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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 5- Steven Hoggett's Choreography Gives ONCE the Golden Touch by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 5 of 30 Days of Tony, we celebrate multiple Tony nominated choreographer, Steven Hoggett, who is nominated this year for his work on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

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VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 4: Bartlett Sher Takes Home A Tony for SOUTH PACIFIC! by Alexa Criscitiello

On Day 4 of 30 Days of Tony, we celebrate a Best Direction of a Musical nominee, My Fair Lady director, Bartlett Sher

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 3- Lindsay Mendez Makes A Rapturous Appearance at the 2010 Ceremony by Alexa Criscitiello

On day three, we celebrate one of the first Tony sightings of a Best Featured Actress in a Musical nominee, Lindsay Mendez, who stopped by the 2010 ceremony to back up Sherie Rene Scott in t…

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Monday, May 14, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 2- Andrew Lloyd Webber Gets the Tony Tribute Treatment by Alexa Criscitiello

On day two, we celebrate another of this year's lifetime achievement honorees, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

More Casting Announced for for HEATHERS at The Other Palace by Alexa Criscitiello

Watch your back Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that Jodi Steele, T'Shan Williams, and Sophie Isaacs have been cast as the titular trio of teen titans in the West End return of …

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VIDEO: On This Day, May 10: TARZAN Swings Onto Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2006, Disney's Tarzan swung onto Broadway starring Josh Strickland and Jenn Gambatese

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, May 9- AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Gets the Joint Jumpin' on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1978, the musical revue Ain't Misbehavin' opened on Broadway

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, May 8: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Opens on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1962, Stephen Sondheim's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM opened on Broadway

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Monday, May 7, 2018

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 1- Celebrating Chita Rivera's Lifetime of Achievements by Alexa Criscitiello

For our first fabulous Tony memory, we turn to the incomparable Chita Rivera, who is being honored this year for a lifetime of achievement in the theatre.

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Friday, May 4, 2018

Beth Malone Joins Cast of ANGELS IN AMERICA Full-Time by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been announced that Tony-nominated actor Beth Malone will assume the role of 'The Angel' in Broadway's Angels in America full-time beginning May 23rd.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:07PM
Thursday, May 3, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, May 3- Chita Rivera Returns to Broadway in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1993, the legendary Chita Rivera returned to Broadway in the musical Kiss of the Spider Woman.

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Lola Kirke to Star Opposite Ben Platt in the Feature Film LOVE & OATMEAL by Alexa Criscitiello

Deadline has reported thatactress Lola Kirke has signed on to join Tony Award-winningDear Evan Hansenstar Ben Plattin anupcoming feature film titled LOVE amp OATMEAL produced by Black Label …

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

New Details Emerge for Broadway-Bound Princess Diana Musical, DIANA by Alexa Criscitiello

Some exciting new details on the Broadway-bound Princess Diana Musical, Diana, have emerged this week following a lab presentation for potential investors in Midtown.

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VIDEO: On This Day, May 2- SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Opens on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1984, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's art-world masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, opened on Broadway starring Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, May 1- Light the Lights! Bernadette Peters Returns to Broadway in GYPSY by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2003, the curtain went up on the legendary Bernadette Peters as Mama Rose in Gypsy on Broadway

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Monday, April 30, 2018

Federal Judge in Harper Lee Lawsuit Gives Scott Rudin 15 Days to Film Broadway-Bound MOCKINGBIRD by Alexa Criscitiello

This week a federal court judge in New York City elevated the ongoing drama between Broadway producer Scott Rudin and the estate of late novelist, Harper Lee.

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VIDEO: On This Day, April 30- Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 Punches In for its Broadway Run! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2009, Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 officially punched the Broadway time clock on its opening night at the Marriott Marquis.

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Friday, April 27, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, April 27- Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART Opens on Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2011, the star-studded Broadway premiere of Larry Kramer's landmark play The Normal Heart opened on Broadway at the Golden Theater.

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

John Legend Delivers a Gospel Take on 'History Has Its Eyes on You' in Latest #HAMILDROP by Alexa Criscitiello

Today, singer John Legend has joined the ranks of artists like Ben Platt and Weird Al Yankovic as part of Lin-Manuel's HAMILDROP series with his rendition of 'Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells …

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VIDEO: On This Day, April 28- Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY Comes Alive on Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1970, the original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Company opened on Broadway.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, April 25: Diane Paulus' Revival of PIPPIN Has Magic to Do on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2013, Diane Paulus' high-flying revival of Stephen Schwartz PIPPIN opened on Broadway at the Music Box Theater

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Carmen Cusack and Laura Bell Bundy Announced for REPRISE 2.0's Summer Season by Alexa Criscitiello

Casting is announced for two REPRISE 2.0 productions with two Tony Award leading actress nominees Laura Bell Bundy Legally Blonde -Tony Nomination,Hairspray, Anger Managementis to play Chari…

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DVR Alert: THE BAND'S VISIT to Kick Off Broadway Week on the TODAY Show by Alexa Criscitiello

It was revealed on Twitter tonight that the cast of The Bands Visit will stop bythe TODAY showthis week for a special performance from the show andkicking offBroadway Week on the morning sho…

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Monday, April 23, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, April 23- Judy Garland Makes History at Carnegie Hall! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1961, the inimitable Judy Garland marked her return to show business with the history making live concert at Carnegie Hall.

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Sunday, April 22, 2018

BWW Retrospective: A Look at the History of BE MORE CHILL Before Its Off-Broadway Upgrade by Alexa Criscitiello

It was announced this week that Be More Chill, the original musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz will have its New York premiere production this summer. Stephe…

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Friday, April 20, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, April 20: Bette is Back Where She Belongs in HELLO DOLLY! On Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2017, the divine Bette Midler returned to Broadway in the iconic role of Dolly Levi in the smash-hit revival of Jerry Herman's HELLO DOLLY

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Sierra Boggess to Play Maria in Upcoming Concert of WEST SIDE STORY by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been announced that Broadway and West End star,Sierra Boggess, has been cast asMaria in an upcoming concert version of the classic musicalWest Side Story. The performance will be pres…

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Kelli O'Hara-Led Web Series THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Nominated for Webby Awards! by Alexa Criscitiello

The first season of the Kelli O'Hara-led webseriesThe Accidental Wolf received twoWebbyNominationsin the categories ofBest Individual PerformanceforKelli O'HaraandBest WritingforArian Moayed.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Dance Magic Dance! Musical Adaptation of Jim Henson's LABYRINTH in Development by Alexa Criscitiello

Theatre fans, prepare to head back into Jim Henson's Labyrinth. In a recent interview with Forbes, Brian Henson, CEO of the Henson Company, revealed that a stage adaptation of the classic 80…

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Monday, April 16, 2018

Scott Rudin Offers to Stage Broadway-Bound TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD For Judge in Harper Lee Lawsuit by Alexa Criscitiello

Will Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird make its premiere in front of a federal judge If producer Scott Rudin has his day in court, that just may be the case.

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Friday, April 13, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, April 13- Audra McDonald Returns to Broadway in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2014, Audra McDonald returned to Broadway as legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday, in the musical drama, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar amp Grill.

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