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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

HAMILTON: The Musical & Rockefeller Foundation to Provide 20,000 NYC Public School Students Tickets to the Show for Just $10 by Musical Theatre Magazine

Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin, NYC Department of Education Chancellor Carmen Fariña, and Gilde…

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Friday, July 10, 2015

HAND TO GOD’s Cell-Phone-gate Offender Nick Silvestri Offers Apology to Entire Broadway Community by Musical Theatre Magazine

The following statement was delivered by audience member Nick Silvestri at a press conference outside the Booth Theatre earlier today in regards to an incident on Thursday, July 2, in which …

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Bruce Pinkham Returns to Broadway in Tony Award-winning GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER by Musical Theatre Magazine

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, will welcome Bryce Pinkham back to the role he originated, producer Joey Parnes announced today.  Pinkham, who…

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Bryce Pinkham Returns to Broadway in Tony Award-winning GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER by Musical Theatre Magazine

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, will welcome Bryce Pinkham back to the role he originated, producer Joey Parnes announced today.  Pinkham, who…

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Tony Award Nominee Mary Bridget Davies Gets Another NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at Pasadena Playhouse by Musical Theatre Magazine

The Pasadena Playhouse announced full casting for A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN.  Conceived, written, and directed by Randy Johnson, with choreography by Patricia Wilcox and musical direction b…

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Tony Award Winner KINKY BOOTS to Kick Up Its Heels in Australia in 2016 by Musical Theatre Magazine

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig are thrilled to announce that Kinky Boots, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical, will receive an Australian production next October at Her Majest…

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Thursday, July 9, 2015

Drama Online to Offer Streaming Video of Filmed Theatre Productions by Musical Theatre Magazine

Beginning in October 2015, Drama Online users will be able to view films of critically acclaimed theatrical performances and an acting masterclass from the comfort of their own classroom, le…

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Tony Award-winner SPRING AWAKENING Heading to Broadway with Deaf West by Musical Theatre Magazine

Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold, and Deaf West Theatre have announced that Spring Awakening, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2007, will play a strictly limited Broadway eng…

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Thursday, July 2, 2015

George Takei’s Musical ALLEGIANCE Seeking Asian Dancers for Broadway Production by Musical Theatre Magazine

George Takei’s new musical Allegiance, set during World War II, has posted an audition notice for male mixed-race Asian dancers, aged 20s to 30s. The auditions will be held at the Alvi…

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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Latest issue of Musical Theatre Magazine with Broadway stars Laura Osnes, Capathia Jenkins, “Project Runway’s” Chris March, KINKY BOOTS’ Sam Z by Musical Theatre Magazine

MUSICAL THEATRE MAGAZINE’s latest issue is out! Get your copy here: http://www.MusicalTheatreMagazine.com. With Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, Broadway star Capathia Jenkins, “Project R…

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Monday, June 22, 2015

Sneak Peek: ‘Something Rotten!’ Cast Album Review, ‘Broadway By the Year’ Cabaret, & ‘Cheek to Cheek’ in Australia by Musical Theatre Magazine

Here’s another sneak peek at the second issue from the second season of Musical Theatre Magazine! As we near the release of the issue, here’s a little something to help whet your…

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Saturday, June 20, 2015

Sneak Peek: Laura Osnes, Capathia Jenkins, “American in Paris” Review by Musical Theatre Magazine

The next issue of Musical Theatre Magazine will be out in the next couple of days. I was informed of a unique theatrical event in Australia, so I’m waiting for pictures from the event …

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Sunday, June 14, 2015

Robert Cuccioli to Lead York Theatre’s ‘Rothschild & Sons’ This Fall by Musical Theatre Magazine

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Rothschild & Sons, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Sherman Yellen. Jeffrey B. Moss is set to …

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Announces Sierra Boggess for Broadway’s ‘School of Rock’ This Fall by Musical Theatre Magazine

Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced that Sierra Boggess will take on the role of ‘Rosalie Mullins’, the school principal, in School of Rock—The Musical when it starts performances on Bro…

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Confirms Alex Brightman for Broadway’s ‘School of Rock’ by Musical Theatre Magazine

Andrew Lloyd Webber has confirmed that Alex Brightman will star as Dewey Finn in School of Rock—The Musical when it starts performances on Broadway this fall. Previews are set to begin Mon…

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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Jeanine Tesori & Lisa Kron Make History at 2015 Tony Awards by Musical Theatre Magazine

In case you missed the Tony Awards on Sunday, history was made as Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron became the first female writing team to win both the Best Score and Best Book for a musical in …

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GIGI Original Broadway Cast Album Recording with Vanessa Hudgens Available Now by Musical Theatre Magazine

DMI Soundtracks has released the New Broadway Cast Recording for Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, on CD and .MP3 formats onl…

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Sunday, June 7, 2015

List of Broadway Musical Winners from the 69th Annual Tony Awards by Musical Theatre Magazine

The 2015 Tony Awards are now in the history books! Here’s a list of the Musical winners from the 69th annual Tony Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: M…

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Tommy Tune’s Acceptance Speech at 69th Tony Awards for the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award (& his 10th Tony Award) by Musical Theatre Magazine

DELIVERED LIVE FROM RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL MOMENTS AGO AT THE 69th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF TUNE’S 2015 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: “Right now I’m thinking of Texas…

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Musical Theatre Magazine’s Tony Awards 2-for-1 Subscription Special (Limited Time!) by Musical Theatre Magazine

 In honor of the Tony Awards, which take place this Sunday, Musical Theatre Magazine is offering a 2-for-1 Subscription Special to BOTH seasons, good through 06-07-2015. This means you …

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

2015 Tony Award Nominations for Broadway Musicals – Nods & Snubs by Musical Theatre Magazine

This morning, Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis announced the nominees for the 2015 Tony Awards, which will be held at Radio City Music Hall on June 7th and televised on CBS. Among the ann…

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Tony Award Winners Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming to Host 2015 Tony Awards by Musical Theatre Magazine

Tony Award winners Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming have been announced as co-hosts for the 2015 Tony Awards. The live event adored by Broadway fans around the world will be broadcast from…

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Friday, April 24, 2015

Watch the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE on MusicalTheatreMagazine.com by Musical Theatre Magazine

On the morning of April 28, 2015, you can watch the LIVE announcements of the 69th Annual Tony Awards online at MusicalTheatreMagazine.com. Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker will announce …

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Saturday, April 4, 2015

The Tony Awards Announces a Three-Year Partnership with Playbill by Musical Theatre Magazine

The powers-that-be behind the Tony Awards® have announced a three-year partnership with Playbill® to produce the official Tony Awards souvenir program book. This program is distributed to …

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Michael Feinstein’s Songbook Academy Is Taking Audition/Applications for High School Vocal Competition by Musical Theatre Magazine

Michael Feinstein’s brainchild, The Songbook Academy, provides a wonderful opportunity for high school students to explore the wealth of American music from Tin Pan Alley and Broadway …

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Musical Theatre Magazine features Tony Award Winners, Broadway Stars, Master Class Info, Career Advice, and more! by Musical Theatre Magazine

  If you haven’t already subscribed to Musical Theatre Magazine, you should! Musical Theatre Magazine features Tony Award winners, Broadway stars, master class info on voice, danc…

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Season 2 Launches with Baayork Lee, Rebecca Luker, Kurt Deutsch, “Peter Pan”, “Mozart in the Jungle”, & more! by Musical Theatre Magazine

Season 2 of Musical Theatre Magazine has begun! In this first issue of the new season, MTMag is graced with the presence of A Chorus Line’s Baayork Lee, Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight’s Gr…

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Monday, December 15, 2014

Sneak Peek: Season 2, Issue 1 of Musical Theatre Magazine by Musical Theatre Magazine

Season 2 of Musical Theatre Magazine kicks off this week with great insights from top Broadway pros, including three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker, A Chorus Line steward Baayork Lee,…

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Friday, December 12, 2014

Sting Extends Run in THE LAST SHIP on Broadway by Musical Theatre Magazine

Press release: On the heels of the 16-time Grammy Award winner’s sold-out, standing-room-only debut performance on Tuesday night, December 9, Sting’s engagement in The Last Ship…

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Broadway Revival of SIDE SHOW to Close on Broadway (Already?) by Musical Theatre Magazine

In a case of deja vu, the unique musical tale of the Hilton sisters, Side Show, is leaving Broadway sooner than expected. The Broadway revival of Side Show only opened on November 17, 2014, …

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Hilarious Off-Broadway Musical Comedy MURDER FOR TWO Hits the Road for 9-City Tour by Musical Theatre Magazine

Note: The Murder for Two Off-Broadway cast album was reviewed in the April issue of Season 1 of Musical Theatre Magazine. Press Release: The hit musical comedy Murder For Two will hit the …

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