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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

MSR Studios, Home Of Numerous Original Broadway Cast Recordings, Shutting Down Due To Construction Noise by Michael Dale

Its Times Square area location was once an asset, but numerous long-term construction projects have hurt business.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35PM

VIDEO: Walt Disney World's FROZEN EVER AFTER At Epcot's Norway Pavilion by Michael Dale

The new attraction features all new special effects, animatronic figures and a special visit with Queen Elsa in her ice palace.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34PM

Deluxe Edition of Barbra Streisand's ENCORE Includes Solos From FOLLIES, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, BALLROOM, TOO MANY GIRLS by Michael Dale

Fans who purchase Barbra Streisand's newest album, 'Encore Movie Partners Sing Broadway' from Target, will receive a Deluxe Edition including four additional tracks.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM

PERISCOPE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Jonathan Groff Will Be In HAMILTON Filmed Performance by Michael Dale

HAMILTON's authorstar makes his debut on social media's Periscope.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

PERISCOPE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Jonathan Groff Will Be In HAMILTON Filmed Peformance by Michael Dale

HAMILTON's authorstar makes his debut on social media's Periscope.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Recipients Named For Julie Taymor's World Theater Fellowship for Young Theater Directors by Michael Dale

Three young directors will be funded to travel to different corners of the world to expand their visions of world theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM

Waking Exploits Theatre Producer Michael Salmon Jailed For Fraud by Michael Dale

The founder of the five-year-old company admitted to fraudulent claims for grant aid.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM

TWITTER WATCH: Lyric Opera Of Chicago Takes Note as HAMILTONmania Hits Windy City by Michael Dale

As tickets for Chicago's HAMILTON went on sale the morning, the city's opera company had a message for confused ticket-buyers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM

Democrats Seeking HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda For A Convention Performance by Michael Dale

Democrats reportedly seeking 'young pop artists' for next month's four night prime-time telecast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

BWW Interview: The Kilroys Playwright Leah Nanako Winkler: Striving For Gender Parity by Michael Dale

Winkler saw interest in her work increase dramatically when a play was placed on The Kilroys' The List

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

TWITTER WATCH: Video of Ticket Line For Chicago's HAMILTON Wrapping Around The Block by Michael Dale

Tickets went on sale this morning for the first block of seats to see HAMILTON in Chicago.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM
Monday, June 20, 2016

A Security Expert's Guide To Bots: What They Are And How They Get The Tickets You Want by Michael Dale

The New York State Assembly is taking action to combat the unscrupulous methods used by scalpers to hoard tickets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:44PM

CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE Will Use Audience Members as Background Actors by Michael Dale

The stage play based on the hit sitcom will have audience members entering and exiting as bar patrons.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

New York State Assembly Passes Measure to Criminalize Ticket Bots by Michael Dale

The new measure is designed to prevent scalpers from being able to purchase large quantities of tickets for popular shows, concerts and events.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

Costumes Required For Onstage Seating at London's Union Theatre's MOBY DICK! by Michael Dale

Those sitting on stage will be required to wear a school uniform at the 25th Anniversary production of this campy musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:23PM

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Ariana DeBose Premieres 'Shoes,' Cut From A CHORUS LINE, at Feinstein's/54 Below by Michael Dale

The talented HAMILTON ensemble member recently gave a world premiere performance of a lost KlebanHamlisch song.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM
Saturday, June 18, 2016

With Olney Theatre Center's EVITA, Christopher d'Amboise Explores The Storytelling Aspects of Choreography by Michael Dale

After a prominent career in classical ballet, the son of Jacques d'Amboise and brother of Charlotte d'Amboise looks to do more musicals.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:43PM
Friday, June 17, 2016

VIDEO: Danai Gurira, Pascale Armand and Saycon Sengbloh Discuss Their ECLIPSED Experience by Michael Dale

As the Broadway run of Danai Gurira's groundbreaking drama comes to an end, the three Tony-nominated women offer their thoughts.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26PM

VIDEO: Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber Steam Up LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Photo Shoot by Michael Dale

The pair stars in a limited Broadway run of Christopher Hampton's sardonic drama of sex and revenge.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10PM

Dramatists Guild Releases Statement On YouTube Videos and Copyright Infringement After High School HAMILTON Videos Removed by Michael Dale

A high school's fully staged and costumed performances of HAMILTON selections were quickly removed from YouTube.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33PM

Bid To Meet FULLY COMMITTED's Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the five-time Emmy nominee after he takes on 40 characters in Becky Mode's solo play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

FLASH FRIDAY: Hilarious Moments From Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY by Michael Dale

Master satirist Gerard Alessandrini will be poking jabs at Broadway's revolutionary hit this summer with SPAMILTON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM

VIDEO: THE KING AND I's Marin Mazzie Talks of Healing Therapy and Being Back On Broadway by Michael Dale

The Broadway favorite in a frank and open discussion of her healing process and the excitement of being back on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

BWW Review: Forgotten Marx Bros. Musical I'LL SAY SHE IS; Restored! Revived! Rejoice! by Michael Dale

The lost 1924 Marx Brothers vehicle has been reconstructed and mounted in a crisp and buoyant new production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Orlando Shakespeare Theater Builds 'Angel Wings' To Guard Pulse Funerals From Westboro Baptist Church by Michael Dale

The strategy to block mourners from having to see hate speech signs was used at the trials for the killers of Matthew Shepard.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Will Support Theatre Education In Under-Resourced U.S. Schools by Michael Dale

The new program will supply funding for public schools to create or improve theatre programs, and provide training scholarships for select students.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

VIDEO: The Daily Journey of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Wedding Dress by Michael Dale

Designer Maria Bjornson's stunning creation is carefully cared for after every performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:51PM

Profiles' Darrell W. Cox Responds To On-Stage Abuse Allegations After Theatre Shuts Down by Michael Dale

The actor denies claims he regularly attacked actors during violent scenes during run of KILLER JOE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tee-Rico Benefits Equality Cares in Florida by Michael Dale

In response to this weekend's tragic events in Orlando Lin-Manuel Miranda has established an officially-licensed merchandise site, Tee-Rico.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

UPDATE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets, HAMILTON To Be Filmed With Original Cast by Michael Dale

The original cast will be filmed later this month, although Miranda says he doesn't know what will be done with it.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

VIDEOS: Toronto High School Stages Three Songs From HAMILTON; Asking For Performance Rights by Michael Dale

Toronto's Wexford Collegiate Institute School for the Arts is serious about obtaining the performance rights for HAMILTON now.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:14AM

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