage and screen, Chita Rivera, to discuss the first London revival in 20 years of Kande…

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/8/18 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 482018.

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Photo Flash: First Look at NATHAN GUNN FLYING SOLO by BroadwayWorld

Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to present the sixth show in its 97th season, the world premiere of NATHAN GUNN FLYING SOLO, written and directed by Hershey Felder, with musical direction by Mi…

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Cynthia Erivo, Judy Kuhn, Donna McKechnie, and More to Perform at Classic Stage Company's Birthday Gala by BroadwayWorld

New York's acclaimed Classic Stage Company will mark its 50th birthday with a gala celebration on Monday evening, April 23 at Bohemian National Hall 321 East 73rd Street recognizing Artistic…

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MEAN GIRLS Releases New Block of Tickets, Now On Sale Through March 2019 by BroadwayWorld

Following last night's starry Broadway opening, Mean Girls, the new musical produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Picturesbased on the hit film, is pleas…

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Robert O'Hara Signs on the Direct MCC's New York Premiere of BLKS by BroadwayWorld

MCC Theater has just announced that Obie-winning director Robert O'Hara In the Continuum has just signed on to direct the New York premiere of BLKS by Aziza Barnes. The play will run April 1…

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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET Directed by Phylicia Rashaad by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals are now under way for Signature Theatre's Our Lady of 121st Street, check out the photos below

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Betty Buckley to Release New Album HOPE by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend BETTY BUCKLEY will release her inspiring and emotionally-compelling new live album Hope - a profound mix of Americana, pop, rock and standards - from Palme…

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FROZEN Cast Recording Will Arrive This Spring! by BroadwayWorld

The company of Disney Theatrical's new Broadway musical Frozen, led by Broadway veterans Caissie Levy as Elsa and Patti Murin as Anna, is currently laying down tracks for the show's Original…

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THE QUAD, Starring Tony Winners Anika Noni Rose and Ruben Santiago-Hudson Cancelled By BET After Second Season by BroadwayWorld

According to Variety, BET has cancelled the originalseries THE QUAD. The second season finale just aired about a week ago. Read more about the news from Variety here.

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American Girl Doll to Launch Live Musical Tour - All Female Cast and Creative by BroadwayWorld

According to Variety, the American Girl Doll company has plans to bring the world of their brand to audiences all over the country and a new, dynamic way. AMERICAN GIRL LIVE will be a musica…

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MEAN GIRLS Might Make a West End Transfer by BroadwayWorld

Could the Plastics be headed across the pond Producer Sonia Friedman missed opening night of the Broadway show to attend the Olivier Awards in London where she spoke to WhatsOnStage about th…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Joshua Jackson, Lauren Ridloff & More in CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD on Broadway 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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IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST The Musical To Play Limited Engagement At The Charing Cross Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Producers today announced that Broadway Composer Jill Santoriello's Tale of Two Cities new musical It Happened in Key West will get its World Premiere Production at The Charing Cross Theater…

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Darren Criss & Lea Michele Will Reunite for Tour; Tickets Go On Sale This Wednesday! by BroadwayWorld

Good news, Glee fans Broadway veterans Lea Michele and Darren Criss have just announced they they will reunite for their LMDC tour. Criss explains 'It'll be a little bit of everything- inclu…

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Janet McTeer to Star in Theresa Rebeck's BERNHARDT/HAMLET on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company will present the world premiere of the Roundabout - commissioned play, BernhardtHamlet by Pulitzer finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by Tony nominee Moritz von Stu…

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Uzo Aduba to Return to the New York Stage in the World Premiere of TONI STONE at Roundabout Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company has announcedthe world - premiere production of TONI STONE, by Lydia R. Diamond,starringEmmy Award winner Uzo Aduba Orange Is the New Black, Godspell, The Wiz …

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A DOLL'S HOUSE to Play Two Venues in London by BroadwayWorld

Exploring themes of Mental Wellness, Controlling Behaviour and Loss, Theatrical Niche - supported by Arts Council England - tour this touching and artful adaptation across the UK amp Ireland…

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Photo Flash: Winners Announced For the 2018 Olivier Awards by BroadwayWorld

The Olivier Awards were held last night, Sunday, April 8, at London's Royal Albert Hall. Check out photos below of all of the winners

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Toxic Masculinity In Rural England Tackled In Searing New Play At Theatre503 by BroadwayWorld

Longlisted for The Bruntwood Prize, Carla Kingham directs the world premiere of Phil Ormrod's searing new play about searching for a future in the dying heart of England. A lack of opportuni…

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Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of THE STING's Pre-Broadway Engagement at Paper Mill Playhouse? by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouse is diving into the world of high stakes cons with the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting, which opened its Broadway-bound engagement at Paper Mill Pl…

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Sunday, April 8, 2018

Photo Flash: On the Red Carpet at the Olivier Awards by BroadwayWorld

The Olivier Awards were held tonight, Sunday, April 8, at London's Royal Albert Hall. Check out photos below of all the action on the red carpet.

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