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Thursday, March 1, 2018

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

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VIDEO: On This Day, March 1- SWEENEY TODD Slashes His Way to Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1979, the murderous barber, Sweeney Todd slashed his way into Broadway's Uris Theater now the Gershwin.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, February 28- PASSING STRANGE Rocks Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2008, the psychedelic rock musical, Passing Strange, opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:50PM
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Shoshana Bean Drops Cover of 'This Is Me' from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN by Alexa Criscitiello

Broadway fave and former Elphaba, Shoshana Bean, has just dropped her cover of the Oscar-nominated anthem, This Is Me, from the musical The Greatest Showman. All proceeds of the song will go…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43PM

Tony Award Winner Daveed Diggs Pays A Musical Visit to SESAME STREET by Alexa Criscitiello

Hamilton Tony Award-winner, Daveed Diggs, stopped by everyone's favorite block, Sesame Street recently to put a new spin on an old classic.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM

VIDEO: David Yazbeck Performs A Song From THE BAND'S VISIT at TEDxBroadway by Alexa Criscitiello

This afternoon at TEDxBroadway, composer David Yazbeck took to the stage to perform a number from his current hit Broadway musical, The Band's Visit. Check out the video below to see David p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM

VIDEO: David Yazbek Performs A Song From THE BAND'S VISIT at TEDxBroadway by Alexa Criscitiello

This afternoon at TEDxBroadway, composer David Yazbek took to the stage to perform a number from his current hit Broadway musical, The Band's Visit. Check out the video below to see David pu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM

VIDEO: On This Day, February 27- Lincoln Center presents CAROUSEL Starring Kelli O'Hara and Jessie Mueller by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2013, a star-studded Broadway cast and the New York Philharmonic presented a staged concert of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic, Carousel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM
Monday, February 26, 2018

That Girl Is Strange But Special! Susan Egan to Reprise Role in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at 5-Star Theatricals by Alexa Criscitiello

Broadway's original 'Belle' Susan Egan, will reprise her iconic performance once again, this time with 5 Star Theatricals in its final show of its 2017-2018 season, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:56PM

VIDEO: On This Day, February 26- JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY Dances Into New York by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1989, Jerome Robbins' Broadway,an anthology comprising musical numberscelebrating shows featuringdirectionorchoreographyby Jerome Robbins, opened on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:43PM
Thursday, February 22, 2018

Pop Singer Lulu to Join the Cast of 42ND STREET on the West End by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail has reported that British pop singer and media personality, Lulu, will be taking over the leading role of Dorothy Brock in the West End production of 42nd Str…

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VIDEO: On This Day, February 22- Happy Birthday, Lea Salonga! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we're celebrating the birthday ot Tony Award winner, Lea Salonga

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:44PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, February 21- Menier Chocolate Factory's Production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Lands on Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2008, the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George opened on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:46PM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, February 20: Happy Birthday, Jessie Mueller! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day we celebrate the birthday of Broadway favorite, Jessie Mueller

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM
Friday, February 16, 2018

Together They're Unlimited! Josh Groban and Idina Menzel to Hit the Road in A New Tour by Alexa Criscitiello

Josh Groban announced on Twitter tonight that he and Tony Award-winner, Idina Menzel, will be hitting the road 'soon'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM

VIDEO: On This Day, February 16: Happy Birthday, John Tartaglia! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day we celebrate the birthday of Tony Award-nominee, John Tartaglia

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:49PM
Thursday, February 15, 2018

Ruthie Henshall, Sarah Soetaert, and Josefina Gabrielle to Lead CHICAGO's Return to the West End by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail has reported that the murderous musical hit, Chicago, will return to London's West End

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:30PM

VIDEO: On This Day, February 15- Celebrating the Life and Career of Stage Legend, Ethel Merman by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1984,Ethel Merman,a Broadway institution known as the 'undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage, passed away at the age of 76.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Video: Sara Bareilles Prepares to Pass the Pie to the Next Leading Lady of WAITRESS by Alexa Criscitiello

WAI TRESS composer Sara Bareilles is currently serving up eight performances per week as Jenna in the fresh baked Broadway hit. Sadly, everything changes, and Sara will have to pass on her p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04PM

VIDEO: On This Day, February 13: RENT Makes Its Off-Broadway World Premiere at New York Theatre Workshop by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 1996, the beloved rock musical, Rent, made its off-Broadway premiere at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:40PM
Monday, February 12, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, February 12: John Leguizamo Gets FREAK-y on Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, John Leguizamo's made his Broadway debut in 1998 in theone-man show, Freak.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:34PM
Friday, February 9, 2018

Win Two Tickets and a Meet and Greet with Uma Thurman Backstage at THE PARISIAN WOMAN by Alexa Criscitiello

Here is your chance for you amp a guest to meetUmaThurman backstage with 2 tickets toThe Parisian Womanin New York City

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17PM

Video Flashback: THE RINK Opens on Broadway Starring Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we flashback to the musical that brought a group of theatrical titansanda story about a mother, a daughter, and roller rink to the Broadway stage.

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VIDEO: On This Day, February 9- Wishing Carole King a BEAUTIFUL Birthday! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we wish a beautiful birthday to rock icon, Carole King

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:15PM
Thursday, February 8, 2018

Timothee Chalamet in Talks to Join Netflix Adaptation of HENRY IV & HENRY V by Alexa Criscitiello

According to Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail, 'Call Me By Your Name' Oscar nominee Timothee Chalametin currently in talks to portrayPrince Hal in an upcoming screen adaptation of Henry IV am…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:39PM

VIDEO: On This Day, February 8- Happy Birthday, Sherie Rene Scott! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we celebrate Tony Award-nominee and Broadway favorite, Sherie Rene Scott, as she celebrates her birthday

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM
Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Raul Esparza Departs LAW & ORDER: SVU After Six Seasons by Alexa Criscitiello

It was reported this evening that Tony-nominated actor, Raul Esparza, has announced his departure from the long-running NBC drama, Law amp Order Special Victims Unit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52PM

VIDEO: On This Day, February 7- Celebrating the Life and Legacy of SHUFFLE ALONG Composer, Eubie Blake by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we celebrate the birth of the legendary and history-making composer, Eubie Blake.

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

Douglas Carter Beane to Direct Santino Fontana, Alice Ripley, and More in TO WONG FOO... Musical Workshop by Alexa Criscitiello

According to the New York Post, a musical workshop of the cult-hit film, To Wong Foo...Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmaris headed into production in New York this week,directed by the film…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM
Monday, February 5, 2018

Tony Award-Winner and Television Star John Mahoney Passes Away at 77 by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been reported this evening that John Mahoney, a veteran actor of stage and screen, has passed away at age 77.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM

VIDEO: On This Day, February 5- Happy Birthday, Darren Criss! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we wish a very Happy Birthday to singer, songwriter, and actor, Darren Criss.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:41PM

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