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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

First Look: Children of a Lesser God by Broadwaydirect

The Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier Award-winning Best Play Children of a Lesser God tells the story of an unconventional teacher at a school for the deaf and the remarkable woman he meets th…

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Friday, April 6, 2018

First Look: Mean Girls on Broadway by Broadwaydirect

Mean Girls is a ferociously funny new musical from director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blo…

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Monday, April 2, 2018

Reverberations From The Band’s Visit by Broadwaydirect

Broadway musicals can bring people together. There is something about the way music and theater can speak to people across geographic, religious, and cultural borders. And every once in a wh…

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

PBS Releases Dates for Stars in Concert Series by Broadwaydirect

As part of their series Live from Lincoln Center, PBS has released the air dates for the Stars in Concert series. The series will include special one-hour concert performances from Broadway …

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Listen to Donna Summer’s Greatest Hits by Broadwaydirect

Catch up on the classics of Donna Summer before you see Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.  The post Listen to Donna Summer’s Greatest Hits appeared first on Broadway Direct.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

First Look: New Photos from Frozen Released by Broadwaydirect

For the first time, Frozen comes to life on Broadway, re-imagined for the stage in a new production by an award-winning team. This is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a my…

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Monday, March 19, 2018

The Ultimate Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton Mashup by Broadwaydirect

Lin-Manuel Miranda & Ben Platt perform "Found/Tonight." Words and Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The post The Ultimate Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton Mashup ap…

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Friday, March 16, 2018

Sneak Peek at the New Song “True Love” from Frozen by Broadwaydirect

Patti Murin performs the latest release from Disney's Frozen The Musical, "True Love." Frozen is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. Both are searching fo…

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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Katharine McPhee Performs “What Baking Can Do” from Waitress by Broadwaydirect

Katharine McPhee sings "What Baking Can Do" from Waitress The Musical. Don't miss Katharine in her Broadway debut April 10 - June 17, 2018 in Waitress on Broadway! The post Katharine McPhee …

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Monday, March 12, 2018

First Listen: Katharine McPhee Sings “She Used To Be Mine” from Waitress by Broadwaydirect

Get a first listen of Katharine McPhee in her Broadway debut in Waitress The Musical. Katharine McPhee joins the cast of Waitress on Broadway April 10, 2018. The post First Listen: Katharin…

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Friday, March 9, 2018

Sneak Peek at the New Song “Dangerous to Dream” from Frozen by Broadwaydirect

Get a sneak peek at the latest song from Disney's Frozen on Broadway. Performed by Caissie Levy and company. The post Sneak Peek at the New Song “Dangerous to Dream” from Frozen …

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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

FIRST LOOK: Taylor Trensch in Dear Evan Hansen by Broadwaydirect

Dear Evan Hansen, the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. A letter that was never …

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Behind the Scenes with the Cast of The Boys In The Band by Broadwaydirect

Go behind-the-scenes of The Boys In The Band photoshoot as the cast and creative team prepare for Broadway. The 50th anniversary of the landmark play arrives on Broadway this spring. Strictl…

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Andrew Lloyd Webber to Celebrate Autobiography at The Town Hall by Broadwaydirect

Andrew Lloyd Webber introduces and discusses his new memoir, Unmasked, in an exclusive literary event on Monday March 5 at The Town Hall. Joining him in conversation is award-winning actres…

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Angels Arriving in America: Digital Lottery Launches by Broadwaydirect

Angels in America, the two-part epic play by Tony Kushner, will soon arrive on Broadway. The National Theatre revival has crossed the Atlantic and will begin previews on February 23, 2018 to…

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Behind-the-Scenes of the Frozen the musical Sitzprobe by Broadwaydirect

During the pre-Broadway run in Denver, Colorado - Frozen cast members sing through the Broadway score for the first time with a full orchestra. Frozen begins previews on Broadway February 2…

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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

The Characters of Come From Away by Broadwaydirect

Come From Away is based on a true story. Learn how meeting the people who inspired the show has influenced the way the cast performs. The post The Characters of Come From Away appeared first…

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Chicago Releases New Music Video by Broadwaydirect

Chicago the Musical has released the official video for "All That Jazz" to celebrate 21 years on Broadway! The post Chicago Releases New Music Video appeared first on Broadway Direct.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Meet The Plastics, Your New Best Frenemies by Broadwaydirect

Mean Girls is a ferociously funny new musical from director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blo…

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A PSA: Don’t be fooled by the pink. by Broadwaydirect

Book your seats and watch your back! Mean Girls comes to Broadway following a sold out run in Washington, D.C. Get tickets now and be the first to see it at the August Wilson Theatre. The p…

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Thursday, January 11, 2018

Behind-the-Scenes: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Rehearsal by Broadwaydirect

Rehearsals have started for the Broadway production of Harry Pottery and the Cursed Child. Previews begin March 16. More tickets will be released Feb 7 through registration only - for info v…

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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Writing a Score From Screen to Stage by Broadwaydirect

The most eagerly anticipated musical of the 2017–2018 season has to be the stage adaptation of the blockbuster Disney animated film Frozen. The film, loosely based on the Hans Christian An…

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Monday, December 11, 2017

Transforming Frozen for Broadway by Broadwaydirect

The creative team of Disney's Frozen discuss the process of transforming the animated film into a Broadway musical. Frozen will begin performances on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on Fe…

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A New Frozen for Every Age by Broadwaydirect

Caissie Levy and Patti Murin, the Broadway veterans hired by Disney Theatrical Productions to lead the upcoming stage adaptation of Disney’s blockbuster animated film Frozen, both sa…

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Friday, December 8, 2017

A Magic Carpet Ride Into LA by Broadwaydirect

Disney Theatricals, producer of the hit musical Aladdin, have announced the cast of its latest national tour, set to land its magic carpet in Los Angeles. For a five-week stretch of the tour…

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Thursday, December 7, 2017

Excellence in Theatre Education Award Submissions Now Open by Broadwaydirect

Theatre educators are a special brand of teacher. Often, they are tasked to juggle myriad tasks all in an effort to give the youth in their charge a love and respect for the noble pursuit of…

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Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz Perform “It Only Takes a Taste” by Broadwaydirect

Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz sing "It Only Takes A Taste" from Waitress. Sara Bareilles is picking up a second shift in Waitress starting January 16th for 6 weeks only! She'll be joining Ja…

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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Exclusive Excerpt: Dear Evan Hansen: through the window by Broadwaydirect

Excerpt from Chapter 5: Michael Greif Takes the Helm If a musical can be said to have a spiritual ancestor, Dear Evan Hansen’s would have to be Rent, the Pulitzer- and Tony winning 1996 c…

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Will Roland Explains How to Get Tickets to Dear Evan Hansen by Broadwaydirect

Broadway star Will Roland gives his expert tips on getting tickets to Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony-winning musical. Tickets on sale through November 2018. The post Will Roland Explains How to …

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Monday, December 4, 2017

Chicago to Welcome Kandi Burruss by Broadwaydirect

Chicago, Broadway’s longest-running revival of a musical, has announced that Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kandi Burruss will be joining the production in the role of Matron Mama Morton…

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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Out of Oz: Annaleigh Ashford Performs “Wonderful” by Broadwaydirect

In this installment of Out Of Oz, Annaleigh Ashford performs Wicked's "Wonderful." The post Out of Oz: Annaleigh Ashford Performs “Wonderful” appeared first on Broadway Direct.

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