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Friday, July 6, 2018

BWW Poll Results: Readers Think Jeremy Jordan Should Return to Broadway in a New Musical! by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, Jeremy Jordan has been hintingat a return to Broadway via Twitter. On Friday afternoon the actor tweeted the lyrics, 'It's a tune you can hum...', presum…

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Full Casting Announced For THE GLENN MILLER STORY Starring Tommy Steele & Marti Webb by BroadwayWorld

Joining the legendary performer Tommy Steele on stage at the London Coliseum in The Glenn Miller Story this summer is Marti Webb, which will be running for a limited season from 6 July - 18 …

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Matt Cardle To Join Cast Of STRICTLY BALLROOM The Musical by BroadwayWorld

Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle is to join the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed …

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Tickets on Sale Today for the Pre-Broadway Run of TOOTSIE by BroadwayWorld

Broadway In Chicago and Scott Sanders Productions have announced individual tickets for the world premiere Chicago production of the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, will go on-sale Today, July …

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Thursday, July 5, 2018

Bartlett Sher Revival of THE KING AND I to Head Out on International Tour by BroadwayWorld

According to Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail, the Tony Award-winning revival of The King and I, which recently began an acclaimed West End run featuring original stars Kelli O'Hara and Ken W…

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Principal Casting Announced for UK Tour of KINKY BOOTS by BroadwayWorld

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail has announced initial casting for the upcoming UK tour of the hit musical, Kinky Boots

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Other Palace Production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL to Head to the West End by BroadwayWorld

After smashing all box office records with its European premiere at The Other Palace, the sold-out production ofHEATHERS - THE MUSICAL transfers to Theatre Royal Haymarket in the West End, w…

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Stephen Payne to Replace Denis Arndt in STRAIGHT WHITE MEN by BroadwayWorld

Stephen Payne will assume the role of Ed in the Broadway production of Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, directed by Anna D. Shapiro. Mr. Payne is replacing Denis Arndt, who …

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Original CHICAGO Revival Cast Member Jeff Loeffelholz Passes Away by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Jeff Loeffelholz, an original cast member of the 1996 revival of Chicago, passed away.

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AVENUE Q Shares Schedule of Original Cast Members' Return by BroadwayWorld

AVENUE Qwill mark its 15th anniversary with two weeks of special unique performances at New World Stagesfrom Monday, July 16 to Sunday, July 29, 2018. Each of the special anniversary shows w…

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Roger Bart, Ali Stroker & More Complete Cast of Hollywood Bowl's ANNIE by BroadwayWorld

Casting is now complete for the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production ofAnnie. The new cast members areRoger Bartas Daniel 'Rooster' Hannigan,Kaylin Hedgesas Annie,Ali Strokeras 'Star-to-Be,'…

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PHOTO/VIDEO: Alex Wyse and Wesley Taylor's INDOOR BOYS Launches Season 2 by BroadwayWorld

The Indie Award-winning series Indoor Boys created, directed, and starring Broadway's Wesley Taylor SpongeBob SquarePants NBC's SMASH and Alex Wyse Spring Awakening Marvel's Iron Fist recent…

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BWW Invite: Get Up Close with THE BOYS IN THE BAND's Matt Bomer! by BroadwayWorld

On Thursday, July12 230pm join us at the Robin Williams Center 247 West 54th Street for a Career Conversations QampA with star of The Boys in the band, Matt Bomer, moderated by Broadway Worl…

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BWW Invite: Get Up Close with MODERN FAMILY and LOG CABIN Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson! by BroadwayWorld

On Tuesday, July101pm join us at the Robin Williams Center 247 West 54th Street for a Career Conversations QampA with stage and screen star Jesse Tyler Ferguson,moderated by Broadway World's…

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HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Fly Into Germany by BroadwayWorld

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will celebrate its German premiere at the Mehr Theater am Gromarkt in Hamburg in the spring of 2020. The announcement was made today by the show'sproducers …

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Keymedia Music Group And BMG Present The World Premiere Of THE PASS by BroadwayWorld

In late 1978 American singer-songwriter Dean Friedman reached 3 in the UK charts with Lucky Stars, a duet with a young and up-and-coming female singer. Denise Marsa had moved to New York a y…

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AUSTENTATIOUS Extends West End Residency To December by BroadwayWorld

Austentatious The Improvised Jane Austen Novel has today announced five additional dates at the Savoy Theatre over autumn and winter.

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Olivier Award-Winner Iwan Rheon Stars In FOXFINDER At The Ambassadors Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Dawn King's Foxfinder will have its West End premiere at the Ambassadors Theatre from 6 September 2018 for a strictly limited season until 5 January 2019. Olivier Award-winner Iwan Rheon Gam…

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Pre-Sale: Book Tickets Now For FOXFINDER, Starring Iwan Rheon by BroadwayWorld

Olivier Award-winner Iwan Rheon Game of Thrones' Ramsay Bolton, Misfits stars in the West End premiere of Dawn King's award-winning thriller at the Ambassadors Theatre.Book tickets here from…

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Sir Elton John Tribute Comes to The Wyvern Next Week by BroadwayWorld

Get ready to travel back in time with The Rocket Man A Tribute to Sir Elton John, taking place on Friday 20 July at the Wyvern Theatre.

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Claude-Michel Schonberg To Appear In Conversation With Edward Seckerson At The Bridge Theatre by BroadwayWorld

This December, the Tony-Award winning composer and lyricist Claude-Michel Schonberg comes to London for an intimate one-off 'in conversation' event with Edward Seckerson at The Bridge Theatr…

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Book Now For HEATHERS THE MUSICAL in the West End by BroadwayWorld

After smashing all box office records with its European premiere at The Other Palace, the sold-out production ofHEATHERS - THE MUSICAL transfers to Theatre Royal Haymarket in the West End, w…

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Oh Say Can They Sing! Broadway Belts Out the National Anthem by BroadwayWorld

Oh, say can you see... all the Broadway stars who have sung this song Well now you can It's America's birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with some of Broadway's best renditions …

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Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In On Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe in West End's THE KING AND I by BroadwayWorld

The multi Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's The King and I has transfered from Broadway to London this month following a critically acclaimed 16 month run at New Yor…

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A Very Musical History Lesson: America 101 by BroadwayWorld

Happy 242nd birthday, AmericaOn July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies officially declared independence from Great Britain, forming a brand new nation, which today celebrates over two centuries…

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HORRIBLE HISTORIES - HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS Comes to Alexandra Palace Theatre This December by BroadwayWorld

London is in for a treat this Christmas with a special production ofHORRIBLE HISTORIES - HORRIBLE CHRISTMASplaying at the Alexandra Palace Theatrefrom13to30 December 2018. The producers behi…

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Mark Watson Announces New UK Tour With THE INFINITE SHOW by BroadwayWorld

After spending last year being cluster-bombed with yoghurt on 'Taskmaster' and half-killed by Bear Grylls, multi award-winningMarkWatsonreturns with aUK National Tourdoing what he's best at …

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The Print Room Presents A New Adaptation of Camus' THE OUTSIDER by BroadwayWorld

Mother died today. Or was it yesterday, I can't be certain.The Print Room at The Coronet is delighted to present a new commission, the first major UK stage dramatisation of Albert Camus' mas…

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UK Tour Announced For Adaptation of Jane Austen's PERSUASION by BroadwayWorld

Theatre6andCatherine Schreiberare delighted to announce the return ofJane Austen's PERSUASIONon a UK Tour,which opens atTHEATRE ROYAL WINCHESTERon10 September 2018.

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