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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Lynn Nottage's MLIMA'S TALE at The Public by BroadwayWorld

MLIMA'S TALE begins previews on Tuesday, March 27 and runs through May 20, with an official opening on Sunday, April 15. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the company in rehearsal, view the …

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Enter to Celebrate Five Years on Broadway and Meet the Cast of KINKY BOOTS by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Award-winning hit musical KINKY BOOTS is celebrating five years on Broadway and you couldbe there

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Tickets on Sale Now for Benefit Performance of CURSED CHILD by BroadwayWorld

Tickets are on-sale now fortheNew 42nd Streetbenefit performance ofHarry Potter and the Cursed Childat The Lyric TheatreonSaturday, May 12, 2018.The event will provide critical support to th…

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Idina Menzel and Casey Nicholaw to Be Honored at 2018 Drama League Awards by BroadwayWorld

The Drama League Executive Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks will honor three powerhouses of the American theater community at the 84th Annual Drama League Awards, set for Friday afte…

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Andy Meintus to Lead THE WHO'S TOMMY in Denver by BroadwayWorld

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts DCPA is proud to announce full casting and creative team for the Theater Company's Broadway star-studded production ofThe Who's Tommy,directed bySam…

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Will & Grace Star Eric McCormack Will Star In Concert Version Of THE FANTASTICKS in Stratford by BroadwayWorld

Eric McCormack, one of Stratford's most successful alumni, is returning to the Festival in October, to perform the lead role in a concert version of the world's longest-running musical, The …

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Flash Sale: Save Up To 53% On Tickets For THE WOMAN IN BLACK by BroadwayWorld

Now in its 29th year in the West End, Stephen Mallatratt's adaptation of Susan Hill's bestselling novel has terrified over 7 million theatregoers since it first opened. Robin Herford's gripp…

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Laura Benanti and Jason Jones to Host 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards by BroadwayWorld

The 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards celebrating achievements Off-Broadway will be handed out on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Vulture is now reporting that this year's hosts will be Laura Benanti a…

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Austin Pendleton & Angelica Page to Star in New Play DRESS OF FIRE by BroadwayWorld

Austin Pendleton and Angelica Page are set to star in DRESS OF FIRE, a new play by Nina Kethevan. Performances will begin April 13th, with the official Opening Night on Sunday, April 22nd at…

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Broadway Stars Will Play Poker at BROADWAY BETS for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by BroadwayWorld

Place your bets on an unforgettable evening of cards and camaraderie at this year's Broadway Bets, Broadway's official poker tournament, on Monday, May 14. The event is produced by and benef…

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The Muny Announces Revised MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS For 100th Season by BroadwayWorld

The Muny announced today that Broadway director and writer Gordon Greenberg will revise the book for Meet Me In St. Louis, August 4 - 12. This production, the 8th in Muny history, will also …

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Producer Ken Davenport Acquires Rights to Joy Mangano's Life Story by BroadwayWorld

Producer Ken Davenport announced today that he has acquired the musical rights to the life of Joy Mangano, best-selling author and one of the most-successful and celebrated product inventors…

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RISE Character Card #7: Meet Cast Member Ted Sutherland by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has exclusive characters cards for RISE on NBC and we're bringing you a new one every day leading up to the series premiere Today we feature Ted Sutherland

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Broadway-Bound PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances In Chicago Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Performances begin tonight, Tuesday, March 13, for the Chicago World premiere engagement of the Broadway-bound PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL will play a strictly limited…

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Who Will Play Evan Hansen in London? A British Actor, Says Producer Stacey Mindich by BroadwayWorld

Dear Evan Hansen is already a mega-hit in New York City, and it isexpected to cross the pond for a West End production soon. But who will play the icon title character in London It will be a…

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Barb Jungr to Sing Bob Dylan on Solo UK Tour by BroadwayWorld

Barb Jungr has wowed audiences and critics worldwide with her powerful reinterpretations of Bob Dylan's work. Known for her passionate singing, minimal and subtle arrangements, and great hum…

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Shrapnel Theatre and Iris Theatre Present H.R.HAITCH by BroadwayWorld

Following a highly successful concert version as part of Iris Theatre's Workin Process scheme, H.R.Haitch opens at the Union Theatre as a freshly re-imagined full-length production. Featurin…

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The International Tour Of Disney's THE LION KING Begins Performances In Manila This Sunday, 3/18 by BroadwayWorld

After over 2 months of rehearsals, the excitement in Manila is building as the world's 1 musical begins performances this weekend at The Theatre at Solaire. The first international tour of T…

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The Barbican Announces Theatre and Dance Programme From September to December 2018 by BroadwayWorld

The Barbican today announces its September to December 2018 Theatre and Dance season. Tickets go on sale to Barbican Members plus on Thursday 15 March, to Barbican Members on Friday 16 March…

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IMPERIUM Transfers To The West End by BroadwayWorld

The Royal Shakespeare Company RSC and Playful Productions announce the West End transfer for acclaimed, historical two-part thriller IMPERIUM - I Conspirator and II Dictator, running for a l…

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The Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Six New Dates For The UK and Ireland Tour Of MATILDA THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the UK and Ireland Tour of Matilda The Musical will extend into 2019, touring to six more cities and accompanied by a specially devised educa…

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Cast Announced For Opera North's Sizzling Production Of KISS ME, KATE by BroadwayWorld

An outstanding cast has been announced for the return of Opera North's award-winning production of Cole Porter's classic musical comedy, Kiss Me, Kate, opening at Leeds Grand Theatre in May,…

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Monday, March 12, 2018

New York Festivals Honors American Theatre Wing And The Broadway League With Lifetime Achievement Award by BroadwayWorld

New York Festivals International Advertising Awards will honor two of New York City's iconic theatre organizations, The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing with the New York Festiv…

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Photo Flash: Rachel Chavkin Directs SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS at Philadelphia Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Ars Nova production of the Obie Award winning play Small Mouth Sounds, written by Bess Wohl and directed by Tony nominee Rachel Chavkin Natasha Pier…

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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Fifi Bloomsbury Khier, Charlotte Breen, Anya Evans and Lucy Simmonds alternate in the central role of Tina Denmark in Joel Paley and Marvin Laird's award-winning all female character camp ki…

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Met Opera Conductor James Levine Let Go Following Accusations of Sexual Abuse and Harassment 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.'

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Photo Flash: First Look at BUGGY BABY by BroadwayWorld

The Yard Theatre is delighted to announcethe premiere ofBuggy Baby, a new play written by Josh Azouz and directed by the award-winning Ned Bennett. It runs from 7-31 March at The Yard.

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New Book SOMETHING WONDERFUL: Rodgers And Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution By Todd Purdum To Be Released April 3rd by BroadwayWorld

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's first musical, Oklahoma, opened on Broadway on March 31, 1943, and will mark its 75thanniversary this spring. That show, along with Carousel whose …

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FOREVER PLAID Returns to Benefit BC/EFA by BroadwayWorld

Off Broadway's iconic harmonious hit,Forever Plaidreturns to New York for a limited engagement to benefitBroadway CaresEquity Fights AIDSfor three special performances onApril 5th, 6th and 7…

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 3/11/18 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3112018.

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