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Thursday, May 26, 2016

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.

BWW Review: Cirque du Soleil Attempts An Original Book Musical With PARAMOUR by Michael Dale

While the artists of Cirque du Soleil splendidly do what they're famous for, the writers of this lavish musical seriously underachieve.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26AM

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

ECLIPSED's Danai Gurira Advises Young Female Artists To 'Go Where You Are Loved' by Michael Dale

The Tony-nominated playwright addresses the emerging female artists who will follow her.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02PM

Are London Critics Spoiled? Is The National Theatre Taking Revenge? by Michael Dale

More discussion on the issue of limiting critics to one comp ticket instead of two.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:02PM

TWITTER WATCH: Ten Terrific Tweets From Central Park's Shakespeare Raccoon by Michael Dale

This lovable raccoon has been making guest appearances at the Delacorte Theater for many summers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, CHICAGO Revival Knocks 'Em Dead, 1997 by Michael Dale

After watching O.J. Simpson getting found not guilty, the public seemed more willing to accept the musical's cynical look at life.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:43PM

Remembering Beth Howland in LI'L ABNER, COMPANY and on The Tony Awards by Michael Dale

Before playing the ultimate nervous bride in COMPANY, Howland was an ensemble member of several Broadway musicals.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

UPDATE: Kickstarter Donations To Fund Deaf West SPRING AWAKENING's Tony Performance Pass $40K by Michael Dale

The Los Angeles-based company needs 200K to cover the costs of performing from their nominated revival on the telecast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PM

BWW Review: SIGNATURE PLAYS: THE SANDBOX, DROWNING, FUNNYHOUSE OF A NEGRO, Looking Back At An Absurdist Trio by Michael Dale

Signature Theatre presents a program of one-acts by Edward Albee, Maria Irene Fornes and Adrienne Kennedy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08AM

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Bid For A Backstage Tour From THE KING AND I's Marin Mazzie, Support Transport Group by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction for house seats to see Marin Mazzie and Daniel Dae Kim benefits Transport Group.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

TWITTER WATCH: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Celebrates Wins at Obie and Helen Hayes Awards by Michael Dale

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Ben Platt celebrate on social media.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56PM

Legendary Barbara Cook Spends One Night Only at Feinstein's/54 Below by Michael Dale

The Broadway stars concert is on the evening of the release of her memoir, 'Then And Now.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:49PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Julie Larson Accepts RENT Tonys For Her Brother Jonathan, 1996 by Michael Dale

The sister of RENT's late author gives an inspiring message for those who are still scraping by for their art.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

VIDEO: Deaf West Needs Kickstarter Donations To Fund SPRING AWAKENING Tony Performance by Michael Dale

Money is needed to fly the cast back to New York, get the costumes and instruments and props out of storage and pay for rehearsal space.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

BWW Review: Marin Mazzie and Daniel Dae Kim Bring New Luster to THE KING AND I by Michael Dale

The dynamic between its new stars gives the hit revival new dramatic textures.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:08AM

Monday, May 23, 2016

Bid For A Backstage Tour From SHUFFLE ALONG's Brooks Ashmanskas, Support Transport Group by Michael Dale

One of Broadway's funniest performers offers a backstage tour in a new Charitybuzz auction.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:03PM

Happy Ending For Obie-Winner Juliana Francis Kelly's Tale Of Stolen Handlebars by Michael Dale

The playwrightactor's unfortunate incident is an all-to-common occurrence amongthose who choose to pedal their way about the city.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33PM

VIDEO: Sibling Stars Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway Duet WICKED's 'For Good' by Michael Dale

One's a jazz baby, the other's a Broadway baby, but when these sisters harmonize, it's a beautiful blend.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Gregory Haney Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens by Michael Dale

The talented triple-threat is the latest subject in HAMILTON's series of vintage portraits by photographer Josh Lehrer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

Howard Panter, Rosemary Squire Step Down From Ambassador Theatre Group, Plan 'Distinguished Theatre Productions' For Trafalgar by Michael Dale

They say the international theatre management and production company they founded has gone 'very mainstream.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Nathan Lane and Gregory Hines Get In Touch With Their Feminine Sides, 1995 by Michael Dale

The evening's musical comedy highlight was the pair belting out a medley of musical theatre hits written for women.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM

Open Book: ALADDIN's Chad Beguelin Finds A Whole New Way To Deliver An Old Favorite by Michael Dale

The bookwriter of ELF, ALADDIN and THE WEDDING SINGER says you can't just write a carbon copy of the source.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:40AM

BWW Review: Joe Morton Spectacular as Dick Gregory in Gretchen Law's Dynamic TURN ME LOOSE by Michael Dale

The actor convincingly recreates the finesse, the sublimated anger and the stinging wit of the comedy trailblazer and civil rights activist.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:13AM

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn Honored For Lifetime Achievement, 1994 by Michael Dale

The great couple of the theatre was presented with the first-ever Tony Award for a lifetime of work.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Chita Rivera's Triumphant Return in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, 1993 by Michael Dale

The Broadway legend returns after an injury that required 18 screws to be inserted into her broken leg.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:39PM

Friday, May 20, 2016

ALADDIN's Alan Menken Chimes In His Choices For The Next Disney Film On Broadway by Michael Dale

Three of his Disney musicals have transferred from film to stage. Which do you think should be next

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13PM

VIDEO: THE TEMPEST Performed Outdoors By Nude All-Woman Cast In Central Park (NSFW) by Michael Dale

The Outdoor Co-ed Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation Society makes a point about attitudes towards nudity with their first theatre production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:16PM

INSTAGRAM CHECK: UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT's Tituss Burgess Sings With Joy Before Filming With Julie Andrews by Michael Dale

The Broadway and television star can't control his excitement when about to work with the living legend.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM