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Friday, December 14, 2018

Stage Adaptation Of Nigel Slater's TOAST Will Transfer to London by BroadwayWorld

Following its world premiere at The Lowry, Salford, in May and a sold-out run at as part of Traverse Festival 2018 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it is today announced that the critically…

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THE PROM Original Broadway Cast Recording Available Today! by BroadwayWorld

It was announced today that the Original Broadway Cast Recording Of The Prom is set for digital release December 14th and physically January 11th. Available for preorder now, the album is pr…

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Thursday, December 13, 2018

The Kennedy Center Presents Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA by BroadwayWorld

Following last season's acclaimed production of The Red Shoes, renowned British choreographer Matthew Bourne and his company, New Adventures, return to the Opera House stage with one of its …

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CATS Film To Feature 'Astonishing' Technology; Full Casting Revealed by BroadwayWorld

Production began todayat Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK forthe big screen adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit theatres onDecember 20, 2019

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Giles Terera Joins Cast of THE AMERICAN CLOCK at the Old Vic by BroadwayWorld

The Daily Mail has reportedthat award-winning actor Giles Terera has joined the cast of the upcoming Old Vic production ofArthur Miller's The American Clock.

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Review Roundup: Chilina Kennedy Led A SIGN OF THE TIMES at Delaware Theater Company by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark and multiple hit-makers of the 1960s, at the Delaware Theater Company's 40th Annivers…

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Podcast: Jackie Hoffman, David Henry Hwang & More Stop By on the Latest Episodes of THE FABULOUS INVALID! by BroadwayWorld

Theater stalwart Jamie Du Mont, Lucille Lortel Award winner Leslie Kritzer, writer and theater critic Rob Russo, and Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard recently launched their brand-new Broa…

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Stars Revealed for CURSED CHILD Panel at BroadwayCon by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayCon has announced the Tony Award-winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast has joined the BroadwayCon 2019 lineup. As part of the Spotlight series, the panel will feature Jamie …

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Voting Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide! Just Two Weeks Left! by BroadwayWorld

Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards worldwide, brought to you by BroadwayHD Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

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BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Comes to Leicester Square Spiegeltent on New Years Eve by BroadwayWorld

Trash, glamour, disco, burlesque, circus and guaranteed hilarity from the Briefs boys and spectacular special guests.

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Cast Announced For Jean Anouilh's THE ORCHESTRA at Omnibus Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Amanda Osbourne SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE, VIENNA'S ENGLISH THEATRE, Seeta Indrani RSC, THE NATIONAL THEATRE AND RAMBERT DANCE COMPANY, Stefania Licari, Pedro Casarin, Charlotte Laporte, Luna Dai,…

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Robert Markus Will Play Evan Hansen In Toronto by BroadwayWorld

Producers Stacey Mindich and David Mirvish are delighted to announce that Canada's own Robert Markus will play the title role in the Canadian premiere production of the multi Tony Award-winn…

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Photo Flash: RED RIDING HOOD VERSUS THE WOLF Opens in Milton Keynes by BroadwayWorld

After a run of sold out previews, Stantonbury Theatre's second in-house pantomime opens for the festive season tonight. Directed by Stantonbury artistic director Lucy Cuthbertson and written…

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Photo Flash: First Look at the West End Production of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE by BroadwayWorld

Production photography is released today for the hit West End production Caroline, Or Change, currently playing preview performances at the Playhouse Theatre, London with Opening Night on Mo…

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Photo Flash: Inside the Gala Night For SNOW WHITE at the London Palladium by BroadwayWorld

Qdos Entertainment's production of Snow White at the London Palladium began on Saturday 8 December 2018 with Gala Night on Wednesday 12 December 2018. The five week strictly limited run con…

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Sergei Polunin Presents A New Mixed Bill At The London Palladium by BroadwayWorld

Ballet star Sergei Polunin will present a new mixed programme at the London Palladium from 28 May to 1 June 2019. The programme will feature an international cast and creative team, includi…

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West End's WAITRESS Announces First Cast Album Karaoke by BroadwayWorld

Theatre lovers who have always dreamt of singing on the West End stage will soon be able to make their dream a reality. The first ever Cast Album Karaoke nights will be held post-show on Tue…

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Almeida Theatre, Young Vic Theatre, National Theatre, and More on Shortlist For The Stage Awards by BroadwayWorld

The world's oldest and best theatre publication, The Stage, has announced the shortlist for The Stage Awards 2019, in association with Integro Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Will Play Hamburg Next Fall by BroadwayWorld

Producer Paula Wagner is pleased to announce the first international production of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL will begin performances in Germany, on Monday, September 23, 2019. Presented by St…

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Commence the Jellicle Ball! Production Begins in UK for CATS Film by BroadwayWorld

Production began todayat Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK forthe big screen adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit theatres onDecember 20, 2019

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Stage Version of THE FIVE HEARTBEATS Aiming for Broadway by BroadwayWorld

According to Deadline,Robert Townsendis aiming to bring a stage version of his 1991 filmThe Five Heartbeatsto Broadway. Townsend will write the playwith Kennen Ivory Wayans, who also wrote t…

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Will Roland, Ana?Villafane & More Named Clive Barnes Awards Finalists by BroadwayWorld

The Clive Barnes Foundation, under the leadership of former Royal Ballet soloistValerie Taylor-Barnes, announced today the finalists and date for the9thAnnualClive Barnes Awards. Hosted byNe…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Chilina Kennedy and the Cast of A SIGN OF THE TIMES by BroadwayWorld

Get a first look below at A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark and multiple hit-makers of the 1960s.

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Tony Awards Open Submissions for Excellence in Theatre Education Award by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University CMU will once again recognize an exemplary teacher with the Excellence in Theatre Education Award, to be presented at the 2019 Tony Awards on S…

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Photo Flash: Melissa Errico Unveils New Portrait at Sardi's! by BroadwayWorld

As New York celebrates Tony Award-nominated actress amp singer Melissa Errico's acclaimed newly released albumSondheim Sublime, iconic NYC restaurant Sardi's honored her last weekwith the un…

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Cher is Turning Back Time with an Autobiography Followed by a Bio Pic by BroadwayWorld

The Cher Show is heating up the stage in these winter months bringing the story of one of music's biggest icons to life nightly. Now the diva reveals she's got even more in the works as she …

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Roman Banks Will Make Debut as First Evan Hansen of Color Today! by BroadwayWorld

History is being made at the Music Box Theatre today Roman Banks will make his debut as the title character in Dear Evan Hansen as the show's first Evan of color. Banks is currently the unde…

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Michelle Williams to Depart ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; Lea Salonga Returns Dec 27 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has learned that Michelle Williamshas been advised by her doctors to take a leave of absence from performing. Lea Salonga, who originated the role in this production will play …

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Tamyra Gray Stops Performance of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND To Help Choking Audience Member by BroadwayWorld

Anything can happen when it comes to live theatre. That was proven on Friday night when a performance of Once On This Island was stopped mid-song to help a struggling audience member, accord…

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Bob Mackie and Reginald Van Lee Will Be Honored At TDF's 2019 Gala by BroadwayWorld

Legendary costume designer BOB MACKIE, who just received unanimous rave reviews for his costume design for Broadway's newest hit, THE CHER SHOW, and entrepreneurphilanthropist, REGINALD REGG…

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MTC's CHOIR BOY Begins Performances Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Performances begin tonight, Wednesday December 12, for Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney Moonlight, The BrotherSister Pla…

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