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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Fourth Annual West End Bake Off Raises Record Breaking ?9,500 by BroadwayWorld

Theatrical charity Acting for Others today announces that 9,500 was raised at the fourth annual West End Bake Off last weekend breaking all previous records for monies raised at this event, …

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Photo Flash: First Look at KILLER JOE, Starring Orlando Bloom by BroadwayWorld

Orlando Bloom leads the cast in Tracy Letts' black comedy thriller Killer Joe for a strictly limited 13-week run. Killer Joe, directed by Simon Evans at Trafalgar Studios 1 until 18 August …

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UAL Announces New Total Performance School by BroadwayWorld

University of the Arts London has unveiled ambitious plans to become the leading international performance institution - by announcing a major expansion of performance at Wimbledon College o…

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Photo Flash: First Look at the West End Transfer of Nina Raine's CONSENT by BroadwayWorld

The West End production of Nina Raine's Consent continues previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre with its opening night on 29 May 2018. Directed by Roger Michell and originally co-produced a…

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Jamie Newall, Paul Brendan, and More to Star in Iris Theatre's THE TEMPEST by BroadwayWorld

Paul Brendan Faithful Ruslan - The Story of a Guard Dog, Belgrade Theatre and Citizen's Theatre Julius Caesar, The Tobacco Factory Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare's Globe, Charlotte Christense…

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Martin Kemp To Star In CHICAGO In London by BroadwayWorld

Martin Kemp will star as smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn in the multi award-winning CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End from Monday 2 July for a limited season until Saturd…

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Brand New Theatre Announced For Wembley Park By Troubadour Theatres by BroadwayWorld

Today Wembley Park announced an exciting new theatre venture. The flexible 1,000-2,000 seat capacity Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is being created inside the former Fountain Studios by aw…

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Tommy Tune Joins 50th Anniversary Celebration of HELLO, DOLLY! Feature Film by BroadwayWorld

The long awaited 50th Anniversary HELLO AGAIN, DOLLY community-wide Festival in Westchester and Putnam County kicks off this month as Hudson River towns celebrate their shared cultural histo…

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Nominees Announced For The 2017/18 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards by BroadwayWorld

The 5th Avenue Theatre is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 16th annual 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theater, the highly anticipated award show proudly sponsored by…

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The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors Announces 2018 Winners by BroadwayWorld

A panel of nationally recognized judges-including casting director Michael Donovan, producer, director and choreographer Andy Ferrara, and actress Wendy Rosoff-announced the 2018 winners of …

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Shoshana Bean, Susan Blackwell and More Announced for City Center Encores! Off-Center 2018 Season! by BroadwayWorld

Encores Off-Center Co-Artistic Directors Anne Kauffman and Jeanine Tesori today announced casting for New York City Center's popular summer musical theater series Encores Off-Center.

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VIDEO: Go Inside The Muny's Centennial Gala With Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune, Matthew Morrison, Heather Headley, Ken Page, And More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's centennial celebration gala performance Check out the video featuring Tommy Tune, Matthew Morrison, Chita Rivera, Ken Page, and More

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Terrence Mann & Liz Larsen to Lead SWEENEY TODD Concert in Connecticut by BroadwayWorld

Connecticut Repertory Theatre CRT announces the casting for the second production of the 2018 Nutmeg Summer Series 'Sweeney Todd A Musical Thriller in Concert', a Tony-Award-winning tale of …

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BWW Live Will Chat with COME FROM AWAY's Chad Kimball This Thursday! by BroadwayWorld

On Thursday, May 24, 530pm EST BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with star of Come From Away, Chad Kimball Don't forget to tune in to our official Facebook pag…

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VIDEO: THE BAND'S VISIT Performs NPR Tiny Desk Concert by BroadwayWorld

The Band's Visit recently made a visit of their own to NPR's Tiny Desk series. Watch below as the cast and company perform music from the Tony-Award Nominated new musical

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Merle Dandridge to Return to ONCE ON THIS ISLAND for Limited Engagement by BroadwayWorld

The producers ofBroadway'sOnce On This Islandannounced today that Merle Dandridge will return to the Tony Nominated production for a limited time fromJune 18 - August 19.Current cast member …

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Britain's Got Talent Winner George Sampson To Star In Hair-Raising Pantomime Adventure by BroadwayWorld

Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson will lead the cast as Prince George in Rapunzel on it's UK Tour.

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Opry City Stage to Host Official ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE After-Party by BroadwayWorld

Opry City Stage, New York City's new home for authentic Southern food and daily live country music in the heart of Times Square, is partnering up with Broadway's new musical ESCAPE TO MARGAR…

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Photo Flash: Sheffield Theatre Presents ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST by BroadwayWorld

Sheffield Theatres presents Associate Director Javaad Alipoor's production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Dale Wasserman, from the novel by Ken Kesey. It stars Nathan Amzi Martini, Lu…

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BroadwayWorld Seeks International Contributors by BroadwayWorld

As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity to review the shows of your choice, conduct interviews with local and touring talent, design features of your own choosing for publish…

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Music Theatre International Acquires Licensing Rights to GROUNDHOG DAY by BroadwayWorld

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International MTI has acquired worldwide licensing rights to the award-winning musical comedy Groundhog Day.

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Photo Flash: John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and More Perform At JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT FYC Event by BroadwayWorld

Last night, Monday, May 21 at The Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, CA, NBC's critically and commercially acclaimed 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert' was celebrated with a robust panel d…

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Sophie Thompson, Jeremy Swift and Sinead Matthews to Star in Classic Spring's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by BroadwayWorld

Classic Spring announces Olivier-Award winner Sophie Thompson as Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, from 20 July at the Vaudeville theatre. Directed by Michael Fentiman, the …

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The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Move To Earlier Weekday Start Time From September 2018 by BroadwayWorld

Following a review of new audience research carried out on behalf of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical it is announced today that from 12 September all evening weekday perf…

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Bolshoi Ballet In Cinema Announces 2018/19 Season by BroadwayWorld

The 201819 Bolshoi Ballet in cinema season showcases some of ballet's greatest classical works performed by the world's finest dancers creating a unique cinematic experience. Four classical …

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ELF - A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Releases 10,000 Extra Tickets Due To Public Demand by BroadwayWorld

Following huge public demand, 10,000 extra tickets have been released for Elf - A Christmas Spectacular starring music legend David Essex and Love Actually star Martine McCutcheon. These tic…

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New Production Of Chekhov's THE SEAGULL Will Have Limited Run In London by BroadwayWorld

Following on from Theatre Collection's season at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre they present Anton Chekov's THE SEAGULL, a story of love, lust, delusion and betrayal. This version is adapted b…

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Tron Theatre Company with Blood of the Young Presents PRIDE & PREJUDICE (Sort Of) by BroadwayWorld

Blood of the Young have certainly made their mark on the Scottish theatre scene, critically acclaimed for their first full-length, main stage production, Daphne Oram's Wonderful World of Sou…

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The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Will Perform at Broadway Sessions by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Sessions welcomes the cast of Sweeney Todd this week, 524. BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest ea…

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Photo Flash: Students Across Texas Recognized at DSM's High School Musical Theatre Awards by BroadwayWorld

High school students, parents, friends, arts advocates, celebrities and city officials from all over North Texas celebrated as winners and scholarship recipients were announced on Thursday, …

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Photos: Broadway's Alex Brightman Ties the Knot in Brooklyn! by BroadwayWorld

She swiped Brightman At least that's what we hear on social media. Some of Broadway stars like Sierra Boggess and Lesli Margheritaturned out this weekto celebrate the marriage of Broadway's …

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