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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Broadway Hot List with GoLocal LIVE by Matthew Wexler

Editor Matthew Wexler chats with GoLocal LIVE about the much-anticipated casting of Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly!, as well as plays headed to Broadway and beyond, including 'Merrily …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:06AM
Monday, September 18, 2017

First Listen: Kyle Riabko Releases ‘Richard Rodgers Reimagined’ by Matthew Wexler

Ghostlight Records will release Richard Rodgers Reimagined from Kyle Riabko in all formats on Friday, October 27.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:18AM
Friday, September 15, 2017

NYC Dance Alliance Foundation to Honor Ann Reinking by Matthew Wexler

The legendary Ann Reinking will be honored at the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation gala, 'Bright Lights Shining Stars' with guest appearances by Chita Rivera, Joel Grey, Bebe Neuwirth and more.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:04PM
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Mark O’Donnell Honored Through Donations to The Actors Fund by Matthew Wexler

The Actors Fund announced this week that Stephen O’Donnell will donate his late twin brother Mark O’Donnell’s royalties as co-writer of the Broadway musical Hairspray in perpetu…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:48AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Clap Your Hands If You Believe: ‘For Peter Pan on her 70th birthday’ by Matthew Wexler

Playwright Sarah Ruhl conjures a tale that flies in the face of time, in the search for a second youth.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:36PM
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Breaking: ‘Bright Colors And Bold Patterns’ Returns Off-Broadway by Matthew Wexler

The hit Off-Broadway play "Bright Colors and Bold Patterns" returns for an eight-week run at SoHo Playhouse.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:18PM
Monday, September 11, 2017

Lies and Laughs: ‘I Only Have Lies For You’ by Matthew Wexler

A recurring game show at the Laurie Beechman Theatre pits Broadway stars against one another where they'll do anything to convince you their story is true.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:54PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017

The Dream Lives On: West End’s ‘Dreamgirls’ by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway Blog jumps the pond to check out the first-ever London production of 'Dreamgirls.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:42PM
Friday, September 8, 2017

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Announces First Cities for National Tour by Matthew Wexler

The Denver Center for Performing Arts will be the first city to welcome the national tour of 'Dear Evan Hansen' in October, 2018.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:06PM
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Starts and Stops: Michael Feinstein’s ‘Showstoppers’ by Matthew Wexler

Michael Feinstein's 19-show residency at his namesake NYC haunt paid tribute to showstoppers from Broadway and beyond.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:04AM
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Breaking: Bernadette Peters Announced as new ‘Dolly’ by Matthew Wexler

Producers have announced that Tony Award-winning Bernadette Peters will take over the title role in 'Hello, Dolly!' beginning January 20, 2018.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:18PM

Broadway Revival of ‘Carousel’ Announces Full Cast by Matthew Wexler

Principal cast members Betsy Wolfe as Carrie Pipperidge, Alexander Gemignani as Enoch Snow, and Margaret Colin as Mrs. Mullins join Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry as Billy Bigelow, T…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:04PM
Thursday, August 31, 2017

Don’t Miss: Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival by Matthew Wexler

The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival welcomes a new touring production of the Tennessee Williams play 'Ten Blocks on the Camino Real,' and performed by Abibigromma, the na…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:36PM
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

When Colors Clash: ‘If Only’ by Matthew Wexler

'If Only' explores a love and racial equality that might have been between a spirited woman from New York's social class and a well-educated ex-slave circa 1901.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:04PM
Monday, August 28, 2017

Abingdon Theatre Co. Honors Bebe Neuwirth at 25th Anniversary Gala by Matthew Wexler

Abingdon Theatre Company marks its 25th anniversary by honoring Tony and Emmy Award-winner Bebe Neuwirth and a special performance of 'And The World Goes 'Round.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:42AM
Saturday, August 26, 2017

Sasha Velour Headlines Benefit for Homeless LGBT Youth by Matthew Wexler

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 winner Sasha Velour and 30 iconic drag queens and kings will perform at a show benefiting the Ali Forney Center on September 7.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:24AM
Friday, August 25, 2017

Lost and Found: ‘The Suitcase under the Bed’ by Matthew Wexler

Irish playwright Teresa Deevy serves as inspiration for four one-acts directed by Jonathan Bank.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:18AM
Thursday, August 24, 2017

More Like King: ‘Prince of Broadway’ by Matthew Wexler

Manhattan Theatre Club presents a retrospective of legendary theater director/producer Hal Prince.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:42PM
Wednesday, August 23, 2017

A Heartfelt Tour of New York City by Matthew Wexler

In our continuing series, The Broadway Blog and ShowTickets.com curate a New York City itinerary to complement your Broadway experience. This installment pays tribute to 9/11 and the mus…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:12AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Breaking: New ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Casting Announced by Matthew Wexler

Noah Galvin (ABC's 'The Real O'Neals') and Taylor Trensch ('Hello, Dolly!') will take over the Tony Award-winning role originated by Ben Platt.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:06PM

Exclusive: Broadway Broadcast with GoLocal LIVE by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway Blog continues our partnership with GoLocalProv for live updates on what's new on and off Broadway.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:12AM
Monday, August 21, 2017

What He Said: ‘Michael Moore: The Terms of My Surrender’ by Matthew Wexler

Academy Award-winner Michael Moore takes on Trump and other politically charged issues in his one-man Broadway debut.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:42AM
Friday, August 18, 2017

Smoke and Mirrors: ‘Come Light My Cigarette’ by Matthew Wexler

A new musical in which an actress is forced to confront her volatile father and controlling ex-lover.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:12PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017

‘Indecent’ Comes to THIRTEEN’s Great Performances by Matthew Wexler

The Tony Award-winning play Indecent comes to THIRTEEN's Great Performances this November.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:24PM
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Russ Kaplan’s Broadway Jazz Session at The Green Room 42 by Matthew Wexler

Composer Russ Kaplan offers a fresh take on Broadway music with his month jazz sessions at The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:42PM
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Oink! Howard Crabtree’s ‘When Pigs Fly’ Returns Off-Broadway by Matthew Wexler

The 1996 hit returns Off-Broadway in all its glittery glory.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:54PM
Monday, August 14, 2017

‘Prince of Broadway’ Exclusive: 15 Minutes with Karen Ziemba by Matthew Wexler

An exclusive interview with Karen Ziemba, the Tony Award-winning actress now appearing in 'Prince of Broadway.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:54PM
Saturday, August 12, 2017

The Heat is On at Green Room 42 by Matthew Wexler

The cast of 'Miss Saigon' took over The Green Room 42 as a benefit for the National Asian Artists Project.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:54AM
Friday, August 11, 2017

Hello, Jerry! — York Theatre Company Presents ‘Jerry’s Girls’ by Matthew Wexler

York Theatre Company presents a spotty rendition of 'Jerry's Girls,' a retrospective of musical theater composer and lyricist Jerry Herman.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:33PM

The Bees and the Birds: ‘A Parallelogram’ by Matthew Wexler

Stephen Kunke, Juan Castano, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Anita Gilette in ‘A Parallelogram.’ (Photo: Joan Marcus via The Broadway Blog.) By Samuel L. Leiter Geometry-challenged theat…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:18PM

What Woman’s World? ‘A Never-Ending Line: A Female Song Cycle’ by Matthew Wexler

An all-female song cycle conceived and directed by Jaime Lozano with the contributions of various female lyricists.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:06AM

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