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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Watch Now: Ben Platt Talks About Dear Evan Hansen Movie on Jimmy Fallon by Broadway Direct

Ben Platt reminisces about spending his childhood producing backyard plays, addresses rumors about starring in a potential Dear Evan Hansen film and talks about Season 2 of The Politician. T…

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The Minutes Returns to Broadway in March 2021 by Broadway Direct

Steppenwolf’s production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will return to Broadway, opening exactly one year after its original opening date of Sunday, March 15, …

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American Buffalo to Open on Broadway in April 2021 by Broadway Direct

The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the Broadway industry this year. The producers of American Buffalo have announced that this production, written by David Mamet and directed by Neil Pep…

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Watch Now: Lin-Manuel Miranda Raps in Random Object Freestyle with Jimmy Fallon by Broadway Direct

Lin-Manuel Miranda is challenged to create catchy freestyles based on random, everyday objects like cereal, Nintendo Switches and Hamilton posters. The post Watch Now: Lin-Manuel Miranda Rap…

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Watch Now: Hamilton Official Clip Featuring Original Broadway Cast by Broadway Direct

Watch this exclusive official clip from the original Broadway production of Hamilton, streaming exclusively on Disney+ on July 3. The post Watch Now: Hamilton Official Clip Featuring Origina…

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Lincoln Center Theater Plans to Reopen Productions in Spring 2021 by Broadway Direct

Based on current information regarding COVID-19 and concern for the well-being and safety of its artists, audiences, and staff, Lincoln Center Theater, which had hoped to reopen its producti…

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The Music Man Postpones Premiere to April 2021 by Broadway Direct

Producers Scott Rudin, Barry Diller, and David Geffen announced today that the start of preview performances and the opening night of the highly-anticipated revival of Meredith Willson’s…

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Watch Now: Leslie Odom Jr. Talks Hamilton on Good Morning America by Broadway Direct

The Tony Award-winning actor, Leslie Odom Jr. talks about Hamilton, and will also soon star in the film "One Night in Miami," where he plays the legendary soul singer Sam Cooke. The post Wat…

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We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Documentary Premiere Date Set by Broadway Direct

The We Are Freestyle Love Supreme documentary, originally set to premiere on Hulu on June 5, officially has a new premiere date set. After a statement to postpone the premiere made from th…

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Watch Now: Cats In Quarantine by Broadway Direct

'Cats in Quarantine' is a tribute to Dame Gillian Lynne. 'Cats in Quarantine' features 333 cast members from productions of Cats around the world dancing to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconi…

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BroadwayHD Releases Thrilling July Programming by Broadway Direct

It’s heating up outside, and with a new month, comes a new roster of BroadwayHD programming. Whether you want to enjoy the cool air conditioning or bask in the hot sun, check out these new…

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Watch Now: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Hamilton on Good Morning America by Broadway Direct

The Tony, Emmy and Grammy-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda talks Hamilton coming soon on Disney+ and also shares an update on film production for In The Heights. The post Watch Now: Lin-Manuel Mira…

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Broadway Songs for Summer by Broadway Direct

The year is flying by, and it’s somehow already summer! The season of hot weather and spending time outdoors is upon us, and Broadway musicals have plenty of hits to reflect what we’re a…

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5 Questions with Gabrielle Carrubba of Dear Evan Hansen by Broadway Direct

As a recent graduate, Gabrielle Carrubba is a rising star to keep your eye on. She made her Broadway debut right out of college as an understudy in the original cast of Dear Evan Hansen, and…

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Broadway Black’s Inaugural Antonyo Award Winners by Broadway Direct

On Juneteenth, Broadway Black premiered the first-ever Antonyo Awards, to celebrate the black theatre community. Nominations were announced on June 9, and winners were chosen by a public vot…

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Watch Now: Hamilton Official Trailer, On Disney+ July 3 by Broadway Direct

Experience the original Broadway Production of Hamilton, streaming exclusively on Disney+ on July 3. The post Watch Now: Hamilton Official Trailer, On Disney+ July 3 appeared first on Broad…

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Friday, June 19, 2020

Inaugural Antonyo Awards Celebrating Black Theatre Community to Stream June 19 by Broadway Direct

Broadway Black is presenting the inaugural Antonyo Awards tonight, June 19th, 2020, at 7:00 PM ET. The awards will be streamed live on Broadway Black’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Drew Sha…

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

BroadwayHD Presents Falsettos Sing-A-Long for Pride Month by Broadway Direct

In celebration of Pride Month, BroadwayHD has partnered with Lincoln Center Theater to present a special free sing-a-long watch party of the Tony-nominated Live From Lincoln Center’s broad…

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Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Form Black Theatre United by Broadway Direct

Several Black theatre industry members have formed together to create Black Theatre United in light of the recent protests and spotlight on the Black Lives Matter movement. Black Theatre Uni…

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Our Commitment to Building a Better Broadway by Broadway Direct

Like much of the country, our team at Broadway Direct has been horrified in recent weeks by the unjust killing of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks, and so many ot…

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

Watch Now: “I Wish It Would Rain” from the Cast of Ain’t Too Proud by Broadway Direct

From the cast & band of Ain't Too Proud, #BlackLivesMatter. The post Watch Now: “I Wish It Would Rain” from the Cast of Ain’t Too Proud appeared first on Broadway Direct.

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Friday, June 5, 2020

Watch Now: “America” from the Broadway Cast of Hamilton by Broadway Direct

In a country hurting from racism and oppression, the Broadway cast of Hamilton used the words of Langston Hughes, Bob Marley, and Lin-Manuel Miranda to call for peace and equality. That was …

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Documentary Postponed by Broadway Direct

The We Are Freestyle Love Supreme documentary, set to premiere on Hulu on June 5, has been postponed. A new release date has yet to be announced. In a statement made on the Freestyle Love Su…

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Monday, June 1, 2020

Postponed: Broadway on Demand’s Tony Awards Celebration by Broadway Direct

Broadway On Demand has just announced that it will postpone the Tony Awards celebration event that had been originally scheduled for Sunday, June 7. Broadway on Demand CEO/President, Sean Ce…

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Friday, May 29, 2020

BroadwayHD Presents Special Tony Award Playlist by Broadway Direct

Even though the Tony Awards have been postponed this year due to the pandemic, the theatre community still looks to ways of celebrating the joys of Broadway. Starting June 1 on BroadwayHD, T…

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Watch Now: We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Documentary Trailer by Broadway Direct

Before the world knew of the Broadway musicals In The Heights and Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda started an improv hip-hop group called Freestyle Love Supreme. This film chronicles the group's…

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Watch Now: Get Ready for the Roger Rees Awards This Monday by Broadway Direct

Tune in to the 2020 Roger Rees Awards on Monday, June 1 at 7:00 pm EDT, co-hosted by Frank DiLella and Andrew Barth Feldman. Read about the behind-the-scenes of how the Roger Rees Awards wil…

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Thomas Kail to Lead New Movie Adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof by Broadway Direct

Tony-winner Thomas Kail, most well-known for his Broadway collaborations with Lin-Manuel Miranda on In The Heights and Hamilton, has been slated to direct a new feature film adaption of t…

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Tune-in Alert: Broadway on Demand to Stream Allegiance by Broadway Direct

Broadway On Demand, the new streaming platform for theater fans, will present the online streaming premiere of Broadway’s Allegiance tomorrow, Friday, May 29. The much-lauded musical with�…

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BroadwayHD Announces Star-Studded June Titles by Broadway Direct

Summer is coming, and with a new month, comes a new lineup of BroadwayHD listings. This month brings another exciting lineup and star-studded casts, including hit comedies, original musical …

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Broadway Songs for Cooking & Baking by Broadway Direct

Cooking can often be whatever you need it to be, whether you’re looking for a fun carefree activity or a calming cathartic experience. Add the perfect playlist into the mix and you have a …

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