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Monday, October 22, 2018

THE PROM Announces Rush Policy; Previews Begin Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

The new Broadway comedy The Prom has announced that a limited number of 40 general rush tickets including the 2 facility fee will be available at the Longacre Theatre box office 220 West 48t…

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Stephen King and John Mellencamp Will Redevelop GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY for Licensing by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Licensing is working with Stephen King and John Mellencamp to redevelop their haunting musical for worldwide licensing.

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Full Casting Announced For Menier Chocolate Factory's Revival Of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF by BroadwayWorld

As rehearsals begin today, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the full company for its major revival of one of the world's most-beloved musicals of all time, Fiddler on the Roof, i…

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Shortlist Announced For The 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Voting Now Open! by BroadwayWorld

Today, the shortlist is announced for the 2018BroadwayWorld UK Awards, celebrating the best long-running West End productions and best new productions from around the country. CLICK HERE TO …

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Initial Casting Announced For TOP GIRLS At The National Theatre by BroadwayWorld

For the first time the National Theatre will stage Top Girls, Caryl Churchill's wildly innovative play about a country divided by its own ambitions.

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Jermyn Street Theatre's Portrait Season Mixes Theatrical Legends With Vibrant New Talent by BroadwayWorld

Jermyn Street Theatre launches into its 25th anniversary year with a season of work that brings together celebrated theatrical figures Trevor Nunn and Howard Brenton with a rich array of exc…

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Forty Four Productions Will Release WEST END DOES: CHRISTMAS EP by BroadwayWorld

Forty Four Productions will be launching a 'WEST END DOES CHRISTMAS EP' featuring West End stars Carrie Hope Fletcher Heathers, Rob Houchen Eugenius, Tyrone Huntley Jesus Christ Superstar, B…

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Photo Flash: First Look at A VERY VERY VERY DARK MATTER at the Bridge Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere of Martin McDonagh's A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre is directed by Matthew Dunster. The cast comprises Johnetta Eula'Mae Ackles, Alistair Benson, Eli…

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Sunday, October 21, 2018

Matthew Broderick Will Star in New Netflix Show 'Daybreak' by BroadwayWorld

Matthew Broderick is headed for Netflix

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David Byrne Eyes Broadway With 'American Utopia' Album by BroadwayWorld

David Byrne is currently on tour with his American Utopia album, but it looks as if he has something else in the works.

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COME FROM AWAY Becomes Longest Running Canadian Musical on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Today, October 21, COME FROM AWAY will become the longest running Canadian musical in Broadway history,with its the 675th performance. The record was previously held byThe Drowsy Chaperone, …

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Saturday, October 20, 2018

ICYMI: Watch as Melissa Errico Talks Solo Show, Sondheim & More on BWW Live! by BroadwayWorld

Earlier this week,BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg got up close and personal with Tony Award-nominated singer, actress, and writer, Melissa Errico, at Sardi's In the candid conversation, Meli…

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Breaking News: BE MORE CHILL Movie in Development; Producers Set by BroadwayWorld

Just in from Deadline, Shawn Levy's 21 Laps and Greg Berlanti's Berlanti Productions companies have been chosen as the producers for a future movie adaption of the Broadway-bound Be More Chi…

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Listen to a Brand New BE MORE CHILL Demo Track Sung By Joe Iconis by BroadwayWorld

In honor of Be More Chill's cast recording being released on vinyl, Ghostlight Records gave a sneak peek at a never-before-heard demo track, sung by Joe Iconis.

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Photo Flash: Cast & Creative Announcement For Premiere Of MOB WIFE, A MAFIA COMEDY by BroadwayWorld

Starbuck Theatre Company today announced its cast and creative team for the World Premiere Developmental Workshop Performance of 'Mob Wife, A Mafia Comedy', playing at The Cockpit, London Ja…

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Friday, October 19, 2018

Photo Flash: 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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INTO THE WOODS, World Premiere of FALL SPRINGS, And More Announced for Barrington's 25th Season by BroadwayWorld

Barrington Stage Company today announced the firstthree productions for its upcoming 25thseason.

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Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Prepares to Wave At Los Angeles! by BroadwayWorld

A record-breaking show on Broadway and now on National Tour, Dear Evan Hansen opens its Los Angeles engagement tonight, October 19, having alreadyshatteredall weekly box office revenue recor…

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Robert Cuccioli to Lead Goodspeed's A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL, Hunter Foster Directs by BroadwayWorld

Goodspeed Musicals announces the full cast of their new production ofA Connecticut Christmas Carol - the musical treat infused with more Connecticut flavor by LJ Fecho and Michael O'Flaherty.

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Angela Baumgardner and Pedro Ka'awaloa Take Over THE KING AND I National Tour by BroadwayWorld

New casting has been announcedfor the national tour of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's THE KING AND I, based on the 2015 Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production.

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BC/EFA Begins Fall Fundraising Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Cast members from Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring shows across the country will fill their theatre lobbies, with Broadway Cares' signature red buckets in tow, to begin six weeks …

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VIDEO: Trailer For Signature Theater's BILLY ELLIOT in DC by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the trailer for Signature Theater's Billy Elliot the Musical directed and choreographed by Signature Theatre Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner Si…

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BWW Blog: Getting to Know the Players of THE WINNING SIDE- Sullivan Jones 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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BRAT KIDS CARNIVAL Boogies On Down In Leicester Square by BroadwayWorld

A fantastic cast are lined up to star in BRAT KIDS CARNIVAL, as it arrives in London for the first time in November The acclaimed high-octane children's show, headlines the children's live s…

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Lucie Jones, Lauren Samuels, and More Lead Cast of GIRLFRIENDS Concert by BroadwayWorld

London Musical Theatre Orchestra is proud to announce the initial casting announcement for the concert performance of Girlfriends, composed by Emmy Award-winner Howard Goodall at Bishopsgate…

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Photo Flash: First Look At The Air Supply Musical ALL OUT OF LOVE in Manila by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new musical ALL OUT OF LOVE in Manila, with songs from the Air Supply catalogueThe musical features an original script by award winning Canadian playwri…

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Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On A BRONX TALE's National Tour by BroadwayWorld

The North American Tour of A BRONX TALE, the new musical featuring a book by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri, music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by …

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Drag Superstar Jonny Woo Presents His 'All Star Brexit Cabaret' by BroadwayWorld

It was announced today that Drag Superstar Jonny Woo Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety Performance and Olivier Award winning composer, Richard Thomas Jerry Springer The Opera, Anna Nicole will pr…

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks MARY POPPINS RETURNS in Instagram Takeover by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday, Lin-Manuel Miranda took over the Disney Studios Instagram account, to talk about Mary Poppins Returns and give a behind the scenes look.

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BWW Live Will Chat with KINKY BOOTS Star Mark Ballas On Tuesday! 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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Forty Four Productions Announces 'WEST END DOES: CHRISTMAS EP' by BroadwayWorld

Forty Four Productions have announced that at their concerts on December 1st, they will be launching a 'WEST END DOES CHRISTMAS EP' featuring West End stars Carrie Hope Fletcher Heathers, Ro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

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