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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

BC/EFA Introduces New Ornament: Harvey Fierstein's Edna Turnblad by BroadwayWorld

Harvey Fierstein is the latest to join BCEFA's Broadway Legends ornament series His iconic portrayal of Edna Turnblad from Hairspray can be the centerpiece of any holiday display with its re…

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VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals Of SCHOOL OF ROCK in Melbourne by BroadwayWorld

In the video below, go inside rehearsals for the Australian premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway and West End smash hit rock musical, School of Rock - playing at Her Majesty's, Melbour…

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Charles Strouse, Andy Karl, Ahrens & Flaherty, and More Will Celebrate The Life Of Thomas Meehan by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway community will celebrate the life of Thomas Meehan on Monday, November 5th at 200 PM at the St. James Theatre 246 West 44th Street.

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Photo Flash: Robert Cuccioli Leads FUN HOME at White Plains Performing Arts Center by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The White Plains Performing Arts Center WPPAC's New York Regional Premiere of FUN HOME, playing through October 28, 2018. Winner of five Tony Awards includi…

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MAMMA MIA!, JERSEY BOYS, and More Will Play the UK This Christmas Season by BroadwayWorld

Amanda Malpass PR has announced the shows it will be representing this upcoming holiday season.

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Lea Salonga Will Embark On The Human Heart Tour In 2019 by BroadwayWorld

Lea Salonga is going back on tour The singer, actress and Broadway icon has announced the Lea Salonga The Human Heart Tour. Check out a full list of tour dates below

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Monty Python's SPAMALOT Launches New Tour in Vermont Next Week by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Award-winning best musical Monty Python's Spamalot is coming to a city near you

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Exclusive Photo Flash: Patti LuPone and the Cast of COMPANY in the West End by BroadwayWorld

Company is opening tomorrow night at the Gielgud Theatre, and we're giving you an exclusive look at the cast in action Check out the photos below.

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BalletBoyz Presents The London Premiere Of THEM/US At Sadler's Wells by BroadwayWorld

This spring, the internationally lauded dance troupe BalletBoyz will present the London premiere of ThemUs, an innovative double bill and a brand new collaboration from the company's own cri…

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Sadler's Wells Announces its Spring 2019 Season by BroadwayWorld

Tickets are on sale from Monday 5 November at 9am for Sadler's Wells' Spring 2019 season, which features three world premieres, more than 15 UK premieres and a host of new creative partnersh…

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Beverley Knight, Tom Chaplin and Peabo Bryson Will Lead 'Friday Night Is Music Night' Shows At The London Palladium by BroadwayWorld

BBC Radio 2's Friday Night Is Music Night, the world's longest-running live orchestral radio programme, will celebrate the life and music of three of the most enduring artists of our time ne…

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University Women In The Arts Announces Partnerships With Leading Arts And Education Organisations On Project To Tackle Abuse In The Arts by BroadwayWorld

University Women in the Arts, the mentoring scheme to improve the transition from women studying the arts to working in the arts, has announced a series of new partnerships with leading arts…

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Benjamn Till's Award-winning Musical BRASS Opening At The Union Theatre by BroadwayWorld

To commemorate the Centenary of Armistice Day this November, the Union Theatre will present the professional London premiere of Benjamin Till's award-winning musical, BRASS.

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Monday, October 15, 2018

Photo Flash: A Look Inside the 2018 UK Theatre Awards by BroadwayWorld

The UK Theatre Awards 2018 were hosted by Olivier-nominated musical theatre performer Tyrone Huntley, and presenters included Wendi Peters, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Ria Jones, Matt Cardle, Em…

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Photo Flash: First Look at THE FERRYMAN On Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway engagement ofJez Butterworth'sThe Ferryman, the critically acclaimed, wildly popular play directed bySam Mendesopens this Sunday Check out all-new photos of the production below

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MTC's CHOIR BOY Moves Opening to January 8, Previews Begin December 12 by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club presents the Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney Moonlight, The BrotherSister Plays and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee …

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Andrew Keenan-Bolger Weds Scott Bixby in Weekend Ceremony! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway favorite Andrew Keenan-Bolgershared a sweet memory and an even sweeter story surrounding an image from his wedding to longtime love Scott Bixby this past weekend.

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Roundabout Theatres Will Dim Lights for Joe Masteroff on Wednesday by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO and the entire Broadway community mourn the loss of Tony Award-winning writer Joe Masteroff, who passed away on Friday, September…

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TWO LITTLE DUCKS Comes to London As Part Of 22 Date Tour by BroadwayWorld

The powerful, personal and political poetry of a talented new voice comes to the capital for 2 shows at The Albany, SE8

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Tony-Winning Designer Clint Ramos to Lead Fordham's Design and Production Major by BroadwayWorld

Decorated designer Clint Ramos, currently represented on Broadway by Once On This Island,has just joined the staff at Fordham University heading up their Design and Production track.

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Adam Penford Announces Second Spring Season At Nottingham Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Nottingham Playhouse is delighted to announce Adam Penford's second season as artistic director, including the return of the hugely popular Wonderland.

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A STAR IS BORN Soundtrack Debuts at Number 1 on Billboard 200 by BroadwayWorld

The soundtrack for 'A Star Is Born,' starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga has debuted at number 1 on the Billboard charts according to The Hollywood Reporter. The album sold231,000 units th…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Alex Brightman in Pre-Broadway Run of BEETLEJUICE by BroadwayWorld

The new musical comedy Beetlejuice will open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre 1634 Broadway on April 25, 2019, but first the musical will haveits world premiere at the National Theat…

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BWW Exclusive: Read Excerpts from Lin-Manuel Miranda's New Book, GMORNING, GNIGHT! by BroadwayWorld

Before he inspired the world with Hamilton and was catapulted to international fame, Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspiring his Twitter followers with words of encouragement at the beginning and e…

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Photo Flash: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Guests Unveil Art Installation at London Palladium by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Lloyd Webber with honoured artists Des O'Connor, Jimmy Tarbuck, Cliff Richard and Tommy Steele unveiled the Wall of Fame, a new art installation by Lee Simmons commissioned as part of…

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Texas Tech Will Stage HANDS ON A HARDBODY in a Parking Lot by BroadwayWorld

The Lubbock Avalanche reports that Texas Tech is staging HANDS ON A HARDBODY in the parking lot of a Nissan Dealership. Playwright Dough Wright and co-composerlyricist Amanda Green are slate…

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30 Designers Unite to Transform the Iconic Mask of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by BroadwayWorld

The Phantom of the Opera, The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Bank of America have partnered to commemorate Broadway's longest-running musical with a unique project in support of…

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Alexandra Burke And Duncan James Extend Their Runs In CHICAGO by BroadwayWorld

Due to popular demand, Alexandra Burke and Duncan James will extend their runs in CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre. Alexandra Burke will play Roxie Hart until 10 November 2018 and Duncan James…

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BWW Live Will Chat with Melissa Errico Tomorrow at 5:30PM by BroadwayWorld

On Tuesday, October 16th, 530pm EST BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with Tony Award-nominated singer, actress, and writer, Melissa Errico, at Sardi's Don't f…

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Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces Deal With Musicians Union by BroadwayWorld

It was previously reported that the Lyric Opera of Chicago had reached deals with four unions following ongoing negotiations with many of the opera's stakeholders. The opera had reached agre…

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Photo Flash: First Look at the National Theatre's STORIES by BroadwayWorld

Production images have been release for Nina Raine's new play, STORIES, currently in previews in the Dorfman Theatre, with a press night this Wednesday 17 October, playing until 28 November.…

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