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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Excellence in Theatre Education Award Announced by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

The annual special Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education Award, co-sponsored by the American Theatre Wing and Carnegie Mellon University, seeks to celebrate a K-12 theatre educator …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:07PM

Mary-Louise Parker Returns to Broadway in The Sound Inside by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

Mary-Louise Parker, a popular actress of stage and screen, will make her return to the Broadway stage this fall in Adam Rapp’s The Sound Inside. The production, which is slated to begin pr…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:43PM

Jagged Little Pill Has A Cast by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

Jagged Little Pill, the musical inspired by Alanis Morissette’s hit album and making its way to Broadway this fall, has announced a cast. Producers Vivek J. Tiwary, Arvind Ethan David, a…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:29AM

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Pretty Woman Announces New Vivian and Edward by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

The Broadway production of Pretty Woman, the musical based on the hit romantic comedy film of the same name, has found its new leads. Producer Paula Wagner announced today that Jillian Muell…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:32AM

Back to the Diner: Bergen Returns to Waitress by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

Erich Bergen, who made his Broadway debut last year in the Broadway musical Waitress, will return to the hit show as Dr. Pomatter on June 4. Bergen succeeds Jeremy Jordan who will play his f…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 08:43AM

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Cast Announced for Tracy Letts’ Linda Vista by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

The Second Stage Theatre, Broadway-bound production of Tracy Letts’ new play Linda Vista has its cast. The production, which will be directed by Dexter Bullard, will feature Ian Barford, S…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:16PM

SpongeBob SquarePants – The Musical Announces Tour Stops by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

The North American Tour of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants – The Musical has revealed the cities that will be stops on its journey. Launching at Proctors in Schenectady, New York, th…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:28AM

Monday, May 20, 2019

Marisa Tomei to Star in The Rose Tattoo on Broadway by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

Tennessee William’s 1951 Tony Award-winning Best Play The Rose Tattoo will receive a revival courtesy of the Roundabout Theatre Company. Starring in the role of Serafina will be Oscar-winn…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:56PM

Friday, May 17, 2019

Dear Evan Hansen National Tour to Welcome Stephen Christopher Anthony by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

The National Tour of the musical theatre phenomenon Dear Evan Hansen will welcome a new name to production’s titular role. Producer Stacey Mindich announced that Stephen Christopher Anth…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:46PM

David Byrne’s American Utopia is Broadway Bound by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

If anyone is wondering where one can find Utopia in America, try checking on Broadway this fall. David Byrne’s critically acclaimed American Utopia, which just completed a sold-out interna…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:23AM

Tootsie Announces Tour by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

Tootsie, which has been nominated for a multitude of accolades this awards’ season, will head out on tour in the Fall of 2020. Producers Scott Sanders and Carol Fineman announced that the …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 09:34AM

Monday, May 13, 2019

Shoshana Bean Extends in Waitress Through July 7 by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

Shoshana Bean has found a happy home in the diner at Waitress. The actress, who has already extended once in the role of Jenna, will now continue in the part through July 7th. Jeremy Jordan …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:02PM

Richard Thomas to Play Atticus in National Tour of To Kill a Mockingbird by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

Star of stage and screen Richard Thomas will play Atticus Finch in the national tour of Aaron Sorkin’s acclaimed stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. Producer Scott …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:58AM

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