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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Barrington Stage Company Founder & Artistic Director Julianne Boyd to Retire by Lindsey Sullivan

Julianne Boyd, who founded Barrington Stage Company in 1995 and has served as its Artistic Director since then, has announced she will retire next fall. Boyd plans to split her time between …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Ciara Renée to Star as Jenna in Waitress on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

This news is as sweet as pie! Broadway alum Ciara Renée will step in as the next Jenna in Waitress. She will begin performances on November 29 at the Barrymore Theatre, replacing Jennifer N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Monday, November 1, 2021

The Phantom of the Opera's Emilie Kouatchou & Meghan Picerno Talk Milestones and 'Team Christine' by Lindsey Sullivan

The Phantom of the Opera celebrated its return to Broadway on October 22. Meghan Picerno, who was performing as Christine Daaé at the time of the Broadway shutdown, is back as the long-runn…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Audra McDonald to Star in Adrienne Kennedy's Ohio State Murders on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Audra McDonald will star in Adrienne Kennedy's Ohio State Murders on Broadway. This production marks Kennedy's Broadway debut as playwright at the age of 90. “I am so thrilled. It’s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Sunday, October 31, 2021

Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal Wins 2021 Emmy Award by Lindsey Sullivan

Broadway.com, and its parent company John Gore Organization, has received a 2021 New York Emmy Award for Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal. The syndicated national television show, which…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12AM
Friday, October 29, 2021

Odds & Ends: Hear Samantha Barks' Rendition of 'Heart of Stone' from Six by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Samantha Barks Announces Album Samantha Barks, who is starring in the London production of Frozen as Elsa, just released…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:03PM

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth & Josh Bryant Are Engaged by Lindsey Sullivan

Congratulotions are in order! Kristin Chenoweth and guitarist Josh Bryant have announced they are engaged. The Tony winner shared the news on social media on October 29. Guess you’re stu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:03PM

Return Dates Announced for London's The Seagull, Starring Emilia Clarke by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's some exciting news from across the pond! After cutting its run short due to COVID-19, Anya Reiss’ adaptation of The Seagull, starring Emilia Clarke, will return, beginning performan…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM
Thursday, October 28, 2021

Odds & Ends: See Tony Winner Audra McDonald Sparkle & Shine This Holiday Season & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Audra McDonald Stars as Broadway Cares’ Holiday Legends Ornament Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald is joining the rank…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Walter Russell III & Christian Wilson to Share the Role of Little Michael in MJ, the Michael Jackson Musical by Lindsey Sullivan

MJ The Musical has found the performers who will play Little Michael Jackson. Walter Russell III and Christian Wilson will make their Broadway debuts alternating in the role of Little Michae…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Lucille Lortel Awards Move to Gender-Neutral Performance Categories by Lindsey Sullivan

The Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement off-Broadway, have removed gender disctinctions from their performance categories. The actor and actress categories for both music…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Tony-Winning Director Kenny Leon to Helm LeBron James Play King James by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony-winning director Kenny Leon will helm the previously announced world premiere production of Rajiv Joseph's King James, an ode to basketball legend LeBron James. Co-commissioned and co-p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:42PM

Meet Stars from The Phantom of the Opera, To Kill a Mockingbird & More on The Broadway Show by Lindsey Sullivan

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering a first look at the episode. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Fadal, this new episode of The Broadway S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

Odds & Ends: Get a Sneak Peek at Steven Spielberg's West Side Story by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. See Steven Spielberg Behind-the-Scenes on West Side Story  The release of Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, which is sch…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM
Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Marcus Paul James & More to Lead the National Tour of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations by Lindsey Sullivan

Complete casting has been announced for the first national touring production of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations. After a week of public performances at Durham Pe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Get a First Look at Celina Smith & Harry Connick Jr. Together Ahead of NBC's Annie Live! by Lindsey Sullivan

More photos have been released from NBC's Annie Live!, and now there is a first glimpse at newcomer Celina Smith as Annie and Harry Connick Jr. as Sir Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. The TV ev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Billy Porter to Direct Film Adaptation of Lev Rosen's Young Adult Novel Camp by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony and Emmy winner Billy Porter is set to direct a film adaptation of Lev Rosen's young adult novel Camp for HBO Max and Warner Bros, according to Deadline. Slave Play's Tony-nominated …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM
Monday, October 25, 2021

Odds & Ends: Waitress Star Jennifer Nettles to Offer Broadway Under the Mistletoe Concert Tour by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Jennifer Nettles to Hit the Road After Waitress Grammy winner, Sugarland frontwoman and former Broadway.com vlogger Jennife…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Chicken & Biscuits' Ebony Marshall-Oliver & Alana Raquel Bowers on Why Their Broadway Debuts Feel 'Like Coming Home' by Lindsey Sullivan

The family dramedy Chicken & Biscuits marks the Broadway debuts of both Ebony Marshall-Oliver and Alana Raquel Bowers. The performers met Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

New Dates & Full Cast Set for London's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Starring Janie Dee by Lindsey Sullivan

The London debut of Christopher Durang's Tony-winning play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is back on. After being postponed from its originally scheduled premiere in March 2020 due to C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Friday, October 22, 2021

Here's a First Look at Celina Smith & Taraji P. Henson as They Get Ready for NBC's Annie Live! by Lindsey Sullivan

The first glimpse at newcomer Celina Smith as Annie and Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan has arrived! NBC's Annie Live! is set to air on December 2 at 8PM ET. The star-studded cast will als…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Odds & Ends: Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth Releases Holiday Album Happiness Is...Christmas! & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Ring in the Holiday Season with Kristin Chenoweth Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth released the holiday album Happiness Is...…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Come Fall in Love—The DDLJ Musical, a Stage Adaptation of the Indian Blockbuster, to Bow on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

The international hit film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, known as DDLJ in India, is getting the stage musical treatment. Come Fall in Love—The DDLJ Musical is aiming for a Broadway bow duri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues Extends Broadway Performances Again by Lindsey Sullivan

Lackawanna Blues has been extended again. Star and creator Ruben Santiago-Hudson's solo show will now play through November 12 at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre. Opening night was delayed due…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Hear Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens and Joshua Henry Sing 'Louder Than Words' from tick, tick... BOOM! by Lindsey Sullivan

Cages or wings—which do you prefer! Another single from the film adaptation of Rent mastermind Jonathan Larson's tick, tick…BOOM! has arrived. The track "Louder Than Words" features voc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Thursday, October 21, 2021

The 13th Annual Jimmy Awards to Return Live in 2022 by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway League has announced that the 13th annual Jimmy Awards, also known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (a.k.a. the Tonys for high school students), will be live o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Odds & Ends: Women of the Movement, Starring Tony Winner Adrienne Warren, Gets Premiere Date by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Women of the Movement Arrives on ABC in January Women of the Movement, ABC's upcoming series starring Tina Tony winner Adr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Broadway Alum Georgina Pazcoguin Embraces Being an Outlier in Her Book Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina by Lindsey Sullivan

Contrary to the lyrics in A Chorus Line, not everything is beautiful at the ballet—but it can be. So says New York City Ballet soloist and Broadway alum Georgina “Gina” Pazcoguin in Sw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Dig Into Chicken & Biscuits With the Show's Stars & More on The Broadway Show by Lindsey Sullivan

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering a first look at the episode. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Fadal, this episode will air in New York C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM
Monday, October 18, 2021

Odds & Ends: Beanie Feldstein, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez & More Set for Girls Can’t Shoot (& Other Lies) by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Beanie Feldstein & More Cast in Girls Can’t Shoot (& Other Lies) Stage and screen stars Beanie Feldstein and Mi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06PM

Jelani Remy on Returning to Ain't Too Proud on Broadway: 'We're Back, but Back With All That We've Been Through' by Lindsey Sullivan

Jelani Remy was wowing audiences as Eddie Kendricks in Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations when Broadway shut down in March 2020. The crowd-pleasing musical resumed per…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

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