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Friday, March 16, 2018

Actors' Equity Issues Statement On Congresswoman Louise Slaughter by BroadwayWorld

Actors' Equity Association President Kate Shindle issued the following statement regarding news reports that Representative Louise Slaughter has passed away.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54PM

Chicago's American Theatre Company Announces Closure by BroadwayWorld

The American Theater Company has announced that it will closeits doors following the end of the run of WE'RE GONNA BE OKAY. Read a statement from the American Theater Company Board of Direct…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:11PM

Photo Flash: Get A Magical First Look at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD by BroadwayWorld

Previews begintonightfor the Broadway premiere ofHarry Potter and the Cursed Childat the Lyric Theatre in New York City. ProducersSonia FriedmanandColin Callenderannounced today that more se…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:27PM

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of COSI FAN TUTTE At The Met With Kelli O'Hara? by BroadwayWorld

A new production of Cosi Fan Tutte, featuring Broadway's Kelli O'Hara is now open at The Metropolitan Opera What did the critics have to say A winning cast comes together for Phelim McDermot…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

Photo Flash: Just Like Magic! Get a Look Inside the Renovated Lyric Theatre! by BroadwayWorld

The Ambassador Theatre Group is delighted to offer an exclusive 'first look' inside the newly renovated Lyric Theatre. Check out the photos below

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Ryan Murphy to Appear in Conversation with Barbra Streisand at PaleyFest, Select Panels Streamed Live, and More by BroadwayWorld

The Paley Center for Media today announced Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and director Ryan Murphy will join beloved entertainer Barbra Streisand in conversation at the opening night o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM

Bid Now on Two Orchestra Tickets to SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY on April 10 by BroadwayWorld

Bid to win 2 center orchestra tickets to experience this once-in-a-lifetime show, Springsteen on Broadway for a 800PM performance on April 10, 2018

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Album is Now Available for Pre-Order by BroadwayWorld

Heaven on your mind already In just weeks,NBCwill present Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert. The album is now available for preorder on Amazon and iTunes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

COME FROM AWAY Announces Performance Benefitting The Actors Fund by BroadwayWorld

The Actors Fund announced today that Come From Away has added a Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund. This benefit performance will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 730 pm at the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM

Kirstin Maldonado Of KINKY BOOTS Completes All-Female 'Broadway Sings Rihanna' Lineup by BroadwayWorld

Kirstin Maldonado, of the Grammy Award winning a capella group Pentatonix and current star of Kinky Boots, joins the lineup for the 15th installment of the acclaimed Broadway Sings concert s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AM

9-Year-Old Dancer, Grace Roche, To Make Off-Broadway Debut In THE SIGNATURE PROJECT This Sunday by BroadwayWorld

Off-Broadway's newest hit, THE SIGNATURE PROJECT, opened March 11th at the Sheen Center to unanimous rave reviews. The producers of the multi-sensory theatrical experience recently announced…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22AM

100 Tickets To HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Go to New York City Public Housing Residents At No Cost by BroadwayWorld

Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Julie Menin today announced that in partnership with the team behind the upcoming Broadway show Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, one …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

THE BAND'S VISIT Launches Digital Lottery Today by BroadwayWorld

The hit new Broadway musical THE BAND'S VISIT will launch a digital lottery on Friday, March 16, 2018, making a limited number of 40 tickets available for all performances at www.thebandsvis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

Joel Grey To Direct U.S. Premiere Of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF In Yiddish by BroadwayWorld

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene NYTF, the longest consecutively producing theatre in the United States and the world's oldest continuously operating Yiddish theatre company, today announ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09AM

Photo Flash: Musical Theatre Stars Join the BBC Concert Orchestra for SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM by BroadwayWorld

The BBC Concert Orchestra under Keith Lockhart was joined by a range of musical theatre stars in the European premiere of the musical revue, Sondheim on Sondheim, at the Southbank Centre's R…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:46AM

Hackney Empire Appoints New Senior Management Team by BroadwayWorld

Following a major restructure earlier in the year, Hackney Empire today announces the new senior management team with Jo Hemmant as Executive Director and Yamin Choudury taking up the role o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM

Watch The First ROAD TO THE OLIVIERS Video Live Today by BroadwayWorld

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard announce further details about Road to the Oliviers, an unprecedented new four-part series celebrating this year's nominations. Watch live today

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AM

Book Now To Get Simply The Best Seats For Tina Turner Musical TINA by BroadwayWorld

TINA, a new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner, opens at the Aldwych Theatre in London's West End this month, initially booking to June. Book tickets here from 25

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AM

CONCRETE DREAMS Exhibition Brings To Life Iconic Arts Venues by BroadwayWorld

A new Southbank Centre exhibition, Concrete Dreams, is announced today, bringing to life the creative spirit of iconic arts venues, the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room and celebrating …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:09AM

Hello La Voix! Internationally Acclaimed Diva to Tour The UK by BroadwayWorld

Internationally renowned and critically acclaimed diva La Voix is touring the UK with her sensational variety show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:05AM

Photo Flash: First Look at the Brand New Cast of Mischief Theatre's THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY by BroadwayWorld

Ahead of its second birthday in the West End this spring, the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery announces a new company. After a year of good b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:45AM

Ryan Scott Oliver to Play One Night London Concert by BroadwayWorld

Following the acclaimed run of 35mm A Musical Exhibition, award-winning composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver returns to The Other Palace to host Crazytown, an evening of his songs, performed …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:21AM

Southbank Centre's Alchemy Returns For Its Ninth Year by BroadwayWorld

Southbank Centre's multi-arts festival Alchemy returns for its ninth year from Friday 4 - Monday 7 May 2018 showcasing the creativity and dynamic cultural connections between South Asia and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:14AM

Shoshana Bean Performs 4th Album Spectrum Live in London at Cadogan Hall by BroadwayWorld

Club 11 London today announce Broadway's SHOSHANA BEAN will return to London to perform her fourth studio album, Spectrum live in London at Cadogan Hall on 9 September 2018 with an 18 piece …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33AM

THE KING AND I Announces New Casting and Final Booking Period Extension by BroadwayWorld

Dean John-Wilson who starred in the title role of Disney's original West End production of Aladdin and Na-Young Jeon Fantine in Les Miserables in the West End and Gigi in Miss Saigon on worl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32AM

People Show Presents THE LAST STRAW by BroadwayWorld

People Show 130 The Last Straw features an anonymous man and woman trying to pin down facts, any facts. Imprisoned by the bombardment of modern media and sheltering from disaster, they are f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24AM
Thursday, March 15, 2018

Conductor James Levine Sues Metropolitan Opera Following Sexual Misconduct Termination by BroadwayWorld

The New York Times reports that The Metropolitan Opera has fired conductor James Levine following 'credible evidence' that Mr. Levine had engaged in 'sexually abusive and harassing conduct.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:15PM

Cate Blanchett Departs Ivo van Hove ALL ABOUT EVE; Gillian Anderson in Talks to Star by BroadwayWorld

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that Academy Award winning actor, Cate Blanchett, has signed on to play the role of Margo Channing in a stage adaptation of the classic film All …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30PM

Citizens Theatre Secures Grant To Combat Loneliness Through Drama by BroadwayWorld

The Citizens Theatre Community Collective has received a substantial National Lottery award from the Big Lottery Fund to allow it to continue its award-winning outreach work. The 79,957 gran…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:23PM

VIDEO: Ben Platt Shares WEST SIDE STORY Audition Tape Performance of 'Maria' by BroadwayWorld

Ben Platt took to Twitter today to share an audition tape of himself singing 'Maria' from West Side Story. A film remake by Steven Spielberg is currently in the works but no word on if that'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:56PM

Photo Flash: First Look at National Theatre's THE GREAT WAVE by BroadwayWorld

On a Japanese beach, teenage sisters Hanako Kirsty Rider and Reiko Kae Alexander are caught up in a storm. Reiko survives while Hanako is lost to the sea. Their mother Rosalind Chao, however…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:20PM

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