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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

VIDEO: On This Day, March 23- AIDA Shows Its Strongest Suit on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, Elton John and Tim Rice's musical adaptation of the classic opera Aida landed on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:09PM
Thursday, March 22, 2018

VIDEO: Princesses in Pants! Take a Behind the Scenes Look at the Costumes of FROZEN by Alexa Criscitiello

Frozen opens on Broadway tonight and this week Nightline stopped by the St. James to get a closer look at the fashion of Disney's brand new show Check out the video below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:17PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, March 21- Broadway Feels the Joy with HANDS ON A HARDBODY by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2013, the new American musicalHands on a Hardbodyopened at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

HAMILTON to Begin Casting In Puerto Rico This Summer; Audition Details Announced by Alexa Criscitiello

This evening on Twitter, composer Lin-Manuel Miranda announced that the team behind Hamilton is beginning a casting search for the company of the upcoming Puerto Rico production of the music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:10PM

VIDEO: On This Day. March 20- Make Way for Prince Ali! ALADDIN Opens on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

BroadwayWorld was there for all of the magical opening night festivities, and Richard Ridge was on hand for the special purple carpet to chat with the evening's guests. Below, check out inte…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02PM
Monday, March 19, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, March 19: Kander and Ebb's CABARET Saunters Onto Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1998, Roundabout's sumptuous revivalof Kander and Ebb'sCabaretopened on Broadway starringAlan CummingandNatasha Richardson.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:35PM
Friday, March 16, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, March 16- Happy Birthday, Victor Garber! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today, we want to wish a happy and profitable birthday to Hello Dolly's current Horace Vandergelder, Victor Garber

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM
Thursday, March 15, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, March 15- Broadway Grows Accustomed to MY FAIR LADY by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1956, Broadway audiences fell in love with Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison as they opened in My Fair Lady at the Mark Hellinger Theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Susan Stroman-Helmed LITTLE DANCER Will Get West Coast Premiere at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre by Alexa Criscitiello

Next spring, The Seattle's5th Avenue Theatre will bring to life a sumptuous new musical, Little Dancer March 22 - April 14, 2019, based on the famed impressionist masterpiece by Edgar Degas …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM
Monday, March 12, 2018

5th Avenue Theatre to Launch New Season with National Tour of COME FROM AWAY by Alexa Criscitiello

The 5th Avenue Theatrehas announced an incredible six-show lineup for its201819 season, which includes launching the national tour of the acclaimed sensationCome From Away, the timeless belo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42PM

Video Flashback: Newfoundland Meets Broadway on Opening Night of COME FROM AWAY! by Alexa Criscitiello

COME FROM AWAY opened last night on Broadway, officially sharing the tale of a remarkable little town in Newfoundland with theatre goers.Come From AwayfeaturesPetrina BromleyStratford's As Y…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

VIDEO: On This Day, March 12- Birthday With A 'Z'! Happy Birthday, Liza Minnelli! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we salute the great Liza Minnelli, who celebrates her 72nd birthday today

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:29PM
Friday, March 9, 2018

Nicole Parker Joins FRIENDS-IN-LAW A New Pilot From NBC by Alexa Criscitiello

Deadline has reported that former Elphaba,Nicole Parkerhas signed on for a leading rolein a new NBC comedy pilotFriends-In-Law,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:53PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Sheryl Lee Ralph Sign On for CBS Series FAM by Alexa Criscitiello

Deadline is reporting that Tony Award-winning actors Brian Stokes Mitchell and Sheryl Lee Ralph have signed on as series regulars on the CBS comedy,Fam.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:25PM

Is Steven Spielberg At Work On A Leonard Bernstein Biopic? by Alexa Criscitiello

Variety has reported that Academy Award-winning director, Steven Spielberg has Tinseltown abuzz with news of a recent top secret table read that was held in Hollywood this week.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:57PM
Thursday, March 8, 2018

Danny Boyle Signs On to Direct Next James Bond Installment, BOND25 by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye has reported that director,Danny Boylehas signed on todirect the next 007 film,Bond 25.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:11PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Signs On For BBC Miniseries HIS DARK MATERIALS by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail reported this evening that composeractor, Lin-Manuel Miranda, has joined the cast of an eight-part BBC miniseriesbased on the best-selling fiction trilogyHis …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:46PM

Something Wonderful! Elena Shaddow to Lead the National Tour of THE KING AND I by Alexa Criscitiello

It was announced today that Elena Shaddow will join the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's THE KING AND I as Anna Leonowens, beginning March 20 in Tempe, AZ.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

VIDEO: On This Day, March 8: Broadway Preps for DISASTER! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2016, the Broadway production of Seth Rudetsky's hilarious disco dilemma, DISASTER, opened at the Nederlander Theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:45PM
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

New Musical About Serbian Leader Causes Mixed Reactions in Kosovo by Alexa Criscitiello

This week, a new musical staged in Kosovo caused upset among some in the nation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50PM

VIDEO: On This Day, March 7- Happy Birthday, Donna Murphy! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of Broadway legend and Tony Award-winner, Donna Murphy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM
Tuesday, March 6, 2018

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Gets Emotional Talking HAMILTON Puerto Rico with Oprah by Alexa Criscitiello

Award-winning actor, composer and lyricistLin-Manuel Mirandawill star for a limited timein the Puerto Rico production ofBroadway's HAMILTON AN AMERICAN MUSICAL. Check out the composer chatti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM

VIDEO: On This Day, March 6- Happy Birthday, Stephen Schwartz! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we celebrate the birthday of gravity-defying composer, Stephen Schwartz

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:31PM
Monday, March 5, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Helen Mirren Makes A Royal Debut in THE AUDIENCE by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2013, Dame Helen Mirren arrived on Broadway for the first time, portraying Queen Elizabeth in Peter Morgan's THE AUDIENCE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM
Friday, March 2, 2018

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jimmy Fallon React to Weird Al Yankovic's HAMILTON Polka by Alexa Criscitiello

Lin-Manuel Miranda has teamed up with 'Weird Al' Yankovic to release a new track, 'The Hamilton Polka.' Weird Al has mashed up somefavorite songs from Hamilton and set them to polka music, c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:26PM

DVR Alert: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Weird Al Yankovic to Stop By JIMMY FALLON Tonight by Alexa Criscitiello

Lin-Manuel Miranda has teamed up with 'Weird Al' Yankovic to release a new track, 'The Hamilton Polka.' Weird Al has mashed up somefavorite songs from Hamilton and set them to polka music, c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:17PM

VIDEO: On This Day, March 2- SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Brings Leiber & Stoller to Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

Smokey's Joe's Cafe celebrates the pop hits written by the team ofJerry LeiberandMike Stollerduring the 1950s and 60s.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Danny Boyle Signs On to Direct Upcoming UK Movie Musical by Alexa Criscitiello

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has reported that director Danny Boyle has signed on to direct an upcoming contemporary movie musical, unofficially titled 'All You Need Is Love.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:43PM

Disney Pushes Live-Action MULAN Release Date to Spring 2020 by Alexa Criscitiello

According to a report from Deadline, the Disney Company has pushed the highly-anticipated live-action remake of Mulanfrom its originally announced release date of November 2018 to March 2020.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:21PM

Audra McDonald Announces Dates for Florida Concert Tour by Alexa Criscitiello

Tony-winning superstar Audra McDonald has announced five dates for an upcoming Florida concert tour. See full details below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:39PM

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