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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Clive Owen and Julie Taymor Team Up for a Dazzlingly Re-Envisioned M. Butterfly by Broadwaydirect

A star-crossed love story and a drama of international espionage: David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly tells the incredible tale of a French diplomat’s scandalous twenty-year affair with a m…

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Monday, August 7, 2017

Amy Schumer Headed for Broadway by Broadwaydirect

Writer, actress, director, producer and stand-up comedian Amy Schumer is headed for Broadway. The star of the award-winning Comedy Central series Inside Amy Schumer will make her Broadway de…

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Friday, August 4, 2017

Frozen Releases New Art by Broadwaydirect

The New York Times reported this morning that the art for the upcoming Broadway musical Frozen is released. They published the final poster design, along with some that did not make the cut,…

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Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: The Cast Who Will Be Named by Broadwaydirect

As Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares to make its Broadway premiere, opening April 22, 2018 at the Lyric Theatre, audiences have been eagerly awaiting a casting announcement. With a …

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Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Alan Cumming, Lea Michele, and Darren Criss to Headline Elsie Fest by Broadwaydirect

Elsie Fest, the one-day outdoor music festival celebrates the stars and songs from the stage and screen, giving festival goers a unique experience to their favorite musicals, will feature Al…

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Monday, July 31, 2017

Hamilton Goes Hollywood by Broadwaydirect

As the Hamilton juggernaut sweeps the nation, two performers share their experiences of going on tour with the musical phenomenon of the decade. “Everyone is so happy to be at the show, an…

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Who Will The Mean Girls Be? by Broadwaydirect

The excitement has begun to set-in for the forthcoming Broadway-aimed production of Mean Girls, with the announcement of the cast. With a book by nine-time Emmy Award winner Tina Fey, based…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:49PM
Friday, July 28, 2017

Fan Art Animation of “When He Sees Me” from Waitress by Broadwaydirect

Watch the animated video of "When He Sees Me" from the Broadway musical Waitress. Animation by Sangled. The post Fan Art Animation of “When He Sees Me” from Waitress appeared fir…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:39PM
Thursday, July 27, 2017

Behind The Scenes Of Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) by Broadwaydirect

Go behind the scenes of the official music video for Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) by K'naan featuring Residente, Riz MC & Snow Tha Product from The Hamilton Mixtape. The post Behind…

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Brandy to Return to Chicago by Broadwaydirect

For a special 17-performance stint (August 17-August 31), Grammy Award-winning Performer Brandy Norwood will return to the Broadway production of the long-running musical hit Chicago. This w…

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Rush Tickets for Michael Moore’s The Terms of My Surrender by Broadwaydirect

On August 10, 2017, best-selling author, celebrated filmmaker, and political icon Michael Moore will open on Broadway with his one-man show The Terms of My Surrender. The well-known liberal,…

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Waitress Joins The #Ham4All Challenge by Broadwaydirect

The cast of Waitress the musical participates in the #Ham4All challenge. To learn more about the #Ham4All challenge, click HERE. The post Waitress Joins The #Ham4All Challenge appeared first…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:54AM
Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Patinkin, Pierre, and the Great Return to the Broadway Musical by Broadwaydirect

Mandy Patinkin fans and Great Comet fans have a reason to cheer together. The popular star of such Broadway musicals as Evita, Sunday in the Park with George, The Secret Garden, and The Wild…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:07PM

The Hamilton Mixtape: Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) Nominated for VMA by Broadwaydirect

The Hamilton Mixtape's: Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) has been nominated for a 2017 MTV VMA for Best Fight Against the System. The Hamilton Mixtape is an album of songs from the Tony-winn…

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

So You Think You Can Dance … Cats? by Broadwaydirect

Eight times a week, Jakob Karr and Ricky Ubeda transform into felines and perform in one of the most successful shows in the history of Broadway: Cats. Karr plays the role of Carbuckety and …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:03AM

Bookfilter’s Summer Reading for Theater Buffs by Broadwaydirect

The savvy reader’s favorite website BookFilter.com chooses the best theater books ready for the beach or that road trip, exclusively for Broadway Direct. Summertime and the reading is ea…

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Monday, July 24, 2017

The Making Of The War Paint Original Broadway Cast Recording by Broadwaydirect

Go behind the scenes of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of War Paint. The post The Making Of The War Paint Original Broadway Cast Recording appeared first on Broadway Direct.

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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Tony Nominated Stars to Join Hamilton by Broadwaydirect

Hamilton, the musical sensation that continues to play to sold-out crowds on Broadway and around the country, has announced two Tony-nominated stars joining two separate casts. Daniel Breake…

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National Theatre Live: Angels in America Trailer by Broadwaydirect

Angels In America: Part One will be broadcast in cinemas today. To find a screening near you, click HERE. The post National Theatre Live: Angels in America Trailer appeared first on Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:16AM
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Sneak Peek: Betsy Wolfe Sings “Everything Changes” from Waitress by Broadwaydirect

Betsy Wolfe sings a sweet rendition of "Everything Changes" from Waitress The Musical. The post Sneak Peek: Betsy Wolfe Sings “Everything Changes” from Waitress appeared first on…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:00PM

Baldwin Has His Orders: To Appear in A Few Good Men by Broadwaydirect

NBC will present a live-performance of Aaron Sorkin’s riveting play A Few Good Men, and the production has found its Colonel Nathan Jessup. Alec Baldwin, popular actor (and recent double E…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:29AM
Monday, July 17, 2017

Dear Evan Hansen Recoups by Broadwaydirect

The Tony-winning Best Musical of 2017 Dear Evan Hansen has a new plume to put in its well-adorned cap. After less than a year on Broadway, it has recouped its investment and will now operate…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:59AM
Friday, July 14, 2017

Broadway Stars Shine Brightest Amongst Emmy Nominees by Broadwaydirect

The 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Award nominations have been announced, and once again the Broadway community has been well-represented. Across the board, in categories stretching from comedy …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:26PM
Thursday, July 13, 2017

See The New Mistoffelees So You Think You Can Dance Audition by Broadwaydirect

Zachary Downer will join the cast of Cats as Mistoffelees on Monday, July 17th. He is also competing in Season 14 of So You Think You Can Dance. The post See The New Mistoffelees So You Thin…

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

PBS Releases Dates for Broadway’s Best on Great Performances by Broadwaydirect

As part of their series Great Performances, PBS has released the air dates for the Broadway productions of She Loves Me, Present Laughter, Prince of Broadway, and Holiday Inn. The season wi…

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Uma Thurman to Make Broadway Debut by Broadwaydirect

Popular film actress Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill) is set to make her Broadway debut this fall in the new Beau Willimon (Farragut North, Ides of March) play The Parisian Women. Direc…

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Falsettos in Select Theatres Today by Broadwaydirect

The recent Broadway revival of Falsettos will begin limited screenings nationwide today. To find a location near you, click HERE. The post Falsettos in Select Theatres Today appeared first o…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:23AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Wicked Defies Gravity: Soars Past Phantom by Broadwaydirect

Wicked, the Broadway musical sensation that imagined the story of The Wizard of Oz from an alternative point of view, has defied gravity to overcome The Phantom of the Opera as the second-hi…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:52PM

Dear Evan Hansen: Through the Window by Broadwaydirect

For the legions of fans who have seen Dear Evan Hansen and want to know more, not to mention the myriad fans who are eagerly awaiting to attend the show for their first time, Melcher Media h…

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