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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Original HERCULES Muses, Kerry Butler & More Will Tribute Alan Menken at NY Pops Gala by BroadwayWorld

Kerry Butler Audrey in the Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, and Cheryl Freeman, Roz Ryan, Vaneese Thomas, and Lillias White voices of the Muses in Disney's animated classic Her…

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Drew Gehling To Lead Tina Landau Directed DAVE Musical At Arena Stage by BroadwayWorld

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announcesDrew GehlingWaitress, Jersey Boyswill play both President Bill Mitchell and the title role inDAVE, the world-premiere musical deb…

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Lookingglass Announces Season of World Premieres by BroadwayWorld

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces its complete 2018-2019 season lineup. The season begins with the World Premiere of The Steadfast Tin Soldier A Christmas Pantomime, conceived and direc…

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Acclaimed Hanoch Levin Repertory To Conclude Limited Run Thursday by BroadwayWorld

HANOCH LEVIN SQUARED, New Yiddish Rep's historic repertory engagement of two short plays by Israel's leading playwright, Hanoch Levin, will conclude its unanimously acclaimed run this Thursd…

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Julie Taymor to be Honored with Mr. Abbott Award from SDC Foundation by BroadwayWorld

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society SDC, will honor acclaimed Director Julie Taymor with the distin…

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Photo Flash: Derek Klena And Caroline O'Connor Take Their Final Bows in ANASTASIA by BroadwayWorld

Anastasia recently saiddasvidaniya and adieu to cast membersDerek Klena Dmitry, Caroline O'Connor Countess Lily, Kevin Munhall and Julia Morgan Ensemble. View the photos of their final curta…

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AN ACT OF GOD, 42nd STREET, And More Set For Bucks County Playhouse 2018 Season by BroadwayWorld

A classic tap-happy musical and a new production of a legendary Broadway comedy are highlights of Bucks County Playhouse's 2018 Season. Executive Producer Robyn Goodman, Producing Director A…

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Circolombia Brings Explosive Latin Circus To Headline Underbelly Festival by BroadwayWorld

Rounding off a hugely successful global tour, including a smash hit Edinburgh Fringe run, critically acclaimed Circolombia comes to London to headline the Underbelly Southbank Festival. Witn…

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Rialto Chatter: Harriet Harris, Will Swenson, and Kathy Fitzgerald to Lead the Cast of THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY? by BroadwayWorld

According to a casting notice, the world premiere of The Royal Family of Broadway at Barrington Stage Company will be lead by Harriet Harris as Fanny, Will Swenson as Tony, and Kathy Fitzger…

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Pleasance Launch Season for Their New Theatre Space in London by BroadwayWorld

The much-loved Pleasance London has undergone an exciting refurbishment and opens its third theatre space, the 80-seat 'Downstairs'. The Pleasance in Islington has been an integral part of L…

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Zach Adkins Takes Over as Dmitry in ANASTASIA Tonight! by BroadwayWorld

Beginning tonight, March 27th, Zach Adkins will assume the role of 'Dmitry'in the hit Broadway musical Anastasia. Adkins is an original member of the Broadway company, currently appearing on…

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Ockham's Razor, Produced by Turtle Key Arts Presents BELLY OF THE WHALE by BroadwayWorld

Belly of the Whale from Ockham's Razor, winners of the Total Theatre and Jacksons Lane Award for Circus at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016, is an incredible meeting of circus and sculpture. This …

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AUSTENTATIOUS To Extend Run At Savoy Theatre Until July by BroadwayWorld

Austentatious The Improvised Jane Austen Novel has extended its run at the Savoy Theatre, with two further dates announced today in June and July.

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Photo Flash: First Look at RUTHLESS The Musical by BroadwayWorld

The Musical on Stage at the Arts Theatre in London is having its Press Night tonight and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look below

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THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Announces 2018 West End Summer Season by BroadwayWorld

The Tiger Who Came to Tea today announces its return to the West End this summer for a very special season celebrating its 10th anniversary on stage and 50 years of Britain's best-loved pict…

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Magic At The Musicals with Cadbury Dairy Milk Add More Shows To Line-up by BroadwayWorld

Back by popular demand and for one night only, 'Magic at the Musicals with Cadbury Dairy Milk' is set to return to the stunning surroundings of London's Royal Albert Hall on 21st May 2018. F…

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Monday, March 26, 2018

Photo Flash: ROCKTOPIA is Ready to Rock Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

ROCKTOPIA has released production photos of its six-week limited engagementat The Broadway Theatre 1681 Broadway. See the new images below

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Beth Leavel Joins DUETS With The Write Teachers(s) Volume 6 at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Beth Leavel has joinedthe cast of DUETS with thewriteteachers.com Volume 6 on June 22 at Feinstein's54 Below.

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Shaina Taub to Celebrate Album Release at Joe's Pub by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning singer-songwriterShaina Taubwill independently release her second full-length studio solo album,Die HappyonTuesday, May 1, 2018, it was announced today. The album will debut di…

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Photo Flash: Make Way! Clinton Greenspan Joins the National Tour of ALADDIN in the Title Role by BroadwayWorld

Clinton Greenspanwill star in the title role in the North American touring production ofDisney'sAladdinstarting onApril 7in Denver, where the hit Broadway musical will play a limited three-w…

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 3/25/18 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3252018.

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Broadway-Bound BEACHES Musical Will Play London in 2019 by BroadwayWorld

According to Entertainment Tonight, the long-anticipated Broadway premiere of Beaches the Musical will have to wait until after a London run. Iris Rainer Dart, who wrote the novel on which t…

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Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In On IN THE HEIGHTS at the Kennedy Center by BroadwayWorld

The Kennedy Center's production of IN THE HEIGHTS concluded its run yesterday. Anthony Ramos, who originated the roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the Original Broadway Cast of Ha…

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Record Breaking Duo Krept & Konan Announce Alexandra Palace Date by BroadwayWorld

Following on from their triumphant run of sold out dates at Kentish Town last week, ground-breaking UK hip hop duo KREPT amp KONAN are proud to announce their biggest live show to date on 25…

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RyCa's Revamped Musical Theatre Concert Returns To The Hospital Club by BroadwayWorld

It's been 8 months since Ryan Carter announced 'Refresh', an initially one night only cabaret concert designed to prove that it's possible to breathe new life into classic musical theatre. S…

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BWW Contest: Enter To Win Tickets To SCHOOL OF ROCK on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is giving you and a friend a chance to win tickets to SCHOOL OF ROCK on Broadway Enter the contest below for a chance to be in the band

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Almost Six Decades Later, Barbra Streisand Looks Back on FUNNY GIRL by BroadwayWorld

Fifty four years ago a little musical shot a young actress to superstardom. The musical was Funny Girl the actress was Barbra Streisand. Today, she reflects on the show that launched her leg…

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Photo Flash: West End-Bound CHESS Begins Rehearsals- Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

The first West End production of Chess since 1986 stars Michael Ball as Anatoly, Alexandra Burke as Svetlana, Murray Head as The Arbiter, Tim Howar as Freddie, Cassidy Janson as Florence and…

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Tonight's the Night! A Look Back on the Best of MCC's Miscast by BroadwayWorld

In anticipation of the big night, we've rounded up our ten favorite, most miscast, past performances below

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Photo Flash: First Look at Chris Evans, Michael Cera & More in LOBBY HERO on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, officially opens tonight,Monday, March 26, at the newly ren…

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New UK And International Tour Plans For Unique Show About Epilepsy And The Brain by BroadwayWorld

Following the success of Beyond My Control 2018 - a full UK and international tour is planned for the unique show fusing performing arts and science to explore epilepsy and the brain.

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