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Thursday, August 16, 2018

PRETTY WOMAN Opens on Broadway Tonight! New Block of Tickets Now On Sale by Alexa Criscitiello

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL, with original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and his longtime songwriting partner Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and the film's screenw…

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, August 15- HAIRSPRAY Dances Onto Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2002, the big. beautiful Broadway hit musical, Hairspray opened at the Neil Simon Theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM
Tuesday, August 14, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, August 14- Happy Birthday, Sarah Brightman! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of legendary soprano and Phantom's original Christine, Sarah Brightman.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM
Thursday, August 9, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, August 9- Happy Birthday, Anna Kendrick! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of Tony and Academy Award-nominated actor and author, Anna Kendrick

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, August 8- Happy Birthday, Michael Urie! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of acclaimed actor and writer, Michael Urie

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, August 7- Happy Birthday, Karen Olivo! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award-winner Karen Olivo

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM
Monday, August 6, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, August 6- HAMILTON Revolutionizes Broadway on Opening Night! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2015, Hamilton officially opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers theater

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM
Friday, August 3, 2018

Musical Sensation BE MORE CHILL Sells Out Off-Broadway Run! by Alexa Criscitiello

The highly-anticipated off-Broadway premiere of Joe Iconis' teenage rock musical Be More Chill is more than surviving its New York run. The show announced this afternoon that the initial run…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM
Thursday, August 2, 2018

Is A Max Martin Pop Musical Headed for London's West End? by Alexa Criscitiello

According to a new audition notice, casting is currently underway for a musical based on the behemoth pop catalogue of producer Max Martin.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, August 1- BRING IT ON The Musical Cheers Up Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

Bring It On The Musical tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition. With a colorful crew of characters, an exciting fresh sound a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

West End FUNNY GIRL Starring Sheridan Smith to Be Broadcast in UK Cinemas by Alexa Criscitiello

Following its record-breaking, sell-out run in London's West End and national tour, the critically-acclaimed musical Funny Girl comes to cinemas throughout the UK, featuring Sheridan Smith i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:36PM

VIDEO: On This Day, July 31: The Memory Lives Again with the First Broadway Revival of CATS by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2016, the first Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber'sCatsopened at the Neil Simon Theater

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM
Friday, July 27, 2018

Stephen Sondheim at Work on 'Many' Lyric Changes for Marianne Elliott COMPANY by Alexa Criscitiello

According to Baz Bamigboye's latest column, work is well underway for the upcoming gender-bent production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical Company, and the composer is making c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36AM
Thursday, July 26, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, July 26- Happy Birthday, Helen Mirren! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we're celebrating the life and work of decorated star of stage and screen, Helen Mirren

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:32PM
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day. July 25: A CHORUS LINE Lands on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1975, the landmarkmusical, A Chorus Line, celebrated its opening night on Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:16PM
Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Met Opera's COSI FAN TUTTI Starring Kelli O'Hara Will Be Broadcast on PBS by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been reported that this year's Metropolitan Opera production of Mozart's cosi fan tutti starring Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara will head to PBS Great Performances, July 29 at 12 PM. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43PM

Thank Goodness for Kristin Chenoweth! A Video Birthday Celebration! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today, we're celebrating the birthday of one of Broadway's shiniest stars, Tony Award-winner, Kristin Chenoweth

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM
Monday, July 23, 2018

William Shatner to Return to Australia with Broadway One Man Show SHATNER'S WORLD by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been announced that legendary actor and iconoclastWilliam Shatneris set tobring an encore tour of his 2012 Broadway show,Shatner's World,to Australia this October.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:59PM

VIDEO: On This Day, July 23- Happy Birthday, Krysta Rodriguez! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of Tony-nominated actor, Krysta Rodriguez

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:49PM
Saturday, July 21, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, July 21- Remembering Robin Williams by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day we remember comedy legend, Robin Williams, on what would have been his 67th birthday.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM
Friday, July 20, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, July 20- Happy Birthday, Diana Rigg! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of My Fair Lady star, veteran actor Diana Rigg

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM
Thursday, July 19, 2018

Jennifer Hudson Joins CATS Film Adaptation as Grizabella! by Alexa Criscitiello

According to The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson has signed on to portray the iconic role of 'Grizabella' in the upcoming film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Web…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, June 18: Happy Birthday, Kristen Bell! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of Broadway, film, and television star, Kristen Bell

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS Will Travel to the Stage; Musical Adaptation in Development by Alexa Criscitiello

Variety has reported that the best-selling young adult book series, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, is getting the musical treatment.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18PM

VIDEO: On This Day, July 17- [title of show] Opens on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we celebrate the original Broadway production of title of show, which opened at the Lyceum Theater today in 2009.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM
Monday, July 16, 2018

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In On TRAINSPOTTING LIVE! by Alexa Criscitiello

Adapted byHarry Gibsonand directed byKing's Head TheatreArtistic DirectorAdam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration withGreg Esplin,TrainspottingLive is now in performances in a brand new immer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24PM

VIDEO: On This Day, July 16- Happy Birthday, Tony Kushner! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Tony Kushner

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM
Friday, July 13, 2018

Alice Ripley to Perform to Promote Sister In Law's Political Campaign! by Alexa Criscitiello

Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley is set to perform her stage signatures and other famous songs at The Tucson Jewish Community Center tomorrow night, Saturday July 14 at 730p.m.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06PM

VIDEO: On This Day, July 13- Happy Birthday, Sir Patrick Stewart! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of legend of stage and screen, Sir Patrick Stewart

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM
Thursday, July 12, 2018

Musical Drama POSE Renewed for Season 2 On FX by Alexa Criscitiello

Variety has reported that the popular musical drama series, Pose, has been renewed for a second series at FX.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06PM

VIDEO: On This Day, July 12- Patti LuPone Stars in SUNSET BOULEVARD on London's West End by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1993, Patti LuPone starred as Norma Desmond in the premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

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