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Thursday, March 30, 2017

VIDEO: Watch Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin and More Support the ACLU LIVE! by Alan Henry

On Friday, March 31st at 7pm EST, Stand for Rights A Benefit for the ACLU will stream on BroadwayWorld via Facebook Live.

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

SOCIAL: Is Kelli O'hara Returning to Broadway in KISS ME KATE? by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has learned that last night at a concert in Norfolk, Virgina Kelli O'hara hinted to the audience that she might soon be returning to Broadway in a revival of KISS ME, KATE. Aud…

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Friday, March 24, 2017

BWW Review: Drabinsky's SOUSATZKA - Lackluster Material, Brilliantly Performed by Alan Henry

The much anticipated opening of Sousatzka, the musical billed as the comeback of Garth Drabinsky, took place last night at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto. Sousatzka tells the story of holocaus…

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know ANASTASIA? by Alan Henry

How well do you know Anastasia We wanted to find out now that she'll officially bow on Broadway for the first time tonight Take our quiz below

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Friday, March 10, 2017

Vote On Your Favorite New Song from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Alan Henry

We're asking BroadwayWorld readers to pick their favorite new songs from Beauty and the Beast Check out the songs below and vote on your favorite

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Friday, February 10, 2017

BWW Quiz: Which Newsies Character Are You? by Alan Henry

In anticipation of Disney's NEWSIES hitting the big screen, BroadwayWorld wants to help our readers find out 'Which Newsies Character Are You' Take the quiz below and share the results with …

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Original Schuyler Sisters Reunite To Perform 'America The Beautiful' At The Super Bowl by Alan Henry

Werk Hamilton's original trio of bad-ass ladies have scored a touch-down as pregame entertainment for the Super Bowl.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:31PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Exclusive: In Rehearsals With Drabinsky's SOUSATZKA - A Refugee Musical As Timely As Ever by Alan Henry

Above the Elgin Theatre in Toronto on the 4th floor, magical things are happening. A company with 70 Tony Award nominations and 12 wins between them are gearing up to premiere a new musical,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM
Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Television Icon Mary Tyler Moore Has Passed Away at Age 80 by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Mary Tyler Moore - best known as a television icon for The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

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Sunday, January 22, 2017

#BroadwayStrong Comes Out In Support of Women's March by Alan Henry

Broadway came out in full force during the Women's march - with much of the community marching in NYC and others having made the trip to Washington. Marches were held around the world Sunday…

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Meet BroadwayWorld's New Facebook Chat Bot! by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld is pleased to announce we are the first theatre news site to allow our readers to subscribe to having daily top stories delivered to them directly via Facebook messenger

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Saturday, January 14, 2017

Breaking News: Jennifer Holliday Cancels Performance at Trump Inauguration by Alan Henry

Less than a day after The New York Times reportedthat Jennifer Holliday wouldbe performing at President-Elect Donald Trump's Inauguration on January 19th, the star has now canceled her perfo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM
Friday, January 13, 2017

CONFIRMED: Broadway Legend Jennifer Holliday Will Perform at Trump Inauguration 'For the People' by Alan Henry

Confirmed The New York Times reports that Jennifer Holliday will be performing at President-Elect Donald Trump's Inauguration on January 19th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:56PM
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

2016 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards Winners Announced - A CHORUS LINE at Stratford Festival Wins Big! by Alan Henry

Votes are cast polls are closed and results have been tabulated This was our biggest year yet After a record number of voters in more than 75regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited …

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Sunday, January 8, 2017

VIDEO: Watch Cynthia Erivo's Final 'I'm Here' LIVE at the Closing of THE COLOR PURPLE by Alan Henry

Today audiences around the world were treated to an incredible surprise when Cynthia Erivo's final 'I'm Here' was broadcast LIVE on Facebook. Check out the very special performance at the cl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM
Wednesday, December 28, 2016

How Debbie Reynolds Saved 'Old Hollywood' by Alan Henry

Debbie Reynolds is, of course, most fondly remembered as a star of musicals on stage and screen - but Reynolds did much more for Hollywood beyond standing in front of its shining lights. She…

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Debbie Reynolds Has Died At Age 84 by Alan Henry

Now we have learned her mother,Debbie Reynolds, Hollywood icon and mother of Fisher, has passed away following a stroke at the home of her son this afternoon. Reynolds was reportedly taken t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39PM

BWW Vault: Carrie Fisher On Connecting with Broadway Audiences by Alan Henry

Yesterday BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that Carrie Fisher, best known as Star Wars' Princess Leia Organa, has died after suffering a heart attack. She was 60. Family spokesman Simon …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10AM
Friday, December 23, 2016

Updated: Madison Square Garden Responds to Rockettes; Inauguration Performance Voluntary by Alan Henry

Madison Square Garden has released a statement regarding the ongoing story that Rockettes are required to perform at the Presidential inauguration or risk being fired.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:41AM

Update: Rockettes Union Calls Boycotting Inauguration 'Invalid' by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has come across an email sent from the American Guild of Variety Artists to what appears to be Rockettes in its membership as a response to the announcement that some Rockettes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24AM
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Broadway Mourns the Passing of Tony Winner Dick Latessa by Alan Henry

Yesterday BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of Tony Award Winner Dick Latessa, who is fondly remembered for his timeless Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning performance as Wilbu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM
Monday, December 19, 2016

Tony Award Winning Actor Dick Latessa Passes Away at Age 87 by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony Award Winner Dick Latessa, who is fondly remembered for his timeless Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning performance as Wilbur Turnblad …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM
Friday, December 16, 2016

Photo Flash: Broadway Bound SOUSATZKA Begins Rehearsals in Toronto by Alan Henry

Check out our first look at the Broadway-bound production of SOUSATZKA in rehearsals in Toronto Based on the original novel Madame Sousatzka written by Bernice Rubens, SOUSATZKA is set in Lo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:11PM
Wednesday, December 14, 2016

LAZARUS' Sophia Anne Caruso to Take Over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Today by Alan Henry

LAZARUS London star Sophia Anne Caruso takes over BroadwayWorld.com's Instagram today to give our readers a behind the scenes look at the production

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Monday, December 12, 2016

Breaking: BRIGHT STAR Will Launch A National Tour in Salt Lake City in 2018 by Alan Henry

Laura Heywood BroadwayGirlNYC has confirmed to BroadwayWorld that at the Bright Star concert tonight, music supervisorPeter Asher confirmed that the production will tour in 2018, beginning i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12PM
Thursday, December 8, 2016

42 Timeless HAIRSPRAY LIVE GIFS You Shouldn't Live Without by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld is pleased to be able to offer our readers our exclusive HAIRSPRAY LIVE gifs which we created while live tweeting the event over on BroadwayWorld Bookmark these timeless to me …

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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Cynthia Erivo Will Not Reprise Her Role in THE COLOR PURPLE On Tour or in the West End by Alan Henry

Cynthia Erivo took to Twitter today to confirm that after THE COLOR PURPLE closes on Broadway on January 8th she will not be reprising her role of Celie either on Tour or in the West End.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:23PM
Friday, November 25, 2016

Angela Lansbury Doesn't Know Why BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is Being Remade by Alan Henry

Angela Lansbury recently sat down with Entertainment Weekly to discuss the upcoming remake of Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19PM

Florence Henderson, Stage and Brady Bunch Star, Dies at 82 by Alan Henry

The Associated Press reports that Florence Henderson has passed away at the age of 82. Best known for her work on The Brady Bunch, Henderson was also a veteran of the stage. She made her Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44AM
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY Is A Loving Tribute To The Best In All Of Us by Alan Henry

Come From Away is not a musical about the September 11th terrorist attacks - if anything it is the exact opposite. Come From Away is a musical about all that is good in people - compassion, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48PM
Monday, November 21, 2016

Update: Trump Supporter Who Interrupted HAMILTON In Chicago Charged With Criminal Trespassing by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has learned that a Trump supporter interrupted the Saturday evening performance of Hamilton in Chicago. An audience member seated in the balcony allegedly shouted 'We won You L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

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