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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

National Theatre Announces New Exhibition by BroadwayWorld

This exhibition at the National Theatre celebrates The Old Vic's 200th birthday and highlights an extraordinary and innovative period in British theatre history. Located on The Cut, just sou…

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Photo Flash: Wasted Away! First Look at ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Imagine a place where the sun is hot, the water's warm, and the drinks are as cold as they are plentiful. Welcome to Margaritaville, the island paradise where city folk get away from it all,…

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Chicago Shakespeare to Present World Premiere of BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS, and More in 2018-19 Season by BroadwayWorld

Chicago Shakespeare announces today fourteen productions in the Theater's201819 Season-encompassing the dynamic and diverse range of offerings which have come to characterize a company that …

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Harper Lee Estate Sues Over in Aaron Sorkin's Broadway-Bound TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by BroadwayWorld

According to the New York Times, Harper Lee's estate is trying to kill To Kill a Mockingbird- the play version, that is.

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Tickets to A.R.T.'s JAGGED LITTLE PILL to Go on Sale Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Tickets to all performances of American Repertory Theater's world premiere musical Jagged Little Pill will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, March 15 at noon.

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The Belgrade Theatre and Mercurial Dance Bring Coventry History to Life by BroadwayWorld

With Coventry's Belgrade Theatre marking its 60th anniversary in 2018, celebrations are set to get into full swing this summer with an ambitious performance takeover of the nearby CET Buildi…

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Edinburgh International Festival Announces 2018 Programme by BroadwayWorld

Today the Edinburgh International Festival unveils its 2018 programme. The International Festival runs Friday 3 to Monday 27 August. The event welcomes 2,750 artists from 31 nations to perfo…

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BroadwayHD Announces Free Stream of ON THE EXHALE in Support of March For Our Lives by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service that brings live theater productions to viewers all over the world, announced today that it will offer,On the Exhale, for free onMarch 24th and 25t…

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The Public Theater Extends THE LOW ROAD Through April 8 by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis Executive Director, Patrick Willingham announced today a one-week extension for the American premiere of THE LOW ROAD, written by Tony and …

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Bid Now on Dinner with Director Scott Ellis with 2 Tickets and Backstage Tour of AMY AND THE ORPHANS by BroadwayWorld

Enjoy 2 house seats to Amy and the Orphans, take a backstage tour, meet the cast, and have dinner with Director Scott Ellis in NYC.

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MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid and Director Diane Paulus Lead Next Women's History Month Event at WAITRESS by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's smash musical Waitress continues to celebrate Women's History Month when MSNBC TV's popular host Joy-Ann Reid speaks to Tony Award winning director Diane Paulus following the Thur…

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The New Group Announces Final Extension of GOOD FOR OTTO by BroadwayWorld

The New Grouphas announced a second extension for the New York premiere production ofDavid Rabe'sGood for Otto, which will now play its final performance onSunday, April 15. Due to demand, t…

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Teams with Ben Platt for the Next #Hamildrop! by BroadwayWorld

What's the next HamildropLin-Manuel Mirandajust announced via Twitter that the March installment will feature fellow Tony winner Ben Platt

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Shuler Hensley to Lead Theatre Royal Bath's THE WHALE by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Royal Bath today announces award-winning Broadway actorShuler Hensleywill star in the UK premiere ofSamuel D.Hunter'sThe Whaleat the Ustinov Studio this spring. Hensley originated th…

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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Helena Wilson, Alistair Toovey, and the Cast of LOVE ME NOW by BroadwayWorld

Alistair Toovey An Octoroon, National TheatreOrange Tree The Box of Delights, Wilton's Music Hall Lord of the Flies, Regents Park Open Air Theatre, Helena Wilson Rosencrantz and Guildenstern…

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Performances Begin Tonight For THE HANOCH LEVIN PLAYS by BroadwayWorld

New Yiddish Rep will present HANOCH LEVIN SQUARED, a historic repertory engagement of two short plays by Israel's leading playwright, Hanoch Levin, performed in both the original Hebrew and …

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Photo Flash: Original HAIRSPRAY Cast Reunites at Broadway Belts for PFF by BroadwayWorld

On March 12, Broadway Belts for PFF featured a Sweet Sixteen reunion of the Tony Award winning musical Hairspray. Broadway's Julie Halston emceed the evening, joined by Broadway stars Bryan …

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Photo Flash: Bob Mackie Previews Looks from Pre-Broadway Premiere of THE CHER SHOW; Full Design Team Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Producers Flody Suarez and Jeffrey Seller announced today the design team for The Cher Show including legendary costume designer and longtime Cher collaborator Bob Mackie. The Cher Show, the…

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Photo Flash: First Look at THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS at the Lyric Hammersmith by BroadwayWorld

Following a sell-out season at the Abbey Theatre as part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the 1916 Easter Rising, as well as a successful Irish and US tour, The Plough and the Stars …

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FacePlant Theatre Bring Critically Acclaimed Comedy Horror THE SERVICE to The King's Head by BroadwayWorld

The Service is an interactive comedy which combines clowning, dark humour and horror, taking a riotous poke at religious cults and people's absurd devotion to them. The show had a sell out r…

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Great Ticket Deals On James Graham's QUIZ at Noel Coward Theatre by BroadwayWorld

James Graham's 'sparkling new play', Quiz, is transferringto London'sNoel Coward Theatre after a hit Chichester Festival Theatre run. Following the success of Ink and Labour of Love, Quiz co…

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Full Line Up Announced For The Mousetrap Theatre Projects 21st Anniversary Gala by BroadwayWorld

Mousetrap Theatre Projects today announced the full line up for their 21st anniversary gala. Christopher Biggins and Harriet Thorpe host the evening which see's Royal Ballet dancer, Joshua J…

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West End Stars Come Together to Support North Kensington Firefighters With 'A Night of a Thousand Heroes' Concert by BroadwayWorld

Sabrina Aloueche and Kieran Brown have organised and produced a concert all in aid of raising money and awareness for the North Kensington Firefighters who are running London Marathon for ch…

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St Petersburg Ballet Theatre Presents SWAN LAKE At London Coliseum by BroadwayWorld

The internationally acclaimed St Petersburg Ballet Theatre are set to make a welcome return to the London Coliseum this summer, with their full-length classic production of Swan Lake. The Co…

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New Cast And New Tickets Announced For West End Production Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals began this week for the third West End cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child who will start their performances at the Palace Theatre in London on 23 May 2018 following the fin…

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Announces The New London Theatre Is To Be Renamed After Legendary Choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Lloyd Webber has today announced that the New London Theatre is to be renamed in honour of the trailblazing choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne. The theatre will be formally recognized a…

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Stagedoor Announces Launch of New Podcast AD LIB by BroadwayWorld

Stagedoor, the IMDb of theatre, today announces the launch of Ad Lib, a new theatre podcast hosted by director Kirk Jameson. Ad Lib features seven lively discussions about the paths taken by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM
Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Actors' Equity Reps Attend National Arts Advocacy Day in Washington D.C. to Defend NEA Funding by BroadwayWorld

Representatives from Actors' Equity Association are currently attending the 31st annual Arts Advocacy Day meeting in Washington, DC, a national arts action summit meeting. During this time, …

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Photo Flash: Disney Theatricals and The Actor's Fund Partner for WOMEN'S DAY ON BROADWAY by BroadwayWorld

Disney Theatrical Productions andFrozenhave partnered with The Actors Fund to celebrate International Women's Day with two special events Women's Day on Broadway Celebrating Stories By, For …

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VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Sings The Act 1 Aria in The Met's COSI FAN TUTTE by BroadwayWorld

In the video below Kelli O'Hara sings Despina's Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal for Cosii Fan Tutte at The Met.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

BWW Live Chats with SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS' Wesley Taylor- Watch Live at 5:30! by BroadwayWorld

Do you have a burning question for Wesley TaylorOn Tuesday, March 13, 530pm EST BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with SpongeBob Squarepants' most maniacal cha…

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