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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.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

Sharon Small to Star in UK Tour of Alzheimer's Drama STILL ALICE by Alexa Criscitiello

Actress Sharon Small, Mistresses, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries has signed on tostar in a touring stage production of the novel Still Alice.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04AM
Thursday, April 12, 2018

Gemma Sutton to Star Opposite Caroline O'Connor in West End Revival of THE RINK by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that actress Gemma Sutton has joined the cast of the upcoming West End revival of the musical, The Rink.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21PM

Emma Thompson to Write and Direct NANNY MCPHEE Musical Adaptation! by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has just reported that award-winning actress, Emma Thompson, is set to helm and provide lyrics for a musical stage adaptation of her hit film. Nanny McPhee.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:05PM

Step Into to the Candy Store! HEATHERS to Head to the West End by Alexa Criscitiello

It'll be very Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that the West End is set to get its very own production of the homicidal high school musical, Heathers, which is set to begin its r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:47PM
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Brandon Victor Dixon Dishes on SUPERSTAR, Diversity on Broadway, and Next Moves in Revealing New Interview by Alexa Criscitiello

In a revealing new interview with The Daily Beast, Broadway's Brandon Victor Dixon chats with the site about his breakthrough role in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live, his notorious showdow…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32PM

VIDEO: On This Day, April 11- MATILDA Celebrates A Revolting Opening Night on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2013, the revolting Broadway hit musical Matilda opened at the Shubert Theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:39PM
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Broadway Choreographer, Donald McKayle, Passes Away at Age 87 by Alexa Criscitiello

Choreographer Donald McKayle, whose work on the musical Raisin made him the first black man to direct and choreograph a Broadway show, passed away on Friday in Irvine, California. He was 87 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04PM

VIDEO: On This Day, April 10- CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens Live in Living Color on Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2011, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:44PM
Monday, April 9, 2018

Video Flashback: WEST SIDE STORY Sweeps the 1962 Academy Awards! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1962, the groundbreaking screen adaptation of Jerome Robbin's West Side Story swept the Academy Awards, taking home a whopping ten wins, including Best Picture. Check out arch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:44PM
Friday, April 6, 2018

Video: David Yazbek, Michael Riedel, and More Deliver 2018 TEDxBroadway Talks! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today Broadway fans can binge watch this year's batch ofTEDxBroadwaytalks The one-day event held at New World Stages in February was exclusively dedicated to asking,What's the Best Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:58PM

VIDEO: On This Day, April 6- The War is On! Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Star in WAR PAINT on Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day the battle for queen of cosmetics began on Broadway, with legends Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone in War Paint.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:41PM
Thursday, April 5, 2018

Bid Now to Win Tickets to Elton John's Legendary Academy Awards Party by Alexa Criscitiello

Enjoy 2 tickets to attend the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 27th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, February 24 in West Hollywood.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38PM

On This Day, April 5- What's New, Broadway? EVITA Opens at the Marquis Theater by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day 2012, the first Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed musical, Evita opened at the Marquis Theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:51PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, April 4- KINKY BOOTS Raises Up Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2013, Billy Porter, Stark Sands, and Annaleigh Ashford strutted their way onto the Broadway stage in the hit musical Kinky Boots

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:38PM
Saturday, March 31, 2018

BWW Retrospective: Celebrating 75 Years of Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! by Alexa Criscitiello

Celebrating 75 years on the stage Rodgers amp Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on March 31st, 1943, forever changing what we thought musical theatre could b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM
Friday, March 30, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, March 30- Idina Menzel Starts Over (and Over) in IF/THEN by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2014, Idina Menzel did it all again in the new musical from the Pulitzer Prize-winning duo behind Next to Normal, IfThen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:30PM

Lily James Signs On For Upcoming UK Movie Musical ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE by Alexa Criscitiello

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has reported that actress Lily James Baby Driveris currently brushing up on her Beatles tunes for her role in the upcoming movie musical, All You Need Is Love.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25AM
Thursday, March 29, 2018

Video: Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa, Megan Hilty, Keala Settle, and Cheyenne Jackson Unite for DRUNK WICKED: Act 2! by Alexa Criscitiello

Check out Keala Settle joining Wicked alums Eden Espinoza, Shoshana Bean, and Megan Hilty to bring you the exciting conclusion of Drunk Wicked

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45PM

Video: Christy Altomare Gets Serenaded By A Young Fan at the ANASTASIA Stage Door by Alexa Criscitiello

Drop everything you're doing and watch this adorable video of a tiny fan serenading Anastasia star, Christy Altomare, with, 'Once Upon A December' at the show's stage door. See video of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16PM

Jenna Russell, Zubin Varla and More to Lead London Premiere of FUN HOME at the Young Vic by Alexa Criscitiello

This evening, Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail announced some exciting casting news for the forthcoming Sam Gold-directed productionof Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori's Fun Home at London's Youn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:46PM

VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Seizes the Day on Opening Night! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Play Ball! Kelli O'Hara and Patti Murin to Perform at Yankees Opening Day! by Alexa Criscitiello

Batter up Frozen's resident Princess Anna, Patti Murin and Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara revealed some exciting news on Twitter this evening.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56AM
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Hello Beanie! Jonah Hill Celebrates Sister Beanie Feldstein's Birthday with Some New Ink! by Alexa Criscitiello

This week. Hello Dolly and Ladybird actress, Beanie Feldstein, received an incredible tribute from older brother, Jonah Hill, in honor of her birthday.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:56PM

VIDEO: On This Day, March 28: Happy Birthday, Reba McEntire! by Alexa Criscitiello

Ms. McEntire, the third in a family of four children, grew up on a cattle ranch in the small, rural town of Chockie, Oklahoma. Her father expected all the children to work on the ranch and M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:38PM
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Audra McDonald and Imelda Staunton Among 2018 Royal Academy of Music Honorees by Alexa Criscitiello

This week, Olivier Award-winnerImelda Staunton and record-setting Tony Award winner Audra McDonaldwere honored by theRoyal Academy of Music and University of London.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40PM

VIDEO: On This Day, March 27: Light the Lights! Patti LuPone Stars in GYPSY on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2008, Patti LuPone opened as the greatest stage mother in history, 'Mama' Rose Hovick, in Arthur Laurents' Broadway revival of Gypsy

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:41PM

VIDEO: Telling the Story of Tonight: Inside Ben Platt and Lin-Manuel's Performance at MARCH FOR OUR LIVES by Alexa Criscitiello

Last week,Lin-Manuel Mirandateamed withBen Plattfor the newest song in his Hamildrop series, FoundTonight and paired up for a moving performance of the song at today's March for Our Lives to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:11PM
Monday, March 26, 2018

Margot Robbie Will Produce A Female-Focused Shakespeare TV Series by Alexa Criscitiello

Entertainment Weekly has reported that Oscar-nominee Margot Robbie will head behind the scenes to produce a female-focused Shakespeare television series.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24PM
Sunday, March 25, 2018

Nicole Scherzinger Talks Musicals and Her 'Dream' of Collaborating with Andrew Lloyd Webber by Alexa Criscitiello

In a recent interview with The Sun, singeractress Nicole Scherzinger discussed her musical theatre aspirations, including a collaboration with her former boss, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM
Friday, March 23, 2018

Playwright Tony Kushner to Talk WEST SIDE STORY Remake at Bard College by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been reported that laudedplaywrightTony Kushnerwill appear in conversation withtheatre scholar Alisa Solomon at Bard College to chat about the legacy and influence of legendary compos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM

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