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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo and Jasmine Cephas Jones Sing National Anthem For New York Liberty by Michael Dale

HAMILTON's Schuyler Sisters bring their three part harmonies to Madison Square Garden for the Liberty's home opener.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM[SHARE]

Cecilia Bartoli as Present-Day Maria Looking Back in Salzburg WEST SIDE STORY; Karen Olivo as Anita by Michael Dale

The international opera star sang the dramatic ballads while THE VISIT's Michelle Veintimilla acted and danced the role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Bill Irwin in LARGELY NEW YORK, 1989 by Michael Dale

Irwin received four Tony nominations in 1989 for his neo-vaudeville adventure.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13AM[SHARE]
Monday, May 16, 2016

Open Book: TUCK EVERLASTING's Bookwriters Claudia Shear and Tim Federle; Providing Dirt For A Garden by Michael Dale

Award-winning actorplaywright and award-winning actornovelist team up for their first Broadway musical book.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10PM[SHARE]

New-York Historical Society Launching Museum-Wide Celebration, SUMMER OF HAMILTON by Michael Dale

Displays of historical artifacts and family-friendly activities highlight a season-long celebration.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda's University of Pennsylvania Commencement Speech by Michael Dale

Add an honorary doctor of arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania to the list of Lin-Manuel Miranda's accomplishments.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM[SHARE]

Broadway Pedestrian Plazas Getting Glitzy Permanent Makeover by Michael Dale

The stretch of Broadway connecting Times Square and Herald Square will have trees and a raised road bed.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM[SHARE]

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Michael Crawford in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1988 by Michael Dale

Before taking on the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's international smash, Crawford was best known for his physical comedy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:14AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Quiara Alegria Hudes' Warm and Inviting DAPHNE'S DIVE Is Worth A Visit by Michael Dale

The Pulitzer-winner's new play takes on the familiar scenario of bar regulars forming a family.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08AM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 15, 2016

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, James Earl Jones in August Wilson's FENCES, 1987 by Michael Dale

One of America's great actors played a riveting scene from one of America's great plays on the 1987 telecast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:16AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: THE SENSUALITY PARTY Is All Talk by Michael Dale

Justin Kuritzkes' site-specific play is loaded with monologues about a college orgy and its aftermath.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13AM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Friday, May 13, 2016

VIDEO: A Backstage Q&A Session With HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry by Michael Dale

The first-time Tony Award nominee has been an in-demand actor since making her Broadway debut in THE LION KING.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:37PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: SHUFFLE ALONG's New Star Rhiannon Giddens Gets Her First Taste of Tap Dancing by Michael Dale

Her singing has helped her win a Grammy, but her Broadway debut will require her to learn tap dancing.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Wisconsin Company Presents First Community Theatre Production of Elton John's BILLY ELLIOT by Michael Dale

La Crosse,Community Theatre takes on the demanding West End and Broadway hit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:30PM[SHARE]

Bid On Signed Prints from 'On Broadway: From Rent to Revolution,' Support BC/EFA by Michael Dale

The just-released book features classic Broadway poster art and never-before-published preliminary posters

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:16PM[SHARE]

FLASH FRIDAY: The Stephen Sondheim DO I HEAR A WALTZ? Lyric Richard Rodgers Rejected by Michael Dale

A lyric that audiences are enjoying so much at this weekend's Encores concert is not the one that was originally heard on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 12, 2016

Nice Work And She's Got It: Kathleen Marshall On Directing Charles Aznavour's MY PARIS at Long Wharf by Michael Dale

The three-time Tony winner is hoping to bring the new musical based on the life of Toulouse-Lautrec.to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PM[SHARE]

WAITRESS' Diane Paulus Combines Her Passions For Social Activism and Theatre by Michael Dale

The acclaimed director insists we should not write off the power of the musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON Posts Updated Cancellation Line Policies by Michael Dale

The updated policies will help insure that fans, not scalpers, will have access to same-day seats made available at the last minute.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:45PM[SHARE]

Seattle Rep Employee Speaks Out On Stagehand Using N-Word On The Job by Michael Dale

Initially, none of the actors nor administrative employees were willing to reveal their names when commenting on the incident.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Rodgers and Sondheim's DO I HEAR A WALTZ? Elegantly Presented By Encores! by Michael Dale

The 1965 musical version of Arthur Laurents' THE TIME OF THE CUCKOO is the only Rodgers and Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Oprah Winfrey Looking For The Right Play For Her Broadway Debut by Michael Dale

There have been possibilities in the past, but the mega-star is still searching for the words she'll want to say onstage every night,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:19PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: WICKED's Christine Dwyer Defies Gravity For President Obama at Hannover Messe by Michael Dale

The frequent Elphaba performer gave a knockout performance of WICKED's inspirational theme for the annual fair's opening ceremony.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:44PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: First Peek At World Premiere of ANASTASIA at Hartford Stage by Michael Dale

Performances begin tomorrow for the new musical by Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Hear Songs From Stephen Schwartz's New Musical SCHIKANEDER, Livestreamed From Vienna by Michael Dale

An hour-long press conference livestreamed from Vienna introduces the new musical about 'a turbulent love affair.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM[SHARE]

Bid To Meet A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE's Gillian Anderson, Support Childreach International by Michael Dale

The Emmy-winning 'X-Files' star returns to the New York stage in an acclaimed Young Vic production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:34PM[SHARE]

WICKED's Caroline Bowman Will Make Her Solo Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below by Michael Dale

Broadway's current Elphaba will offer fans a more intimate evening of music at Broadway's Supper Club.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Christina Bianco Featured In THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES by Michael Dale

Roger Bean's salute to girl-group pop of the 50s and 60s returns to Off-Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Dramatists Guild Responds To Charles Isherwood's Claim That Sung-Through Musicals Have No Book by Michael Dale

Doug Wright, James Lapine, Marsha Norman, Alan Menken and more explain what goes into the book of a musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM[SHARE]

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