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Friday, October 30, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 10/30/2015 - It's Halloweekend - INFERNO, REAR WINDOW 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 It's almost Halloween, and The …

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Jade Ewen and Dean John-Wilson to Take Magic Carpet Ride to West End's ALADDIN? by Jessica Khan

IN THE HEIGHTS' Jade Ewen and HERE LIES LOVE's Dean John-Wilson could be singing 'A Whole New World' on the magic carpet when it flies across the pond for ALADDIN's West End debut next summe…

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She's the Greatest Star! Sheridan Smith-Led FUNNY GIRL Set for West End Transfer This Spring by Jessica Khan

Broadway's dreams of a Lea-Michele-led Funny Girl might be fading, but support forMenier Chocolate Factory's production, starring Sheridan Smith, is skyrocketing. The Daily Mail reports that…

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WAKE UP with BWW 10/29/2015 - Keira Knightley on Broadway 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 Keira Knightley makes her Broadway deb…

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Fans Continue with Halloween Campaign for DVD of UK's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE Tour by Jessica Khan

Fans of '70s gothic musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW are being asked to 'Time Warp and Tweet' this Halloween to support their campaign for a DVD release of show's recent charity gala performanc…

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WAKE UP with BWW 10/28/2015 - SONGBIRD Lands Off-Broadway 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 SONGBIRD lands off-Broadway alongside …

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

80 Playwrights Sign Open Letter to The New York Times Over Designer Credits Issue by Jessica Khan

As previously reported, United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 recently started a campaign to nudgeits members and constituents to speak out against The New York Times' recent decision to leave…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36PM

WAKE UP with BWW 10/27/2015 - SYLVIA, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, HAMILTON's New King 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 SYLVIA does play bows on Broadway toni…

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Monday, October 26, 2015

Ryan Murphy Says FUNNY GIRL, Starring Lea Michele, Is on the Back-Burner by Jessica Khan

Since Ryan Murphy nabbed the stage rights to FUNNY GIRL last year, there has been virtual radio silence on whether the show -- ideally a star vehicle for Lea Michele -- will ever appear on B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48PM

WAKE UP with BWW 10/26/2015 - BRIDGING THE GAP, Galas All Night 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 Stars help Wesley Taylor 'BRIDGE THE G…

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Friday, October 23, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 10/23/2015 - PRINCE OF BROADWAY Lands in Japan 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 PRINCE OF BROADWAY debuts in To…

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Broadway's Elizabeth DeRosa and Drew Humphrey Lead Kids with Disabilities in Variety's MARY POPPINS This Weekend by Jessica Khan

Variety Children's Theatre presentsits 7th annual performance, MARY POPPINS, playing this weekend, October 23-25 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

SPECTRE's Andrew Scott to Star in THE DAZZLE for Found 111 This Winter by Jessica Khan

Star of the latest Bond movie SPECTRE, Andrew Scott is headed to the UK premiere of Richard Greenberg's THE DAZZLE, the first production for Found III, performing at the Central Saint Martin…

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SCOOP: NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Will Feature New Song by NE-YO, Plus Movie Tune for 'Scarecrow' by Jessica Khan

Tonight, executive producer Neil Meron and actors Shanice Williams, Elijah Kelley, David Alan Grier, and NE-YO got together for a QampA on NBC's THE WIZ LIVE at the Apple Store in Soho. Broa…

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Harry Potter's Legacy Lives On! West End's 'CURSED CHILD' Is a Sequel, Not a Prequel by Jessica Khan

Now that the artwork has been unveiled, the creative team for the West End's upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS I amp II is opening up about the plot, which until now has been…

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Kara Tointon to Star as 'Maria' in ITV's Live THE SOUND OF MUSIC This Christmas by Jessica Khan

The hills are officially alive across the UK As previously reported, ITV is putting on its own live version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC this Christmas. Deadline writes th…

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Photo Flash: Accio Artwork! New Poster for West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS I & II by Jessica Khan

We couldn't conjure a better poster for J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany's upcoming Harry Potter prequel plays HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS I amp II. Scroll down for a …

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WAKE UP with BWW 10/22/2015 - DAMES AT SEA, MISERY 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 DAMES AT SEA taps onto Broadway tonigh…

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 10/21/2015 - CHINA DOLL, 'BRIDGE', FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE & 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 CHINA DOLL and A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE …

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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Fans Petition for DVD of UK's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE Tour by Jessica Khan

Double feature Fans are petitioning the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, FOX Broadcasting Company and Lou Adler to release the recording of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE's September 2015 prod…

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Rob Marshall Pulls New Details Out of the Carpet Bag for MARY POPPINS Film; Julie Andrews to Play a Role? by Jessica Khan

As previously reported, Rob Marshall Into the Woods, Chicago will direct a new Disney film based on their classic 1964 movie, MARY POPPINS. Speaking to Vulture, the helmer revealed more abou…

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WAKE UP with BWW 10/20/2015 - RIPCORD, Colin Quinn, THE BATTERY'S DOWN 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 RIPCORD pits two stage legends off-Bro…

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Monday, October 19, 2015

McCarter Theatre's Adam Immerwahr Appointed Theater J's New Artistic Director by Jessica Khan

Washington, D.C.'s Theater J has found a new artistic director after letting go of Ari Roth, who ran the company for 18 years, in 2014.

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Sound the Bells! THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Heads to Utah Amphitheatre by Jessica Khan

The bells will toll during Tuacahn Amphitheatre's 2016 summer season when THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME returns to the stage.

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WAKE UP with BWW 10/19/2015 - Bessie Awards, KILL FLOOR, ON YOUR FEET! 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 Bessie Awards celebrate top dancer…

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Friday, October 16, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 10/16/2015 - Angela Lansbury Turns 90 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 Dame Angela Lansbury celebrates…

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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Darius Campbell, Marilyn Cutts, Maurice Lane and More Join Sheridan Smith in UK FUNNY GIRL Revival by Jessica Khan

In the process of assuring fans that Sheridan Smith's portrayal of the iconic 'Fanny Brice' will be all her own when Funny Girl opens at Menier Chocolate Factory this November, the Daily Mai…

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WAKE UP with BWW 10/15/2015 - PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, SHERLOCK, NAMT 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 PERFECT ARRANGEMENT opens off-Broadway…

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 10/14/2015 - THE GIN GAME, ECLIPSED 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 GIN GAME and ECLIPSED bring big sc…

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Scoop: Alan Menken Reveals Which Broadway Songs Made the Cut, Plus Three New Tunes for Disney's Live-Action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Jessica Khan

BroadwayWorld has the latest scoop on the songs forDisney's new, live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and it's a bad news-good news scenario.

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Pioneer Theatre to Stage First U.S. Professional Production of Frank Wildhorn's THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO; Marcia Milgrom Dodge to Direct! by Jessica Khan

Revenge never tasted so sweet...According to an exciting casting notice, Salt Lake City's Pioneer Theatre Company is holding auditions this November for the first-ever U.S. professional prod…

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