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Friday, November 2, 2018

Carrying the Torch: How TORCH SONG Set Broadway on Fire and Ushered In A New Era of LGBTQ Representation on the Great White Way by Alexa Criscitiello

This season, Harvey Fierstein's seminal Broadway classic, Torch Song has made its way back to Broadway 36 years after its original run, in a brand-new production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Hugh Jackman Talks THE GREATEST SHOWMAN On Stage! by Alexa Criscitiello

Will The Greatest Showman 'come alive' on a Broadway stage someday According to 20th Century Fox film chairman-CEO Stacey Snider, it's very possible

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42PM
Monday, October 29, 2018

Video: See All Of The Thrillifying Performances From A VERY WICKED HALLOWEEN by Alexa Criscitiello

To celebrate 'Wicked's' 15th anniversary on Broadway, NBC threw a joyous Halloween party for the ages. This televised concert featured songs from the blockbuster musical hit 'Wicked' will sh…

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Investors of NERDS THE MUSICAL Seek $5 Million in Damages From Broadway Producer by Alexa Criscitiello

The drama continues for the thwarted Broadway-aimed musical Nerds.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04PM
Saturday, October 27, 2018

Audience Glossary: Getting The Historical Scoop On THE FERRYMAN by Alexa Criscitiello

This week, the mysterious West End hit play, The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth celebrated its opening night on Broadway to ecstatic reviews.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Breaking: HILLARY AND CLINTON To Play Broadway's Golden Theatre; KING LEAR Will Now Reign At The Cort by Alexa Criscitiello

It was announced today that Hillary and Clinton,the new play by Tony AwardnomineeLucas Hnath, starring award-winning actors Laurie MetcalfandJohn Lithgow, has found its home on Broadway at t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Marianne Elliott To Direct All-Black DEATH OF A SALESMAN On The West End in 2019 by Alexa Criscitiello

According to Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail, Tony nominated director Marianne Elliott will direct Arthur Miller's timeless drama, Death of a Salesman, in a production aiming for a May 2019 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32PM
Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Tony Kushner Reveals Exciting New Details On Steven Spielberg Remake of WEST SIDE STORY by Alexa Criscitiello

This week at an event honoring playwright, Tony Kushner, the Angels in America author who is penning the screenplay to Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Storydropped some major detailso…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM
Monday, October 22, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, October 22- Happy Birthday, Marc Shaiman! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day we celebrate legendary composer of stage and screen, the great Marc Shaiman

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM
Saturday, October 20, 2018

VIDEO: Lea Salonga Sings 'I'll Never Love Again' From A STAR IS BORN by Alexa Criscitiello

Lea Salongawowed the crowd at her40th Anniversary Concert this week Take a look at her powerful performance on CNN Philippines

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32AM
Friday, October 19, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, October 19- Hockadoo! MEMPHIS Opens On Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Memphis, opened at the Shubert Theatre, starring Chad Kimballand Montego Glover

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM
Thursday, October 18, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day. October 18- Broadway Falls In Love with MAMMA MIA! On Opening Night by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day we're celebrating Broadway's Mamma Mia which opened on this day in 2001 at the Winter Garden Theatre

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, October 16- Happy Birthday, Angela Lansbury! by Alexa Criscitiello

Angela Lansbury has enjoyed a career without precedent. Her professional career spans more than half-a-century, during which she has flourished, first as a star of motion pictures, then as a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM
Monday, October 15, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, October 15- Happy Birthday, Gavin Lee! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day we're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award-nominee, Gavin Lee

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM
Friday, October 12, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, October 12- Hosanna! JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Opens On Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, the original Broadway production of Jesus Christ Superstar opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM
Thursday, October 11, 2018

Charlie Stemp Joins Holiday Panto SNOW WHITE at London Palladium by Alexa Criscitiello

Simply charming Former Hello Dolly cast member Charlie Stemp has signed on to return to the London Palladium to staras Prince Charming in the holiday pantomime, Snow White. Stemp will appear…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM

Kelsey Grammer and Bryn Terfel In Talks for MAN OF LA MANCHA Concert with English National Opera by Alexa Criscitiello

According to Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail, television star Kelsey Grammer Broadway's La Cage Aux Folles, Finding Neverland and opera star Bryn Terfel Lincoln Center Sweeney Todd are curre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Laura Linney Extends In MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON; Now Through 16 February by Alexa Criscitiello

Laura Linneyhas extended her London Theatre debut in Pulitzer Prize-winning Elizabeth Strout's My Name is Lucy Barton, directed byRichard Eyreat the Bridge Theatre, through February 16, 2019…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

VIDEO: On This Day, October 11- Happy Birthday, Jerome Robbins! by Alexa Criscitiello

Born on October 11, 1918 in New York City, Robbins was one of the major forces in 20th century performing arts. He received world renown for his choreography for New York City Ballet, where …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM
Wednesday, October 10, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, October 10- Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Bring OH, HELLO! to Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

At long last, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney's wildly popular alter egos, Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland, have made their debuts on The Great White Way in their acclaimed masterpiece, Oh, H…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Could Lady Gaga Step Into Ursula's Tentacles for the Upcoming Remake of THE LITTLE MERMAID? by Alexa Criscitiello

Rumorscontinue to fly regarding the casting of the upcoming Disney live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32PM

Video: On This Day, October 9- IT'S ONLY A PLAY Opens On Broadway With A Star-Studded Cast by Alexa Criscitiello

The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time TonyAward winner Terrence McNally, opened on this day in 2014

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

It's Official! Dove Cameron Will Star In A Musical Adaptation of CLUELESS at The New Group; Full Cast Announced! by Alexa Criscitiello

The New Group has just announcedcomplete casting and the design team forClueless,The MusicalbyAmy Heckerling. This world premiere production, with choreography byKelly Devine, directed byKri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Monday, October 8, 2018

As If! Dove Cameron Will Star In A Musical Adaptation of CLUELESS by Alexa Criscitiello

AS IF According to Just Jared, Disney star and Hairspray Live's Dove Cameron has signed on to starin an upcoming off-Broadway musical adaptation of the cult teen hit Clueless

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24PM
Friday, October 5, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, October 5- Happy Birthday, Heather Headley! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award-winner, Heather Headley

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM
Thursday, October 4, 2018

DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Wave at the West End in 2019! by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has just revealed that the Tony Award-winning best musical, Dear Evan Hansen, will make its West End debut at the Noel Coward Theatre in November 2019

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, October 2- Remembering August Wilson by Alexa Criscitiello

August Wilsonauthored Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Fences, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Piano Lesson, Two Trains Running, Seven Guitars, Jitney, King Hedley II, Gem of the Ocean, and Radio G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM
Monday, October 1, 2018

VIDEO: Lady Gaga Debuts 'Always Remember Us This Way' in Latest Teaser for A STAR IS BORN by Alexa Criscitiello

'A Star is Born' stars four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper 'American Sniper,' 'American Hustle,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' and multiple award-winning, Oscar-nominated music superstar Lady…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Te Adoro, Anton! Ansel Elgort to Play Tony in Steven Spielberg WEST SIDE STORY by Alexa Criscitiello

Something's coming It has been revealed that film star Ansel Elgort Baby Driver, The Fault In Our Stars has been cast in the leading role of Tony in Steven Spielberg's upcoming remake of the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM

VIDEO: On This Day, October 1- Happy Birthday, Julie Andrews! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day we're celebrating the birthday of the practically perfect legend of stage and screen, Julie Andrews

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM
Friday, September 28, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, September 28- Broadway Revival of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Celebrates Opening Night by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we celebrate the Broadway revival of Kaufman and Hart's You Can't Take It with You, which opened on this day in 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

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