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Saturday, June 4, 2016

BWW Interview: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Tony Nominee Mark Strong Can't Wait To Get Back To Broadway by Michael Dale

He won an Olivier Award for his performance in the Arthur Miller classic and now he's up for a Tony.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM[SHARE]

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED's Insanely Funny Julie White, 2007 by Michael Dale

Woman in comedy roles usually aren't recognized with Tony Awards, especially if their Broadway play had closed nearly four months earlier.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 3, 2016

OCTOBER SKY Author Homer Hickam Files Suit Against Universal Over Stage Musical Rights by Michael Dale

The musical which premiered at Lincolnshire's Marriott Theatre last August is scheduled to open at San Diego's The Old Globe in September.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:44PM[SHARE]

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, JERSEY BOYS Is A Groundbreaking Jukebox Musical, 2006 by Michael Dale

With a smartly-written book, JERSEY BOYS proved that jukebox musicals can be more than just fun.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS Promotes Gender Identity Acceptance With Music Video 'Just Pee' by Michael Dale

Cyndi Lauper's anthem to self-identity has been tweaked a bit to address the current issue of who may be allowed to use which room to relive themselves.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM[SHARE]

AUDIO: Gloria Estefan Says ON YOUR FEET! Deserves Tony For 'Best Should Have Been Nominated Show' by Michael Dale

The music legend has high praise for the creators of her bio-musical despite only one Tony nomination.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:34PM[SHARE]

Man Falls From Grand Theatre Balcony During Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company's GREASE by Michael Dale

An 18-year-old man is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after falling into an aisle.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Lincoln Center Seeks 1,000 Volunteer Singers For THE PUBLIC DOMAIN; No Audition Necessary by Michael Dale

The free performance will take place on August 13th on Lincoln Center's Plaza.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM[SHARE]

Update: HAMILTON's Phillipa Soo's Live Facebook Q&A Rescheduled to Tonight at 5:30 EST by Michael Dale

The Tony-nominated HAMILTON star will be chatting live with Facebook members before this evening's performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 2, 2016

VIDEO: Eve Ensler's THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Performed For Male Inmates at Queensboro Correctional Facility by Michael Dale

Mightee Shero Productions tours Eve Ensler's highly influential theatre piece to correctional facilities.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:46PM[SHARE]

HAMILTON's Phillipa Soo Holding Live Facebook Q&A Tonight at 6:15 EST by Michael Dale

The Tony-nominated HAMILTON star will be chatting live with Facebook members before this evening's performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:30PM[SHARE]

Bid To Meet DAPHNE'S DIVE's Daphne Rubin-Vega, Support A.R.T. New York by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet RENT's original Mimi and support ARTNew York.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM[SHARE]

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS' Norbert Leo Butz Earns His Great Big Stuff, 2005 by Michael Dale

The emerging star finally gets a chance to be showcased in a glitzy Broadway hit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

VIDEO: A Backstage Visit With BRIGHT STAR's Dee Hoty by Michael Dale

The two-time Tony nominee takes questions from Facebook users before the Wednesday matinee.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Sneak Peek of Taye Diggs and Lesli Margherita in LA Film Festival's OPENING NIGHT by Michael Dale

The two share a sexy song and dance scene in Isaac Rentz's new backstage comedy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Honored as 'Star Of The Decade' at 1970 Tony Awards by Michael Dale

This year Barbra Streisand will appear on the Tony Award telecast for the first time since winning a special honor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:19PM[SHARE]

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Gets His Picture On The Cover of The Rolling Stone by Michael Dale

The latest honor bestowed upon Miranda is one of the most iconic in the music industry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Phylicia Rashad Is First Black Woman To Win Best Actress In A Play, 2004 by Michael Dale

Rashad wins for playing the same role as the first black woman nominated, Claudia McNeil.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: York Theatre Casts Broadway Kids In YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN by Michael Dale

Charles M. Schulz's classic 'inner child' characters are played by children in the York's sunny and sweet production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

VIDEO: Sean Hayes' Livestream Chat With Fans Before First Preview of AN ACT OF GOD by Michael Dale

David Javerbaum's hit comedy from last summer has been revised for a new star and a new year.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM[SHARE]

Bid For A Backstage Tour From SHE LOVES ME's Laura Benanti, Support Transport Group by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the Tony-winner while benefiting Transport Group.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:56PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: HAMILTON Cast Members Hold Q&A With Facebook Members by Michael Dale

Among the subjects discussed were how social media has intensified fan interest on not just the musical, but on each individual artist involved.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:56PM[SHARE]

Actor Challenges L.A.'s 99-Seat Theater Plan With Suit Claiming Unpaid Wages by Michael Dale

The suit has been described as a test of the legality of Equity's 99-Seat Plan, which allows for actors to volunteer their services.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM[SHARE]

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, You Can't Stop Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur in HAIRSPRAY, 2003 by Michael Dale

Broadway favorite Harvey Fierstein took Best Actor In a Musical honors while his newcomer co-star claimed Best Actress.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: Bette Midler Says 'Hello, Carol!' to Original HELLO, DOLLY! Star Carol Channing by Michael Dale

The new HELLO, DOLLY star posts a photo of her introduction to the role's creator.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Nick Payne's INCOGNITO Is Brainy, But Muddy by Michael Dale

Four actors play twenty roles telling three stories in a confusing exploration of the brain.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 30, 2016

Open Book: JERSEY BOYS' Co-Bookwriter Rick Elice's Journey From Actor To Tony-Nominated Author by Michael Dale

A chance meeting at an opening night party changed the career of a young actor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM[SHARE]

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Spotlights Shine on Siblings Hunter Foster and Sutton Foster, 2002 by Michael Dale

The 2002 Tony telecast featured star performances by both members of this talented brothersister duo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM[SHARE]

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, THE FULL MONTY's Boys Let It Go, 2001 by Michael Dale

Patrick Wilson, John Ellison Conlee, Jason Danieley, Andre De Shields, Marcus Neville and Romain Fruge were the naked boys singing on the 2001 Tony telecast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Stew and Heidi Rodewald Preach On Black Music For White Audiences in THE TOTAL BENT by Michael Dale

Vondie Curtis Hall and Ato Blankson-Wood play father and son singers swimming through the mainstream.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:44AM[SHARE]

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Eartha Kitt Sings The Hard Truth in THE WILD PARTY, 2000 by Michael Dale

Making her first Broadway appearance in twenty years, the outspoken star and social activist plays a character who sees through the frivolity of youth.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:44PM[SHARE]

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