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Thursday, January 17, 2019

“Seasons of Love” Sing-A-Long for RENT Live by Broadwaydirect

The live musical production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT will air Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 (8:00-11:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on…

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Feel the Joy at Kinky Boots by Broadwaydirect

Don't miss the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots before it closes on April 7, 2019. The post Feel the Joy at <i>Kinky Boots</i> appeared first on Broadway Direct.

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Monday, January 14, 2019

Beautiful Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway by Broadwaydirect

On Saturday, January 12, 2019, rock and roll icon Carole King surprised the audience at Beautiful, by taking the stage of the Stephen Sondheim Theatre as the hit musical celebrates its fifth…

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Thursday, January 10, 2019

4 Questions with Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel by Broadwaydirect

Favorite celeb couple, best rehearsal moments, and so much more you didn't know about Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel. Catch them in Waitress together now through February 3. The post 4 Quest…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:27AM
Monday, January 7, 2019

Surprise Performance from Bryan Adams at Pretty Woman: The Musical by Broadwaydirect

The audience at the Nederlander Theatre got the surprise of a lifetime! At curtain call, Bryan Adams performed a romantic medley of songs from Pretty Woman: The Musical, which he co-wrote wi…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:55AM
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

BroadwayHD Brings the Best of the Great White Way This Holiday Season by Broadwaydirect

BroadwayHD is the gift that keeps on giving. Using the latest technology, BroadwayHD captures the excitement of a Broadway performance in front of a live audience and delivers the best angl…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:30AM
Friday, December 7, 2018

Mean Girls Holiday Song Just Released by Broadwaydirect

Pull out the schnapps ‘cause the hot elves have been hard at work at The North Shore North Pole & now they’re super excited to share their new track, “Rockin’ Around The Pole!�…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:26PM
Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Sneak Peek: The Cher Show by Broadwaydirect

Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letti…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:46AM
Monday, December 3, 2018

First Look: Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Broadwaydirect

Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:10AM
Friday, November 30, 2018

Inside The Cher Show on Broadway by Broadwaydirect

Cher’s story and songs are taking center stage in a new Broadway musical, The Cher Show. Today’s Sheinelle Jones goes behind the scenes of the production to see how this musical journey …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:44AM
Thursday, November 29, 2018

First Look: The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays by Broadwaydirect

The mind-blowing spectacular of The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays showcases the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth, alongside special guests Light B…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:18PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Broadway Slang with Lin-Manuel Miranda by Broadwaydirect

Vanity Fair cover star Lin-Manuel Miranda teaches you Broadway slang, from 2 dow shay to screlting. The post Broadway Slang with Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared first on Broadway Direct.

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 06:02PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

2018 Holiday Gift Guide by Broadwaydirect

’Tis the season for giving. Check out our ultimate gift guide for the Broadway fan. From streaming content to a collectible Harvey Fierstein ornament, we have ideas for any budget. Broadwa…

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#GivingTuesday by Broadwaydirect

This holiday season, Broadway Direct and its founder, the Nederlander Organization, will be celebrating #GivingTuesday by donating $5 for every qualifying ticket purchased on Broadway Direct…

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Monday, November 5, 2018

Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Stephanie J. Block’s Dressing Room by Broadwaydirect

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Stephanie J. Block's dressing room at the Neil Simon Theatre as she performs in The Cher Show on Broadway. The post Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Step…

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Where are They Now: The Jimmy Awards by Broadwaydirect

Catch up with a few winners and nominees from the Jimmy Awards family. The post Where are They Now: The Jimmy Awards appeared first on Broadway Direct.

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Monday, October 29, 2018

Roundup: A Very Wicked Halloween by Broadwaydirect

Didn’t catch the NBC telecast of A Very Wicked Halloween, celebrating Wicked‘s 15th anniversary on Broadway? Here is your source for all the performances, including Kristin Cheno…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:21PM
Friday, October 19, 2018

15 Reasons to Celebrate Wicked on its 15th Anniversary by Broadwaydirect

As if you really need a reason. 1. STRONG 👏 FEMALE 👏 CHARACTERS 👏 2. If you like stories based on books, this is the ultimate choice. Wicked is a musical based on the novel Wicked: …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:27PM
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

The Cast of Mean Girls Performs “Stupid with Love” by Broadwaydirect

Broadway's Mean Girls cast performs "Stupid with Love" on Late Night with Seth Meyers. The post The Cast of Mean Girls Performs “Stupid with Love” appeared first on Broadway Dire…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:07AM
Friday, September 14, 2018

The Lifespan of a Fact Heads to Broadway by Broadwaydirect

Jim Fingal (Daniel Radcliffe) has a small job: to fact check articles for one of the best magazines in the country. Jim Fingal’s boss (Cherry Jones) has given him a big assignment: apply h…

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

American Son Arrives on Broadway this Fall by Broadwaydirect

A Florida police station in the middle of the night. Two parents searching for answers. Kerry Washington (“Scandal”, Race) returns to the Broadway stage alongside Steven Pasquale (“Am…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:15AM
Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Complete Casting of The Ferryman Is Announced by Broadwaydirect

The Broadway engagement of Jez Butterworth’s play The Ferryman, poised to open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, has announced its thirty-plus member cast. The production, which begins pre…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:30PM

Sneak Peek: The Prom by Broadwaydirect

They used to be the toast of Broadway, now their careers are toast—and they’re desperate for a new stage. So when these four stars hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indian…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:43AM
Thursday, August 30, 2018

First Look: “Queen of New York” from King Kong by Broadwaydirect

Watch Christiani Pitts perform "Queen of New York" from the Broadway musical King Kong. Based on the 1932 novel, the stage production of King Kong is a contemporary take on the classic tale…

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The Cast of Beautiful Performs on AGT by Broadwaydirect

The Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical performed a medley of songs from the hit musical on America's Got Talent. The post The Cast of Beautiful Performs on AGT appeared fir…

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Friday, August 24, 2018

Mallory Bechtel Performs “Requiem” from Dear Evan Hansen by Broadwaydirect

Three months ago, Mallory Bechtel graduated from high school. Now, Broadway’s new Zoe Murphy sings an exclusive solo version of “Requiem" from the Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen. …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:10PM
Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Anastasia Medley by Broadwaydirect

Four Anyas come together to perform a special medley of “In My Dreams” and “Journey to the Past,” featuring Jana Gómez (Spain), Lila Coogan (North American Tour), Judith Caspari (Ge…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:32PM

Sneak Peek: The Donna Summer Musical by Broadwaydirect

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 07:10AM
Monday, July 30, 2018

Ann for a New Era: King Kong on Broadway by Broadwaydirect

Meet Ann Darrow, played by Christiani Pitts, and discover how the creative team has reimagined King Kong's leading lady for a new era. The world’s most epic modern myth comes alive on Broa…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:32AM

First Look: Gettin’ The Band Back Together by Broadwaydirect

Mitch Papadopolous always dreamed of being the next Bruce Springsteen, but he chose security over stardom and left those daydreams behind for a day job. For a while he thought he had everyth…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:35AM
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Nicolette Robinson to Make Broadway Debut in Waitress by Broadwaydirect

The producers of Broadway’s Waitress announced today that Nicolette Robinson will take over the role of Jenna in the smash hit musical on September 4, 2018, and will be in the show through…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:16PM

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