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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Photo Flash: First Look at GAME OF THRONES' Maisie Williams in I AND YOU by BroadwayWorld

Hampstead Theatre presents the UK premiere ofLauren Gunderson'sI and You,which was a finalist forthe Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.Game of ThronesstarMaisie Williamsmakes her stage debut as Ca…

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Guest Blog: Director Rafaella Marcus On BURY THE DEAD by BroadwayWorld

'There is no better way of forgetting something than by commemorating it.' That's not from Bury the Dead, Irwin Shaw's 1936 expressionist anti-war play, but from Alan Bennett's The History B…

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Bid to Walk the Red Carpet with Sutton Foster by BroadwayWorld

Be Sutton Foster's VIP guest for the evening Enjoy 2 VIP seats for theOne and OnlyBenefitMusical Performance on November 12 in NYC, walk the red carpet with Sutton, and have a professional p…

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GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Will Soon Be Available for Licensing by BroadwayWorld

The performance rights to Gettin' the Band Back Together have been acquired by Broadway Licensing and will be available for production in the coming year.

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BWW Blog: Getting to Know the Players of THE WINNING SIDE- Devin E. Haqq by BroadwayWorld

Epic Theatre Ensemble is currently presenting the world premiere of The Winning Side, the acclaimed new play by James Wallert, by popular demand. The Winning Side initially began previews on…

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MTC Will Hold 'Trans Visibility In The Theatre' Panel, Following Performance of THE NAP by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club will Trans Visibility in the Theatre, a panel directly following the Sunday, November 4th matinee of The Nap. Come to an open discussion about increasing trans presenc…

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Roundabout Extend USUAL GIRLS Through 12/16 by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO has just announced a one-week extension to the Roundabout Underground production of Usual Girls by Ming Peiffer, directed by Tyne…

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PINOCCHIO Comes to The Albany by BroadwayWorld

This December, Nearly There Yet, in association with Proteus, present an astonishing new adaptation of Carlo Collodis' Pinocchio. This series of bold adventures is an enchanting visual journ…

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STRICTLY COME DANCING's 2019 Arena Tour Judging Panel Announced by BroadwayWorld

There's FAB-U-LOUS news for Strictly fans across the country today, as it's announced that all four TV Judges will join the 2019 Strictly Come Dancing UK Arena Tour. Craig Revel Horwood, Da…

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THE BAND Announces Gala Night In Aid Of Elton John AIDS Foundation by BroadwayWorld

A special Gala Charity event for Tim Firth's award-winning new musical THE BAND, with the music of Take That, is being hosted by the musical's co-producers, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark …

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Carl Grose To Become Deputy Arstistic Director At Kneehigh by BroadwayWorld

Kneehigh today announced that Carl Grose will be become Deputy Artistic Director for the company working alongside Artistic Director and Founder Mike Shepherd.

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Harper Lee's 'TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD' Voted America's Best-Loved Novel by BroadwayWorld

PBS revealed tonight that TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD was voted America's best-loved novel during this evening's GREAT AMERICAN READ Grand Finale. The final episode, taped in front of a live audie…

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Photo Flash: Harriet Harris, Erin Mackey, Ed Dixon And More In Rehearsal For THE RIVALS At Bristol Riverside Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of the new musical comedyThe RivalsatBristol Riverside Theatre.Based on the famously funny farce about Mrs. Malaprop,The Rivalsfeat…

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Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG Joins BroadwayCon Lineup by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayCon has announced that Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song has joined the BroadwayCon 2019 MainStage lineup. The panel will feature members of the Torch Song cast and creative team. Additi…

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Corey Cott, Carol Kane & More Join Lineup of THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS by BroadwayWorld

The 24 Hour Plays announced their cast and creative team for The 24 Hour Musicals premiere Broadway event, in partnership with The Lillys. The 24 Hour Musicals will take place on Monday, Oct…

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Together Again! Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Reunite on THE TODAY SHOW Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Wicked's 15th anniversary is fast approaching and it couldn't be more popular Original starsIdina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth will visit The Today Show tomorrow morning to chat about creati…

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Thom Sesma, Julia Abueva, and More Join Kate Baldwin and Bryce Pinkham in SUPERHERO by BroadwayWorld

Continuing its 40th Anniversary Season, Second Stage Theater has announced complete casting for the world premiere musical, SUPERHERO.

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Photo Flash: Check Out New Photos from the National Tour of SCHOOL OF ROCK by BroadwayWorld

Take a new look at the national tour ofSchool of Rock - The Musical

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VIDEO: First Look at the World Premiere of MARY AND MAX: THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Calgary presents the world premiere ofMARY AND MAX - A NEW MUSICAL, with music amp lyrics byBobby Cronin, book byCrystal Skillman, directed by the organization's new artistic directo…

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Green Room 42 Presents Michael Friedman's THE STATE OF THE UNION SONGBOOK by BroadwayWorld

THE GREEN ROOM 42 in association withTHE CIVILIANS, presents Michael Friedman'sThe State of The Union Songbookto benefitThe Civilians'Michael Friedman Legacy Fund'onElection Night.

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DEAR EVAN HANSEN Holds Open Calls in NYC and LA by BroadwayWorld

Now's your chance to wave through a window to Broadway audiences Dear Evan Hansen is holding open calls starting Sunday, October 28, in New York City and Los Angeles

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BWW Reviewers Talk Theatre Costs: Tickets, Travel & Accommodation by BroadwayWorld

We often talk about theatre ticket prices - especially the rise of premium pricing in the West End - but what other costs do people have to consider when planning theatre trips

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Rosie O'Donnell Reveals More FUNNY GIRL Revival Details by BroadwayWorld

New Now Next's Michael Musto reports that at last night's Rosie's Kids Gala, Rosie O'Donnell dropped some more details on the rumored upcoming Broadway revival of Funny Girl.

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THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Will Change its Weekly Performance Schedule Beginning October 25 by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere play, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, has announced a new performance schedule on Broadway. Beginning Thursday, October 25, 2018, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT will play Monday, Friday, …

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Caroline Bowman And More Will Lead Peace Songs At Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Peace Songs on November 16th, 2018 at 1130pm. Come join some of Broadway's brightest stars for an evening of music with a single message…

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Full Cast Announced For THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND At Almeida Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The Almeida Theatre today announces the full cast for Joe Hill-Gibbins's new production of Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Richard the Second, with Simon Russell Beale in the title role.

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BWW Live Will Chat with KINKY BOOTS Star Mark Ballas- Tune In at 5:30pm! by BroadwayWorld

On Tuesday, October 23, 530pm EST BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with the star of Kinky Boots, Mark Ballas

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Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For PINTER FOUR From Pinter at the Pinter Season by BroadwayWorld

Marking the 10th anniversary of the revered playwright's death, Pinter at the Pinter features all Pinter's short plays, alongside a selection of his poems and sketches.

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Laura Lexx Brings Her Award-winning Show, 'Trying', To Soho Theatre by BroadwayWorld

In 2015, a plucky reviewer opined, 'one can only hope there's some life-altering catastrophe around the corner for Laura Lexx'. Luckily for them, the comedian with 'superb material, brillian…

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Photo Flash: Get a First Look at the Cast of THE PROM in Action! by BroadwayWorld

The Prom begins previews on Broadway tonight, October 23, at the Longacre Theatre. Get a first look at the full cast in action in the all new production photo below

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Selladoor Productions And The Arcola Theatre Present The European Premiere Of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE by BroadwayWorld

Little Miss Sunshine, the quirky off-Broadway hit musical will make its European Premiere in a brand new production at the Arcola Theatre, London on 21 March 2019, running for a 7 week seaso…

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