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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Jim Broadbent to Play 'Scrooge' in A CHRISTMAS CAROL in London This Winter? by Jessica Showers

Bah humbugThe Daily Mail reports that Jim Broadbent is in talks to play 'Scrooge' in A CHRISTMAS CAROL in the West End this winter. The show is slated for the Noel Coward Theatre after the N…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:52PM

'Grittier' OLIVER! Reboot Headed to the Big Screen Soon? by Jessica Showers

Film, glorious film According to the Daily Mail, a 'grittier' big screen version of Lionel Bart's OLIVER will likely go into production next year, via Cameron Mackintosh and Working Title Fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:52PM

WAKE UP with BWW 7/2/2015 - BEACHES in Chicago, JRB in Des Moines and More! by Jessica Showers

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 pre-Broadway engagement of BEACHES…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:45AM
Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Word of Mouth Propels Broadway's HAND TO GOD Toward Profit by Jessica Showers

Broadway's HAND TO GOD went home Tony-less last month but not penniless.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:41PM

INTO THE WOODS' MacKenzie Mauzy to Star in Charles Manson Lifetime Movie by Jessica Showers

INTO THE WOODS' princess MacKenzie Mauzy is headed back to the big screen, but in a far darker role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM

WAKE UP with BWW 7/1/2015 - 'LITTLE SHOP' at Encores! and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Ashman amp Menken's classic LITTLE SHO…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Original Star Autumn Reeser Joins THE O.C. MUSICAL in a New Role by Jessica Showers

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, a musical adaptation of the drama series THE O.C. is headed to Los Angeles this summer, and US Weekly has revealed that original cast member Autumn Rees…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06PM

Anthony Mackie to Play MLK in HBO's ALL THE WAY Adaptation by Jessica Showers

Deadline writes that stage and screen actorAnthony Mackie will portray Martin LUTHER King Jr. alongside Tony-winning Broadway star Bryan Cranston, reprising his role as Lyndon B. Johnson in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Betty Buckley to Go On in GREY GARDENS Following Horse Riding Accident by Jessica Showers

Tony winner Betty Buckley's back might be broken, but that won't stop her from taking the stage in GREY GARDENS at Bay Street Theater this August.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:55PM

Garth Drabinsky, Producer Convicted of Fraud, Prepping 'HARD TIMES' for Broadway? by Jessica Showers

The rumors are true -- stage producer Garth Drabinsky, who served time in Canada for fraud and forgery, is aiming for a Broadway comeback.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Megan Hilty Says Starring in BOMBSHELL on Broadway 'Would Be Amazing'; Has Secret Project in the Works by Jessica Showers

Original SMASH star and Broadway actress Megan Hilty, after mentioning last week that she would love to audition for the full production, told EW last night that reprising her role as 'Maril…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:34PM

WAKE UP with BWW 6/30/2015 - OF GOOD STOCK, Judy Blazer in GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE and More! by Jessica Showers

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 OF GOOD STOCK opens off-Broadway, 'GEN…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM
Monday, June 29, 2015

JAMES BOND Musical Headed to Vegas, Broadway? by Jessica Showers

BroadwayWorld has intelligence from MI-6 headquarters that Placeholder Productions has secured the rights to JAMES BOND THE MUSICAL.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22PM

WAKE UP with BWW 6/29/2015 - Jimmy Awards, SHOWS FOR DAYS and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Patti LuPone returns to the stage in S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM
Sunday, June 28, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 6/28/2015 - Special PRIDE Edition! by Jessica Showers

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 After Friday's landmark Supreme Court …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM
Friday, June 26, 2015

Harvey Fierstein on Gay Marriage Decision: 'Idiots Like Bill Maher' Don't Understand Why the Arts Matter by Jessica Showers

KINKY BOOTS book writer and Broadway star Harvey Fierstein penned a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter following today's Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage. He credits the arts…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM

Mayor De Blasio Remarries Tom Kirdahy and Terrence McNally! by Jessica Showers

Mayor De Blasio marked the Supreme Court's landmark decision on same-sex marriage today by remarrying his college roommate, THE VISIT producer Tom Kirdahy, and his husband, playwright Terren…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27PM

THE O.C. MUSICAL Will Arrive in Los Angeles This August by Jessica Showers

The creators of THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF CRUEL INTENSIONS, currently running at Rockwell Table amp Stage in Los Angeles, have another drama-filled adaptation in the wings -- THE O.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:55PM

WAKE UP with BWW 6/26/2015 - 'FIVE POINTS', GREY GARDENS Auction and More! by Jessica Showers

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 NYC readings, a GREY GARDENS au…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM
Thursday, June 25, 2015

Harry Potter's Parents to Take Center Stage in New West End Play by Jessica Showers

You won't need a Time Turner to flash back to the days before Harry Potter became a legend. The Daily Mail writes that HARRY POTTER author J.K. Rowling and ONCE director John Tiffany have cr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:45PM

WAKE UP with BWW 6/25/2015 - AMAZING GRACE, RUTHLESS! and More! by Jessica Showers

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 AMAZING GRACE arrives on Broadway, RUT…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM
Wednesday, June 24, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 6/24/2015 - A NEW BRAIN, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Jonathan Groff is looking for A NEW BR…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM
Tuesday, June 23, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 6/23/2015 - Peters Signs 'STELLA & CHARLIE', HAIRSPRAY at The Muny! by Jessica Showers

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 Bernadette Peters signs hernew kids bo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM
Monday, June 22, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 6/22/2015 - Kleban Prize, 'MIDSUMMER' in Theaters and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM
Friday, June 19, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 6/19/2015 - Father's Day Weekend! by Jessica Showers

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 Benefits, readings, concerts, a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM
Thursday, June 18, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 6/18/2015 - SIGNIFICANT OTHER, 'FAUSTUS', Parsons and More! by Jessica Showers

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 off-Broadway openings and a starry…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM
Wednesday, June 17, 2015

BWW Interviews: Todd Graff Talks 'Rivalries, Love Affairs & Sensational Musical Numbers' of CAMP 2; Plus How YOU Can Be in the Movie & Pick th by Jessica Showers

As BroadwayWorld revealed yesterday, director Todd Graff unexpectedly unveiled a website for a sequel to his 2003 cult indie movie musical CAMP.In the wake of Graff's announcement, BroadwayW…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM

WAKE UP with BWW 6/17/2015 - ON YOUR FEET! Opens in Chicago and More! by Jessica Showers

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 ON YOUR FEET opensin Chicago, Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:58AM
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 6/16/2015 - THE TEMPEST in the Park and More! by Jessica Showers

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 TEMPEST, with Jesse Tyler Ferguson…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:58AM
Monday, June 15, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 6/15/2015 - GLORIA, MY FAIR LADY at The Muny & More! by Jessica Showers

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 It's another big night for off-Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:14AM
Friday, June 12, 2015

WAKE UP with BWW 6/12/2015 - ANASTASIA, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, ALLEGIANCE and More! by Jessica Showers

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 new ANASTASIA musical gets …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:20AM

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