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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo Shows Her Gymnastic Skills On Rings by Michael Dale

The Tony-winner not only excels on stage but in the gym as well.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM[SHARE]

Ann Harada Writes of Her Experiences 'Acting While Asian' by Michael Dale

After making her Broadway debut in 1998 as a replacement in M. BUTTERFLY and returning a dozen years later as Marshal of the Court in SEUSSICAL, Ann Harada made a huge splash as the no-nonse…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: 'Shocking' Ad Leaves AVENUE Q Puppet Star Accidentally Overexposed by Michael Dale

An accidental reminder that even though the hilarious musical features adorably furry puppet characters, it ain't for kids.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Daniel Sullivan Directs a Crackling Good TROILUS AND CRESSIDA by Michael Dale

Shakespeare's seldom-performed wartime drama is set in contemporary times.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Tony Award Honored Entertainment Attorney Seth Gelblum Dies at 62 by Michael Dale

Gelblum was a Partner and Chair of the Theater department at Loeb amp Loeb LLP, where he practiced in the live stage, motion picture, television and documentary film areas.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16PM[SHARE]

Is Julie Taymor Returning To Broadway With A Revival of M. BUTTERFLY? by Michael Dale

While there is no official announcement, Michael Riedel writes that she is in talks to bring David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning play back to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:14PM[SHARE]

Actors' Equity Calls For #FairWageOnStage From Commercial Off-Broadway Producers by Michael Dale

FairWageOnStage is the slogan promoting a salary increase for commercial Off-Broadway contracts when the current agreement expires on November 6th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:07PM[SHARE]

SOMETHING ROTTEN's Will Chase Shows Off His Elizabethan Resume by Michael Dale

Though Will Chase is currently making 'em swoon as the rock star bard, his mug is put to good use in a clever Elizabethan resume.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: Cover Art Revealed For Kristin Chenoweth's 'The Art of Elegance' by Michael Dale

Kristin Chenoweth's new album, 'The Art of Elegance,' will have a will have a digital release September 23rd and a physical release on September 30th, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: A BRONX TALE's Chazz Palminteri Explains How To Address Robert De Niro by Michael Dale

It's not exactly an everyday occurrence when two powerhouse directors combine to stage a big new Broadway musical, but the chemistry seems natural for the upcoming tuner based on Chazz Palmi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:03PM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: The Public Theater Displays a Message of Love From Nelson Mandela by Michael Dale

Instead of advertisements for upcoming productions, the street outside The Public is lined with an important message.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 8, 2016

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Anthony Ramos Offers A Taste Of His Show at The Triad by Michael Dale

A little acoustic jam with Ramos, Robert Manganaro and Will Wells.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:51PM[SHARE]

'Witch Hunt' Declared As Turkey's Post-Coup Firings Affect Theatre Community by Michael Dale

The dismissal of tens of thousands suspected to have ties with last month's failed coup has reached Turkey's theatres.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM[SHARE]

New Zealand Actor Charged With Sexual Assault Says He Was Teaching Uta Hagen Technique by Michael Dale

A judge has ruled that the actor's identity may be suppressed.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Feinstein's/54 Below Celebrates The Colonial Theatre: Watch The Full Concert! by Michael Dale

Enjoy Feinstein's54 Below's full concert of songs and remembrances about Boston's historic theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM[SHARE]

AUDIO: Hear Samples of Sheridan Smith On The New FUNNY GIRL London Cast Recording by Michael Dale

The new London Cast Recording of FUNNY GIRL is now available.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM[SHARE]

Song Tracks Revealed For Kristin Chenoweth's 'The Art of Elegance' by Michael Dale

The song selections for Kristin Chenoweth's new album includes many great stabdards.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM[SHARE]

VIDEO: SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Rob McClure Sings a Sweet, Jazzy Arrangement of Rodgers & Hart's 'Manhattan' at Feinstein's/54 Below by Michael Dale

Earlier the summer, the SOMETHING ROTTEN star made his New York solo concert debut.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08AM[SHARE]
Friday, August 5, 2016

Bid To Meet THE ILLUSIONISTS' Daredevil Jonathan Goodwin, Support Education Renaissance of Nevada by Michael Dale

Goodwin has been hanged, buried alive, hung by his toes from helicopters, burned at the stake, attacked by sharks, and even sewn up inside a dead cow to name just a few of the terrifying and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:40PM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: Check Out Scott Pask's Striking Set Design For Roundabout's THE CHERRY ORCHARD by Michael Dale

This mounting of Anton Chekhov's classic features a new translation by Tony Award winner Stephen Karam.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Hear Ramin Karimloo and Alison Luff Record SONG OF SOLOMON Concept Album by Michael Dale

With music by Andrew Beall and lyrics by Neil VanLeewen, SONG OF SOLOMON is described as a thrilling new musical and an epic love story.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: MEN ON BOATS Playwright Jaclyn Backhaus Turns The Tables On Male Conquest by Michael Dale

The play's historical characters are all men but they're scripted to be played by women.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: A Sneak Listen To Rachel York Singing 'I Will Survive' On DISASTER!'s Cast Recording by Michael Dale

Not all the characters made it out alive in last season's hilarious Broadway musical comedy DISASTER, but you knew that the disco queen cruise ship entertainer played by Rachel York would so…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: BEAUTIFUL Producer Mike Bosner's Funny Story About Pre-Broadway Audience Feedback by Michael Dale

Before opening at Broadway's Stephen Sondheim Theatre, BEAUTIFUL THE CAROL KING MUSICAL worked out its kinks at San Francisco's Curran.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM[SHARE]

FLASH FRIDAY: The WICKED Good Pairing of Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel by Michael Dale

In 2003, both of WICKED's leading ladies seemed just one great vehicle away from achieving major Broadway stardom.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: New Pics of Broadway Theatre Remains Found Under Former Toys 'R' Us Site by Michael Dale

Photos show what appears to be the stage and orchestra pit the Olympia Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 4, 2016

Bid To Meet BEAUTIFUL's Jessica Keenan Wynn, Support Education Renaissance of Nevada by Michael Dale

Wynn's talent runs in the family, as she's the 5th showbiz generation in a line that includes Ed 'The Perfect Fool' Wynn and Hollywood's Keenan Wynn.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Enjoy a Wacky Laura Benanti Medley From Feinstein's At The Nikko by Michael Dale

A highlight of her show was a special medley she introduced as songs that mean a lot to her.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM[SHARE]

Kelli O'Hara Signed For Season Four of Showtime's 'Masters Of Sex' by Michael Dale

The Tony winner will playa long-lost love of Michael Sheen's tightly wound sex researcher.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Q&A With HAMILTON's Two New Angelicas, Mandy Gonzalez and Karen Olivo by Michael Dale

Mandy Gonzales will take over for Renee Elise Goldsberry on Broadway while Karen Olivo will play Angelica in Chicago.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM[SHARE]

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