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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Photo Flash: First Look at ANGELS IN AMERICA on Broadway, Starring Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield by BroadwayWorld

Returning to Broadway for the first time since its now-legendary original production opened in 1993, this spectacular new staging of Part One ofAngels in America, Millennium Approaches, and …

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Ben Platt and Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Pick Up Daytime Emmy Nomination by BroadwayWorld

The National Academy of Television Arts amp Sciences NATAS today announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards and amongst the nominees was Ben Platt and the cast of Dear Ev…

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Robert Cuccioli and Samantha Hill Will Lead Dury Lane Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC by BroadwayWorld

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for the first production of its 20182019 season, the Tony Award-winning musical South Pacific, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein…

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Photo Flash: Welcome to the GRAND HOTEL! First Look at Encores! Full Cast in Action by BroadwayWorld

Encores is back for round two The second production of this season is Grand Hotel, directed and choreographed byJosh Rhodes, featuring music direction by Encores Music DirectorRob Berman.Gra…

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The Drama League's Spring Charity Auction Includes Meet and Greets with Alan Cumming, Noma Dumezweni, & More by BroadwayWorld

The Drama League's 2018 Spring Charity Auction has launched at www.biddingforgood.comthedramaleague, featuring forty once-in-a-lifetime prize packages. The impressive offerings include celeb…

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VIDEO: Hallelujah! NBC Shares Extended First Look of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT by BroadwayWorld

VIDEO NBC Shares New Sneak Peek of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT

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Bid Now on Two House Seats to MY FAIR LADY Plus Meet Norbert Leo Butz by BroadwayWorld

See the classic My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center Theater from 2 of the best seats in the house Then go backstage for a meet and greet with star of stage and screen Norbert Leo Butz.

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Oliver Phelps and Deborah Grant Join the Cast of THE CASE OF THE FRIGHTENED LADY by BroadwayWorld

Continuing a successful UK-wide tour throughout 2018, Oliver Phelps and Deborah Grant will join the cast of The Classic Thriller Theatre Company's The Case of the Frightened Lady. Film star …

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Lead Singer of Cheap Trick Robin Zander to Make Broadway Debut in ROCKTOPIA by BroadwayWorld

The producers of the Broadway concert ROCKTOPIA are thrilled to announce that multi-platinum Rock and Roll Hall of Famer ROBIN ZANDER, lead singer of CHEAP TRICK, will make his Broadway debu…

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Encores! Tracks Down Family of GRAND HOTEL's Biggest Original Fan by BroadwayWorld

When Encores decided to begin a search for the show's biggest fan fromthe original run- a woman who appeared in a commercial for the show in 1992- the internet came to the rescue.

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David Yazbek Returns to 54 Below with Special Guest Adam Kantor by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award nominee and composer of the critically-acclaimed Broadway musical, The Band's Visit, David Yazbek returns to Feinstein's54 Below on April 16 at 7pm for an encore show after eight …

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Edward Barbanell Will Join AMY AND THE ORPHANS for Matinee Performances by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO, has just announced that Edward Barbanell will play the title role in Amy and the Orphans on Wednesday and Saturday matinee perfo…

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BWW Exclusive: Original Cast Member William Ryall Checks Back Into GRAND HOTEL by BroadwayWorld

William Ryall has been around for all of it. Not only was he a member of the original 1989 cast, but he will star as Colonel Doctor Otternschlag when the Encores run begins tonight. We check…

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MCC Theater Announces New Season in New Home by BroadwayWorld

MCC Theater is thrilled to announce four new productions for its 32nd Season in the Theater's new, permanent home. The season includes an exciting mix of world and New York premieres from ar…

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Photo Flash: Signature Theatre Honors John Kander with Stephen Sondheim Award by BroadwayWorld

On March 19, 2018, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre honored legendary Broadway composer John Kander with the company's ninth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award…

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Lincoln Center Theater Extends ADMISSIONS by BroadwayWorld

Lincoln Center Theater under the direction of Andre Bishop has extended the run of its critically acclaimed production of ADMISSIONS, a new play by Joshua Harmon, directed by Daniel Aukin, t…

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Lauren Worsham, Denny Dillon & Stephen Bogardus Will Lead Reading of LUNA AND THE GOLD RIVER DOCKS by BroadwayWorld

Luna and the Gold River Docks, a musical byEric Dietzinspired by the documentaryThe Whaleby Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm, will present a special reading presentation onFriday, March 2…

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Bruce Springsteen Extends Broadway Run Through December by BroadwayWorld

Variety reports that Bruce Springsteen has extended his Broadway run through December 15th, 2018. This marks the productions third extension.

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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ruthie Henshall, and the Cast of CHICAGO by BroadwayWorld

Following a successful UK and international tour, and after a 5-year absence from London, the multi award-winning Kander amp Ebb musical CHICAGO, winner of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Award…

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VIDEO: Taylor Trensch and Laura Dreyfuss Perform 'Only Us' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN by BroadwayWorld

Last month, Broadway's new Evan Hansen,Taylor Trensch, officially began his performances in the hit musical Dear Evan Hansen Trensch took over forNoah Galvin, who most recently played Evan f…

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Social: Go Behind The Scenes of AVENUE Q on BWW's Instagram For Wold Puppetry Day! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of AVENUE Q off-Broadway today on our Instagram for World Puppetry Day

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MEAN GIRLS Cast Recording to Be Released May 18th by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Records has announced the release of MEAN GIRLS ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING. The album will be available for digital pre-orders and pre-saves beginning Friday, April 6th at dig…

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AM Report: Broadway Shows Will Go On As Normal Despite Winter Storm Toby! by BroadwayWorld

Bundle up, New York Nor'easter Tobyhas made his presence known in New York City, but the shows must go on As of 9am, all Broadway and off Broadway shows are scheduled to go on as normal toda…

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Theatretripp Productions Presents LOVEBITES by BroadwayWorld

Critically acclaimed Australian musical, LOVEBITES, debuts in London this April at the White Bear Theatre, Kennington. The Peter Rutherford and James Millar song cycle about falling in and o…

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The National Theatre and The Wardrobe Ensemble Present Out of This World Family Show THE STAR SEEKERS by BroadwayWorld

Have you ever dreamt of flying to the moonMeeting an alienBecoming an astronaut Join star seekers Alph, Betty and Gammo on a journey through space where you take the steering wheel.

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Jim Kierstead and Katy Lipson Partner to Develop New Musicals by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning producer, Katy Lipson of Aria Entertainment announces a new partnership with New York City based Tony and Olivier Award winning theatre and film producer, Jim Kierstead of Kier…

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Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of AGNES COLANDER by BroadwayWorld

Production images have just been released for the world premiere ofHarley Granville Barker'sAgnes Colander,revised byRichard Nelson. Check them out below

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Shelby Ladd and Stephen Santore Named Managing Directors Of SpotCo; Co-Founder & CEO Jim Edwards to Retire by BroadwayWorld

SpotCo, one of the world's leading full-service entertainment advertising and branding agencies, has announced thatShelby LaddandStephen Santorehave been promoted to Managing Directors. They…

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LITTLE EYOLF to Make UK Premiere by BroadwayWorld

The National Theatre of Norway returns to the UK for the first time in 18 years with Little Eyolf, one of Ibsen's major but rarely performed prose plays. Director Sophie Jupither puts the ch…

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Photo Coverage: Rehearsal Photos for the 2018 West End Run of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Take a first look at the cast inrehearsal forJim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical as it prepares for its West End return. Performances will begin at the Dominion Theatre in London on…

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Donmar Warehouse Announces New Stage Adaptation of THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE; Starring Lia Williams by BroadwayWorld

The Donmar Warehouse today announces an arresting new stage adaptation ofMuriel Spark's iconicnovelThe Prime of Miss Jean Brodieby Scottish playwrightDavid Harrower, in the 100thanniversary …

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