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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Video: Music(al)'s Biggest Night! Celebrating Broadway's History at the Grammys by Alexa Criscitiello

The Recording Academy kicked off awards season this morning with their announcement of the 60th GRAMMY Awards nominations.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Music and Television Legend, David Cassidy, Passes Away at 67 by Alexa Criscitiello

Former teen icon, David Cassidy, who rose to stardom on the 1970's musical sitcom The Partridge Family has died passed away at the age of 67.

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Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Barbra Streisand's New Netflix Special THE MUSIC...THE MEM'RIES...THE MAGIC! by Alexa Criscitiello

With a career spanning six decades, Barbra Streisand is a legend of both stage and screen with a loyal, loving fanbase. In the Netflix film concert event BARBRA THE MUSIC...THE MEM'RIES...TH…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:22PM
Monday, November 20, 2017

Kelli O'Hara Web Series THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Out Today! by Alexa Criscitiello

A new web thriller starring Kelli O'Hara, The Accidental Wolf, created by Arian Moayed of Waterwell Films premieres online today

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Tony Winner Alice Ripley to Star in THE LEARNED LADIES Musical Workshop with Musical Direction by Kimberly Grigsby by Alexa Criscitiello

Composer Ray Leslee Standup Shakespeare, Avenue X and playwright, actor, HBO Def Poet, Brian Dykstra, have teamed up with Musical Director Kimberly Grigsby Amelie, Spiderman, Spring Awakenin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:40PM
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Two Productions of 42ND STREET Are Vying to Shuffle Off to Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

The Post's Michael Riedel has reported that two acclaimed productions of the beloved musical 42nd Street are currently vying for a spot on Broadway.

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Photo Flash: They Are the Future! Stars of the Stage Who Have Made Forbes 30 UNDER 30 by Alexa Criscitiello

Forbes has revealed its annual 30 UNDER 30 Hollywood amp Entertainment list, spotlighting the next generation of talent. Appearing among the list of esteemed actors, writers, musicians and m…

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Video Flashback: Roxie Returns as CHICAGO Makes 1996 Debut at City Center Encores! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today as we celebrate a landmark 21 years since the long-running revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago landed on Broadway, let's venture way back in time to when the revival made its world pre…

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Monday, November 13, 2017

Video Flashback: 20 Years of Hakuna Matata! Looking Back on Opening Night of THE LION KING on Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we celebrate a tremendous landmark for one of Broadway's favorite shows, The Lion King, as it observes 20 years on the Great White Way.

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A One-Woman Tour de Force! Happy Birthday, Whoopi Goldberg! by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we salute actor, writer, comedian, and stage legend, Whoopi Goldberg, who is celebrating her birthday

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Saturday, November 11, 2017

Writer, Actor, Activist: A History of John Leguizamo for Morons by Alexa Criscitiello

Stage favorite John Leguizamo is prepping to make his highly-anticipated return to Broadway this fall in his original one-man comedic play Latin History For Morons.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM
Friday, November 10, 2017

New Terrence McNally Documentary Seeks Distribution Funding on Kickstarter by Alexa Criscitiello

Filmmakers Jeff Kaufman and Marcia Cross have launched a kickstarter to fund the distribution of a documentary about revered playwright Terrence McNally.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48PM

Video: Lin-Manuel to Discuss Puerto Rico Relief on CBS This Sunday by Alexa Criscitiello

Tony Award-winner, Lin-Manuel Miranda, will appear on CBS Sunday this week to discuss his ongoing efforts to re-build the island of Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria.

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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda Makes Brief Appearance at Tonight's HAMILTON Curtain Call by Alexa Criscitiello

Broadway favorite, Lin-Manuel Miranda paid a visit to his old stomping grounds at Hamilton on Broadway tonight with a brief curtain call appearance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32PM

Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen to Lead West End Production of STRICTLY BALLROOM by Alexa Criscitiello

Initial casting has been announced for the upcoming West End production of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom. Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen will lead the cast of the stage adaptation, joined …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33PM

Carey Mulligan to Star in One Woman Play GIRLS & BOYS at London's Royal Court by Alexa Criscitiello

According to the Daily Mail, Academy Award nominee, Carey Mulligan, will be leading the cast of the upcoming one-woman play, Girls amp Boys, which is set to play at London's Royal Court begi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM

Video: Welcome to the Land of Lola! Meet the New Leads of KINKY BOOTS by Alexa Criscitiello

Kinky Boots producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that Jake Shears, lead singer of the glam pop group Scissor Sisters, will make his Broadway debut as 'Charlie Price', succeedi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33PM
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Video Flashback: Public Meets Puppet! KING KONG Greets the Press by Alexa Criscitiello

Producers Carmen Pavlovic Global Creatures and Roy Furman have just announced that King Kong, will open at the Broadway Theatre 1681 Broadway on November 8, 2018. Preview performances will b…

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Nights on Broadway: Flashing Back to the Bee Gees First Musical Outing: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER by Alexa Criscitiello

It was announced today that Theatrical Group, Universal Pictures' live theatre division, has reached an agreement with Barry Gibb, Yvonne Gibb, and the Estate of Robin Gibb to develop a biog…

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Sony to Re-Shoot Upcoming Kevin Spacey Film; Christopher Plummer Signs On As Replacement by Alexa Criscitiello

In shocking news, director Ridley Scott, along with producers at Imperative Entertainment's have made plans to remove actor Kevin Spacey from an upcoming film titled, All The Money In The Wo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04PM
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

CBS Cuts Kevin Spacey from Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Celebration by Alexa Criscitiello

The backlash toward Kevin Spacey continues this week as CBS has decided to cut the actor from its upcoming celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Carol Burnett show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:44PM

STRANGER THINGS in the Wings: Stars of the Hit Netflix Series Sing on Broadway and Beyond by Alexa Criscitiello

Stranger Things 2 hit Netflix this month and the fan feeding frenzy for the long-awaited return of the show has begun.

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Video Flashback: ZIP! Elaine Stritch Takes Connecticut by Way of the Shubert Theater by Alexa Criscitiello

For today's video flashback, we venture back in time to Elaine Stritch's solo show, Elaine Stritch At Liberty, which made its world premiere at the Public Theater on this day in 2001.

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Monday, November 6, 2017

Protests at Brandeis University Force Cancellation of Lenny Bruce Play by Alexa Criscitiello

It was reported today that administrators at Brandeis University have canceled an upcoming play about controversial comedian Lenny Bruce following vocal student and faculty outrage surroundi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50PM

Video: She's Fabulous, Baby! Happy Birthday, Patina Miller by Alexa Criscitiello

Today we wish a very happy birthday, to Broadway favorite and Tony Award-winner, Patina Miller

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Video: Platt Goes Pop! Prepping for the Tony Winner's Big Debut Album by Alexa Criscitiello

Earlier this year it was announced that Tony Award winner Ben Platt signed a record deal with Atlantic Records.

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Saturday, November 4, 2017

Economics 101: How Steven Pasquale Prepared for His New Role in Ayad Akhtar's JUNK by Alexa Criscitiello

Steven Pasquale is returning to the Broadway stage this season, portraying financial genius, Robert Merkin, in Ayad Akhtar's JUNK.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM
Friday, November 3, 2017

BREAKING: Kevin Spacey Fired from Netflix Series HOUSE OF CARDS by Alexa Criscitiello

Netflix issued a statement this evening stating that it would be severing ties with actor Kevin Spacey, following multiple sexual abuse claims that have come to light this past week.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04PM

HOUSE OF CARDS May Write Off Kevin Spacey Character from Final Season on Netflix by Alexa Criscitiello

The Hollywood Reporter has reported that the writing staff of the hit Netflix political drama, House of Cards, will likely re-write the show's final season to eliminate the character played …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:21PM

Remembering FIDDLER and SHE LOVES ME Composer, Jerry Bock by Alexa Criscitiello

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that FIDDLER ON THE ROOF composer Jerry Bock passed away last night, at the age of 81. This comes just one week after the passing of FIDDLER bookwriter Joseph S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

They Said Yes! Celebrating the Art of the Broadway Marriage Proposal by Alexa Criscitiello

Broadway is a place that has house some of the greatest love stories of ever told. Whether it is joining two young star-crossed lovers of the Shakespearean era or two queer East Village radi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM