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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

In the Heights Director Jon M. Chu Tapped to Helm Wicked Movie by Lindsey Sullivan

Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights film director Jon M. Chu has been tapped to helm the film version of the smash-hit Broadway musical Wicked. As previously reported, Stephen Daldry, wh…

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Hamilton, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Among NAACP Image Award Nominees by Lindsey Sullivan

Click, boom! The nominees for the 52nd annual NAACP Image Awards were announced on February 2, and many Broadway names were recognized. The winners will be revealed during a live TV speci…

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Joaquina Kalukango on Slave Play, Sharing Her Tony Category with Audra McDonald & More on Show People by Lindsey Sullivan

Joaquina Kalukango has come a long way from singing Monica's "For You I Will" at her eigth grade talent show: "I wore a baptism white dress and was just doing the most." She receive…

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Tony and Emmy Winner Hal Holbrook, Creator of Mark Twain Tonight!, Dies at 95 by Lindsey Sullivan

Stage and screen star Hal Holbrook, best known for portraying Mark Twain in his solo show Mark Twain Tonight!, has died at the age of 95. The New York Times reports that he died on January 2…

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Monday, February 1, 2021

Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren & More Join Star-Packed Series Solos by Lindsey Sullivan

Solos will include a batch of Broadway alums. Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, Dan Stevens, Nicole Beharie, Constance Wu and Anthony Mackie have been tapped to star…

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Odds & Ends: Mandy Patinkin Set for New Film Iron Box & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Mandy Patinkin to Play Lena Dunham's Father in Iron Box Mandy Patinkin will appear alongside Girls creator and star Lena Du…

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Broadway's Ariana DeBose Tapped for Space Thriller Film ISS by Lindsey Sullivan

The Prom and West Side Story film star Ariana DeBose has her next project lined up. The Tony nominee is set to play Kira Foster, a promising biological engineer, in director Gabriela Cowp…

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Samantha Barks, Star of Frozen in the West End, Announces Engagement by Lindsey Sullivan

She must feel like the luckiest girl in the world! Samantha Barks and Alex Michael Stoll have announced their engagement on Instagram.         View this post on Ins…

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Friday, January 29, 2021

Dear Evan Hansen Movie Finds Its Release Date by Lindsey Sullivan

Dear Evan Hansen fans could be found in movie theaters as early as this year. Variety reports that Universal's upcoming movie adaptation of the Tony-winning musical will hit movie theaters o…

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Tony Awards Date Will Be Based on Broadway Reopening; Voting to Begin in March by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's an update on the Tony Awards. A ceremony for the 74th Annual Tony Awards will be held in coordination with Broadway's reopening, according to Deadline. With theater still on …

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Idina Menzel, George Salazar, Mj Rodriguez & More Nominated for L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards by Lindsey Sullivan

The nominations for the L.A. Stage Alliance's 2020 Ovation Awards have been announced. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the eligibility period ran from September 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.…

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

One Night in Miami Star Leslie Odom Jr. on Why His Broadway Debut Felt Like 'Winning the Super Bowl' by Lindsey Sullivan

Hamilton Tony winner and former Broadway.com vlogger Leslie Odom Jr. is drumming up plenty of buzz lately for his performance as legendary singer Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami, directed…

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Oscar and Emmy Winner Cloris Leachman Dies at 94 by Lindsey Sullivan

Cloris Leachman, who won an Academy Award in 1971 for her performance in The Last Picture Show and found fans in the landmark sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show, died at the age of 94 on Janua…

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Catch Jerry O'Connell & More on the Latest Episode of Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Before it airs nationwide, we're offering a look at the latest episode of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this installment…

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Paying Tribute to Rebecca Luker on Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal by Lindsey Sullivan

The newest episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal pays tribute to Rebecca Luker, the celebrated Broadway soprano who passed away on December 23. Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul …

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Monday, January 25, 2021

Hamilton & Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Among American Film Institute Award Winners by Lindsey Sullivan

Rise up! The filmed performance of Broadway's Hamilton is continuing to be the subject of a lot of buzz this awards season. As previously announced, the film will compete in this year's G…

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Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal Launches Monthly Digital-Only Show Spotlight Series by Lindsey Sullivan

The John Gore Organization has announced that Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal is launching the Broadway Profiles Show Spotlight Series, a special digital-only series that will feature na…

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Odds & Ends: Ethan Hawke to Release New Novel About a Broadway Debut & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Ethan Hawke to Release New Novel A Bright Ray of Darkness Oscar and Tony nominee Ethan Hawke, who was last seen on Broadway…

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Cinderella Movie, Starring, Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Idina Menzel & More, Delays Release by Lindsey Sullivan

The prince is giving a ball, but audiences will need to wait a little longer to attend. The previously announced Cinderella film remake is delaying its planned February 5 release to July 16,…

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

Get a Burst of Broadway Joy as a Slew of Stars Perform 'Seasons of Love' & 'Let The Sunshine In' by Lindsey Sullivan

A bevy of Broadway stars united for the inauguration festivities. Stars in the House hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley as well as director Schele Williams created the special video, gathe…

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Watch the Powerful Music Video for Leslie Odom Jr.'s 'Speak Now' from One Night in Miami by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom Jr. is drumming up movie buzz with his performance in the Regina King-directed One Night in Miami, which is now available to view on Amazon. In addition…

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Odds & Ends: Nick Cordero's Final Public Performance Released and More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Nick Cordero's Final Performance of 'Dear Hate' Released Broadway Records has released Nick Cordero's last public performan…

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Jagged Little Pill's Lauren Patten Shares What It's Like to Belt Out 'You Oughta Know' on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

The latest episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal features an interview with newly minted Tony and Grammy nominee Lauren Patten of Broadway's Jagged Little Pill. "When you…

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Hamilton, What the Constitution Means to Me & More Receive 2021 Critics' Choice Award Nominations by Lindsey Sullivan

The 2021 Critics' Choice Award nominations are in, and many theater stars have been recognized for their work in movies and television. The winners will be revealed live on March 7 on The…

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Friday, January 15, 2021

Emma Thompson to Play Miss Trunchbull in Matilda Movie Musical; Alisha Weir Takes Title Role by Lindsey Sullivan

Oscar winner Emma Thompson has been tapped to play baddie headmistress Miss Trunchbull in Netflix's Matilda movie musical. Alisha Weir is set to play the title role. Thompson has won …

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Find Out How Theater Couple Orfeh & Andy Karl Stay Creative on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

The latest episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal features an interview with Broadway couple Orfeh and Andy Karl. The pair has been using the extra time at home during the pandemi…

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

Odds & Ends: Idina Menzel Has Created a Children's Show & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Watch Idina Menzel's Kid-Friendly New Show Tony winner Idina Menzel has created her own children's program, Idina's Tree…

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Three-Time Tony Winner Nathan Lane Joins Both The Gilded Age & Only Murders In The Building by Lindsey Sullivan

This three-time Tony winner is about to get some major screen time. Nathan Lane has joined the casts of both HBO's The Gilded Age and Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, according to …

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Broadway's Katie Rose Clarke Welcomes Baby Boy by Lindsey Sullivan

Congratulotions are in order! Katie Rose Clarke, who has wowed Broadway audiences in Wicked and more, and her husband Christopher Alan Rogers have a new addition to their family. The coup…

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Catch Up with Orfeh, Andy Karl, Laura Benanti, Andrew Rannells & More on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Before it airs nationwide, we're offering a look at the newest installment of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this epis…

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Hugh Jackman & More Tapped to Perform as Part of New York Arts Revival Initiative by Lindsey Sullivan

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo revealed that the state would begin taking a series of steps to help bring back cultural events and put unemployed artists back to work in the wake of the COVID-1…

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