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Thursday, June 2, 2016

HAMILTON's Phillipa Soo Holding Live Facebook Q&A Tonight at 6:15 EST by Michael Dale

The Tony-nominated HAMILTON star will be chatting live with Facebook members before this evening's performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:30PM

Bid To Meet DAPHNE'S DIVE's Daphne Rubin-Vega, Support A.R.T. New York by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet RENT's original Mimi and support ARTNew York.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS' Norbert Leo Butz Earns His Great Big Stuff, 2005 by Michael Dale

The emerging star finally gets a chance to be showcased in a glitzy Broadway hit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM
Wednesday, June 1, 2016

VIDEO: A Backstage Visit With BRIGHT STAR's Dee Hoty by Michael Dale

The two-time Tony nominee takes questions from Facebook users before the Wednesday matinee.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek of Taye Diggs and Lesli Margherita in LA Film Festival's OPENING NIGHT by Michael Dale

The two share a sexy song and dance scene in Isaac Rentz's new backstage comedy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Honored as 'Star Of The Decade' at 1970 Tony Awards by Michael Dale

This year Barbra Streisand will appear on the Tony Award telecast for the first time since winning a special honor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:19PM

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Gets His Picture On The Cover of The Rolling Stone by Michael Dale

The latest honor bestowed upon Miranda is one of the most iconic in the music industry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Phylicia Rashad Is First Black Woman To Win Best Actress In A Play, 2004 by Michael Dale

Rashad wins for playing the same role as the first black woman nominated, Claudia McNeil.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM

BWW Review: York Theatre Casts Broadway Kids In YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN by Michael Dale

Charles M. Schulz's classic 'inner child' characters are played by children in the York's sunny and sweet production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

VIDEO: Sean Hayes' Livestream Chat With Fans Before First Preview of AN ACT OF GOD by Michael Dale

David Javerbaum's hit comedy from last summer has been revised for a new star and a new year.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM

Bid For A Backstage Tour From SHE LOVES ME's Laura Benanti, Support Transport Group by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the Tony-winner while benefiting Transport Group.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:56PM

VIDEO: HAMILTON Cast Members Hold Q&A With Facebook Members by Michael Dale

Among the subjects discussed were how social media has intensified fan interest on not just the musical, but on each individual artist involved.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:56PM

Actor Challenges L.A.'s 99-Seat Theater Plan With Suit Claiming Unpaid Wages by Michael Dale

The suit has been described as a test of the legality of Equity's 99-Seat Plan, which allows for actors to volunteer their services.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, You Can't Stop Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur in HAIRSPRAY, 2003 by Michael Dale

Broadway favorite Harvey Fierstein took Best Actor In a Musical honors while his newcomer co-star claimed Best Actress.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM

TWITTER WATCH: Bette Midler Says 'Hello, Carol!' to Original HELLO, DOLLY! Star Carol Channing by Michael Dale

The new HELLO, DOLLY star posts a photo of her introduction to the role's creator.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

BWW Review: Nick Payne's INCOGNITO Is Brainy, But Muddy by Michael Dale

Four actors play twenty roles telling three stories in a confusing exploration of the brain.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46AM
Monday, May 30, 2016

Open Book: JERSEY BOYS' Co-Bookwriter Rick Elice's Journey From Actor To Tony-Nominated Author by Michael Dale

A chance meeting at an opening night party changed the career of a young actor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Spotlights Shine on Siblings Hunter Foster and Sutton Foster, 2002 by Michael Dale

The 2002 Tony telecast featured star performances by both members of this talented brothersister duo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM
Sunday, May 29, 2016

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, THE FULL MONTY's Boys Let It Go, 2001 by Michael Dale

Patrick Wilson, John Ellison Conlee, Jason Danieley, Andre De Shields, Marcus Neville and Romain Fruge were the naked boys singing on the 2001 Tony telecast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22AM

BWW Review: Stew and Heidi Rodewald Preach On Black Music For White Audiences in THE TOTAL BENT by Michael Dale

Vondie Curtis Hall and Ato Blankson-Wood play father and son singers swimming through the mainstream.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:44AM
Saturday, May 28, 2016

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Eartha Kitt Sings The Hard Truth in THE WILD PARTY, 2000 by Michael Dale

Making her first Broadway appearance in twenty years, the outspoken star and social activist plays a character who sees through the frivolity of youth.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:44PM
Friday, May 27, 2016

Donations For Clarksville's Roxy Theatre Building Fund Wiped Out by Michael Dale

Audits show donations to build a new arts center were spent on operating costs.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:35PM

VIDEO: Samantha Barks Premieres 'Troublemaker' From Debut Album by Michael Dale

The star from the film version of LES MISERABLES and the world premiere musical AMELIE is set for a June concert tour.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27PM

VIDEO: MAME's 1983 Young Patrick, Rosh Lowe, Honors Angela Lansbury at Sardi's by Michael Dale

The young star who made his Broadway debut opposite the great theatre legend is now a television news reporter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM

Artistic Director Jonathan Church's Departure From Sydney Theatre Company Described As 'Palace Coup' by Michael Dale

Jonathan Church only assumed the role of Sydney Theatre Company's artistic director last September.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, CHARLIE BROWN's Kristin Chenoweth's Philosophy, 1999 by Michael Dale

Kristin Chenoweth proves to be popular with Tony voters introducing a new song in the Peanuts musical revival.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:34PM

SCHOOL OF ROCK Vocal Selections Now Available by Michael Dale

The published volume includes a dozen songs from the Broadway original cast recording arranged for voice with piano accompaniment.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016

Museum Planned For Bucks County Farmhouse Once Owned By Oscar Hammerstein by Michael Dale

Oscar Hammerstein's Highland Farm, Inc. disputes an earlier report that the home where the lyricist wrote Broadway classics is for sale.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, THE LION KING's Julie Taymor Makes History, 1998 by Michael Dale

Minutes after Garry Hynes became the first woman to receive a Tony Award for directing, Julie Taymor became the second.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

London's Palace Theatre Plans Hogwarts Facade For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD by Michael Dale

Proposed banners, each in a color from one of the four Hogwarts houses, would be draped from the facade.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:10PM

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda's #HamOfThrones Mash-up Inspires Revolutionary GAME OF THRONES Tweets by Michael Dale

Fans are creating clever tweets matching pics from 'Game of Thrones' with HAMILTON lyrics.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

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