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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Broadway Horoscopes: May 2019 by Broadwaydirect

The stars have a lot in store for the month of May. On the 20th of April, Venus entered Aries, an unstable house for the planet. Beginning April 20, creators and artists may feel uninspired …

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

2019 Tony Award Nominees by Broadwaydirect

This morning, Tony-winner Bebe Neuwirth and Tony-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon announced the 2019 Tony Award nominees. The 73rd Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live on June 9th at 8/7c o…

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Broadway Direct Launches New Theatre Podcast by Broadwaydirect

In May 2019, Broadway Direct launches a new podcast, Stage Door Sessions, hosted by Elysa Gardner. Elysa has written for USA Today, The New York Times, Town & Country, New York Stage Rev…

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Check Out the Latest Footage from Tootsie by Broadwaydirect

It’s the story of a talented, but difficult-to-work-with actor who will do anything to land the role of a lifetime—including adopting a new persona as Dorothy Michaels. Starring Tony nom…

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Find TRUTH: Watch the new Moulin Rouge! The Musical Trailer by Broadwaydirect

Find your TRUTH at Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Tickets are now on sale for the spectacular through February 2020! See Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film come to life onstage. Broadway previe…

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Fosse/Verdon First Look by Broadwaydirect

Great art often takes great pain. Get a first look at Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon's unique relationship with the cast and crew. Bob Fosse is a visionary filmmaker and one of theater’s most i…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:57PM
Monday, April 1, 2019

Stephanie J. Block Performs “I Found Someone” from The Cher Show by Broadwaydirect

Stephanie J. Block performs "I Found Someone" from The Cher Show on "The View". The post Stephanie J. Block Performs “I Found Someone” from <i>The Cher Show</i> appeared firs…

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5 Years 5 Genies – Aladdin Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway by Broadwaydirect

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Aladdin on Broadway, 5 current and former Genies – Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart, current star Michael James Scott, tour Genie Major Attaway, …

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Watch Sara Bareilles and Katharine McPhee Sing “She Used to be Mine” by Broadwaydirect

Sara Bareilles and Katharine McPhee sing "She Used To Be Mine" from the musical Waitress. The post Watch Sara Bareilles and Katharine McPhee Sing “She Used to be Mine” appeared first on …

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Friday, March 22, 2019

Watch “I Can’t Say No” from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! by Broadwaydirect

Ali Stroker performs “I Cain’t Say No” from Oklahoma!, now in previews at Circle in the Square. In 1943, Oklahoma! reinvented the musical and captured the spirit of America. Over 75 ye…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:05PM

TGIF Tunes by Broadwaydirect

Broadway Direct’s TGIF Tunes is back! TGIF Tunes is a weekly feature that will highlight some of Broadway’s best music, from both currently running productions and past fan favorites. Jo…

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The Cast of Ain’t Too Proud Performs on the Tonight Show by Broadwaydirect

A special medley performance of "Get Ready" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" sung by the cast of the Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations for the Tonight Show …

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Sneak Peek: Hadestown by Broadwaydirect

Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. This acclaimed new musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre &…

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Watch Highlights from Broadway Backwards 2019 by Broadwaydirect

A bevy of Broadway’s brightest stars joined a sold-out audience on March 11, 2019, to celebrate and motivate the LGBTQ community and its allies through gender-reversed renditions of belove…

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Ain’t Too Proud: Bringing The Temptations’ sounds to Broadway by Broadwaydirect

CBS Sunday Morning visits the cast and creators behind the new musical Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, which recreates the music of the legendary Motown group, and ta…

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Monday, March 4, 2019

Morrissey to Play Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre by Broadwaydirect

Morrissey, the famed frontman for The Smiths, is set to perform on Broadway for the first time in his career playing a retrospective show at New York City’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The res…

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Ain’t Too Proud Cast Recording – Behind The Scenes by Broadwaydirect

Check out the cast of Ain’t Too Proud laying down the original Broadway cast album. Five guys. One dream. And a sound that would make music history. With their signature dance moves and …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:25PM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Watch Now: “Loser Geek Whatever” from Be More Chill by Broadwaydirect

Will Roland and Joe Iconis perform an acoustic version of “Loser Geek Whatever” from Be More Chill. What if popularity came in a pill? Would you take it, no questions asked? In Be More C…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:31PM

Top 5 Things to Do in NYC During Spring Break by Broadwaydirect

We can feel it in the air: Spring is coming, and the groundhog himself predicts an early one. Make sure you plan a fun spring break in the city this season. Spring Has Sprung: Flowers Throug…

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

First Look: “Love” from Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Broadwaydirect

Moulin Rouge! The Musical based on the 2001 Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann, has released a new trailer, “Love.” Moulin Rouge! The Musical will open on Broadway at t…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:12AM
Thursday, February 7, 2019

Ryan Jamaal Swain to Join Choir Boy by Broadwaydirect

Manhattan Theatre Club’s production of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Choir Boy will welcome a new cast member. Ryan Jamaal Swain of the FX series Pose, will make his Broadway debut in the play…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:02PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

“River Deep – Mountain High” from TINA: The Tina Turner Musical by Broadwaydirect

Watch the music video to the first single from the TINA The Musical cast album featuring Tony Award-nominee Adrienne Warren. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformati…

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An Exclusive Look at Kiss Me, Kate in the Rehearsal Studio by Broadwaydirect

Step inside the Kiss Me, Kate rehearsal room as Tony Award-winning choreographer Warren Carlyle workshops "Too Darn Hot." In the constellation of musical comedy masterpieces, Kiss Me, Kate …

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Monday, February 4, 2019

Ladies Celebrating Ladies: Take Your Gals to Broadway this Galentine’s Day by Broadwaydirect

It’s the best day of the year: Galentine’s Day! It’s time to head out on the town with your best girlfriends for a night of celebrating each other. Check out these musicals that would …

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The Perfect Valentine’s Day on Broadway by Broadwaydirect

Forget a box of chocolates: Broadway is your sure bet for Valentine’s Day. Spend the evening on a memorable date night, or make it a dream come true with tickets to a favorite show. Pretty…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:48AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Listen to the Live Original Cast Recording of Hadestown by Broadwaydirect

Listen to the live recording session from the New York Theatre Workshop production of Hadestown. Hadestown follows two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydi…

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Out of Oz: The Men of Wicked Perform “What Is This Feeling?” by Broadwaydirect

In this installment of Out Of Oz, Ashely Parker Angel, Kyle Dean Massey, Jeff Heimbrock, Daniel Quadrino, and Jeremy Thompson perform “What Is This Feeling?” The post Out of Oz: The Men…

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Monday, January 21, 2019

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! | Coming to Broadway this Spring by Broadwaydirect

In 1943, Oklahoma! reinvented the musical and captured the spirit of America. Over 75 years later, this spirit has evolved in ways we never could have hoped, feared, or imagined. This Oklaho…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:26AM
Friday, January 18, 2019

Jordan Fisher on Becoming Mark in RENT on Fox by Broadwaydirect

Jordan Fisher shares his thoughts on playing Mark Cohen in the upcoming televised production of RENT, only on Fox. The live musical production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award, Grammy Award…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:24PM

Broadway Weather Updates by Broadwaydirect

All Broadway shows will play as scheduled. Check back for more updates throughout the weekend. Updated as of January 18, 2019 at 12:10 PM ET. The post Broadway Weather Updates appeared first…

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Thursday, January 17, 2019

“Seasons of Love” Sing-A-Long for RENT Live by Broadwaydirect

The live musical production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT will air Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 (8:00-11:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on…

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