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Sunday, March 11, 2018

Revival Of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND To Open For A Limited Run At The Stockwell Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

As the blockbuster Chicago returns to the West End for its 21yr anniversary, Kander and Ebb are more celebrated than ever. Stuart Saint and the Stockwell Playhouse revive one of most beloved…

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Saturday, March 10, 2018

Lorna Luft Diagnosed with Brain Tumor After Collapsing Backstage in London by BroadwayWorld

Lorna Luft collapsed backstage on Friday after a concert at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in London.

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Photo Flash: The Merry Murderesses Collect for BC/EFA, and More Saturday Intermission Pics! by BroadwayWorld

Today is Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup This week, the me…

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Robert Taylor, Jr. Of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Releases A Hip-Hop Dancehall Song by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's Robert Taylor, Jr. of 'SpongeBob SquarePants' has released a 'Hip-Hop Dancehall' recording - 'Rock That Body Gyal' - written by Robert Taylor, Jr. and produced by Bike Tyson and J…

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Bid Now to Celebrate 5 Years on Broadway and Meet The Cast of KINKY BOOTS by BroadwayWorld

Bid now to celebrate five years on Broadway and meet the cast of KINKY BOOTS

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RISE Character Card #4: Meet Cast Member Josh Radnor 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 Josh Radnor

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Social: Go Behind The Scenes of KINKY BOOTS on BWW's Instagram Today by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of KINKY BOOTS on Broadway today on our Instagram

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London Tap Jam Hosts Tap Dance UK Launch Party by BroadwayWorld

The heart of London's tap dance scene, The London Tap Jam, is hosting the Official Tap Dance UK Launch Party, and everyone's invited

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Breaking News: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Offer 1,200 Tickets for Just $20 to First Two Previews on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

This just in Today, at 8PM, Harry Potter AND THE CURSED CHILD willrelease 1,200 tickets to the first performances of Part One March 16 at 8PM and Part Two March 17 at 8PM to the first fans i…

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Friday, March 9, 2018

Casting Announced For THE SECRET GARDEN, Barn Theatre, Cirencester by BroadwayWorld

Casting has been announced for the Barn Theatre Cirencester's inaugural professional production of The Secret Garden, which will run from March 16 to April 15. The cast will include David Ha…

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Tony Nominee Mary Bridget Davies to Play Chappaqua Performing Arts Center 4/13 by BroadwayWorld

The spring season at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center welcomes blues singer Mary Bridget Davies. Tickets for Mary Bridget Davies are 23.50 - 48.50 and can be purchased online at Ticketma…

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Benanti and Osnes Join Broadway Worshops, Plus Summer Intensives and More by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Workshop, the country's top training program for young performers, celebrates their tenth anniversary semester. Since 2007, Broadway Workshop has welcomed thousands of students from…

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Darko Tresnjak to Direct Atlantic Theater Co's THIS AIN'T NO DISCO by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company s proud to announce that Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak will stage the world premiere of This Ain't No Disco, a new musical from Stephen Trask and Peter Yanowitz.

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Zach Adkins, Caitlin Houlahan, and More Among Lineup for BROADWAY SINGS FOR COVENANT HOUSE by BroadwayWorld

Come listen to some of your favorite Broadway performers sing your favorite teen pop songs, all to support the teens of Covenant House New York

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Duncan Sheik and Sara Bareilles Are Working on an ALICE IN WONDERLAND Broadway Show by BroadwayWorld

Duncan Sheik and Sara Bareilles are both highly successful writers and composers, and now it appears they're teaming up to bring their combined talent to Broadway.

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Michelle Beck and More Lead THE WANDERERS a the Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe's 2017-2018 Season continues with today's announcement of the complete cast and creative team for the Globe-commissioned world premiere of Anna Ziegler's new American play The …

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Broadway's Andy Mientus Pens New Book Series THE BACKSTAGERS by BroadwayWorld

Amulet Books announced today that actor, singer, and songwriter Andy Mientus has written a middle-grade fiction series called The Backstagers. The first installment, The Backstagers and the …

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Photo Flash: First Look at THE SIGNATURE PROJECT at the Sheen Center by BroadwayWorld

THE SIGNATURE PROJECT, a multi-sensory theatrical experience currently in previews, is set to open this Sunday, March 11th at the Sheen Center (18 Bleecker Street). The core of THE SIGNATURE…

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Stephanie Torns to Lead WAITRESS Following Bareilles's Exit; McPhee Scheduled Thru June 17 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Stephanie Torns, the current Jenna understudy, will take over the leading role on March 13thfollowing the exit of Sara Bareilles. Torns will star until Ka…

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Immersive Drama THE WHITE PLAGUE Comes to London by BroadwayWorld

This April, London-based international theatre collective Ferodo Bridges is set to transfer the sell-out immersive hit THE WHITE PLAGUE from Greece for a strictly limited run at the recently…

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Fundraising Begins Tonight Leading to the 32nd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition by BroadwayWorld

The theatre community has been fervently signing posters, Playbills and props in preparation for the six weeks of dedicated fundraising that begin tonight and culminate in the 32nd annual Ea…

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Breaking: Ben Crawford Will Be the New Man in the Mask in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today a new leading man for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold P…

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HARVEY FIERSTEIN'S TORCH SONG Tickets Are On Sale Today by BroadwayWorld

Single tickets go on sale to the general public today at 1000 AM for Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song, the critically adored production that had a sold-out Off-Broadway run, which is coming to…

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VIDEO: Watch the First Music Video From RISE; Cast Recordings to Be Released Weekly by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Records has announced plans for a prolific slate of musical releases tied to Rise, NBC's much anticipated new drama series from the producers of Hamilton, Friday Night Lights and P…

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Toronto Production Of COME FROM AWAY Adds Standing Room Locations by BroadwayWorld

With tickets to the new Toronto production of COME FROM AWAY selling out far in advance, those looking for day-of tickets can become very frustrated - although often there are some late rele…

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RISE Character Card #3: Meet Cast Member Damon J. Gillespie 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 Damon J. Gillespie

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Rose Bruford College Of Theatre And Performance Launches Full-Time Online Theatre Studies Degree For Under ?6000 by BroadwayWorld

Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance has announced a new full-time online BA Hons Theatre Studies degree as an affordable alternative route to more traditional undergraduate progr…

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AVA Festival Lands In London, With A Packed Day And Night Programme by BroadwayWorld

One of Europe's most promising young events, AVA Festival has broken boundaries in Northern Ireland since 2015, a first of its kind event in Belfast. Next weekend, AVA heads to London for th…

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THE PROM Begins Performances at the Cort Theatre October 21, With an Official Opening Set for November 15 by BroadwayWorld

Producers and Presidents of the Prom Committee Dori Berinstein, Bill Damaschke, Jack Lane and Timothy Laczynski announced today that the hilarious new Broadway musical comedy THE PROM will b…

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BORDER TALES To Embark on UK Tour by BroadwayWorld

In a show that has only become more relevant following the Brexit vote, awarding-winning dance company Protein peel back the stereotypes about multicultural Britain in their hit show followi…

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A New Production of the Hit Musical SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is Coming to the UK by BroadwayWorld

Marking 40 years since its famous UK cinema release, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is reimagined and revitalised in a big new music and dance spectacular.

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