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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

PHOTO FLASH: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt Offers Beautiful Platt's-Eye View of Belasco Theatre by Michael Dale

Built by impresario David Belasco, the ghost of its legendary namesake is said to still haunt the place.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:07PM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: Off-Stage Pics From Orlando's FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE by Michael Dale

While there was a lot of work to be quickly done, many of the performers still found time to snap photos for their social media pages.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:15PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Campaign Underway To Restore Alexandra Palace's Victorian Theatre by Michael Dale

The beautiful 1875 theatre has been out of use for decades.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:03PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Laura Benanti Offers Hilarious Cabaret Advice To Jennifer Damiano by Michael Dale

Broadway's Jennifer Damiano makes her solo cabaret debut tonight at Feinstein's54 Below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:03PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Looking Fine at Any Age, Norm Lewis Featured in AARP Spot by Michael Dale

Hopefully, the Broadway favorite isn't thinking about retiring any time soon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR Has Reading at New York Theatre Workshop by Michael Dale

The new musical has a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman and direction by Daisy Prince.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:39AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 25, 2016

VIDEO: WAITRESS' Keala Settle Sings Of Finding Hope In Every Bad Situation by Michael Dale

The Tony nominee from HANDS ON A HARDBODY is bringing down the house in WAITRESS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:10PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Max Crumm, Ellyn Marsh Join The Skivvies For a Post-Show Set at SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN by Michael Dale

Broadway's favorite undie-wearing duo have joined the cast of SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN for a limited three week run.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:10PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Anika Larsen and Keala Settle Belt RENT's 'Take Me Or Leave Me' For FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE by Michael Dale

Following the tragic event that took place at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12, the Broadway and Orlando theatre communities will unite tonight, Monday, July 25 at 730 pm at the Disney …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM[SHARE]

Producers Say HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Attracting 50% New Theatre-Goers by Michael Dale

The premiere stage adaptation based on JK Rowling's characters may come to Broadway as early as next season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: 'Inside the Texas Chicken Ranch' Explores THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE's Country Place by Michael Dale

A new book tells the true story of the infamous brothel that inspired the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:55PM[SHARE]

Young Artists of Color Invited To Explore Opportunities in A Shared Moment Workshop by Michael Dale

A trio of theatre women of color combine their expertise in the arts and activism to help their young colleagues.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM[SHARE]

'Unauthorized': Just An Eye-Catching Word or A Legal Necessity? by Michael Dale

The word 'unauthorized' has been used to promote numerous musical spoofs, but does the word protect the creators from claims of copyright infringement

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:37PM[SHARE]

VIDEOS: Remembering Marni Nixon, Both Unseen and On The Screen by Michael Dale

The woman best known for dubbing the singing voices of Hollywood stars also gave memorable stage and television performances.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 23, 2016

EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Seth Rudetsky, Liz Callaway, Melissa Errico Part of Televised Performance Wednesday Night at Democratic Convention by Michael Dale

Atrio of Broadway and cabaret favorites, Seth Rudetsky, Liz Callaway and Melissa Errico will be giving a televised performance Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 22, 2016

VIDEO: The Viola Project Helps Empower Girls Through Shakespeare by Michael Dale

A Chicago non-profit lets girls explore the works of William Shakespeare while using his classic texts to propel discussions of contemporary issues facing girls and women.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:01PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: New Remixes of #BroadwayForOrlando's 'What The World Needs Now Is Love' by Michael Dale

Proceeds from the love anthem will benefit the LGBT Center of Central Florida.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM[SHARE]

Seth Rudetsky, Liz Callaway, Melissa Errico Among Performers at Democratic National Convention by Michael Dale

A trio of Broadway and cabaret favorites have each announced on social media that they will be performing at next week's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: PRIVACY's Daniel Radcliffe Has HARRY POTTER Reunion With Bonnie Wright, Chris Columbus by Michael Dale

The star of the Off-Broadway hit PRIVACY is paid a post-show visit by two of his Harry Potter colleagues.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM[SHARE]

Bid To Meet Kristin Chenoweth at Martha's Vineyard, Support Vineyard Arts Project by Michael Dale

Meet the fabulous Broadway star as she performs in this summer's 'Broadway on the Vineyard' concert series.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:37PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Tour The Fascinating Artifacts of The British Library's 'Shakespeare In Ten Acts' by Michael Dale

The library's gallery show inspires viewers to imagine how audiences reacted to the first stage appearance by a female actor and the first British performance of Othello by a black actor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: AN ACT OF GOD's Sean Hayes Is The Wind Beneath David Josefsberg's Wings by Michael Dale

Broadway's newest heavenly father and his trusty angel indulge in a Bette Midler standard.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:28PM[SHARE]

FLASH FRIDAY: Ted Cruz's 'Vote Your Conscience' Recalls AVENUE Q's 'Vote Your Heart' by Michael Dale

Ted Cruz's controversial statement at the Republican Convention may have reminded theatre fans of a special AVENUE Q song.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:34AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: The Music of MOTOWN Returns; Unfortunately, So Does The Book by Michael Dale

Despite clunky writing, Berry Gordy's autobiographical musical is packed with great songs and terrific performances.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 21, 2016

VIDEO: Diane Paulus On The Quirky Humor That Attracted Her To WAITRESS by Michael Dale

The leading character of WAITRESS has a lot of burdens to deal with, but there's a humorous spirit to the musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:07PM[SHARE]

AUDIO: PRIVACY's Rachel Dratch and Reg Rodgers Talk About Our Complicated Relationship With Technology by Michael Dale

Audience members are asked to keep their cell phones on during PRIVACY, to discovery how much about ourselves isn't private.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM[SHARE]

No Progress In Efforts To Save New Jersey's Surflight Theater by Michael Dale

Financial problems started when the decades-old theater was flooded by Hurricane Sandy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: George Takei Warns Against A Trump Presidency In Spanish by Michael Dale

Actor and activist George Takei has a message for Spanish-speaking American voters.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:58PM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: All That Chita! Legendary Original Velma Chita Rivera Visits Takarazuka's CHICAGO by Michael Dale

It was over forty years ago when Broadway great Chita Rivera first emerged from beneath the 46th Street Theatre to thrill audiences with 'All That Jazz.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM[SHARE]

Michael Cerveris Tells How He Got The Idea To Bring FUN HOME To Orlando by Michael Dale

The Tony-winning actor realized that the anger his character feels for himself is a different version of the anger that others direct outward.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM[SHARE]

Trump Speechwriter Meredith McIver Was Once a Broadway Baby by Michael Dale

Before her name became synonymous with 'Speechgate,' Meredith McIver was a New York ballet dancer who briefly basked in the bright lights of Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM[SHARE]

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