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Saturday, May 16, 2015

Taylor Louderman, Rebecca Luker, Mary Testa and More to Celebrate Women Making Musicals at Prospect's 2015 Gala by Bww News Desk

Prospect Theater Company is pleased to announce additional cast members for its 2015 annual gala, a Concert Evening Celebrating Women Making Musicals. This special one-night-only event will …

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Saturday, February 28, 2015

Marriott Marquis Will Host Industry-Wide Bone Marrow Drive on Today by Bww News Desk

On Today, February 28 3-7PM the Marriott Marquis Hotel will host an industry-wide Bone Marrow Drive, organized by theatre professional Kyle Bonder. Kyle writes

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Friday, December 26, 2014

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS to Perform on GMA, Today by Bww News Desk

ABC has announced that the FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26th broadcast of GOOD MORNING AMERICA will feature a performance by the cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS.

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TIM RICE AT 70 BBC Radio 2 Show To Feature Rare Songs & Deep Cuts, Airs Today by Bww News Desk

Tim Rice shares songs and stories from the vault

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Friday, November 28, 2014

Joy Behar and Playwright Bob Callely Set for THEATER TALK, Beginning Today by Bww News Desk

An all new THEATER TALK puts the spotlight on two off-Broadway shows - Me, My Mouth amp I, starring comedienne Joy Behar, now at the Cherry Lane Theatre, and playwright Bob Callely, whose ne…

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VIOLET's Emma Howard to Star in Surflight Theatre's THE WIZARD OF OZ This Winter by Bww News Desk

Follow the yellow brick road to Surflight Theatre for THE WIZARD OF OZ, beginning Today, November 28 with performances through Sunday, December 21.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Gad Hosts THE STORY OF FROZEN: MAKING A DISNEY ANIMATED CLASSIC Today by Bww News Desk

The Story of Frozen Making a Disney Animated Classic is an all-new, original special in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Lincoln Square Productions and Walt Disney Animation Studios. T…

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Saturday, July 5, 2014

RSC's HENRY IV, PART 2 Hits U.S. Movie Theaters This Today by Bww News Desk

This weekend the Royal Shakespeare Company's Henry IV Part 2 will begin cinemas screenings across the US. Henry IV Part 2 was filmed for 'Live from Stratford-upon-Avon,' the RSC program that…

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Friday, July 4, 2014

Kelli O'Hara, Jordin Sparks & More Set for PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH by Bww News Desk

This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration will kick off the festivities for our country's 238th birthday with an all-star salute led by our country's favorite host, two-…

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Ariana Grande Set For Live Concert To Debut New Album Songs, TOTAL ARIANA LIVE, Today by Bww News Desk

Broadway leading lady and breakout music star Ariana Grande recently unveiled the swingin' 1960s-inspired music video for her current hit single 'Problem' featuring Iggy Azalea and is now se…

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Original Broadway Cast Album Out July 1st! by Bww News Desk

Atlantic Records will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the most nominated musical revival of the season, featuring Tony Award nominees Neil Patrick …

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Michael Cerveris and Laura Osnes to Join Randy Newman in Encores! FAUST: THE CONCERT, Today by Bww News Desk

Michael Cerveris, Isaiah Johnson, Randy Newman, Laura Osnes, Vonda Shepard, Brooklyn Shuck, Tony Vincent and Broadway Inspirational Voices have been cast in Randy Newman's Faust The Concert,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Elton John's THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO DVD & Blu-ray Now Available For Pre-Order, Out Today by Bww News Desk

Legendary rock icon Elton John stars in a new concert film documenting his recent Las Vegas residency as part of the new DVD and Blu-ray THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO, now available for pre-order.

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Broadway's Adam Pascal to Guest on Radio Show HAPPY HOUR WITH BEN & ALEXANDER, Today by Bww News Desk

Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood is proud to welcome Tony Nominee Adam Pascal as guest on Universal Broadcasting Network's internet radio show Happy Hour with Ben amp Alexander today, July …

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John Barrowman's YOU RAISE ME UP Now Available Digitally & Out 7/8 Physically by Bww News Desk

Internationally recognized stage and screen star John Barrowman is set to release his seventh studio album next month, a new collection of material titled YOU RAISE ME UP, and it is now avai…

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

Nick Blaemire, Joe Iconis, Anne L. Nathan, Taylor Trensch & Alysha Umphress to Perform Works of Jonathan Larson at City Center, Today by Bww News Desk

The Lobby Project, a series of free pre-show events presented in conjunction with New York City Center's Encores Off-Center series, will feature a free pre-show event before the Today, June…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Maria Friedman, Brian d'Arcy James and More to Join Pittsburgh Symphony for PLAY IT AGAIN, MARVIN!, Today by Bww News Desk

The music, humor, warmth and life of Marvin Hamlisch will once again grace the Heinz Hall stage when Play It Again, Marvin A Marvin Hamlisch Celebration makes its world premiere with the Pit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014

JERSEY BOYS Movie Soundtrack Now Available For Pre-Order, Out Today by Bww News Desk

The soundtrack for the forthcoming big screen edition of Tony Award-winning jukebox musical JERSEY BOYS is now available to pre-order.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

ALADDIN Gets Original Broadway Cast Recording via Walt Disney Records; Out Today! by Bww News Desk

The cast of the new Broadway smash, Disney's Aladdin, is currently in the studio laying down tracks for the Original Cast Recording of the show, to be released by Walt Disney Records digital…

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Andy Karl, Jennifer Simard & More to Lead Industry Reading of Todd Graff's KIDS IN THE BUSINESS, Today by Bww News Desk

KIDS IN THE BUSINESS, a new comedy written and directed by Todd Graff, will have an industry reading today, June 17, featuring Andy Karl 'Rocky', Jennifer Simard 'Disaster', Angela Grovey 'J…

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Yellow Sound Label to Release HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording in June by Bww News Desk

The producers of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL-the critically acclaimed new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film-are pleased to announce the Original Cast Recording…

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HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Now Available For Pre-Order, Out Today by Bww News Desk

1980s cult classic HEATHERS now sings byway of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL and the forthcoming cast recording is now available to order.

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Josh Tower to Succeed Brandon Victor Dixon as 'Berry Gordy' in Broadway's MOTOWN, Today by Bww News Desk

The producers of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL have announced that Josh Tower The Lion King, original cast of Ragtime will assume the role of Berry Gordy beginning Today, June 17 at the Lunt-Fontanne T…

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Marilyn Maye to Make 92Y Solo Concert Debut, Today by Bww News Desk

After numerous appearances at Lyrics amp Lyricists and Jazz in July, the indefatigable Marilyn Maye returns for her 92Y solo concert debut today, June 17 for the annual Kathryn W. Stein Memo…

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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Ben Vereen to Co-Host 2014 Southwest Region Ben Vereen Awards, Today by Bww News Desk

BroadwaySan Diego has just announced that Ben Vereen will co-host the Southwest Region Ben Vereen Awards on June 14th as well as teach a special master class to the student finalists.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock & More Set for AFI TRIBUTE TO JANE FONDA on TNT, Today by Bww News Desk

Actor, producer, activist and author Jane Fonda was honored with the 42nd annual AFI Life Achievement Award - the highest honor for a career in film

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Goodspeed's RAZZLE DAZZLE Gala to Honor Sheldon Harnick, Today by Bww News Desk

Goodspeed Musicals is delighted to announce that Tony, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick will be the latest recipient of The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Mu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Friday, June 13, 2014

Cheyenne Jackson to Host Lambda Legal's West Coast Liberty Awards Gala, Today by Bww News Desk

Cheyenne Jackson will lead Lambda Legal's West Coast Liberty Awards Red Carpet Fundraising Gala as the Liberty Awards Host, which celebrates those working towards Lambda Legal's vision of eq…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Brian Yorkey's PLAY IT BY HEART Opens at Dayton's Human Race Theatre Company on Today by Bww News Desk

The Human Race Theatre Company wraps up its 27th season with a long- awaited four-week run of the country musical Play It by Heart. The Preview performance is June 12, with Opening Night on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Saturday, March 15, 2014

Carol Lawrence to Guest Star in Ziegfeld Society's A SALUTE TO ROCKETTE HISTORY II, Today by Bww News Desk

The Ziegfeld Society will present A SALUTE TO ROCKETTE HISTORY II today, March 15th, an original musical revue which tells the history of the precision dance line founded in 1925 by choreogr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Broadway's Original 'Frankie Valli' John Lloyd Young to Star in JERSEY BOYS in the West End from Today by Bww News Desk

The Daily Mail writes that Broadway's John Lloyd Young, who created the role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on the Great White Way, will be hopping across the pond to star in Jersey Boys in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM