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Monday, February 8, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 2/8/2016 - HUGHIE, SAPPY SONGS, WOODSMAN and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news HUGHIE begins, THE WOODSMAN opens, and…

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Saturday, February 6, 2016

She's Telling Us! West End-Bound DREAMGIRLS Star Amber Riley Belts Effie's Solo by Jessica Khan

As BroadwayWorld reported just two days ago, GLEE and THE WIZ LIVE star Amber Riley will take on the role of 'Effie' when DREAMGIRLS makes its UK debut at London's Savoy Theatre this winter.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM
Friday, February 5, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 2/5/2016 - BLACKBIRD, HAND TO GOD in London and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news BLACKBIRD begins tonight and HAND TO G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08AM
Thursday, February 4, 2016

John Malkovich to Helm GOOD CANARY at the Rose by Jessica Khan

Broadway vet John Malkovich will direct the play GOOD CANARY by STRANGER THAN FICTION screenwriter Zach Helm, beginning September 16, 2016 at the Rose Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:22PM

Beverley Knight to 'Dig Deeper' in THE BODYGUARD's Summer Return to London by Jessica Khan

Fresh from a tour of the UK and Ireland, THE BODYGUARD is headed back to the West End with original star Beverley Knight in the spotlight.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37PM

Tell It! Watch New DREAMGIRLS Star Amber Riley Belt Effie's Solo by Jessica Khan

As BroadwayWorld reported moments ago, GLEE and THE WIZ LIVE starAmber Rileywill take on the role of 'Effie' when DREAMGIRLS makes its UK debut at London's Savoy Theatre this winter. And Ril…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:09PM

WAKE UP with BWW 2/4/2016 - New Fantine, SMOKEFALL, A BRONX TALE and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news LES MIZ gets a new Fantine, SMOKEFALL …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:37AM
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Lea Salonga Gushes Over 'Church-Like' Experience at Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE; Wants Show in Manila! by Jessica Khan

ALLEGIANCE's Lea Salonga went to see Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE last week, and the production seems to have left a lasting impression. So much so that Salonga expressed her hope of the show…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:56PM

WAKE UP with BWW 2/3/2016 - Alice & Emily Reunite, Nathan Lane and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news THE WEDGE HORSE opens off-Broadway and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM
Tuesday, February 2, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 2/2/2016 - THE PERFECT MURDER on Tour and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news Two shows begin off-Broadway, THE PERF…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM
Monday, February 1, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 2/1/2016 - Vosk at Joe's, SHUFFLE Box Office & More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news FIDDLER's Jessica Vosk heads to Joe's …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:37AM
Friday, January 29, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 1/29/2016 - GREASE: LIVE! and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it This weekend's big news Broadway gets a new Javert, and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:29AM

Claire Skinner & Alison Steadman Lead UK Premiere of RABBIT HOLE at Hampstead, Beginning Today by Jessica Khan

Hampstead Theatre presents the UK premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama RABBIT HOLE, directed by Edward Hall. Claire Skinner as Becca and Alison Steadman as Nat, Be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58AM
Thursday, January 28, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 1/28/2016 - SOJOURNERS, RED PAVILIONS and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news SOJOURNERS and 'RED PAVILIONS' open of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44AM
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 1/27/2016 - IF/THEN Tour Greets New Faces! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news IFTHEN gets fresh faces on tour, three…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 1/26/2016 - New Lead in NEVERLAND, PHANTOM Hits 28 and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news FINDING NEVERLAND welcomesa new leadin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM
Monday, January 25, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 1/25/2016 - Arthur Miller, ROCK OF AGES and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news A slew of stars gather for ONE NIGHT 1…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM
Friday, January 22, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 1/22/2016 - THE HUMANS, HUNCHBACK Album & More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it This weekend's big news THE HUMANS starts previews tomo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:39AM
Thursday, January 21, 2016

Glenn Close-Led SUNSET BOULEVARD Finds Leading Men for London Run by Jessica Khan

Glenn Close has found her leading men for SUNSET BOULEVARD at the London Coliseum this spring.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01PM

FARINELLI AND THE KING, Starring Mark Rylance, Eyes Broadway, Big Screen by Jessica Khan

FARINELLI AND THE KING, which just finished a West End run this autumn after originating at Shakespeare's Globe, has set its sights on New York City.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39PM

WAKE UP with BWW 1/21/2016 - Artios Awards, ALVING ESTATE and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news CSA hosts this year's Artios Awards an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:29AM
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

It Takes a Woman! Bette Midler on Why She Said 'Yes' to HELLO, DOLLY! by Jessica Khan

BroadwayWorld has heard from Carol Channing, our amazing readers, and more since Bette Midler was announced for the role of 'Dolly Gallagher Levi' in the Broadway return of one of the most c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:51PM

Make a Splash! New SPONGEBOB Musical Sets Winter Auditions for Two Starring Roles by Jessica Khan

Think you could rock a starfish or crab costume onstage THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is looking to fill two of its leading roles for its World Premiere engagement in Chicago this summer, and Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

WAKE UP with BWW 1/20/2016 - OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news Linda Lavin returns to Broadway in an …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:23AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

WAKE UP with BWW 1/19/2016 - Grammer Back in Neverland, SKELETON CREW & More by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news Kelsey Grammer flies back to Neverland…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM
Monday, January 18, 2016

Cameron Mackintosh Leaves Business to Foundation With Caveat: No New Productions by Jessica Khan

Unstoppable West End impresario Cameron Mackintosh will not be leaving his business to his family after his death, according to a recent interview with the Financial Times. The company -- Ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46PM

WAKE UP with BWW 1/18/2016 - MLK Day, MERMAN'S APPRENTICE & More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news MERMAN'S APPRENTICE celebrates its cas…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM
Friday, January 15, 2016

IF/THEN Songwriters Pen New Tune for Carly Rae Jepsen in GREASE: LIVE; Original 'Frenchy' Didi Conn Joins Cast! by Jessica Khan

BroadwayWorld learned tonight at GREASE LIVE's TCA panel that IFTHEN, NEXT TO NORMAL and FREAKY FRIDAY songwriters Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey have written a new tune for 'Frenchy', played by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:15PM

Neil Patrick Harris in Talks for A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Netflix Series by Jessica Khan

BEST TIME EVER variety show host, star of Broadway's HEDWIG andHOW I MET YOUR MOTHER alum Neil Patrick Harris could soon be headed back to television, this time as the villain in the upcomin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:15PM

WAKE UP with BWW 1/15/2016 - 'HORRORS' in Cleveland, ONCE Hits the Road! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it This weekend's big news A star-filled LITTLE SHOP OF HO…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM
Thursday, January 14, 2016

Away in a Manger... BIBLE, THE VOICE Producers Developing Live Nativity Musical for NBC by Jessica Khan

Now that NBC has slated HAIRSPRAY as next year's live musical, the network is reportedly developing another in-the-moment holiday event for 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19PM

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