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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Wake Up With BWW 1/15: WEST SIDE STORY Casting, Palace Theatre Renovation News, and More by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Begin your Tuesday the only way Broadway fans know how by catching up on the latest news

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Monday, January 14, 2019

Ramin Karimloo Will Join the Cast of BBC One's HOLBY CITY by Stephanie Wild

BBC Press on Twitter has confirmed that Broadway and West End actor Ramin Karimloo will join the cast of BBC One's Holby City. He will play the role of Kian Madani.

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Palace Theatre Renovations Delayed Due to Setback by Stephanie Wild

Renovations for Broadway's Palace Theatre have been in talks for quite some time, but now, according to Forbes, it seems that before the project has even begun, there has been a setback.

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Wake Up With BWW 1/14: Three Days of BroadwayCon Coverage, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Still exhausted from running around BroadwayCon all weekend Ease into the new week by reading the top stories from around the Broadway World

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Sunday, January 13, 2019

Fire Destroys Historic American Shakespeare Festival Theatre in Stratford, CT by Stephanie Wild

Many news sources are reporting a fire occurring early this morning at the historic American Shakespeare Festival Theatre in Stratford, CT. According to Fox61, actors from Katherine Hepburn …

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THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Ends Its Broadway Run Today, January 13 by Stephanie Wild

The Lifespan of a Fact plays its final performance today, January 13, at Studio 54 on Broadway 254 West 54th Street. A West End production and limited National Tour are currently in the work…

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Saturday, January 12, 2019

VIDEO: Brandon Victor Dixon Sings 'Santa Fe' During RENT LIVE! Rehearsal by Stephanie Wild

Rehearsals for Rent Live are underway, with just over two weeks to go until the big premiere. Brandon Victor Dixon is giving us a sneak peek at himself singing Santa Fe during rehearsal

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BroadwayCon Roundup Day Two: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Andrew Rannells, AVENUE Q, and More! by Stephanie Wild

BroadwayCon's second day wrapped up today, with a plethora of panels and events for fans to attend BroadwayWorld brought you inside a few of the panels, and we've got your roundup of the day…

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NBC Orders New Musical Pilot 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' From FIRST DATE Writer by Stephanie Wild

According to Deadline, NBC has ordered a new pilot, a musical dramedy called Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.

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VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Waves a Puerto Rican Flag at Opening Night of HAMILTON by Stephanie Wild

Last night, Hamilton officially opened in Puerto Rico, with Lin-Manuel Miranda reprising his role as the titular character. Miranda gave a heartfelt curtain call, where he was seen giving hi…

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Friday, January 11, 2019

Rialto Chatter: Will WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME and SLAVE PLAY Come to Broadway This Season? by Stephanie Wild

In a season full of new Broadway plays, there may be room for one, or two, more. According to Michael Riedel of The New York Post, Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me is moving…

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Wake Up With BWW 1/11: Callum Francis Joins KINKY BOOTS, NETWORK Gala, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Callum Francis makes his Broadway debut in Kinky Boots, The American Associates Of The National Theatre celebrateNETWORK at tonight's gala, and…

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Thursday, January 10, 2019

Wake Up With BWW 1/10: CHOIR BOY Red Carpet, Strike Updates, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories We took you on the red carpet at Choir Boy, an update on the Equity strike, and more

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

SALAAM Comes to Vault Festival by Stephanie Wild

London. 2017. The first night of Ramadan. Rema and Mariam prepare to break the fast. Quiet, alone, and at peace, they prepare for a night of contemplation. A crash. Glass shatters. Everythin…

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Wake Up With BWW 1/9: Inside Opening Night of CHOIR BOY, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Get over hump day with us by catching up on the latest Broadway stories

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda and HAMILTON Team Are the New Owners of The Drama Book Shop by Stephanie Wild

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the historic Drama Book Shop, located just steps from the heart of Times Square, will leave its 40th Street home because of recent rent escalations.

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Wake Up With BWW 1/8: CHOIR BOY Officially Opens, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Choir Boy officially opens, and more

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Monday, January 7, 2019

Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel Begins Performances in WAITRESS Tonight by Stephanie Wild

As previously announced, beginning tonight, January 7, Sara Bareilles, will return to Waitress in the role of Jenna, joined by Tony Award-winner, Gavin Creel as Dr. Pomatter for a limited en…

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Wake Up With BWW 1/7: Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel Begin in WAITRESS, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel begin in Waitress, and more

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Sunday, January 6, 2019

Actors' Equity is Considering A Limited Strike If Developmental Lab Agreement is Not Reached by Stephanie Wild

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, the Broadway community is taking a stand with Actors' Equity in the 'Not a Lab Rat' campaign, to increase the minimum salary for developmental labs,…

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VIDEO: Glenn Close Offers Insight on SUNSET BOULEVARD Film, Saying 'We Hope to Start Shooting This Year' by Stephanie Wild

A film adaptation of Sunset Boulevard has been teased for quite some time, with Glenn Close reprising her role of Norma. Now, Close has confirmed to Variety that 'they hope to start shooting…

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TORCH SONG Plays Final Performance on Broadway Today, January 6 by Stephanie Wild

The acclaimed production of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song ends its run today, January 6, 2019 at the Hayes Theater 240 West 44th Street. The play will embark on a national tour launching fal…

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Friday, January 4, 2019

VIDEO: Go Inside the Sitzprobe For HAMILTON in Puerto Rico by Stephanie Wild

Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Hamilton team are gearing up to bring the hit musical to the stage in Puerto Rico. Yesterday, the cast had their sitzprobe. Today, Miranda is taking to Twitter to …

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Wake Up With BWW 1/4: THE NOTEBOOK Musical in the Works From Ingrid Michaelson, and More by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Ingrid Michaelson is working on a musical adaptation of The Notebook

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Thursday, January 3, 2019

Wake Up With BWW 1/3: The Public's UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today top stories The Public kicks off its Under The Radar Festival, and more

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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Don McKay, Original Tony in WEST SIDE STORY, Has Died by Stephanie Wild

Don McKay, the original Tony in the 1958 London premiere of West Side Story, has died, according to Deadline. The actor was 93.

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Jimmy Osmond Suffers Stroke Following Performance of PETER PAN by Stephanie Wild

Jimmy Osmond had just finished a performance of Peter Pan at the Birmingham Hippodrome last week, when he was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a stroke, according to The Guardian.

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Wake Up With BWW 1/2: 2019's Upcoming Shows, Top Stars to Watch, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Read about 2019's upcoming shows, our picks for the top stars to watch, and more

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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Spring Into 2019 With This Year's Upcoming Broadway Shows! by Stephanie Wild

2018 is coming to a close, and that could only mean one thing...we're gearing up for the new shows coming in 2019 Between now and the Tony Awards, this spring will bring fan favorites like B…

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Monday, December 31, 2018

Dove Cameron Shares Reason For Absence From CLUELESS, and Responds to Backlash by Stephanie Wild

Dove Cameron took to Instagram last night to share the reason she has been missing performances in Clueless, the sold-out off-Broadway musical in which she is starring.

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Wake Up With BWW 12/31: Ring in the New Year With Aaron Tveit, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Ring in the New Year with Aaron Tveit at Feinstein's54 Below, and more

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