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Sunday, July 8, 2018

Dee Hoty Talks Taking On The Title Role in HELLO, DOLLY! in Oklahoma by Stephanie Wild

Dee Hoty, three-time Tony nominee, is gearing up to take on the iconic role of Dolly Levi in a production of Hello, Dolly at the Lyric Theatre in Oklahoma. She, along with some of the show's…

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Friday, July 6, 2018

Brief 7/6: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Begins Previews, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Smokey Joe's Cafe begins previews tonight, and more

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Thursday, July 5, 2018

The MTA Tries to Save You From Unexpected Delays With New App by Stephanie Wild

Could the MTA have found the solution to unexpected subway delays We sure hope so

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Brief 7/5: Read the Reviews For O'Hara and Watanabe in THE KING AND I, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories read the reviews for The King and I in the West End, starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe, and more

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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Brief 7/3: Check Out Photos of McDonald, Menzel, Rivera, and More at Concert For America, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories check out photos of Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel, Chita Rivera, and many more performing at Concert For America, and more

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Monday, July 2, 2018

Brief 7/2: Get a Sneak Peek at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories get a first look at Smokey Joe's Cafe, and more

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Sunday, July 1, 2018

Director and Choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne Passes Away at 92 by Stephanie Wild

It has been announced today via her official Twitter that trailblazing dancer, director,and choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne has passed away.

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Saturday, June 30, 2018

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings Lullaby to Children Separated From Families by Stephanie Wild

Today in Washington D.C., a march was held to raise awareness and resist against the policy forcing children to be separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. Lin-Manuel Miranda…

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Friday, June 29, 2018

Brief 6/29: First Look at SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories get a first look at Encores production of Songs For a New World, and more

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Thursday, June 28, 2018

BREAKING: Glenda Jackson Will Play Title Role in KING LEAR on Broadway by Stephanie Wild

Glenda Jackson, just coming off her run in Three Tall Women on Broadway, has already set the date of her return. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jackson will appear as the title charact…

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Brief 6/28: Irish Rep's ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Opens Tonight, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Irish Rep's On a Clear Day You Can See Forever officially opens tonight, and more

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The Emmys Sort Out Categories For Televised Live Events by Stephanie Wild

In an age where televised live events are becoming more and more popular, rules need to be changed. The Emmys are finally sorting this out, according to Variety. The awards organization has …

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Brief 6/27: Samantha Barks and Andy Karl Talk PRETTY WOMAN, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Samantha Barks and Andy Karl discuss bringing Pretty Woman to Broadway, and more

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Brief 6/26: Watch the Full JIMMY AWARDS, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Watch the full ceremony of the 2018 Jimmy Awards, and more

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Monday, June 25, 2018

Brief 6/25: Tenth Annual Jimmy Awards, LOG CABIN Opens, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the Tenth Annual Jimmy Awards are held today, Log Cabin officially opens tonight, and more

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Saturday, June 23, 2018

Broadway Goes Prehistoric! How Many of These Stage Stars Did You Spot in JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM? by Stephanie Wild

Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom has hit cinemas across the United States yesterday, June 22, 2018. The Broadway League put together a list of all of the Broadway stars that can be spotted in t…

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Man Accused of Groping Teens at ANASTASIA Stage Door by Stephanie Wild

ABC News is reporting that a man has been accused of groping three teenage girls outside of the Broadhurst Theater following a performance of Anastasia the Musical. The incident was reported…

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Friday, June 22, 2018

Brief 6/22: Get a First Look at Idina Menzel in SKINTIGHT, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories get a first look at Idina Menzel in Skintight off-Broadway, and more

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Thursday, June 21, 2018

Celebrate Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME's 22nd Birthday With a Look Back on its Stage Adaptations by Stephanie Wild

Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame was released 22 years ago today. The film, based on a novel by Victor Hugo, inspired many stage and screen adaptations. In honor of the movie's birthday,…

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Elaine Paige Reflects on Originating EVITA on the Show's 40th Anniversary; Plus Watch Flashback Videos! by Stephanie Wild

Elaine Paige took to Twitter today to reflect on her experiences originating the title role in Evita, 40 years ago today.

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Len Blavatnik Takes Over The Theatre Royal Haymarket in Record-Breaking Deal by Stephanie Wild

Forbes has reported that Sir Leonard Blavatnik's entertainment firm Access Entertainment has bought the Theatre Royal Haymarket earlier today. This marks the biggest deal for a British theat…

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Brief 6/21: SKINTIGHT Starring Idina Menzel Opens Tonight, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Skintight starring Idina Menzel officially opens tonight, and more

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Russian Oligarch Len Blavatnik Takes Over The Theatre Royal Haymarket in Record-Breaking Deal by Stephanie Wild

Forbes has reported that Lee Blavatnik's entertainment firm Access Entertainment has bought the Theatre Royal Haymarket earlier today for about 45 million. This marks the biggest deal for a …

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Brief 6/20: GIRLS AND BOYS Opens Tonight Off-Broadway, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Girls and Boys, starring Carey Mulligan, opens tonight off-Broadway, and more

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Armie Hammer Talks STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, Toxic Masculinity, and Making His Broadway Debut by Stephanie Wild

Armie Hammer is best known for playing roles in films such as The Social Network and Call Me By Your Name. Now he's making his Broadway debut in Young Jean Lee's play Straight White Men at S…

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Brief 6/19: Watch Highlights From BROADWAY BARES, Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp, and More by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories watch highlights from Broadway Bares, Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp, and More

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Monday, June 18, 2018

REBECCA Producers Denied Motion to Set Aside Damages Verdict in Case Against Former Publicist by Stephanie Wild

A verdict has been reached in the most recent phase of the Rebecca the Musical scandal, as the producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza have been denied their motion to set aside the damag…

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Audience Member Disrupts Performance of A BRONX TALE With Pro-Trump Sign by Stephanie Wild

A Trump supporter disrupted a performance of A Bronx Tale on Saturday by standing up during curtain call and holding up a 'Keep America Great' flag, according to the New York Post. The actio…

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Brief 6/18: PASS OVER Opens, The Cast of BANDSTAND Reunites, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Pass Over officially opens tonight, the cast of Bandstand reunited ahead of the show's film release, and more

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Sunday, June 17, 2018

JAGGED LITTLE PILL's Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Choreographed Beyonce and Jay-Z's New Music Video - Watch it Here! by Stephanie Wild

Olivier Award and KAIROS Prize-winning choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, most recently credited for the choreography for the musical adaptation of Alanis Morrisette's album Jagged Little P…

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Friday, June 15, 2018

Jeremy Jordan's Role on SUPERGIRL Becomes Recurring in Season Four by Stephanie Wild

TVLine has reported that Jeremy Jordan's character on Supergirl, Winn, who has been a series regular on the CW drama since its premiere, will now have be of recurring status in the fourth se…

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